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Good morning, San Diego.
Wholesome. That’s a quality that doesn’t break through in the news much, particularly not in these times.
But take a look at the relationship between Bailey and Brooks Barnhard, a daughter and dad from 4S Ranch who are linked by sport. Their story, told by Noah Perkins, is a small, good thing after a disheartening week.
Bailey is a starter on the San Diego State women’s basketball team, which stayed undefeated in conference play after a Saturday thriller, though the Aztecs trailed with seconds left to play. Her father, a former University of San Diego standout, is watching her grow on the court even as he shepherds his own flock at a Christian high school.
Their voices stand out, as Noah allows them room to tell the tale of their basketball bond. Brooks watches her games “more as a dad than as a basketball coach,” while his experiences remind Bailey why she started playing hoops in the first place – “because it’s fun.” This is one of my TOSD favorites of the week.
Drew Sitton has two big stories this weekend. One, about a new study on the high cost of San Diego housing and transportation, hit home Saturday, easily leading the website in page views. We all feel this pain.
In another post, as part of our series on the centennial of the San Diego Museum of Art, Drew explores the ambitious proposal to transform the Balboa Park venue’s west wing. It would be a costly project and not everyone is on board.
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Today’s top story
Vision for San Diego Museum of Art could transform its west wing – Plaza de Panama too
By Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego
The museum’s many ideas to impact the arts in San Diego rely on the plan for a new west wing, which would double its display space.
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Today’s opinion column
Opinion: Linking California with the Minnesota food aid probe is a stretch
Veterans of political wars refer to election years as the “silly season,” when anthills of fact are converted into mountains of rhetorical fantasy.
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