Imperial Beach|News|
'Mighty Moo' Returns After 13 Years in Japan
The same crew that transferred the USS Antietam to Japan returned on the Cowpens Monday.
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|
Stingrays Beat Dead Rabbits, Rebellion; Rugby Team Headed to Playoffs
After an 0-2 start, the Imperial Beach Rugby Club finished the 2013 season with a 5-3 record.
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Imperial Beach|News|
Where Is This Easter Island Statue in IB?
Guess the picture, win a prize.
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Imperial Beach|News|
Senator Hueso to Chair Veterans Affairs Committee
Hueso was also assigned to committees related to education, banking, water and housing.
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Imperial Beach|News|
Frigate That Seized Tons of Cocaine During Deployment to Return Home
On its 6-month deployment, the USS Gary helped seize 12,000 pounds of cocaine.
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Coronado, CA|News|
Friendship Park Will Stay Open, Border Patrol Chief Says in Reversal
The space for people on both sides of the border to meet will remain open for the time being, the San Diego sector chief said.
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Imperial Beach|News|
Pier South Opening Delayed Until Summer
The hotel that will replace the Seacoast Inn is now scheduled to open by July or mid-summer.
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Imperial Beach|News|
Cohn Restaurant at Pier South to Serve Baja Med Cuisine
The Cohn Restaurant Group signed a deal to run a restaurant and serve food at Pier South last month. The eatery will occupy the hotel's ground floor and serve food for a rooftop patio, banquet rooms and room service.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Imperial Beach|News|
Teacher: Mar Vista Middle Was Set Up for Failure
The middle school was labeled a failure from the start of No Child Left Behind because even though progress was made and education improved, the school was unable to achieve more than 20 specific goals a year.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Imperial Beach|News|
Keeper of IB History Freda Adams Passes Away
The local legend wrote the first accounts of the history of the City of Imperial Beach. She was named the city historian in 2006.
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Imperial Beach|News|
Tony Hawk Opposes City Plan to Give Skate Park to YMCA
The San Diego skate legend said he is against plans to hand the skate park to the YMCA and called the plan a betrayal of an agreement made between his foundation and the city.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Imperial Beach|News|
Friendship Park Will Stay Open, Border Patrol Sector Chief Says in Reversal
The space for people on both sides of the border to meet will remain open for the time being, the San Diego sector Border Patrol chief said. U.S. Customs and Border Protection may still face furloughs and cuts to overtime as a result of sequestration.
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Imperial Beach|News|
Imperial Beach Pier Repairs to Continue Through May
About 1,200 planks, each weighing about 250 pounds, will be replaced on the pier. Crews are working at night so as not to interrupt pedestrian traffic or fishers during the day.
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Imperial Beach|News|
As Tensions Rise With North Korea, USS Princeton to Deploy From Region
The guided-missile cruiser is part of the USS Nimitz strike group.
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Imperial Beach|News|
Worldwide Autism Blue Light Comes to Imperial Beach
Imperial Beach businesses joined the Light It Up Blue campaign for World Autism Awareness Day Tuesday. Thousands of buildings and landmarks around the world took part in the campaign, the nonprofit Autism Speaks said.
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Imperial Beach|News|
Tax Collector: More Than Half of SD County Property Owners Still Owe
The second installment of property taxes are due April 10.
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Imperial Beach|News|
Spriggs: Tidelands Committee Could Spark New Start for IB Politics
Councilman Ed Spriggs says City Council can be “smarter and wiser in our decision making” by tapping local talent. Applications to join the Tidelands Advisory Committee must be turned into City Clerk Jacqueline Hald by April 12.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Imperial Beach|News|
Navy SEAL Killed in Parachute Accident ID’d (Video)
Brett D. Shadle, who died at Pinal Airpark, AZ, was a member of Navy SEAL Team 6.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Imperial Beach|News|
Multiple Home Burglaries: Thousands in Jewelry, Video Games Listed as Stolen
When and where crimes were reported to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department Imperial Beach substation in the past week.
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Imperial Beach|News|
Cheapest Gas in or Near Imperial Beach
Prices have gone up slightly after a month of decline. The cheapest gas near IB is almost 20 cents below the county average.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
