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.
Surfers from across South San Diego competed in five categories Saturday at the largest Katy's Cafe supported surf contest yet, and competition will continue to grow next year, owner Katy Fallon said.
President Obama, Mitt Romney, Democrats and Republicans lack the answers to bring America out of a recession, economist Ben Stein said Friday. San Diego can be a model for the rest of the nation and use Mexican labor as part of its economic recovery.
The Tijuana River watershed received the lowest rating in San Diego County for excessive ammonia, nitrates, phosphorous and bacteria levels. The vast majority of the watershed flows from Mexico and into the United States.
Now in its third year, the Classic has attracted nearly 70 surfers and some new big-name sponsors.
Filippi's Pizza Grotto and Coronado Brewing Company both considered opening a new location in Imperial Beach at Palm Avenue and 3rd Street.
Now in its third year, Katy's Endless Summer Grom Classic has attracted nearly 70 surfers and some new big-name sponsors. On Saturday top wave riders can win prizes, including a customized Natural Selection surfboard.
A private ceremony for family was held at a Naval Air Station North Island chapel Thursday morning for the Imperial Beach man who was killed in a Sept. 11 attack on an American consulate in Libya.
Teenagers, a parent and Sports Park employees asked City Council to form a new group to inject community input to decide whether to turn control over to the YMCA.
William Lanum was arrested after walking out of Home Depot Sunday.
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Woods was met at the airport by Patriot Guard Riders and his wife.
Citizens Against Prop S and No on S efforts are supported by current and former city councilmembers.
Mar Vista boys' water polo team will face Chula Vista High School Thursday.
Gas at prices at or below the San Diego County average could be found at all but one local station.
Six people were arrested for being drunk in public in the past week.
Sports Park employees will be laid off as a result, the city employees' union president said.
It took about eight people five minutes to get a juvenile dolphin back in the water Monday, a witness said.
If proposed roundabouts on Palm Avenue and Imperial Beach Boulevard are approved, traffic in part of both streets will be reduced to one lane in each direction. A YMCA takeover of the Sports Park and Recreation Center will also be discussed.
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