May 2022

Did Saldaña Get on Gloria’s Bad Side by Filing Ethics Complaint Against His Private ‘Todd Is Back’ Video?

May 31, 2022 by Source

By Geoff Page

A real effort is being expended to torpedo Lori Saldaña’s District 2 city council campaign by sending out hit piece mailers with information based on distortions and falsehoods. There are also emails going around. One is from Jennifer Campbell blasting Saldaña with – oddly – the exact same accusations as the mailers.

One has to wonder why such an effort against Saldaña. Is it just because she is testing well in the polls? Maybe one reason is that Saldaña may have offended Gloria because she did not appreciate the ridiculous video

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Complaint Lodged Against Gil Cabrera for Violating Airport Authority Ethics Code by Accepting Improper Donations to His Attack Group

May 31, 2022 by Staff

Below is a copy of an anonymous ethics complaint against Gil Cabrera, chair of the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority and the source of hit piece mailers against Lori Saldaña. It appears that it may have been generated by The Rag’s exposure of Cabrera as the source of the mailers, containing outright lies and distortions about Saldaña, that people are finding in their mailboxes.

The complaint alleges that Cabrera violated the Airport Authority’s Code of Ethics. The complaint says that Cabrera accepted contributions to Cabrera’s PAC from three people who do business with the airport.

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Presentation on Ocean Beach Pier at Top of Agenda of the OB Planning Board – Wed., June 1 at Newbreak Church

May 31, 2022 by Staff

This month’s Ocean Beach Planning Board meeting on Wednesday, June 1, will be held at Newbreak Church at 2069 Ebers Street, at 6 pm.

The big agenda item is a presentation about the future of the OB Pier by James Nagelvoort, the city’s Director of Engineering and Capital projects department. The Board is expecting a good turnout for the much-anticipated presentation — which is why the meeting will be held at the church on the corner of Sunset Cliffs Boulevard and Ebers.

There are also two projects for the Board to review.

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Vice-Chair of San Diego Housing Commission Behind Group Mailing GOP Hit Pieces Against Saldaña

May 30, 2022 by Frank Gormlie

As recently disclosed by Geoff Page here at the OB Rag and by U-T columnist Michael Smolens, a shadowy group called Community Voices San Diego has been mailing out hit pieces against Lori Saldaña and in support of the lone GOP candidate in the District 2 race, Linda Lukas.

Saldaña is perceived by many to be the main contender against fellow Democrat and incumbent Jen Campbell in the contest. Now, Matt Potter at San Diego Reader has informed us that Ryan Clumpner, a Republican political consultant, is the principal officer of Community Voices

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How San Diego Secured its Water Supply, At a Cost

May 30, 2022 by Source

By Suman Naishadham?/ Washington Post – AP / May 29, 2022

As a worsening drought forces millions of Californians to face mandatory water restrictions, one corner of Southern California has largely shielded itself from supply-related woes: San Diego County.

For Western water planners, the path it took to get there serves either as a blueprint or a cautionary tale. Over the past three decades, San Diego County diversified its water supply,

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Update on OB Pier Repairs – Video

May 30, 2022 by Source

Check out Charles Landon’s update on the OB Pier repairs in this video.

The Ocean Beach Pier will not be open by Memorial Day.

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‘Recap’ of Wednesday Meeting of OB Town Council

May 27, 2022 by Source

The following is from the OB Town Council meeting held last Wed. night at the Masonic Center (without comment by the Rag and is not edited except for clarification).

A recap of Wednesday night’s public May meeting

Below is a round up of the information covered at last night’s LIVE May public OBTC meeting!

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County Office Endorsements by Point Loma – Ocean Beach Democratic Club

May 27, 2022 by Source

Here are the endorsements for San Diego County offices by the Point Loma – Ocean Beach Democratic Club:

San Diego County Sheriff

  • Dave Myers

San Diego County Assessor-Recorder-Clerk

  • Club member, Barbara Bry
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Persistent Shooting Questions

May 27, 2022 by Source

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PLHS Alum Pens ‘Pass Through’ On What It’s Like Growing Up Jewish in Point Loma

May 26, 2022 by Source

Stephen Fredman graduated from Point Loma High School in a large class of 900 students in 1966. I was there – that was my class too.

Like many alums, Stephen left this “waspish, uncool Navy town” and he ended up teaching modern American poetry and poetics at the University of Notre Dame for 37 years. He’s written a book of poetry, translated several works from Spanish, and authored five books of literary history and criticism. Now the local boy has published his latest work, Pass Through, and partially at least, it’s about growing Jewish in Point Loma.

