Imperial Beach|News|
Tuberculosis Found at 2 Chula Vista Schools
TB cases were reported at two west Chula Vista schools, San Diego County officials announced Friday.
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|
Free Turkeys for Sailors at Navy Commissary
Commissary vendors donated proceeds to purchase 500 turkeys and other Thanksgiving fixings for sailors in need.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Imperial Beach|News|
Jewish Academy Brings Thanksgiving Fixings to Local Preschool
San Diego Jewish Academy has brought holiday food, warm clothes and mentoring to VIP Village Preschool in Imperial Beach for more than decade.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Imperial Beach|News|
Fun on Wheels at School Fundraiser
The Wheel-a-thon at Friendship School raised money for activities at the Imperial Beach school for special needs students from across San Diego's South Bay.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Imperial Beach|News|
Mailer May Decide IB Election; Chamber Asks Bilbray for Formal Apology
The flier soured the Chamber of Commerce on Bilbray and "calls his integrity into question," said Councilman Jim King, who trails Bilbray by fewer than 100 votes.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Imperial Beach|News|
Water Under Border Crossing Pumped to Tijuana River
The flow of up to two million gallons of water a day from beneath the border may continue through August 2013 as the port of entry is expanded. A San Diego official is concerned the water may disrupt needed dredging of the Tijuana River Valley.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Imperial Beach|News|
Reality TV Show Filmed at Katy's Cafe
The show was recorded in the cafe Wednesday afternoon.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Imperial Beach|News|
Officer, Suspect Crash in High-Speed Cross County Chase
At times exceeding 100 mph, the chase went from National City to Palm Avenue to North County. A spike strip was laid in Carlsbad, but the chase didn't end until reaching the Camp Pendleton area.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Imperial Beach|News|
After Decades, Toxic Soil to be Removed from Navy Sites in IB
Contaminated soil near the Tijuana River with concentrations of lead, arsenic, volatile organic compounds and other toxic substances will be removed by the Navy in the next month.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Imperial Beach|News|
Battery Committed on Peace Officer, Burglary at High School in Blotter
A ring estimated to be worth $5,000 was stolen on Seacoast Drive. In the past week, there was an armed robbery, three incidents of battery and six people were arrested for being drunk in public.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Imperial Beach|News|
Thanksgiving Dinner Donations, Volunteers Needed
A local church and community center are planning their annual Thanksgiving dinners and could use your help.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Imperial Beach|News|
Car Carrying Teenagers Flips on Calla Avenue
Though six people were in the car at the time that flipped onto its roof, only one person was injured.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Imperial Beach|News|
Pamper a Vet for Veterans Day with Massage, Classic Razor Shave
The new End Zone BarberSpa will offer a hair cut, hot towel and neck message for $10 Sunday and Monday for veterans.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Imperial Beach|News|
Injured Woman Helped in Tijuana River Valley
San DIego Fire-Rescue brought the woman to the hospital.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Imperial Beach|News|
In Soggy Match, Mar Vista Marches to Playoff Win Over Clairemont
The Mariners bested the Chieftains 31-7 Friday at Myron L. Smull Stadium in Imperial Beach to earn a trip to North County for a quarerfinals game again Valley Center High School next week.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Imperial Beach|News|
Mixed Trends for Imperial Beach Housing Market
Home sales and prices increased in San DIego and IB in the past month, but local condo sales have seen a slight decline.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Imperial Beach|News|
Marian Catholic HS Sold to Developer
The property has laid vacant since Marian Catholic High School was closed in 2007 after more than 45 years in the community.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Imperial Beach|News|
Food Truck Health Grade Rating, BID Budget at Wednesday Meeting
City Council will discuss its Fats, Oils and Grease control program, the Business Improvement District's budget, city investments and more at its meeting Wednesday at 6 p.m.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Imperial Beach|News|
Prop. Y Overwhelmingly Approved
The ballot measure will pay for improvements at South Bay schools, some of which date back to the 1940s and 1950s.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Imperial Beach|News|
Incumbents Win in Tight Sweetwater School Board Race
Pearl Quinones and Bertha Lopez are inches ahead of challengers in their bid to keep their seats on the South Bay school board.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
