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  • Imperial Beach, CA

Email

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|

Oath of Office Ceremony, Sale of City iPods at Wednesday Meeting

Winners of the Imperial Beach City Council election will be sworn into office, approval of the Eco Bikeway and sale of city electronics like televisions and video game systems are on the Dec. 5 meeting agenda.

Oath of Office Ceremony, Sale of City iPods at Wednesday Meeting
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Residents Outraged Over Beachfront Permit Parking Proposal

A proposal to implement parking permits or parking meters on streets near the beach drew more than 50 people to a public forum Wednesday. Many said no change is needed, while some residents agreed that some sort of reform may be necessary.

Residents Outraged Over Beachfront Permit Parking Proposal
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Study: Pollution Raises Risk of Autism

A study released today by USC and Children's Hospital Los Angeles found that exposure to air pollution traffic during pregnancy and the first year of life increases an infant's risk of autism.

Study: Pollution Raises Risk of Autism
Imperial Beach|News|

College Police: Rifles Needed to Keep the Peace

Rifles would help law enforcement keep the campus safe by being able to shoot at long-range targets instead of being limited to handguns, officers from the community college's police force said.

College Police: Rifles Needed to Keep the Peace
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Chance of Rain Wednesday to Friday

Rain may come to the San Diego region and Imperial Beach this week, the National Weather Service said.

Chance of Rain Wednesday to Friday
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Indecent Exposure, Burglary in Sheriff's Blotter

In a residential burglary reported Monday on Caspian Way, more than $4,000 in video games, electronics and other items were reported stolen.

Indecent Exposure, Burglary in Sheriff's Blotter
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Park Opens with Celebration of Life for 2 Slain Boys

With family and members of the public looking on, the Jonathan Sellers and Charlie Keever Outdoor Educational Activity Center in Imperial Beach was unveiled Monday afternoon.

Park Opens with Celebration of Life for 2 Slain Boys