Encinitas, CA|News|
Help Name Baby Koala at San Diego Zoo
The San Diego Zoo is asking for the public's help to decide the name of a baby koala that was born last summer. If you had a baby koala, what would you name it?
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
- Imperial Beach, CA
khari.johnson@patch.com
Phone
619-922-2735
Birthday
Feb. 2
Bio
Khari Johnson is the local editor of Imperial Beach Patch and La Mesa Patch. He was raised in San Diego's East County and graduated from San Francisco State University with a degree in print and online journalism. He has worked for newspapers, magazines and news websites in the San Francisco Bay Area, San Diego, Colorado Springs and south Florida.
Shortly before joining Patch in August 2010 Khari was a freelance writer, photographer and video producer for startup online news publications like eastcountymagazine.org, San Diego News Network and The People's Post, a collaboration between the Media Arts Center of San Diego and voiceofsandiego.org. He also routinely took pictures for nonprofit and civic organizations, musicians, churches and other clients.
Politics
How would you describe your political beliefs?
I reject the idea that political party must equate to certain political beliefs.
Politicians may lead us to believe otherwise but that's not how people live their lives or how they should form their opinions. Political philosophy is relevant but so is a person's life experiences which create perspectives and point of view. My views typically lean to the left, but I follow reason and rationale.
Education should always be a priority.
Are you registered with a certain party?
I'm not sure but I have registered as a Democrat in the past.
Religion
I try to observe virtues Christianity taught me like humility, social justice and loving your neighbor.
Posting Activity
Imperial Beach|News|
Help Name Baby Koala at San Diego Zoo
The San Diego Zoo is asking for the public's help to decide the name of a baby koala that was born last summer. If you had a baby koala, what would you name it?
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Imperial Beach|News|
'Our Lord's Candle' Exhibits Once-in-a-Lifetime Bloom in Estuary
Standing at 12 to 15-feet-tall, a Chaparral Yucca now blooming near the Tijuana Estuary Visitor Center was planted 20 years ago. It will be the first and last time the plant blooms.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Imperial Beach|News|
Congressman Vargas Introduces Bill to Target Sex Traffickers
The Child Protection Act of 2013 or "Hazel's Law" would remove knowledge of the victim's age as a factor in the prosecution of sex traffickers.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Imperial Beach|News|
Homicide Suspect Attempts to Cross Border
Felix Olazo-Barrios, a suspect in a murder committed in Oaxaca, Mexico was turned over to Mexican authorities Monday after attempting to illegally enter the United States near Otay Mesa.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Imperial Beach|News|
Pedestrian Killed on I-805
The collision occurred around 9:30 a.m. Thursday in National City.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|News|
Oceanside Native Helps Deliver Clean Water with Stunning Photos
When he isn't posting photos to tropicalphotosbylarson.com, Oceanside native Darrel Larson helps supply clean water to Fiji and is a minister at Newbreak Church.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Imperial Beach|News|
Sweetwater Schools Rated Among Top U.S. High Schools
Mar Vista High School ranked in the top 10 percent of American high schools but fell out of the top 1,000 schools compared to last year, according to the 2013 U.S. News and World Report rankings.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Imperial Beach|News|
Is Bray Mentally Competent? Question Delays Imperial Beach Homicide Case
Vegas Bray shot Victor Saucedo nine times in his Imperial Beach apartment after a year of stalking and vandalism, a Deputy District Attorney alleges.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Coronado, CA|News|
Update: ‘Act of Obsession’ – Outburst Leads to Delay in Navy Murder Case
A judge now will determine if Vegas Bray is competent to face trial for the October shooting of Navy veteran Victor Saucedo.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Imperial Beach|News|
SBUSD Celebrates South Bay Parent Volunteers, Child Nutrition Services
The South Bay Union School District recognized employees and volunteers who help serve students at their board meeting last week including the Reachout to Families Resource Center at Central Elementary School.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Imperial Beach|News|
Citizen's Arrest, Threatening Public Employee in Sheriff's Blotter
Find out where and when crimes were reported to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department Imperial Beach substation in the past week.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Imperial Beach|News|
Arson Burns IB; Molotov Cocktails Thrown at Vehicles
Arson was reported in four separate incidents in or near Imperial Beach in the past week, the San Diego County Sheriff's Department said. Before recent fires, 3 arson incidents were reported in Imperial Beach in the past two years.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
La Jolla, CA|News|
Tropical Photos, Clean Water and Charity
When he isn't posting photos to tropicalphotosbylarson.com, Darrel Larson helps supply clean water to Fiji and is a minister at Newbreak Church. This June he will work with Volcom and ASP World Tour surfers to continue to bring water filters to Fij
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Imperial Beach|News|
Mission to Fiji: Tropical Photos, Clean Water and Charity
When he isn't posting photos to tropicalphotosbylarson.com, Darrel Larson helps supply clean water to Fiji and is a minister at Newbreak Church. This June he will work with Volcom and ASP World Tour surfers to continue to bring water filters to Fij
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Coronado, CA|News|
It's Back! Sandcastle Competition Set For June 30
A sandcastle competition for adults and kids with an art festival, circus acts and more will be held in late June, after IB's famous event ended in 2011.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Imperial Beach|News|
Sandcastle Competition to Return to IB in June
A sandcastle competition for adults and kids with an art festival, circus acts and more will be held in late June.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Imperial Beach|News|
Emmanuel Robles Stops 'Superman' to Stay Undefeated
Robles took the fight from Joshua Marks in the fourth round of an eight-round match.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Imperial Beach|News|
Where Was This Photo Taken?
Guess the picture, win a prize.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Imperial Beach|News|
Old-Fashioned Candy Shop to Open in June
Seaside Candy Olde-Fashioned Candy Shoppe is being opened to bring new tastes and a sense of "nostalgia" to Imperial Beach, owner Rick Gonzales said.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
