September 2021

Restaurant Review: Vessel on Shelter Island

September 7, 2021 by Judi Curry

Restaurant Review

Vessels Restaurant at
Kona Kai Resort
1551 Shelter Island Drive
Point Loma, CA 92106
619-819-8195

Every now and then a special occasion occurs and you want to make it so special that those involved never forget it. That occasion happened the other day when I wanted to take Ibrahim Al Nashashibi (“Al”) out to celebrate two things: His birthday, and the completion of his second novel. As a restaurant owner, (Fairouz) he doesn’t get out much, and since this was a breakfast I wanted it to be someplace special. Vessels immediately came to mind because of the spectacular view, the good food, and the wonderful service.

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OB Town Council Membership Elects 5 New Board Members

September 7, 2021 by Staff

Over the past week or so, members of the Ocean Beach Town Council elected five new directors to its board. And they are:

  • Tracy Dezenzo
  • Mara Cunningham
  • Deanna Polk
  • Anna Firicano
  • Gregory Winter
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The Politics of Fear: Bicycling Deaths, Crosswalks and Dog Bites

September 3, 2021 by Source

By Geoff Page

I credit the Bush, Jr. era for institutionalizing the politics of fear in this country. Since then, it has become interwoven into the fabric of society in more ways than most people realize. Bush and his criminal cohorts elevated concern about “safety” to colossal heights, even to justify a war. Since then, all kinds of crap has been foisted on an obedient and willing American public. Security systems and guns to name the top two.

But, it’s insidious and ubiquitous use in our day-to-day life now has become acceptable. This is sad because fear for our safety is now used as a cloak for a whole bunch of things. How could anyone be against measures to keep us – and our children of course – safe?

Here are three cases where the fear card being is being dishonestly played to obtain a desired end. The most egregious is a cycling subject. There is a crosswalk. And there is the Humane Society.

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Sotomayor’s Defiant Dissent

September 3, 2021 by Source

In her blistering dissent, the Supreme Court justice calls out her conservative colleagues’ breathtaking disregard of precedent and the Constitution.

By Justice Sonia Sotomayor / The Nation / September 3, 2021

The Court’s order is stunning. Presented with an application to enjoin a flagrantly unconstitutional law engineered to prohibit women from exercising their constitutional rights and evade judicial scrutiny, a majority of Justices have opted to bury their heads in the sand.

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September 2021 Events From the Ocean Beach Green Center

September 3, 2021 by Source

All events are online and free unless stated otherwise.

Many groups are very concerned about the September 14th election and are dedicating time to work on the Stop the Recall vote. If we elect a new governor now it would mean drastic changes to social justice and climate change policy issues.

Every Saturday 10:15 am. Climate Mobilization Coalition Zoom Meeting. September 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th.
September 8th Wednesday 6 pm Tesla Supercharging Plugs Into San Marcos
September 9th Thursday 5:30 pm Racially Charged Misdemeanors

September 9th Thursday 6 am. – 8 am Nuclear Weapons & Climate Change
September 8th Wednesday 5:30 pm 6 pm Social time 6 pm – 7 pm Book discussion
September 9th Thursday 5:30 pm Planet Rehab
September 9th Thursday 5 pm “Invest In Yourself: Building A Better Transportation Future”

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Hurricane Ida Forces Two Nuclear Plants in Louisiana to Shut Down or Reduce Power

September 3, 2021 by Michael Steinberg

Nuclear Shutdown News August 2021

By Michael Steinberg / Black Rain Press

Nuclear Shutdown News chronicles the decline and fall of the nuclear industry, and highlights the efforts of those working to create a nuclear free world.

On August 29, 2021, 16 years to the day when Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans and environs, Hurricane Ida made landfall twice as a Category 4 storm. Its 150 mph winds raced through the Crescent City, and up cancer alley, by Baton Rouge, an area replete with petrochemical facilities whose surrounding African American populations have high rates of serious health care problems in the best of times.

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OB Hardware Has New Owners

September 3, 2021 by Source

The new owners to OB Hardware have just introduced themselves to the community.

Joe and Jenae Kuchman announced that the storefront is open and invited villagers to come by during September as they celebrate with “a little throwback disco theme – this OB original is stayin’ alive!”

Here is their announcement, posted on Nextdoor:

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Man Takes Car Surfing at Dog Beach

September 3, 2021 by Staff

After taking his car on a surfing venture at Dog Beach, a man gave up and abandoned it in the middle of the surf Wednesday morning.

Fox5 reported that the vehicle was out in about 100 feet of ocean around 5:30 am, which was reported to SDPD.

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Old Point Loma Lighthouse Closed Through Wed., Sept.1

September 1, 2021 by Source

From Cabrillo National Monument facebook:

Due to a necessary maintenance requirement, there will be a temporary closure of the Old Point Loma Lighthouse and the Assistant Keepers Quarters (AKQ).

In efforts of preservation and for visitor safety purposes, no access will be permitted at the Old Point Loma Lighthouse. The closure will begin on Monday, August 30th and last through Wednesday, September 1st.

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