November 2008 – Page 3

Battle Over Library Closures Looms – Over 600 Have Signed Petition to Keep the Ocean Beach Library Open

Frank Gormlie November 18, 2008 6 Comments

OCEAN BEACH, CA. Over 600 Ocean Beach residents and supporters of the OB branch library have signed petitions demanding that…

Independent Budget Analysis of Library Closures Raises Additional Concerns

Patty Jones November 17, 2008 0 Comments

The following excerpt – recommending actions regarding library and rec center closures – is from the OFFICE OF THE INDEPENDENT…

Buy an Old Issue of the Original OB Rag – 20% Off

Staff November 17, 2008 0 Comments

That’s right! Old issues of the original Ocean Beach Rag are available for a donation to the blog. The original…

We Are Hopin’ to Keep the Doors Open! Photo Gallery

Frank and Patty November 15, 2008 7 Comments

Ocean Beach Library – citizens rally to keep libraries open. GO HERE FOR LATEST UPDATE (Click on the pictures to…

Showing Some Love, Ocean Beach Library Rally Videos

Patty Jones November 15, 2008 1 Comment

Ocean Beach, San Diego CA Frank Gormlie and Anna Daniels speak to the crowd who came to the Ocean Beach…

Believe It. Political change sweeps San Diego!

Staff November 15, 2008 0 Comments

Center for Policy Initiatives / Nov. 13, 2008 Change came to San Diego County as well as the nation on…

Is This a Memorial to the Ocean Beach Library?

Frank Gormlie November 14, 2008 3 Comments

OCEAN BEACH, CA. Went down to the Ocean Beach Library today, the old building at the corner of Sunset Cliffs…

Reader Rant: ‘We’re not gonna let anyone close our library, period.’

Staff November 14, 2008 1 Comment

by OB Joe The library is an issue that regular Obcians will stand up to protect. When people in OB…

What Is NorthCom Up To?

Staff November 13, 2008 1 Comment

NorthCom: Asking Questions About Their Activities By Matthew Rothschild / November 12, 2008 / The Progressive This week and into…

Rally to Save the Ocean Beach Library November 15th

Frank Gormlie November 13, 2008 4 Comments

OCEAN BEACH, CA. Local Ocean Beach residents are rallying to save the Ocean Beach branch of the San Diego library…

California educators, writers, and advocates call on SEIU President to stop retaliation against reformers

Staff November 13, 2008 2 Comments

BERKELEY, Calif.- More than 50 prominent educators, writers, and worker advocates have sent a letter to SEIU President Andy Stern…

What a Long, Strange Trip It’s Been

Staff November 13, 2008

By Bill Ayers: Looking back on a surreal campaign season – On the campaign trail, McCain immediately got on message….

John Heatherington on ‘Adams Avenue Unplugged’: a Free Musical Walkabout — Saturday, April 25: “How disappointing that in a “free” festival, the headliner costs $40.” Apr 17, 20:47
Bernard Ashcraft on An Afternoon with Josefina Lopez: “This is a good example of what you can achieve if you don’t give up or give in. Josefina is…” Apr 17, 19:59
Chris on $45 Million Wave Pool Coming to San Diego — Only 3 Miles from Beach in Oceanside: “Kelly Slater Surf Ranch in Lemoore is only 7000.00 per person per day. Not a bad deal for the average…” Apr 17, 19:43
Peggy on Fun and Games With Richard Bailey, Candidate for District 2: New PAC and a Political Parody: “I assure you, as a NAVY wife in Coronado, he ruined this town as a MAGA Republican, used his position…” Apr 17, 14:00
Peggy on Fun and Games With Richard Bailey, Candidate for District 2: New PAC and a Political Parody: “I believe nothing from the SD Taxpayers Association, who itself cratered into bankruptcy because of fiscal mismanagement. Bad look for…” Apr 17, 13:56
sealintheSelkirks on $45 Million Wave Pool Coming to San Diego — Only 3 Miles from Beach in Oceanside: “That got a laugh out of me because I have that silly VHS movie on the shelf between Big Wednesday…” Apr 17, 11:05
Frank J on The Vatican Can Elude Trump Threats by Awarding Him ‘the Order of the Golden Spur’ (Yes, It’s a Real Thing): “If you haven’t seen Colbert- ‘AntiChrist Superstar’ :) :) :) https://youtu.be/kZYRxLR-m84?si=HUM5fCTqpO5EFpn7” Apr 17, 09:56
Frank Gormlie on Should the San Diego Public Have a Say in the Future of the Padres? A Look at the Current Billionaire Bidding War: “BREaKinG NeWs The Padres are on the verge of historic new ownership. San Diego’s lone major sports franchise is about…” Apr 17, 09:46
Frank Gormlie on Restaurant Review: Pazzo’s Italian in Ocean Beach: “Thanks for this great review, LK Bruce! Real old-timers will remember this place as the famous Pt Loma Bakery that…” Apr 17, 09:14
Mateo on A Deep, Deep Dive Into the Old Point Loma Lighthouse: “Thank you to the OB Rag for letting the public know about the Cabrillo Park Services guided tours that include…” Apr 17, 08:17
Mateo on A Deep, Deep Dive Into the Old Point Loma Lighthouse: “That’s a really interesting story of our collective San Diego history, thank you for sharing that Ron!” Apr 17, 08:07
Steve Zivolich on Sunset Cliffs Continue to Erode — Bluff Section Broke Off April 14th — UPDATED: “There used to be a smaller needles eye out in the surf area. It was barely visible from the water…” Apr 17, 07:44
Tom Cairns on 3 Point Loma High Students Sweep District-Wide Video Contest on School Safety: “Congratulations to London, Natalia and Seraphina. It’s great to see PLHS in the forefront of media. As a PHLS ’69…” Apr 16, 23:20
Ronald May on Sunset Cliffs Continue to Erode — Bluff Section Broke Off April 14th — UPDATED: “A comment on, “Sunset Cliffs Continue to Erode — Bluff Section Broke Off April 14th — UPDATED” The article showed…” Apr 16, 21:40
Ronald May on A Deep, Deep Dive Into the Old Point Loma Lighthouse: “Another obscure fact in the deep dive of the history of the Old Point Loma Lighthouse is the fact that…” Apr 16, 21:24