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Matt Potter
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Senior Editor, San Diego Reader
San Diego
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california politics,campaign finance drug war, organized crime military contracting, southwest border medical ethics, university of california research ethics human subject research
Content
By Matt Potter Verified| San Diego Reader Verified On October 14 of last year — fewer than three weeks after Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom signed California Senate Bill 359 on September 28, allowing the state’s casino owning Native American tribes to sue card rooms for offering black jack and Pai Gow poker games that threatened the tribes’ lucrative gusher of gambling revenue — eight Republican legislators tucked into a free meal valued at $127.92 each and provided by the Viejas Casino’s Grove Steakhouse in San Diego County.
By Matt Potter Verified| San Diego Reader Verified When San Diego airport officials announced a new non-stop flight to Washington D.C.’s Reagan National Airport last month, the San Diego Union-Tribune greeted the news with a puffy write-up. “The new, highly coveted nonstop when new federal legislation opened up five slots at the tightly regulated Reagan National airport,” according to the December 24, 2024 U-T report.
By Matt Potter Verified| San Diego Reader Verified On October 14 of last year — fewer than three weeks after Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom signed California Senate Bill 359 on September 28, allowing the state’s casino owning Native American tribes to sue card rooms for offering black jack and Pai Gow poker games that threatened the tribes’ lucrative gusher of gambling revenue — eight Republican legislators tucked into a free meal valued at $127.92 each and provided by the Viejas Casino’s Grove Steakhouse in San Diego County.
Company Info
San Diego Reader
The San Diego Reader is an alternative weekly newspaper founded in 1972 by Jim Holman. It provides independent coverage of local news, arts, and culture in San Diego. Known for its longform literary journalism, the publication features concert listings, columns, and reviews of theater, film, music, and restaurants. The San Diego Reader specializes in content creation that highlights San Diego life, focusing on politics, arts, and entertainment. It offers comprehensive event listings, free classified advertisements, and investigative reporting through its "City Lights" section. The calendar section showcases local society events, dining options, and the music scene. In February 2025, the San Diego Reader transitioned from print to digital formats after 52 years of publication, reflecting changes in the media landscape.
San Diego, California, United States
+1 619-235-3000
Founded: 1972