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Rally Again for Ocean Beach Library and for All Libraries – Sat. Nov. 22nd Noon

Frank Gormlie November 19, 2008 2 Comments

OCEAN BEACH, CA. Ocean Beach residents who have organized recently to save the Ocean Beach Library from closure, have called…

Attend the City Council Hearing Today – Over 1,000 Have Signed Petitions to Keep Ocean Beach Library Open

Frank Gormlie November 19, 2008 0 Comments

OCEAN BEACH, CA. The organizers of the resistance to the proposed closure of the Ocean Beach Library have counted 1,000…

NO CUTS TO LIBRARIES! NO CUTS TO PARK AND REC!

Staff November 19, 2008 0 Comments

by Anna Daniels / Wednesday, November 19, 2008 8:40 AM Here is the email I sent to all the City…

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…

P on ‘Antonio Martinez Is Wrong for San Diego City Council’: “I agree with the commenter above. La Prensa is not a serious publication. La Prensa is in bed with Corey…” May 3, 11:39
Lynne Miller on Senate Bill 79 – Simply Complicated — Who do you trust?: “Do you think without the State mandates for high density housing that programs like Complete Communities would exist? The State…” May 3, 10:52
unwashedwalmartThonG on Who Will Represent the Peninsula? District 2 Candidates Take Questions at Liberty Station: “Not spam No on Bailey” May 2, 20:22
La Playa Heritage on Senate Bill 79 – Simply Complicated — Who do you trust?: “05/07/2026, Special City Council Meeting at 6 pm on Thursday Night. Agenda, Zoom Link, and backup documentation for hearing. https://tinyurl.com/20260507…” May 2, 17:24
Jacob Gonzalez on ‘Antonio Martinez Is Wrong for San Diego City Council’: “The only one unqualified is the author of this article, who didn’t disclose his lawsuit with the school district, how…” May 2, 16:45
John Heatherington on Senate Bill 79 – Simply Complicated — Who do you trust?: “This push to deregulate the building industry shows that even Democrats are buying into Reganomics. This used to be called…” May 2, 14:19
Greg on Senate Bill 79 – Simply Complicated — Who do you trust?: “SB79 has no application to the Rite Aid parcel or anything in Ocean Beach. Would be a stronger article if…” May 2, 14:09
nostalgic on Senate Bill 79 – Simply Complicated — Who do you trust?: “The City Council is in a hurry! Go if you can, speak if you can, but SB 79 will be…” May 2, 13:46
John Heatherington on California’s Ocean Is in Crisis and Breaking Heat Records as a Strong El Niño Approaches — Is There Anything We Can Do?: “I absolutely support this effort to control pollution entering the ocean, but to say that the ocean is being warmed…” May 2, 13:43
Lynne Miller on Senate Bill 79 – Simply Complicated — Who do you trust?: “Original article and Dorene’s comments are spot on. This is not about only Ocean Beach, or San Diego. This is…” May 2, 13:32
Lynne Miller on Point Loma High School Principal Set to Retire: “We will miss you Mr. Jaffe. My grandaughter is a 4th generation PL High Graduate. You helped our family maneuver…” May 2, 12:59
Michael Winn on I’m Definitely Taking the California Secretary of State’s Advice: “Of course, she has nothing to say! As they say, do the math. We have an ecomy that rewards us…” May 2, 11:34
Ralph Teyssier on A Blast From the Past: a TV8 Video Story of OB’s Inbetween — a Youth Drop-In Center that Opened in 1969: “Yes, a very fascinating time capsule from 1969 in OB. Thx for sharing.” May 2, 07:01
oddsox on Mandy Havlik: ‘Why I’m Running: Your Neighbor at City Hall’: “Mandy Havlik: Glad to see you oppose the Measure A Tax. Good luck!” May 2, 06:32
Barb Nielsen on A Blast From the Past: a TV8 Video Story of OB’s Inbetween — a Youth Drop-In Center that Opened in 1969: “You’re welcome. I just posted 1971 film of the Love Library dedication. Check out the News 8 Throwback playlist for…” May 1, 20:25