Jeff Stone

Articles by Jeff Stone

Retired case of reason for societies failures (ie public school teacher), surfer, long time member of the far left, now a surf bum who carries a camera to document the "End of Times" for the OB Rag.

Jeff has written 7 articles for the OB Rag!

Reader Rant: The Mainstream Media and the Push for Endless War

July 3, 2015 by Jeff Stone

By Jeff Stone

Why is the mainstream media only in hysterics over ISIS and the “terrorist threats” from Muslims? Could it be that they are being manipulated, or even directed by our government agencies?

Before you accuse this writer of paranoia realize that there are only six corporations that collectively control U.S. media today: Time Warner, Walt Disney, Viacom, Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp., CBS Corporation and NBC Universal. Together, the “big six” absolutely dominate news and entertainment in the United States.

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The Most Interesting Man Doesn’t Always Read the OB Rag …

April 23, 2015 by Jeff Stone

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Paddle Around the OB Pier for Clean Water Attracts Hundreds

September 22, 2014 by Jeff Stone

At the annual Surfrider-sponsored Paddle for Clean Water, hundreds of surfers, paddle boarders, kayakers, boogieboarders, and others jumped into the Pacific Ocean at and around the OB Pier, on Sunday, September 21. It was the 23rd anniversary of the organization’s Paddle for Clean Water event around Southern California’s longest pier in a mass display of solidarity for the protection of our precious coastlines.

They came from far and wide, they were young and old, and all participants were fed a free breakfast.

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OB Holiday Parade 2009 – Photo Gallery!

December 6, 2009 by Jeff Stone

Agreat cross section of photos from the 2009 Ocean Beach Holiday Parade.

Click on the images to make ’em BIG!

All photos by Jeff Stone.

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Sunday’s Surfers

September 14, 2009 by Jeff Stone

OCEAN BEACH, CA. Despite its cancellation due to high surf, the 2009 Clean Water Paddle sponsored by the Surfrider Foundation still attracted many folks. And some of them went surfing. Our good friend and local photag captured these (click on the headline to see the rest of the pics):

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Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness – OB Fireworks

July 5, 2009 by Jeff Stone

Fireworks at the end of the OB Pier are always good for a huge crowd. The beach, the pier, the surrounding blocks, the overlooking hilltops, and the cliffs are packed. It seems like the whole world comes to OB for the fireworks every 4th. And why not? They’re great!

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The Lost Street Fair Photos

July 2, 2009 by Jeff Stone

Diligent researchers at the OB Rag blog have just unearthed an entire batch of foggotten photos from OB’s Street Fair held last weekend.

These photos, by Jeff Stone, cover a variety of subjects. We need assistance however in determining who is in the photos. So if you see someone or some band you know, give us a shout-out.

gregg January 21, 2019 at 11:55 am on Peninsula Planners: Should West Point Loma Be Reduced from 2 Lanes to 1 and Lose Parking?Good idea to put that road on a diet. In fact there should be, running down the middle in both...
Vern January 21, 2019 at 9:34 am on OB Pier – Like the US Gov’t – Damaged and Shut-Down"... Why would anybody want to stand in front of a break in the seawall when huge surf is rolling...
sealintheSelkirks January 20, 2019 at 2:05 pm on OB Pier – Like the US Gov’t – Damaged and Shut-DownWhy would anybody want to stand in front of a break in the seawall when huge surf is rolling towards...
Frank Gormlie January 20, 2019 at 1:21 pm on OB Pier – Like the US Gov’t – Damaged and Shut-DownI'd like to but we no longer have a poll program.
rick callejon January 20, 2019 at 11:29 am on OB Pier – Like the US Gov’t – Damaged and Shut-Downczech it out
Scott M. Miller January 20, 2019 at 11:11 am on The Last Speech of Martin Luther King: ‘I’ve Been to the Mountaintop’ – The Full TextThe blessing of the Lord's presence, is clear in the mind and heart of Brother Richard, as he has ears...
Debbie January 20, 2019 at 9:10 am on OB Pier – Like the US Gov’t – Damaged and Shut-DownHey Frank, you have not had a pole in awhile. How about one for how long it will take to...
nostalgic January 19, 2019 at 3:02 pm on OB Pier – Like the US Gov’t – Damaged and Shut-DownYou mean like the other one-year time frames to repair beach access?
ZZ January 19, 2019 at 12:48 pm on The History of Trolley Service to Ocean Beach$275 for an OB lot was plenty of money back then, but that THAT much. Daily unskilled wages were about...
elle January 19, 2019 at 11:50 am on Federal ADA Lawsuit Targets San Diego ScootersI own a shop downtown that faces the “public” right of way (sidewalk). I am constantly moving these scooters from...
Chaz Lomack January 19, 2019 at 9:40 am on News from Ocean Beach and Point Loma – Mid-January 2019Glad to see that SeaWorld is getting another ride. I finally rode "Manta" and it was a blast! Can't wait...
Peter from South O January 19, 2019 at 8:06 am on OB Pier – Like the US Gov’t – Damaged and Shut-DownVia Channel 5: The pier will remain closed for several weeks while engineers assess and repair the damage, a city...
Frank Gormlie January 19, 2019 at 7:01 am on OB Pier – Like the US Gov’t – Damaged and Shut-DownHere are the tides forecast : https://www.tide-forecast.com/locations/San-Diego-California/tides/latest
Frank Gormlie January 19, 2019 at 7:00 am on OB Pier – Like the US Gov’t – Damaged and Shut-DownA woman was injured Friday when high surf swept through a hole in the sea wall near the Ocean Beach...
Frank Gormlie January 19, 2019 at 6:57 am on OB Pier – Like the US Gov’t – Damaged and Shut-DownI just pulled it out, based on locals' observations of the last time the pier was seriously damaged - but...