This memorial for Dottie Veal appeared in OB Hardware. Photo by Albert C Elliott.
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on Writer Rant: ‘Empty Bike Lanes Will Be Symbols of Stubborn Mayor ‘: “Did the City ever record use of the bike lanes? I know the ones on Voltaire are almost completely empty…” Apr 20, 22:44
on Writer Rant: ‘Empty Bike Lanes Will Be Symbols of Stubborn Mayor ‘: “Please watch the April 13th 2026 City Council recorded video. They have no idea where all the revenue is. Sean…” Apr 20, 19:11
on Coronado Shores: Still Arrogant After All These Years: “I did send this to Richard Bailey and ask him to forward it to anyone in Coronado who can get…” Apr 20, 18:37
on How Major California Cities Are Trying to Get Around SB79 — One of the Most Undemocratic Housing Bills to Come Out of Sacramento: “It is easy to be disheartened by government overreach. Leaders, with their broken record strategy have convinced voters that high…” Apr 20, 18:16
on Coronado Shores: Still Arrogant After All These Years: “Good point. Richard Bailey, any ideas about how we can bring this to the attention of Coronado officials?” Apr 20, 18:12
on Coronado Shores: Still Arrogant After All These Years: “Hmmm… I wonder what the FORMER Mayor of Coronado has to say.” Apr 20, 17:57
on U-T Copy Editor Seems to Have Been Celebrating 4/20 a Little Too Early: “Maybe the title makes sense but I would have titled it: “A Q and A Series with Candidates for City…” Apr 20, 17:50
on Writer Rant: ‘Empty Bike Lanes Will Be Symbols of Stubborn Mayor ‘: “Sorry Chris T; I knew you wouldn’t be happy with this.” Apr 20, 17:29on Writer Rant: ‘Empty Bike Lanes Will Be Symbols of Stubborn Mayor ‘: “Guess the curmudgeons are getting their way. I guess it was sadly bound to happen.” Apr 20, 16:58
on How Major California Cities Are Trying to Get Around SB79 — One of the Most Undemocratic Housing Bills to Come Out of Sacramento: “On April 15, the Planning Commission heardd “ITEM 6: SENATE BILL 79 PHASED IMPLEMENTATION AND EXEMPTING SPECIFIED AREAS,” and the…” Apr 20, 14:45
- on Community Coalition Bulletin: This Week at City Hall — April 20-24: “Gloria will release his proposed budget and present it to City Council on April 20. The council will hold budget…” Apr 20, 13:31
on How the Pot Holiday 4/20 Came to Be: “The Waldo’s definitely were the source, then Dead heads. The Dylan reference only was “invented” post early wide use of…” Apr 20, 13:29
on Writer Rant: ‘Empty Bike Lanes Will Be Symbols of Stubborn Mayor ‘: “Amsterdam Todd.” Apr 20, 13:26
Not the same going into the store and not seeing her. She was the only familiar face, and really knew her stuff. RIP.
On the story of Dottie Veal. She was a sweet woman. She was the first person I met at OB Hardware. She definitely knew what she was talking. My hubby and I justed loved her. She was a big part of OB they need to make a statue, a bust, or a permanent memorial of her