Reflecting on Ralph Yarl and Guns
by Ernie McCray
On the subject of racism and guns
in our nation
I can’t get Ralph Yarl
out of my mind,
how he,
a Black teen,
got lost one day
and, as people in such a situation do,
he knocks on a door
Month: May 2023
Reader Rant: ‘Don’t Use ‘Rodenticide’ to Control Gophers and Other Rodents at Robb Field’
By Anonymous OB Rag Reader
Recently, I read in the SD Union-Tribune about Robb Field’s maintenance and field problems.
Within those problems there may exist a fairly common sense solution to control the troublesome gophers and other rodents now creating unpredictable footing in the fields.
Point Loma Bicyclist Is Victim in Hit-and-Run on Catalina Blvd — Wants to Catch the Driver and Needs the Public’s Help
By Michael Chen / KGTV / May 01, 2023
A former San Diego Police officer and helicopter pilot of out of the hospital, and asking for help finding the hit-and-run driver who seriously injured him during a bike ride. A Ring camera captured the moment a white pickup struck cyclist Tristan Gonzalez, 51, along Catalina Blvd, leaving him yelling in pain. It happened two Thursdays ago, during rush hour. Gonzalez was an hour and a half into a bike ride, and not far from home. Gonzalez says near Narrangansett Ave., he suddenly saw a truck driving very close to him, so close it tapped his handlebars.
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Benefit Concert for Luminosity — Winston’s
The Legendary Javier Bátiz to Take the Stage
By Mike James and ChatGPT
Ocean Beach is about to be electrified on Cinco de Mayo as the iconic guitarist Javier Bátiz from Tijuana headlines a benefit concert at Winstons. The show promises to be a high-energy event with Bátiz, a legend in the world of Mexican rock and blues, taking the stage with his signature style of guitar playing that inspired a nation.
The concert, which starts at 7:00 pm, is not just a night of music and fun but also an opportunity to support a worthy cause. Proceeds from the show will go to LUMINOSITY, an brand new event in Ocean Beach that re-imagines the Fourth of July fireworks with a vet and pet friendly drone light show and Light Festival. The event celebrates the creative spirit of the community.
2 Proposed Roundabouts for Bacon Street on OB Planning Board Agenda — Wed., May 3
A major item on the agenda for the Ocean Beach Planning Board Wednesday night is the city’s proposal to install 2 roundabouts on Bacon Street, one at Voltaire and the other at Brighton. The board will review the proposal and make recommendations.
Another item is a review of the “Housing Action Packages Proposals” and recommendations from the Community Planners Committee (CPC) — the city-recognized body of community planning chairs.
OB Flowers Inspire Parties That Bring Smiles of Joy
By Kathy Blavatt
Ocean Beach loves to party. What better way to party than celebrate flowers?
Two floral parties that have become longtime O.B. traditions are the Ocean Beach Historical Society’s Wisteria Garden Party and the Ocean Beach Woman’s Club Hat Party.
Happily, the year before Covid, the Ocean Beach Woman’s Club (OBWC) resurrected its ‘Hat Party.’
May 2023 Events from the Ocean Beach Green Center
All events are free unless otherwise noted.
Every Saturday 10:30 am. Climate Mobilization Coalition Meetings May 13th, 20th and 27th
May 5th Friday – Benefit for LUMINOSITY. Winstons 7pm. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with LUMINOSITY
May 5th Friday 5 pm – 9 pm First Friday Night Market
May 6th Saturday – Neighborhood Groups Unite to Oppose San Diego’s Over-development Policies – 6 Rallies Planned –
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