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.

Gary Headrick January 31, 2023 at 12:06 pm on 11 Years Ago Today, San Onofre Nearly Became the Next FukushimaThe best way to keep in touch right now is for people to send an email to gary@sanclementegreen and I will update you about once...
Frank Gormlie January 31, 2023 at 11:53 am on 11 Years Ago Today, San Onofre Nearly Became the Next FukushimaGary, can you send us a link to your group.
Geoff Page January 31, 2023 at 11:43 am on Covid in San Diego Killed Local Republicans at Higher Rates Than Democrats After the VaccineWell, seal, why don't you tell us what you really think, stop beating around the bush. "Jesus was illegitimate?" I love that one. But, you...
Geoff Page January 31, 2023 at 11:34 am on 11 Years Ago Today, San Onofre Nearly Became the Next FukushimaExcellent piece, keep them coming.
Gary Headrick January 31, 2023 at 10:39 am on 11 Years Ago Today, San Onofre Nearly Became the Next FukushimaThank you for extending our reach to others. The OB Rag ROCKS! I look forward to reading other comments.
Paul Webb January 31, 2023 at 9:54 am on Covid in San Diego Killed Local Republicans at Higher Rates Than Democrats After the VaccineI have to admire Paul Grimes - he actually looks at the data and thinks about it rather than using it to justify his already...
Frank Gormlie January 31, 2023 at 9:43 am on After Weeks of Rain, California Reservoirs Still Not FullThat was my original take.
Chris January 31, 2023 at 9:09 am on After Weeks of Rain, California Reservoirs Still Not FullSince this is a completely non political article giving factual information about reservoir levels in the state, the ET's political leanings are kind of a...
Mateo January 31, 2023 at 9:07 am on ‘How Was Your SDG&E Bill?’ – Open ThreadI work out of the house an only turn the heat on when it is 40 degrees or colder; and even then use the central...
Chris January 30, 2023 at 8:03 pm on Covid in San Diego Killed Local Republicans at Higher Rates Than Democrats After the VaccineI have an old fashioned popper. Tastes much better than microwaved.
sal January 30, 2023 at 6:02 pm on TV Reporter and Local Resident Dan Plante Has Good News for Newport Avenue in Ocean BeachThere is a homeless person literally dancing to the opera music in the back of the video. They train the camera right on them.
sealintheSelkirks January 30, 2023 at 4:21 pm on Covid in San Diego Killed Local Republicans at Higher Rates Than Democrats After the VaccineThis was from a medical/science article that I read last month comparing death rates between Trump voters and non-Trump voters. It's not really 'new' news,...
Paul Grimes January 30, 2023 at 3:28 pm on Covid in San Diego Killed Local Republicans at Higher Rates Than Democrats After the VaccineInteresting that adding the 2 years the death rates appear equal. In year 1 many Dems who were in poor health could have died, so...
Chris January 30, 2023 at 1:13 pm on Covid in San Diego Killed Local Republicans at Higher Rates Than Democrats After the VaccineMmmm....popcorn!!!
S January 30, 2023 at 12:43 pm on Covid in San Diego Killed Local Republicans at Higher Rates Than Democrats After the VaccineSorry trigger, you are comparing apples and oranges. HER having an abortion does not affect you (other than your feelings). YOUR failure to get vaccinated...