Here is the August 4, 2026 Newsletter
Serving OB, the Peninsula and San Diego Beaches
Say Keep it goin' to the OB Rag
with your donation today!
on YIMBY Democrats Push City to Build 23-Story ‘Tower’ in Pacific Beach: “This is the false narrative that people with money, wealth, and power continue to stress as a logical economics, but…” Nov 11, 22:02
on Councilmember Raul Campillo’s Comments on Why He Voted ‘Yes’ to Approve the Midway Rising Project: “I ditto that.” Nov 11, 17:26
on Letters: “Todd has been clueless since returning from his insular Sacramento bubble. Any expressed opposition to any of his ideas were…” Nov 11, 15:26
on YIMBY Democrats Push City to Build 23-Story ‘Tower’ in Pacific Beach: “To be clear , obey the will of the people not the venal moneyclass” Nov 11, 15:21
on Councilmember Raul Campillo’s Comments on Why He Voted ‘Yes’ to Approve the Midway Rising Project: “Appreciate both your comments, Robert and Danna. Politics is a tough business, and we can’t and shouldn’t expect “purity” from…” Nov 11, 15:21
on YIMBY Democrats Push City to Build 23-Story ‘Tower’ in Pacific Beach: “Just because you don’t like something, doesn’t mean it isn’t working. Take the recent USC Lusk Center Report “Housing cannot…” Nov 11, 14:16
on Councilmember Raul Campillo’s Comments on Why He Voted ‘Yes’ to Approve the Midway Rising Project: “Great perspective, Paul. It was obvious that Council Member Campillo was conflicted in making his vote and he went to…” Nov 11, 13:48
on Lawsuit by First and Only Female Lifeguard Captain: City Barred Her From Top Job: “I would have assumed that filling leadership positions like this would require advertising for applicants who are interviewed and evaluated…” Nov 11, 12:12
on Councilmember Raul Campillo’s Comments on Why He Voted ‘Yes’ to Approve the Midway Rising Project: “Hmmm, I’ve been wondering all along if he was all talk, going along to get along. He was only one…” Nov 11, 12:02
on Councilmember Raul Campillo’s Comments on Why He Voted ‘Yes’ to Approve the Midway Rising Project: “I agree with Robert. Raul will now be one of the defendants in the upcoming lawsuits. That will compromise his…” Nov 11, 11:50
on Councilmember Raul Campillo’s Comments on Why He Voted ‘Yes’ to Approve the Midway Rising Project: “I will give him credit for what he said, and debit for what he did. This is part of a…” Nov 11, 11:10
on Todd Gloria’s Problem Isn’t His Messaging. It’s His Leadership.: “No need to spend $12m on Recall effort when there is a “No-Cost” way — and it’s quick. Todd?” Nov 11, 09:33
HAHA, FALL, 2028.
Let’s start a pool. Based on the history of efficacy and speed demonstrated by the City Governing Body I will make the first educated guess. Winter, 2032!!
Anyone else interested? I am hoping some of the history of Ocean Beach will be preserved in the upgrade. Those little tables and children’s books have been there for at least 70 years. I remember how exciting it was to go on a filed trip to the library with my class, sit on the rug, and listen to A ‘READING’. (Not by a Medium but by a librarian or teacher.) Fun days for a little Nerd.