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August 2011

Features

Guilty Until Proven Innocent

Guilty Until Proven Innocent

Herman Atkins was sentenced to more than 47 years for a crime he did not commit. One man's struggle to clear his name after spending a decade in prison.

Best of San Diego

Best of San Diego

103 places to see, sip, taste & love in our city

Departments

From The Editor: How to throw a block party in your 'hood

Contributors: August Contributors

From Our Readers: Talk to Us

City Files: Look on the Bright Side

These head-turners are perfect for summer— but classic enough to wear into the fall.

City Files: Exploring the Channel Islands

City Files: High-Low in La Jolla

A top-to-bottom look at listings in the coveted 92037

City Files: Plus One: Melani and Jeff Gordon

City Files: Million Dollar Match

City Files: The Excite-o-Meter

City Files: His Ship Came In

A sales exec swaps the fast track … for the fast boat

City Files: A Library Grows in the East Village

Architect Rob Quigley takes a moment to discuss the new Central Library that will be 16 years in the making

City Files: Your Shelf Life

15-second reviews from Angela Carone, Arts & Culture Producer, KPBS

City Files: Hear This, Drink This!

City Files: Next Stop: Beer-Con

City Files: Cover Contest

This year's August cover was chosen from a pool of submissions by local designers. Click to see a gallery of all the covers.

City Files: We Brake For Food Trucks

Devilicious may be the only truck representing San Diego in the Food Network's Great Food Truck Race, but we're still lining up. Here, the best eats from six. Get in line.

City Files: Best Cocktails

Our Staff Picks for the best cocktails in San Diego.

City Files: 2011 Guac Off

In a blind taste test, five local foodies cast their votes for the best chips and guacamole in town.

Party Pics: Art San Diego Soiree

Photos from the 2011 Art San Diego Soiree.

Party Pics: Las Patronas Jewel Ball

Photos from the 2011 Jewel Ball in La Jolla.

Party Pics: The Globe Gala

Photos from The Globe Gala in Balboa Park.

Party Pics: Race to Fashion

A fabulous evening of race track inspired fashions at Westfield UTC

Party Pics: CANTER Fundraiser

Attendees of the CANTER fundraiser at Burlap

Party Pics: Meals-on-Wheels Annual Gala

Attendees of the Meals-on-Wheels Beach Ball San Diego Gala

Home: Paella Party!

Celebrate warm summer nights at home with a bring-your-own-plate paella party

Home: Home on the Sea

Home: Sharp Focus

Aperture House opens 11 unusual levels to light and views

Dining: Sevilla 2.0

First Bites: Trend Alert: Seafood Towers are Back!

First Bites: Taste Test: Sea Rocket Bistro

First Bites: Seconds and Thirds

First Bites: The Sip: Summer Wines

First Bites: New & Notable - August 2011

Restaurant débuts, menu changes, and trend tracking

Restaurant Reviews: Kaito Sushi

Throw caution to the wind and let the chef surprise you at this casual Encinitas sushi restaurant

The Main Dish Spotlight: The Main Dish for August 2011

Picnic season, lamb roasted in hay, and BBQ Q+A.

Local Bounty: Local Bounty: At the Market in August

What to watch for this month

Agenda: Bosko, Tiki Artist

Agenda: 10 Outdoor Movies

Agenda: Major League Talent

The "A" List: 26 Things to Do in August 2011

Last Word: Jed Hoyer

The Padres general manager talks baseball in 2011 and adjusting to life in SoCal.

Special Section

Downtown San Diego