Encinitas, CA|News|
Earthquakes Shake San Diego, Riverside
Did you feel the quake in Encinitas?
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|
State Approves IB Marijuana Dispensary Prohibition
The change to city code will not impact current city law that allows the formation of medical marijuana collectives.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Imperial Beach|News|
State Approves Bikeway Village Ecotourism Zone
The state Department of Finance still needs to approve funding for the Bikeway Village from the now inoperative Imperial Beach Redevelopment Agency.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Imperial Beach|News|
10,000 Easter Eggs Return to Pier Plaza; Volunteers Needed
The Easter egg hunt was organized in part by Evelyn Ramseier who said she was tired of seeing family events disappear in Imperial Beach.
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Imperial Beach|News|
Where Does a Boy Made of Bronze Watch the Waves?
Guess the picture, win a prize.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Imperial Beach|News|
Man Found Dead in Burning Trailer
The identity of the man thought to be a resident of The Imperial Beach Trailer Park has not yet been confirmed.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Imperial Beach|News|
Return of Sandcastles Explored to Make San Diego Nation’s ‘Sandcastle Capitol’
More than 60 volunteers came to a meeting Thursday to discuss how to bring a sandcastle competition back to Imperial Beach, possibly in September or October.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Imperial Beach|News|
Search for Homicide Suspect Forces Elementary School to Lockdown
The lockdown took place at Central Elementary School Wednesday afternoon.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Imperial Beach|News|
City Cuts Sports Park from Budget Before Public Input
The preliminary cut from next year's budget leaves open the possibility that even if the YMCA does not take over the Sports Park that the youth center will receive no funding from the city. The public has not yet had an opportunity to address the m
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Imperial Beach|News|
Plans to Eliminate Sports Park Signal Disconnect Between City Hall, Public
Tim O'Neal: “I see unfunding our Sports Park as a 'lowlight' and something that we should be ashamed of.”
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Imperial Beach|News|
Make it Easier for Military Spouses to Work in California
Assemblyman Brian Maienschein has authored a new bill—AB 186—that would make it easier for military spouses to keep working when they move to California.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|News|
Border Filmmaker: Look for the 'Good Stuff' in Migrants Coming to U.S.
A documentary by Mexico-born filmmaker Diego Joven follows migrants across Latin America on their way to cross the U.S-Mexico border and explores their "psychological, mental and physical journey."
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Imperial Beach|News|
Sex Offender Alert System Goes Live
Residents who sign up for the alert system receive an email when a new sex offender moves to their area.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Imperial Beach|News|
Burglars Steal Dancing from Barbershop
Phil's Barbershop no longer offers dance classes after burglars stole his music supply and equipment last June. Dance will return to the barbershop Thursday for a brief dance session for Phil, his friends and former students.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Rancho Bernardo-4s Ranch, CA|News|
Authentic Fresh from Oven Bagels Daily at SidNY's
Nearly 20 different kinds of bagels come fresh out the oven every weekday at 7 a.m.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Imperial Beach|News|
4 Injured in DUI Hit and Run in Sheriff's Blotter
Find out where and when crimes were reported in Imperial Beach in the past week by the San Diego County Sheriff's Department.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Imperial Beach|News|
Bulldozers Reduce Steep Beach Slope
The work to restore a more natural slope to part of the beach occurs after months of complaints from local residents, beachgoers and environmentalists about the impact of sand placed on the beach last fall.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Imperial Beach|News|
9-Year-Old Makes Local History
Kayla Quinones beat her personal best 50-meter breaststroke time twice in one day last month.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Imperial Beach|News|
FBI: Bank Robber Threatened Teller's Family
A man who robbed a North Island Credit Union in Imperial Beach Saturday was arrested at his home hours later by the San Diego Police Department.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Imperial Beach|News|
San Diego Latino Film Festival Starts Thursday
The annual film festival will include more than 150 short and feature films and documentaries. One short film that will be shown Saturday is about Imperial Beach.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
