It’s a fortunate thing for the rest of us that ACE, Albert C Elliott, local photographer, surfboard maker and dude around town, takes his camera with him when he takes walks around Ocean Beach.
Here’s some samples from his walks this past month.
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on Let’s Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Very First Election of the Ocean Beach Planning Board: “HIP HIP HORRAY!!!!! Editor Dude was THERE for the election and the first days of the OB Planning Board, so…” Apr 22, 21:58
on Could Kamala Harris Become the Next Governor of California?: “Thanks Ned for correcting the Patch post. Key phrase in the article: “Prop 14 opponents further argued that the proposition’s…” Apr 22, 18:48- on Let’s Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Very First Election of the Ocean Beach Planning Board: “As Trumpism has our country sliding into authoritarianism, let’s celebrate those democratic victories we scored — even if half a…” Apr 22, 18:43
on Could Kamala Harris Become the Next Governor of California?: “An error in a citizen-journalist Patch article? Inconceivable! https://archive.findlaw.com/blog/court-upholds-prop-14-bans-on-write-in-votes-unqualified-parties/” Apr 22, 16:47
on To ease the deficit, cut the city bureaucracy — not the arts: “City and San Diego Unified School District both need to go into the government equivalent of bankruptcy and supervised recovery.…” Apr 22, 15:56
on To ease the deficit, cut the city bureaucracy — not the arts: “By having less employees and paying overtime it should cut costs by not having to pay for health insurance and…” Apr 22, 15:27
on Could Kamala Harris Become the Next Governor of California?: “The inherent problem with Kamala Harris is that she’s gotten paid for holding several different offices while fulfilling her own…” Apr 22, 14:13
on Balboa Park: Who to Believe About Falling Attendance at Museums Since Paid Parking Enacted — the Museums or the City?: ““… raising questions about why museum attendance would be down if more people are using the park.” This article relies…” Apr 22, 14:08
on To ease the deficit, cut the city bureaucracy — not the arts: “the budget hearings are scheduled for May 4–8 and the trash tax court case starts nothing like a mixed bag…” Apr 22, 12:52
on Could Kamala Harris Become the Next Governor of California?: “Kamala Harris should do herself and everyone else a favor and retire from electoral politics.” Apr 22, 12:25
on To ease the deficit, cut the city bureaucracy — not the arts: “Employee Unions fund the political election campaign ads & flyers. As long as One Party Democratic Supermajorities continue in San…” Apr 22, 12:20
on Albertsons Dominates Grocery Stores in San Diego County: “WE have Vons and Ralph’s principally, and Trader Joes, Sprouts, and Grocery outlet being farther away and having fewer stores.…” Apr 22, 11:32
Thanks for the neat variety of photos; even the possum which wasn’t scary at all; just an animal hanging out in OB. Have never seen the flower in the 2nd last picture, and the flower is very unique. Does anyone know the name?
Blue Passion Flower
Scientific name: Passiflora
Order: Malpighiales
Thanks, Rick, for supplying the name.
I love photos by Ace! He’s always good with the lens… Every time Editor Dude posts Ace pics you know they are going to be good!