San Diego Magazine - May 2007 - San Diego, California

Cover Story
	Sexy in the City Get the intimate details in our under-the-covers report on what it means to be sexy in San Diego. By Julia Spalding \| Photographs by Brevin Blach

Cover Story

Sexy in the City

Get the intimate details in our under-the-covers report on what it means to be sexy in San Diego.

By Julia Spalding | Photographs by Brevin Blach

Features
	The Artful Ambassadors A loose confederation of local artists called Paint Night Group has convened weekly for more than a decade to create art——and help create the future of the local art scene. By s.d. liddick \| Photographs by Paint Night Group
	Some Kind of Hero The team of Copley reporters who broke the story of Randy “Duke” Cunningham’s corruption have chronicled the former congressman’s downfall in a new book. By Eilene Zimmerman
	In Sickness and in Health Chargers public relations director Bill Johnston and his wife, Ramona, talk about her battle with Huntington’s disease, its effect on their kids and their unconditional love. By Jamie Reno \| Photographs by Marshall Williams

Features

The Artful Ambassadors

A loose confederation of local artists called Paint Night Group has convened weekly for more than a decade to create art——and help create the future of the local art scene.

By s.d. liddick | Photographs by Paint Night Group

Some Kind of Hero

The team of Copley reporters who broke the story of Randy “Duke” Cunningham’s corruption have chronicled the former congressman’s downfall in a new book.

By Eilene Zimmerman

In Sickness and in Health

Chargers public relations director Bill Johnston and his wife, Ramona, talk about her battle with Huntington’s disease, its effect on their kids and their unconditional love.

By Jamie Reno | Photographs by Marshall Williams

Departments
Departments: San Diego Magazine's Gift Guide	Archive »
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Restaurant Reviews: Grant Grill	Archive »
U.S. Grant Hotel executive chef Andreas Nieto had the good sense to return mock turtle soup to the Grant Grill menu. By David Nelson
Foodie Gossip: Presidential Excess	Archive »
Bondi’s Aussie extravaganza; the big chill at Blue Coral; and Stingaree West in Pacific Beach. By David Nelson
Nightlife: Blanca	Archive »
Blanca flashes its brand of chic in Solana Beach. By J. Maury Harris
Wine Reviews: Wine in Review	Archive »
Swanson Vineyards’ Alexis Oakville Estate Red Wine. By Brett Anderson
Tom Blair's I on San Diego: What You Pay For. . .	Archive »
Raising eyebrows at City Hall; a wild pitch; and a gun gone traveling. By Tom Blair
San Diego At Home: Past Perfect	Archive »
Point Loma’s Robin and Gordon Carrier incorporated creative new ideas into a century-old plantation-style home. By Thomas Shess \| Photographs by David Hewitt and Anne Garrison
Books: Dressing the Part	Archive »
While writing a book about Cary Grant’s style, local writer Richard Torregrossa discovered the power of a jacket and tie. By Eilene Zimmerman
Perspective: "We fight for each other here."	Archive »
A recent reporting trip to Iraq revealed a special bond among Marines. By Tony Perry
Northern Exposure: Touching Hearts	Archive »
The incredible journey of little Claire; churches in a wireless age; and high honors for local educators. By Thomas K. Arnold
Inside: Do You Think We're Sexy?	Archive »
An inseparable pair: sex and San Diego. By Tom Blair
Letters	Archive »

Front Pages	Archive »
The Chargers unveil a new look for a new era. Plus: A style icon’s live appearance; a galaxy of star homecomings; and a parade of politicos. By Julia Beeson
Profile: Christine Hunter	Archive »
Christine Hunter made local history by becoming the first-ever female commanding officer of Naval Medical Center San Diego. By Eilene Zimmerman
Dialogue with Tom Blair: Marvin Hamlisch	Archive »
Marvin Hamlisch adds the title of principal pops conductor for the San Diego Symphony to his phenomenally successful career writing, performing and making music.
Journal: Techno-Fitness	Archive »
The author hopes to get back in shape in the arena of modern technology. By Ron Donoho
Business: They Want to Put a Tiger in Your Bag	Archive »
The San Diego golf industry is working hard to create better equipment, faster courses and programs to improve performance. By Rich Acello
San Diego Style: Optical View	Archive »
Searching out the best laser skincare treatments. Plus: sunglasses so hot you gotta wear shades. By Heather Eubanks
San Diego Style: A Face Odyssey	Archive »
Searching out the best laser skincare treatments. Plus: sunglasses so hot you gotta wear shades. By Lori Bergamotto
Seen: Party Pages	Archive »
A presidential presence at the Manchester Grand; the first lady of feminism’s tea by the sea; and Warren Moon’s time to shine. By Julia Beeson
Driven: Cadillac Cachet Cloaks a Beast	Archive »
With the 2007 STS-V, Cadillac cachet cloaks a beast. By Laura Byrd
Calendar	Archive »
A visit to exotic Istanbul via La Jolla; a symphonic swan song; and a Paris art-world heavyweight paints the town. By Julia Beeson & Phyllis DeBlanche
Stage: Baring It All	Archive »
The brand-new San Diego Musical Theatre bows with The Full Monty. By Don Braunagel
Best Bets	Archive »
Going loco for cocoa at Quail Gardens; buskers battle it out at Seaport Village; and a Sicilian sensation in Little Italy. By Julia Beeson & Phyllis DeBlanche

May 2007

Cover Story

Sexy in the City

Features

The Artful Ambassadors

Some Kind of Hero

In Sickness and in Health

Departments

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