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Reader Rant: Our Global Financial Crisis and the Great Transfer of Wealth

Staff November 19, 2008 0 Comments

by Dave I’ve seen more sides of this ‘mortgage meltdown’ than most – real estate agent, mortgage broker, property owner,…

Why Obama’s Futurama Can Wait

Staff November 18, 2008 1 Comment

Schools and Hospitals Should Come First in Any Stimulus Package By Mike Davis / TomDispatch.com / November 18, 2008 America’s…

Dick Cheney, Alberto Gonzales indicted by South Texas Grand Jury

Staff November 18, 2008 1 Comment

Charges related to alleged abuse of prisoners in federal detention centers Associated Press / Nov. 18, 2008, 4:59PM McALLEN, Texas…

Battle Over Library Closures Looms – Over 600 Have Signed Petition to Keep the Ocean Beach Library Open

Frank Gormlie November 18, 2008 6 Comments

OCEAN BEACH, CA. Over 600 Ocean Beach residents and supporters of the OB branch library have signed petitions demanding that…

Independent Budget Analysis of Library Closures Raises Additional Concerns

Patty Jones November 17, 2008 0 Comments

The following excerpt – recommending actions regarding library and rec center closures – is from the OFFICE OF THE INDEPENDENT…

Buy an Old Issue of the Original OB Rag – 20% Off

Staff November 17, 2008 0 Comments

That’s right! Old issues of the original Ocean Beach Rag are available for a donation to the blog. The original…

We Are Hopin’ to Keep the Doors Open! Photo Gallery

Frank and Patty November 15, 2008 7 Comments

Ocean Beach Library – citizens rally to keep libraries open. GO HERE FOR LATEST UPDATE (Click on the pictures to…

Showing Some Love, Ocean Beach Library Rally Videos

Patty Jones November 15, 2008 1 Comment

Ocean Beach, San Diego CA Frank Gormlie and Anna Daniels speak to the crowd who came to the Ocean Beach…

Believe It. Political change sweeps San Diego!

Staff November 15, 2008 0 Comments

Center for Policy Initiatives / Nov. 13, 2008 Change came to San Diego County as well as the nation on…

Is This a Memorial to the Ocean Beach Library?

Frank Gormlie November 14, 2008 3 Comments

OCEAN BEACH, CA. Went down to the Ocean Beach Library today, the old building at the corner of Sunset Cliffs…

Reader Rant: ‘We’re not gonna let anyone close our library, period.’

Staff November 14, 2008 1 Comment

by OB Joe The library is an issue that regular Obcians will stand up to protect. When people in OB…

What Is NorthCom Up To?

Staff November 13, 2008 1 Comment

NorthCom: Asking Questions About Their Activities By Matthew Rothschild / November 12, 2008 / The Progressive This week and into…

John Heatherington on Independent Review Exposes San Diego’s ‘Bloated Bureaucracy’ of Middle Managers and Insufficient Spending on Infrastructure: “You are right, Javier, that this organization was recently resurrected after some kind of melt down, but beyond that, while…” Apr 14, 21:16
Mel on A (Brief) Reader Rant: ‘My April Property Tax Bill Increased by Over $500 Due to the Added Trash Fee’: “Some townhomes received free trash pickup until last year and now have to pay for private if they have more…” Apr 14, 20:53
Mel on Fun and Games With Richard Bailey, Candidate for District 2: New PAC and a Political Parody: “Lisa – you have acted on OB Rag as Bailey’s spokesperson and as such, this last posts says it all.…” Apr 14, 20:48
Mitch on The Closing of OB’s James Gang: A Legacy of Ink and Community for Nearly Five Decades: “I miss the bowling alley so much fun.” Apr 14, 20:36
La Playa Heritage on Fun and Games With Richard Bailey, Candidate for District 2: New PAC and a Political Parody: “Hi Lisa. FYI. As Mandy Havlik’s number one fan, I can guarantee you that Mandy does not control anyone. Mandy…” Apr 14, 19:57
Shannon G on A (Brief) Reader Rant: ‘My April Property Tax Bill Increased by Over $500 Due to the Added Trash Fee’: “My property taxes have always had a fee for trash, even when I owned a townhome. I ordered a 35…” Apr 14, 19:46
unwashedwalmartThonG on Mandy Havlik: ‘Why I’m Running: Your Neighbor at City Hall’: “Mandy reminds me of my favorite kindergarten teacher. RIP Ms Woodburn Let’s give Mr Bailey a VD Vance commemorative toupee,…” Apr 14, 19:36
unwashedwalmartThonG on Fun and Games With Richard Bailey, Candidate for District 2: New PAC and a Political Parody: “No on Bailey Fifth Column Just say No” Apr 14, 19:26
Chuck Hannacher on Early OB Rag – ‘underground newspaper’ for OB – where the surf meets the hip: “Greetings, I lived at 5146 long branch in 1970. Was passed out on a mattress one day and this guy…” Apr 14, 19:24
Frank Gormlie on Fun and Games With Richard Bailey, Candidate for District 2: New PAC and a Political Parody: “The Rag has offered to publish any (within reason) 1000-word policy statement by any of the D2 candidates. Mandy is…” Apr 14, 19:23
Carol Richter on Fun and Games With Richard Bailey, Candidate for District 2: New PAC and a Political Parody: “But you did poke the bear.” Apr 14, 18:15
Howard Kahn on Fun and Games With Richard Bailey, Candidate for District 2: New PAC and a Political Parody: “I loved the article and agree with your sentiments.” Apr 14, 18:07
Nick on A (Brief) Reader Rant: ‘My April Property Tax Bill Increased by Over $500 Due to the Added Trash Fee’: “Well, somebody had to pay for the hiring of all the City’s new middle managers making $200k/yr. Good thing they’re…” Apr 14, 18:02
Mel on A (Brief) Reader Rant: ‘My April Property Tax Bill Increased by Over $500 Due to the Added Trash Fee’: “As a condo owner I pay the exact same proportional property taxes and did not get free trash pick-up. My…” Apr 14, 18:01
Mateo on A (Brief) Reader Rant: ‘My April Property Tax Bill Increased by Over $500 Due to the Added Trash Fee’: “Javier, get bent! Once again your commentary is dishonestly to stating that trash services “are not being paid for” and…” Apr 14, 17:59

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Reader Rant: Our Global Financial Crisis and the Great Transfer of Wealth

Why Obama’s Futurama Can Wait

Dick Cheney, Alberto Gonzales indicted by South Texas Grand Jury

Battle Over Library Closures Looms – Over 600 Have Signed Petition to Keep the Ocean Beach Library Open

Independent Budget Analysis of Library Closures Raises Additional Concerns

Buy an Old Issue of the Original OB Rag – 20% Off

We Are Hopin’ to Keep the Doors Open! Photo Gallery

Showing Some Love, Ocean Beach Library Rally Videos

Believe It. Political change sweeps San Diego!

Is This a Memorial to the Ocean Beach Library?

Reader Rant: ‘We’re not gonna let anyone close our library, period.’

What Is NorthCom Up To?

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