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.
Seacoast Drive needs more lighting, consultants working with the city said. Lights costing near $100,000 may be installed on the waterfront in the future. Small parks and landmark signs were also suggested.
A group of comedians will bring their unique brands of funny to a monthly show Monday evening at The Salty Frog, said host Ben Garcia-Reyes.
Explosives were used to take down weakened steel columns within the South Bay Power Plant. Thousands of people across South San Diego Bay came to watch the structure fall. Even more people felt or heard the implosion.
Public officials gathered Friday morning to celebrate the end of an era, what it took to get rid of the power plant and walk through how the power plant implosion may happen Saturday morning at 7 a.m.
Rep. Juan Vargas spoke about U.S.-Mexico economic relations and other issues at a Mexico Business Center forum in downtown San Diego.
Filippi's owner Bob DePhilippis expects the restaurant to open its doors within the next two weeks.
Robert Rankin Walker will join old friends and classmates for a show at Crystal Cove Cocktails.
Velma Hare moved to Imperial Beach almost 60 years ago and used to own Sullivan's Market on the corner of Daisy Avenue and Seacoast Drive.
Arraignments were postponed while the courts reconsider moving the cases from Chula Vista back to San Diego. The lawyer for Sweetwater board member Pearl Quinones is concerned his client may not receive a fair trial in the South Bay.
A few places to go to get free or discount food and drinks and watch the Super Bowl Sunday in Imperial Beach.
Four separate vehicle vandalism incidents have been reported since Jan. 18. There were also commercial burglary incidents at State Farm Insurance, Pacific Realty, CVS and Romantix.
A burglar who forced his way in the back door of Romantix took about $1,000 in DVDs last week, the sheriff's department said. Burglaries also took place at two other local businesses.
The power plant in Chula Vista is scheduled to be demolished with explosives Saturday at 7 a.m.
The cheapest gas in Imperial Beach Tuesday is 19 cents below the San Diego County average of $3.74.
Experts at the Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve are concerned sand from a recent replenishment project could impact flow of the Tijuana River and threaten life supported by Southern California's largest coastal wetland.
The school district may change its regular meeting time from 3:30 p.m. instead of 6 p.m. Critics say the move could quiet the voice of parents, students and the community at large.
Guess the picture, win a Snuggie.
Golfer Tiger Woods and skier Lindsey Vonn have reportedly been dating since last November.
Chris Hadfield launched on Dec. 19 for his ride to the International Space Station. In March he will take over as the station's first Canadian commander.
if funding is located to pay for construction, a new library could be almost three times bigger than the current library and incorporate an existing community center.
