Chris Reed

San Diego

Editorial Writer at The San Diego Union-Tribune

San Diego Union-Tribune windbag. Column archive https://t.co/5BK3HcFAXp. UH-Hilo grad. Libertarian lite. Klaytheist. Carbonarist. Yakitorian. Rameniac.

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1 week ago | stuff.co.nz | Chris Reed
Protect your property from the threat of wildfire

Feb 14, 2025 | fhtimes.com | Chris Reed

Every year, devastating wildfires burn across the United States. In January, catastrophic wildfires gutted parts of Southern California. The Eaton and Palisades Fires destroyed homes and took lives. In Arizona, wildfires are burning hotter, with more intensity – and burning longer than in years past. There is no “fire season” here anymore. Fire season has evolved into a year-round concern. We must be proactive instead of reactive.
Teen swings into action to help make 'play' more inclusive

Feb 13, 2025 | krdo.com | Chris Reed

By Chris ReedClick here for updates on this story IVINS, Utah (KSTU) — We found a teen in Ivins who is standing up for those who may not be able to stand up for themselves. Snow Canyon High School student Ollie Robertson is also in her second year as part of the Ivins Youth Council, a group formed three years ago as a junior version of the regular city council.
Parents share why 'Fly High' was perfect motto for teen killed in drive-by shooting

Jan 21, 2025 | krdo.com | Chris Reed

By Chris ReedClick here for updates on this story CEDAR CITY, Utah (KSTU) — There’s a memorial at the site where Iron County deputies say KayLee Dutton’s pickup crashed through a fence after she was shot 12 times by men who claimed they were being pursued by the 17-year-old and her friend. FOX 13 News sat with KayLee’s parents, Kimberlee and Waylon Dutton, to listen to the memories of their 17-year-old daughter, who they said could do anything.
Why this shopping cart makes market so special

Jan 14, 2025 | abc17news.com | Chris Reed

Why this shopping cart makes market so special ST. GEORGE, Utah (KSTU) — People say there are a lot of unique things about Digby’s Market in St. George. Turns out, a shopping cart is one of them. Tim Rigby and his partner, Greg Daines, both previously worked for Lee’s Marketplace opening their dream supermarket in southern Utah two years ago. They do things a little differently, like Dole Whips just like at Disneyland and giant rolls of popcorn and unique state items.
Driver fleeing police crashes into home, multiple cars in west Phoenix

Nov 22, 2024 | abc15.com | Ashley Holden |Chris Reed

PHOENIX — Some residents of a west Phoenix neighborhood were jolted awake Friday morning after a driver fleeing police crashed their SUV into a home and several cars. Phoenix police say it happened near 59th Avenue and McDowell Road just after 2 a.m.They attempted to stop a speeding driver not far from the scene. That driver refused to stop and fled police, quickly leaving the officers' line of sight.
LEGO Fortnite Interview: Turning the Game into Building Sets

Oct 15, 2024 | sea.ign.com | Chris Reed

Digital to physical. + This post might contain affiliation links. If you buy something through this post, the publisher may get a share of the sale. Posted Oct. 15, 2024, 10:54 p.m. First LEGO came to Fortnite as a game-within-a-game that lets you build your own worlds, Minecraft-style. Now Fortnite has come to LEGO. The block-building company recently released four sets based on the mega-popular online video game.
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Sep 12, 2024 | stuff.co.nz | Chris Reed |Tova O'Brien
Latinos mean business in southern Utah

Aug 29, 2024 | ourcommunitynow.com | Chris Reed

ShareST. GEORGE, Utah — A couple of weeks ago, a business owner in St. George came up with the idea of gathering local entrepreneurs together. He didn’t know how many would show up. It turned out, it was a lot. The Blues Katz Rock n Roll Grill was nearly filled to capacity with more than 120 people at the first gathering of the Southern Utah Latino Business Alliance.
Rural southern Utah community recovering after fire burns down family-owned sawmill

Aug 23, 2024 | treefrogcreative.ca | Chris Reed |Robert McKellar |David Elstone |Derek Nighbor

Rural southern Utah community recovering after fire burns down family-owned sawmill By Chris Reed Fox 13 Salt Lake City August 22, 2024 Category: Business & Politics PANGUITCH, Utah — It may seem like a small part of a lumber mill went down in flames overnight Wednesday, but that fire is burning into the heart of a Southern Utah town.