City looks to the beaches to save its ass with paid parking and corporate advertising.

Frank Gormlie December 14, 2010 7 Comments

In last Sunday’s (12-12-10) San Diego U-T, there was a disturbing “in-depth” article about how the City of San Diego,…

The Saving of Just One Torrey Pine, Part Three

Frank Gormlie December 12, 2010 2 Comments

December 1st was the night of the Ocean Beach Planning Board. The endangered Torrey Pine tree that’s been living on…

The Saratoga Torrey Pines and the Sidewalks Below

Frank Gormlie December 10, 2010 7 Comments

There are eight Torrey Pine trees on the 4600 block of Saratoga Avenue in northeast Ocean Beach. They…

Fluoridation in San Diego Water Begins December 22nd

Source December 9, 2010 27 Comments

by Grok Surf”s San Diego (City of San Diego Public Utilities Department press release dated Dec. 6, 2010) The City…

Panel: Signs of the tide — San Diego’s water supply

Source December 9, 2010 1 Comment

by George J. Janczyn / GrokSurf’s San Diego / December 9, 2010 “Signs of the tide — San Diego’s water…

The saving of just one Torrey Pine, Part Two

Frank Gormlie December 6, 2010 2 Comments

More on the continuing saga of trying to save the Torrey Pine tree on the 4600 block of Long Branch…

Ocean Beach’s Fireworks’ Fate Could Be Decided Dec. 16

Source December 6, 2010 0 Comments

By Anthony Brazos / The Log.com News / December 02, 2010 SAN DIEGO — The fate of over-water fireworks will…

Another near-tragedy at Dusty Rhodes Dog Park spurs movement for small dog enclosure.

Frank Gormlie December 4, 2010 23 Comments

On Sunday, November 28th, another near-tragedy occurred at Dusty Rhodes Dog Park. Another small dog was attacked by a larger…

The fight to save just one Torrey Pine tree, Part One

Frank Gormlie December 3, 2010 22 Comments

Those of us who wish to save the Torrey Pine tree at 4633 Long Branch Avenue in Ocean Beach won…

Torrey Pines – Are they leaning or growing at a slant?

Patty Jones December 3, 2010 5 Comments

When we went to the Ocean Beach Planning Board meeting on Wednesday night one of the arborists, Theron Winsby, brought…

BREAKING NEWS: Ocean Beach Planners want more research before City chops down local Torrey Pine.

Frank Gormlie December 1, 2010 3 Comments

At the Ocean Beach Planning Board meeting tonight, the Board voted unanimously to allow residents and the City thirty days…

OB FLASHES: News, Calendar and Whatever – December 1, 2010

Staff December 1, 2010 12 Comments

ALL DETAILS AND LINKS INSIDE:

* “Hidden Garden” Creator Lou Williams Passes

* Pizza Port provides jobs for the disabled

* OB is the end for bicyclist who pedaled 25,000 miles for peace

* “Stuff to Puff” owner quoted on DEA controlling synthetic pot

* 5 Unit Cable Street Apartment Sells for $1.15 Million Cash

* Noon Designs Receives Kudos for Best Local Jewelry

Randi Coulthard on Study of In-custody Deaths at San Diego’s Central Jail Confirms Systematic Failures: “Hi, Will you be doing a follow-up article on the fund raising for the District 2 City Council race showing…” Apr 27, 12:18
Paul Krueger on City Is Reducing Its FY2027 Funding for Balboa Park: “Thanks to Kate Callen and her collaborators for keeping us informed on Balboa Park finances. We can only hope the…” Apr 27, 12:09
La Playa Heritage on City Is Reducing Its FY2027 Funding for Balboa Park: “When the City of San Diego’s created paid metered parking in Balboa Park they purposefully refuse to create a Balboa…” Apr 27, 11:55
John Heatherington on City Is Reducing Its FY2027 Funding for Balboa Park: “I was skeptical at first of giving up the park’s governance. Partly because some advocates were calling it a private/public…” Apr 27, 10:15
Frank Gormlie on An 88-Year-old’s Concern About the Draft: “Thanks Rick, good to hear from you.” Apr 27, 09:30
William Giles on Fears of Aging in the Midst of Madness: “Thank you for shedding light on the often-overlooked fears of aging, especially in these chaotic times. Your insights resonate deeply…” Apr 27, 02:30
Rick Jahnkow on An 88-Year-old’s Concern About the Draft: “For more on recent developments with draft registration, visit the San Diego-based Committee Opposed to Militarism & the Draft (founded…” Apr 26, 16:49
Randi Coulthard on Next District 2 Candidate Forum at Liberty Station — April 27: “All the candidates should be asked if they will commit to serving the full 4 year term on the City…” Apr 26, 15:47
John Heatherington on Trump’s DOJ Strives to Be as Tough as the Iran Regime Is on Dissent in Legal Attack on Southern Poverty Law Center: “P.S. he also fears being exposed as the rapist of a thirteen year old girl, so let’s keep that in…” Apr 26, 10:04
John Heatherington on Trump’s DOJ Strives to Be as Tough as the Iran Regime Is on Dissent in Legal Attack on Southern Poverty Law Center: “It is no surprise that the Trump administration is going after the SPLC. Trump himself is a clansman. So was…” Apr 26, 09:57
Frank Gormlie on Let’s Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Very First Election of the Ocean Beach Planning Board: “I’m afraid we’re looking at May for a party. Never forget Layla — how can I? She was so great.…” Apr 25, 15:36
Dickie on Let’s Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Very First Election of the Ocean Beach Planning Board: “Wow, how excited I am to see a picture of Layla, my dog, celebrated on this important occasion.And since I…” Apr 25, 15:27
Chris on An 88-Year-old’s Concern About the Draft: “Interestingly I know a lot of veterans these days who actually miss participating in war (recent wars) and say they’d…” Apr 25, 11:16
Frances O'Neill Zimmerman on Interview With OB Rag Poet Ernie McCray — Survivor of Jim Crow, a College BB Legend and San Diego Educator: “University of Arizona’s Ring of Honor has two wonderful human beings well as great basketball players in Ernie McCray and…” Apr 24, 20:48
jay coffman on An 88-Year-old’s Concern About the Draft: “Wonderfully said – If you don’t mind I’d like to send it to an 87 year old friend of mine…” Apr 24, 18:21