Category: Environment

Local activists and a Torrey Pine tree specialist have taken measurements of the Long Branch Torrey Pine, before, during and after this huge Pineapple Express storm – which was wet and very windy – and the tree did not move one inch.

Imagine a country with a pacifist constitution that prohibits its military from marching off to war. Since the end of…

By Jim Bell To date, I’m strongly apposed to installing Smart Meters at my home. Here’s why: Smart Meters pose…

Due to the huge storm that’s walloping San Diego, thousands of SDG&E customers – including dozens in Ocean Beach – lost their electrical power Wednesday morning (12/22/10). Apparently, it’s happening across the City and County.

East County residents lost their ground line telephone service yesterday and it still has not been turned back on.

If you have ever lived through a panic attack you know that it can flat scare the hell out of…

Originally published December 21, 2009 Midwinter festivals and celebrations occurring on the longest night of the year, often calling for…

    Future OB Fireworks could be more expensive and more difficult to permit Editor: The future of fireworks over…

By David Little / Voice of San Diego / Originally published Dec 10, 2010 Have you ever stood in front…

Study found highest levels in 5 cities – including Riverside, California by USAToday / December 20, 2010 The tap water…

We awoke to several new drips and leaks this morning under the flat portion of our roof. So Patty and…

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Home Invasion in OB on Santa Cruz – 2 Arrested and 4 Detained
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Precincts in the City that wanted to legalize marijuana
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OB candidate for governor still getting press and still has signs up from Primary campaign
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No more free juice on Newport Ave results in less crowds at StarBucks
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Marine Protected Areas Approved
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OBCentric workshop before Christmas
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Long Branch Torrey Pine at OB Planning Board Meeting January 5th
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OB Historical Society features local photographer Joe Ewing on Jan 19th
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OBMA awards local storefronts for holiday displays

By Brittany Bailey/Special to the OB Rag Shortly after eleven am this morning, District 2 Councilmember Kevin Faulconer broke ground…