Robbery accomplice sentenced to 180 days A woman linked to a robbery at a Radio Shack store in Pacific Beach with a man who committed suicide afterward after has been sentenced to 180 days in jail. The sheriff’s department reported the projected release date for Chantel Marie Lister, 23, is Aug. 4. Lister pleaded guilty to the April 8 robbery in which her friend, Brian Marino, 24, held up the store on Garnet Avenue at gunpoint. Marino and Lister fled and a motorcycle officer, Greg Lindstrom, followed them. Marino fired shots at Lindstrom when he reached the intersection of Ingraham Street and Thomas Avenue. The shots missed the officer and Marino parked his car on Sports Arena Boulevard near Phil’s BBQ. Marino fled on foot and shot himself in the head before any officer found him. Lister ran off in another direction, but was arrested. —Neal Putnam Suspects held for 2003 murder Two Arizona men remain in county jail on high bail after being charged with killing Msindi Ford, 33, in his Mission Beach home in 2003 following a botched marijuana transaction. Richard Cortel Moye, 28, and Gerardo Soto, 29, have both pleaded not guilty to the murder of Ford, who was shot to death in his home in the 700 block of Dover Court on March 18, 2003. Both men will next appear in San Diego Superior Court on Aug. 9 to set a preliminary hearing date. They were arrested in May following a long investigation by the cold case homicide team of San Diego Police. Witnesses say Ford was in the process of selling marijuana to Moye who pulled a gun and allegedly shot him several times. Moye is accused of taking a bag of cash and the marijuana before leaving. —Neal Putnam Public invited to Convention Center workshops The San Diego Convention Center Corporation is inviting the public to attend one of two community workshops to learn about the ongoing planning efforts regarding the proposed expansion of the San Diego Convention Center. The purpose of the meetings is to inform as well as gather feedback from the public on urban design, parks, waterfront enhancements and more. The first opportunity to participate will be Wed., July 14 from 4 to 6 p.m., at the Embarcadero Planning Center, 585 Harbor Lane. The second meeting will be held Sat., July 17, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the San Diego Convention Center, 111 Harbor Drive, Room 29. A behind the scenes tour of the San Diego Convention Center and the expansion site will be provided on a first come basis as space permits at 9 a.m. Tour participants must sign up in advance with Marit Hill, [email protected], (619) 525-5215. What’s happening today: THURSDAY, JULY 8 PACIFIC BEACH • VFW Post # 5985 meeting, 7 p.m., 853 Turquoise St., (858) 488-3631 LA JOLLA AREA • Preschool storytime and crafts, 10:30 a.m., La Jolla Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave.; every Thursday, (858) 552-1657, free • Beach-themed storytime, 11 a.m., Warwick’s Books, 7812 Girard Ave.; reading of David Soman’s “Ladybug Girl at the Beach,” plus beach games, giveaways, and treats; (858) 454-0347, free • La Jolla Town Council meeting, 5 p.m., La Jolla Recreation Center, 615 Prospect St.; (858) 454-1444, www.lajollatowncouncil.org • Pianist Billy Childs and saxophonist Steve Wilson perform together, 7:30 p.m., La Jolla Athenaeum, 1008 Wall St., (858) 454-5872; www.ljathenaeum.org, $19 members, $24 non-members • Local author Marlene Wagman-Geller will discuss and sign her new book, “Eureka! The Surprising Story Behind the Ideas That Shaped the World,” 7:30 p.m., Warwick’s Books, 7812 Girard Ave.; (858) 454-0347, free DOWNTOWN • East Village Business Improvement District meeting, 5:30 p.m., Hotel indigo, 509 Ninth St., www.eastvillagesandiego.com What’s happening tomorrow: FRIDAY, JULY 9 OLD TOWN • Grand re-opening of the Cosmopolitan Hotel — San Diego’s oldest building — during a gala, 7 to 10 p.m., 2660 Calhoun St. in Old Town. For more information, visit www.oldtowncosmopolitan.com. POINT LOMA • Chris Botti, 8 p.m., Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 241 Shelter Island Drive, (619) 224-1556, $56 DOWTOWN • Asian Pacific Historic District Walking Tour, Sat., July 10 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 404 Third Ave., pre-registration required by 3:30 p.m. Friday, (619) 338-9888, $2 donation per adult. NEWS UPDATES: Wednesday, July 7, 2010 TODAY’S EVENTS, WEDNESDAY, JULY 7 PACIFIC BEACH • Friends of Rose Creek meeting, 6 p.m., Pacific Beach Recreation Center, 1405 Diamond St., www.saverosecreek.org LA JOLLA • Children’s story time, 4 p.m., La Jolla Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave.; Harlynne Geisler will read “Ocean’s Away;” (858) 552-1657, free • Former White House physician Dr. Connie Mariano will discuss and sign her new book, “The White House Doctor: My Patients Were Presidents,” 7:30 p.m., Warwick’s Books, 7812 Girard Ave.; (858) 454-0347, free TOMORROW’S EVENTS, THURSDAY, JULY 8 PACIFIC BEACH • VFW Post # 5985 meeting, 7 p.m., 853 Turquoise St., (858) 488-3631 LA JOLLA AREA • Preschool storytime and crafts, 