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Having a Good Cry with Nanci

May 26, 2022 by Ernie McCray

by Ernie McCray

Oh, what a world.
A world, that, too often,
seems like a nightmarish dream.
Makes me want to scream.
But there came a moment
when I turned my television on
and there, before me, stood Nanci Griffith
|singing “From a Distance,”
forever one of my favorite songs.

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County Plans to Open Homeless Tent Shelter at Health Services Complex in the Midway – Report of Planning Board Meeting

May 26, 2022 by Staff

By Geoff Page

The regular monthly meeting of the Midway-Pacific Highway Community Planning Board, Wednesday May 18 contained two informative presentations, one by by County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher and the other by District Attorney Summer Stephan. Both were about the homeless issue.

Homelessness in the Midway

Homelessness is a problem everywhere, but it is especially visible and acute in the Midway area.

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America Is At Half-Mast

May 26, 2022 by Staff

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San Diego Declared ‘Safe City for Reproductive Freedom and Access to Abortion’ — Could Be First in Nation

May 25, 2022 by Source

From Times of San Diego / May 24, 2022

The San Diego City Council passed a resolution Tuesday, May 24, declaring San Diego a “safe city for reproductive freedom and access to abortion,” a move supporters believe makes it the first city in the nation to do so.

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OB and Pt Loma Town Hall Candidates Forum – Tuesday, May 31

May 25, 2022 by Source

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Point Loma High School: Principal Kelly Lowry’s Vision and Changes to Athletic Areas

May 25, 2022 by Source

Editordude: This is the third in a series about the “new” Point Loma High School by Ted Walker, originally posted on Peninsula News. Here’s Part 1 and Part 2.

By Ted Walker / Peninsula News by the Point Loma Association

Today we focus on changes to the athletics areas and hear Principal Kelly Lowry’s vision for the future.

It may be surprising to learn that PLHS has the smallest high school acreage footprint in the District. Diligent planning maximizes use of the space for both academics and athletics.

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Cabrillo National Monument Open Until Sunset During Summer Weekends – Beginning Friday, May 27

May 25, 2022 by Source

From Elizabeth Skinner / Visitor Services Program Manager – Cabrillo National Monument

Cabrillo National Monument will be open until sunset on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays starting Friday, May 27 for Memorial Day weekend — through Sunday, September 4 of Labor Day weekend. The tidepool area will be open until 30 minutes before sunset.

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Ocean Beach Town Council Returns to In-Person Live Public Meeting – Wed., May 25

May 24, 2022 by Source

From Ocean Beach Town Council:

Join us on Wednesday, May 25, at 7pm for our monthly public Ocean Beach Town Council meeting. We are back LIVE and in person this time at the Masonic Center located at 1711 Sunset Cliffs Blvd.

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City Picks 3 Teams for Negotiations in Sports Arena Development

May 24, 2022 by Frank Gormlie

Midway Rising, HomeTownSD and Midway Village+ On City’s Short List

ON Monday, May 23, the San Diego City Council choose three of the five teams vying to redevelop the 48-acre sports arena site in the Midway District. The council — in a unanimous vote — picked development teams Midway Rising, HomeTownSD and Midway Village+ — all recommended by the mayor and the city’s real estate department. The city will now begin negotiations with the three teams.

As today’s San Diego Union-Tribune surmised,

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Mayor Gloria Behind Saldaña Attack Mailers

May 24, 2022 by Source

By Geoff Page

It is becoming increasingly clear that there is a concerted effort to torpedo Lori Saldaña’s campaign for the District 2 city council seat. And it appears that it is other Democrats, the mayor’s friends, who are behind it all.

A May 21 article in La Prensa about the 101 Ash Street debacle was an eyeopener for many reasons. The biggest bombshell was that the District 2 incumbent council member, Campbell, voted with the majority to approve purchasing the building. Campbell was previously opposed. La Prensa stated:

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Meet the Ocean Beach Planning Board

May 23, 2022 by Source

Here’s a chance to “meet” the members of the OB Planning Board. And to think on attending their monthly meetings and even serving on the Board itself- currently, there are 3 vacancies. (All text and most photos from the OBPB website.)

