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.

Charles Best May 10, 2021 at 12:59 pm on Small Gems and Victories for the NeighborhoodsThanks Colleen.
Geoff Page May 10, 2021 at 11:10 am on Small Gems and Victories for the NeighborhoodsI hate to rain on this optimistic parade but this is one of the projects the Development Services Department allowed to measure the 30-foot height...
Geoff Page May 9, 2021 at 12:33 pm on OB Planners: Pier ‘Update’, City Budget Hearing, and Cell Towers on ApartmentI have to disagree on this one, OBer, I don't think the city did not take this seriously. I think this was more a case...
sealintheSelkirks May 9, 2021 at 11:55 am on The Guys Who Named the Sunset Cliffs Surf BreaksInteresting hearing these stories being part of the next generation of little surfer kids that paddled out at the Cliffs in the late 60s in...
Toby May 9, 2021 at 7:00 am on Sunset Cliffs – the Forgotten BoulevardJudy, I couldn't agree more. Toby
Will May 9, 2021 at 3:54 am on Throw More Book(s) at the MayorElections have consequences. When you give one party a supermajority you wind up with an out of control machine that doesn’t listen to the voters....
Debbie May 8, 2021 at 7:26 pm on Halt the Nightly Fireworks at SeaWorld – Sign the PetitionYou can join this group https://www.10news.com/news/local-news/group-protests-animal-captivity-at-sea-world-san-diego Ellen Ericksen, Activist, Humane Educator ellenericksen@gmail.com
Don Wood May 8, 2021 at 2:11 pm on County Supervisors Repeal Ban on San Diego Tribal Land Expansions"Supervisor Joel Anderson cast the lone no vote on Wednesday, but offered no formal reason why." We all know why. Joel Anderson's racism is well...
Jay May 8, 2021 at 10:16 am on Sunset Cliffs – the Forgotten BoulevardI agree about the crowds, trash and overnight parking but respectfully disagree about the 4 way stop at Sunset Cliffs and Pt Loma. As a...
Frances O'Neill Zimmerman May 7, 2021 at 9:40 pm on Throw More Book(s) at the MayorRead my lips: No Library Cuts! After this last year, how is it even possible to propose increases for cops?
p_wilson May 7, 2021 at 9:24 pm on Unless There’s a Miracle, the Ocean Beach Pier Is HistoryThis is so typical of San Diego. There's money in the budget for maintenance, but the maintenance never gets done. Pretty soon, the item needs...
OBer May 7, 2021 at 8:57 pm on It’s Time to Step Up for the Recall Campbell Campaign – Last Month to Collect SignaturesWho replaces Jen? No answer to that, but the real estate people have an answer. Organize for the next election not a wasteful recall.
OBer May 7, 2021 at 8:55 pm on OB Planners: Pier ‘Update’, City Budget Hearing, and Cell Towers on ApartmentGreat round up. Not plausible that there was a "scheduling conflict" about the Pier. Shows lack of gravity with which the decision-makers are taking this,...
Bruce Coons May 7, 2021 at 8:17 pm on 3 Point Loma Homes Designated as ‘Historical’ by BoardHi KH, Some of these were owner-initiated and may apply for tax savings. Residents can pursue local historic designation regardless of the owner's opposition.
Chris May 7, 2021 at 5:32 pm on Sunset Cliffs – the Forgotten BoulevardJudy, as always you are spot on. I think we need to form a neighborhood association, comprised of homeowners, renters, business owners and other interested...