10:30 a.m., La Jolla Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave.; every Thursday, (858) 552-1657, free • Beach-themed storytime, 11 a.m., Warwick’s Books, 7812 Girard Ave.; reading of David Soman’s “Ladybug Girl at the Beach,” plus beach games, giveaways, and treats; (858) 454-0347, free • La Jolla Town Council meeting, 5 p.m., La Jolla Recreation Center, 615 Prospect St.; (858) 454-1444, www.lajollatowncouncil.org • Pianist Billy Childs and saxophonist Steve Wilson perform together, 7:30 p.m., La Jolla Athenaeum, 1008 Wall St., (858) 454-5872; www.ljathenaeum.org, $19 members, $24 non-members • Local author Marlene Wagman-Geller will discuss and sign her new book, “Eureka! The Surprising Story Behind the Ideas That Shaped the World,” 7:30 p.m., Warwick’s Books, 7812 Girard Ave.; (858) 454-0347, free DOWNTOWN • East Village Business Improvement District meeting, 5:30 p.m., Hotel indigo, 509 Ninth St., www.eastvillagesandiego.com NEWS UPDATES: Tuesday, July 6, 2010 Courtyard Concerts return:Drift away to the soft strains of classical guitar, show some sass with salsa and relish the national tradition of jazz at the North University Community Branch Library’s free weekly Courtyard Concerts, starting today at 6:30 p.m. The events will be held at the same time each week on the library’s outdoor patio garden in the Nobel Recreation Complex, 8820 Judicial Drive. Courtyard Concerts schedule Each Tuesday at 6:30 p.m., North University Community Branch Library, 8820 Judicial Drive; (858) 581-9637, free admission • July 6: Peter Sprague, jazz guitarist and composer • July 13: Second Avenue Klezmer ensemble, traditional Jewish music • July 20: George Svoboda and Fred Benedetti in Concert, classical guitar duo • July 27: San Diego Cello Choir with eight cellos • Aug. 3: Dan Regan Salsa Quartet • Aug. 10: Purity of Essence Jazz Ensemble with Ed Kornhauser • Aug. 17: Bayou Brothers, New Orleans zydeco and R&B • Aug. 24: Quartetto Sorrento, classico string quartet • Aug. 31: Fred Benedetti plays The Beatles • Sept. 7: Hank Easton, jazz guitarist and composer — Jenna Frazier SPORTS — locals win fishing tourney:Pacific Beach resident Leo Turner, and his teammates Chris LeTourneau and Tim Stipe, won the fourth annual Bloodydeck’s Yellowtail Shootout, taking home $13,695 in winnings. The team, Tail Chasers, won both first place by catching a 32.7-pound yellowtail and took the sixth place spot as well with a 22.9-pound yellowtail. This is the second time the team has won first place. Since 2007, the Tail Chasers has won more than $40,000 in cash prizes in the Bloodydeck Yellowtail tournaments. Sunset Cliffs cleanup organizers seek volunteers:The Sunset Cliffs Surfing Association (SCSA) is looking for volunteers to assist in a community cleanup at the cliffs on Saturday, July 10 from 8 to 11 a.m. SCSA members said they are dedicated to keeping the environment clean and safe, and hope other residents will join the campaign. The event is co-sponsored by I Love a Clean San Diego, which will provide gloves and bags for the event. Participants are asked to look for the SCSA banner at the parking lot atop Ladera Street. For more information, call (619) 222-3264 or (619) 246-9018. Cancer Society store to host collectibles sale:The San Diego American Cancer Society Point Loma Discovery Shop is opening “Gradma’s Closet” for antique and collectible enthusiasts Friday, July 16 and Saturday, July 17. On sale will be a variety of antiques and lots of collectibles to brighten up a shelf or mantle. All proceeds go to cancer education and research. Donations and volunteers are always welcome. The store is located at 3609 Midway Drive. For more information call (619) 224-4336. What’s happening today: TUESDAY, JULY 6 LA JOLLA/ UC/BIRD ROCK • Movie screening for teens, 3 p.m., La Jolla Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave.; watch “Pirates of the Caribbean” and enjoy refreshments; (858) 552-1657, free • La Jolla Coastal Access & Parking Board meeting, 4 p.m., La Jolla Recreation Center, 615 Prospect St. • Bird Rock Community Council meeting, 6 p.m., Masonic Lodge, 5655 La Jolla Blvd.; www.birdrock.org • Support group for relatives and close friends of the severely mentally ill, 7:15 to 9 p.m., La Jolla Presbyterian Church Life Center Building, 7708 Eads Ave., (858) 453-0187, free MISSION BAY • Mission Bay Park Committee meeting, 6 p.m., Santa Clara Recreation Center Discover PB board meeting, noon, Discover PB office, 1503 Garnet Ave., (858) 273-3303 What’s happening tomorrow: WEDNESDAY, JULY 7 LA JOLLA/ UC/BIRD ROCK • Children’s story time, 4 p.m., La Jolla Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave.; Harlynne Geisler will read “Ocean’s Away;” (858) 552-1657, free • Former White House physician Dr. Connie Mariano will discuss and sign her new book, “The White House Doctor: My Patients Were Presidents,” 7:30 p.m., Warwick’s Books, 7812 Girard Ave.; (858) 454-0347, free PACIFIC BEACH • Friends of Rose Creek meeting, 6 p.m., Pacific Beach Recreation Center, 1405 Diamond St., www.saverosecreek.org