About the OBPB

The all-volunteer Ocean Beach Planning Board is recognized by the City of San Diego as the primary advisory group for land use and land development issues in the Ocean Beach community. One of over 40 community planning groups across the city, the Planning Board was formed by the San Diego City Council to make recommendations to the Mayor, City Council, Planning Commission, …
Come inside for bios of board members and more info

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Presentation on OB Library Expansion Plans – Tuesday, May 31

May 23, 2022 by Source

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Middle School Students Beautify and Inspire Point Loma

May 23, 2022 by Source

Generations Keeping Point Loma “Festa” Traditions and Beauty Alive

By Colleen O’Connor

The flags are up, the bunting unraveled, and the volunteers are prepping for Point Loma’s 2022 “Festa” or Feast of the Holy Spirit, which celebrates the city’s oldest ethnic festival and commemorates Portugal’s Queen St. Isabel.

Portuguese Hall and St. Agnes Church will provide the customary venues for the tradition of nightly rosary prayers and end with a celebratory Mass and parade on June 5th.

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San Diego’s ‘No Fault’ Eviction Moratorium Now In Effect

May 23, 2022 by Staff

San Diego’s new eviction moratorium just went into effect Sunday, May 22, and is now the rule that prevents landlords from removing tenants for ‘no fault’ reasons. It applies to renters who are up-to-date on their rent payments and abiding by the terms of their leases.

With the moratorium in place, if a landlord or family member wants to move into the unit, they need to provide the tenant with 90 days-notice. If they want to take the property off the rental market, they now must provide six months-notice.

The ‘no fault’ eviction moratorium is set to expire September 30 — or 60 days after the pandemic state of emergency ends, whichever comes first.

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Forum: Who’s Paying for Misleading Attack Ads to Suppress Voter Turnout in the City Council District 2 Election? – Sunday, May 22

May 21, 2022 by Source

OB Rag Reporter Geoff Page One of Panelists

From Lori Saldaña for City Council

Three local investigative journalists will conduct an educational forum on Sunday, May 22 at 7:00 PM, to discuss a San Diego Political Action Committee (PAC) that is filling District 2 mailboxes with false and misleading attack ads.

The ads began in early May, and are intended to suppress votes in support of San Diego City Council candidate and former California Assemblywoman Lori Saldaña.

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A Video Ode to Jeff Stone

May 20, 2022 by Source

The video Ode to Jeff Stone is by Charles Landon with original music and lyrics by Phil Rockhold.

Jeff Stone adopted Ocean Beach in the late 1970s and he and his sweetheart Carole Landon raised their two sons, CJ and Cody from their house on Long Branch. Born on May 25, 1946, in New Jersey, Jeff passed on March 8.

Always the artist and intellectual, Jeff took on several personas during his OB life’s path: an oil painter, the drummer for the local punk band, “Bowling for Larva,” a photographer, a surfer, an Irish nationalist – but always the teacher. Jeff loved kids and he loved to teach them– which he did for decades. He constantly ran into former students as he moved about town and they always expressed their appreciation for him.
Come Inside for the Vid

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SDG&E Wants to Raise Its Rates Even More

May 20, 2022 by Source

San Diego Gas and Electric — which already charges its customers the highest electrical rate in the country — now wants to raise gas and electric bills even more — by almost 9 percent. This would begin in 2024 if state regulators authorize a proposed four-year spending plan submitted this week by the utility.

That means a typical residential customer would see their utility bills jump around $18 per month, according to the utility. (SDG&E defines “typical residential customer” as a user of 400 kwh hours of electricity and 24 therms of gas per month.)

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New COVID Numbers for San Diego County Don’t Lie

May 20, 2022 by Source

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Dancing for a Better Humanity

May 20, 2022 by Ernie McCray

by Ernie McCray

I sat
the other day
as a dancer,
a Black woman,
moved her body and feet
to African rhythms and beats,
giving honor
to how Black arts
have enriched humanity
since near the dawning
of our species.

As she danced
a young aspiring White supremacist,

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San Diego 2022 Homeless Count by 1,400 Volunteers Finds 10% Increase in 2 Years

May 20, 2022 by Source

From Regional Task Force on Homelessness

2022 Point in Time Count Data Released

Data shows progress and opportunities, provides insights into who is experiencing homelessness in San Diego County

The Regional Task Force on Homelessness (RTFH) on Thursday, May 19, released the topline results from the 2022 WeAllCount Point-in-Time Count, a one-day snapshot of the minimum number of San Diegans living in emergency shelters, transitional housing, safe havens and on our streets and along our riverbeds.

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