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.

unwashedwallmartThong March 23, 2019 at 4:29 pm on The Spy Street Lights of Ocean Beach and Point LomaAnd who shall watch the watchers, Sam? Someone sane? Perhaps Son of Sam.
Sam March 23, 2019 at 1:30 pm on The Spy Street Lights of Ocean Beach and Point LomaI'm glad they are there, we don't need help fighting the police, we need help fighting the trolls and all...
Lorena March 23, 2019 at 6:40 am on San Diego’s Future Mayors – Candidate Barbara BryNorma, your insinuations are disgusting. But, I’ll leave your fantasy described as commentary alone. Please, though, show me where you...
mikekrohde March 22, 2019 at 11:10 pm on The Spy Street Lights of Ocean Beach and Point LomaWelcome to 1984. And good ole faulconer did it in secret, behind our backs. And of course law enforcement won't...
eli March 22, 2019 at 6:09 pm on ‘Standing With Our Muslim Brothers and Sisters’Thank you Mr. McCray...
retired botanist March 22, 2019 at 12:30 pm on Good-Bye Electoral College? Popular Vote Movement Gaining SteamYeah, I'm not sure the pact is such a great idea, but I don't know enough about it yet. I...
thequeenisalizard March 22, 2019 at 10:10 am on The Spy Street Lights of Ocean Beach and Point Loma“This is not a surveillance system, nobody is watching it 24 hours a day,” There is no facial recognition they...
Bearded OBcean March 22, 2019 at 8:55 am on Good-Bye Electoral College? Popular Vote Movement Gaining SteamWouldn't the current pact signed amongst states rewarding their electoral votes to the popular vote winner actually disenfranchise that state's...
Chris March 21, 2019 at 7:35 pm on Good-Bye Electoral College? Popular Vote Movement Gaining SteamAs much as I hate Trump, I can't help but wonder if the movement to get rid of the electoral...
retired botanist March 21, 2019 at 5:54 pm on Ralph Nader: Boeing Greed Led to Software Without Pilotsyep, Vern, I concur with that, too.
Vern March 21, 2019 at 4:45 pm on Ralph Nader: Boeing Greed Led to Software Without PilotsFly less.
retired botanist March 21, 2019 at 2:48 pm on Good-Bye Electoral College? Popular Vote Movement Gaining SteamThank God people are finally starting the conversation and giving my 30+ year-old gripe some air time! I haven't read...
retired botanist March 21, 2019 at 2:40 pm on Ralph Nader: Boeing Greed Led to Software Without PilotsThank you, Mr. Nader! I wish we could clone you, so you could take on numerous other issues of the...
Debbie March 21, 2019 at 2:35 pm on Development and Promotion of Candidate Slates Is Not Allowed in Peninsula Planners’ ElectionI think people like slates when the come from people they know and trust. If I recall OBGO has a...
Frank Gormlie March 21, 2019 at 2:27 pm on Development and Promotion of Candidate Slates Is Not Allowed in Peninsula Planners’ ElectionWhile I agree there's First Amendment issues, there's still the bylaws of this Board.