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Reflections on the state of the homeless in Ocean Beach …

Jack Hamlin March 2, 2011 8 Comments

Two weeks ago I made a nearly annual sojourn to the County Courthouse to do my civic duty; jury service. I go through the exercise on a regular basis knowing full well as an ex-cop, retired trial attorney, former judge pro tem, current law instructor and restorative justice mediator I am the equivalent of Satan to any trial attorney looking for an impartial juror. But it is my duty and it gives me a chance to meander around downtown during the ludicrously long lunch hour.

STOP the budget cuts PROTEST! March 2, 4:30 PM

Source March 1, 2011 1 Comment

STOP the budget cuts PROTEST!

Where: CITY COLLEGE; 1313 PARK BLVD (CORNER OF PARK AND ‘A’ ST)

When: Wednesday March 2, 4:30 PM

Education For All Coalition is calling all brothers and sisters, students, workers, the unemployed, union members, activists, and freedom fighters to protest the budget cuts on March 2nd!!

The James Gang Graphics Is Looking for a New Buyer

Frank Gormlie March 1, 2011 14 Comments

Pat and Susan James have been running James Gang Graphics, an Ocean Beach business that has been around for 35…

OB Planning Board Agenda for March 2nd Meeting

Frank Gormlie March 1, 2011 7 Comments

Here is the agenda for the Ocean Beach Planning Board’s meeting on March 2, 2011. Their monthly meeting is at the OB Rec Center, 4726 Santa Monica Avenue, and begins at 6pm sharp. As a reminder, the annual election is set for March 15th.

Anna’s Video Pick – Banksy, Have You Reached a Verdict?

Anna Daniels March 1, 2011 4 Comments

Banksy’s street art surprises one. It grabs the eye and attention by juxtaposing contradictory elements that leave some lingering question about what we perceive as inherent reality. His work is a combination of the satirical and subversive.

Calling All of Santa’s Helpers – “Polar Express” Float Faces Derailment

Annie Lane February 28, 2011 4 Comments

Imagine, for a moment, a typical San Diego Christmas: It’s just after dark and there’s a chill in the air;…

Get Ready: The GOP Has Declared War on the Environment

Source February 28, 2011 0 Comments

Republicans are trying to take down the EPA and with it environmental regulation that seeks to protect our air, water,…

Ocean Beach VFW Moves Into Point Loma Ave. Location Despite Some Local Opposition

Source February 28, 2011 50 Comments

by Channel 10News / February 27, 2011

A veterans group is moving forward with plans to relocate to a new neighborhood although the group says it is not welcome there.

After a month’s delay, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1392 is working to make a former market in Ocean Beach at the corner of Ebers Street and Point Loma Avenue a permanent home as it continues to talk with community members about the one sticking point.

Photo Gallery – San Diego “We Are One” rally, February 26, 2011

Source February 27, 2011 4 Comments

This gallery of photos was sent to us by Merton Gaudette, who we met via the California and San Diego US Uncut movement on Facebook. Thank you Merton!

Click on the title of this article to see all the images.