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.
A new testing system being considered by the County Board of Supervisors Tuesday may return water quality test results in a matter of hours, not days, and increase beach access.
A new testing system being considered by the County Board of Supervisors Tuesday may return water quality test results in a matter of hours, not days, and increase beach access.
The meeting to discuss potential changes to Seacoast Drive aesthetics, quality of life and new committees will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday.
The election to choose a new 40th State Senate District representative for Imperial Beach and other areas will be held March 12.
Guess the picture, win a prize.
A documentary by a Mexico-born filmmaker follows migrants across Latin America as they cross the border, exploring their "psychological, mental and physical journey."
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."
Meanwhile, resident accuses mayor of conflict of interest over SANDAG deal with Imperial Beach.
Whether tens of thousands of cubic yards of material can be removed by March 15 may hinge on what is found.
The cheapest gas in Imperial Beach Tuesday was 10 cents below the San Diego County average. Gas prices have increased for 22 consecutive days.
Kayla Quinones will compete in the USA Swimming 2013 Short Course Junior Olympics Meet Sunday in Poway, one of only seven young athletes from the Imperial Beach Swim Team to do so in the club's 18-year history.
Find out where and when crimes were reported in Imperial Beach in the past week.
Seaside Gyros will replace the new taco shop across the street from the new Pier South hotel.
The store will replace an Albertsons at 1860 Coronado Ave. blocks outside Imperial Beach.
The unidentified woman was attacked while walking home from Ye Olde Plank Inn, a Sheriff's Department official said.
Sewage fee increases over the course of the coming years will also be on the agenda at the Feb. 20 City Council meeting Wednesday at 6 p.m.
The special election for the 40th Senate District will take place March 12. Poll workers are paid $75 to $175 depending on their assignment. Poll workers who speak Chinese, Filipino, Spanish and Vietnamese are in high demand.
Once completed, the Tijuana River Valley Regional Park will have a 17-mile trail network that connects to to Border Field State Park, the Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve, the California Coastal Trail and the Bayshore Bikeway.
More than a dozen current and former school officials from three South Bay school districts face charges including bribery. The fourth attempt to hold arraignment hearings will take place April 12.
Filippi's Pizza Grotto will open its newest location in Imperial Beach Saturday.
