OB Rag

The City has published a notice for a proposed emergency repair for a secant pile wall to protect the cliffs below the Inn at 1370 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. The notice was posted February 2, 2024.

Here’s the official notice:

By Jessica Corbett / Common Dreams / Feb 06, 2024

A three-judge panel from the federal appeals court in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday unanimously ruled against former U.S. President Donald Trump’s claims of immunity in a criminal case stemming from his efforts to overturn his 2020 loss.

The current storm that has been crossing San Diego has brought some snow to our higher elevations, like Mt. Laguna — but not to Lake Cuyamaca or Julian.

By Colleen O’Connor

The best mystery writers’ detectives follow one simple rule: Cherchez la femme.

Original French translation: “Look for the woman, by God! Look for the woman”!

And so, too this election year. Look for the women.

Women will determine the outcome. About that, there is little doubt.  A seismic shift has occurred since the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and remove a woman’s right to control her own body.

The Ocean Beach Planning Board has switched its monthly meeting days to the first Tuesday of every month.

So, Tuesday, Feb. 6 is their next meeting date. They still meet of course at the OB Rec Center at 4726 Santa Monica at 6pm.

The Board released the following statement:

In response to our community asking for a meeting time that does not coincide with the Farmers Market, the OBPB will be holding meetings on the 1st TUESDAY of every month.

The Beacon reports that the Ocean Beach community is rallying to support Lighthouse Ice Cream on Newport Avenue after a fire damaged the local landmark.

 “We lost every single thing in our shop,” said owner Carol Ladiges. “The smoke from the fire did the most damage. Everything had to be dried out because of the water damage from the fire hoses. Insurance will cover most of the structural damage, employees’ wages, and some of the personal property. There will be out-of-pocket expenses as things pop up.”

By Alexander Nguyen / KPBS / February 5, 2024

San Diego’s Naval Information Warfare Systems Command accounts for more than $3.1 billion in gross regional product (GRP) for the economy, according to a report released last week by the San Diego Military Advisory Council and the University of San Diego’s Knauss School of Business.

The report compiled by USD researchers found that in Fiscal Year 2022, NAVWAR was responsible for between $3.14 billion and $3.38 billion in GRP. Additionally, it employs more than 5,300 people and, when wages and benefits are considered, that workforce brings $910 million to the local economy.

Since the Rag has made Luigi’s Pizza “newsworthy”, a reader sent us these recent photos. Apparently, the owners are cutting new windows for the eatery. Just looks like bad timing to be cutting holes in the side of your place, eh?

By Gary Wonacott 

On December 14th 2023, the California Coastal Commission Commissioners met in Santa Cruz to assess their policy of supporting short term rentals to achieve low-cost access to the coast.  The policy review is needed in light of housing affordability, availability and homelessness across the State.

The twelve commissioners listened to expert testimony from multiple speakers on housing from the California Department of Housing and Community Development and from a speaker at the UC Berkeley Terner Center for Housing Innovation.

By Trever Richardson / Thu, Feb 1, 2024

I am a 4th generation Ocean Beach resident and have personally seen my share of flooding over the years. I saw the Lamborghini submerged in the parking garage on Abbott in 2015. And last week I saw the renters crying as they were stranded on that very same building with an underground parking structure—turned watery moat. As a self declared weather enthusiast I pay attention to the happenings of El Niño and the jet stream.

That brings us to today. As this winter storm approached, I lingered around Abbott and Santa Monica waiting for the deluge of water. Fortunately, the rainfall never reached the torrential threshold to cause flooding like we saw last week.

However, still thirsting for flood viewing, I opened my prosumer radar app “Radar Scope” and found a large cell of heavy rain headed straight for La Jolla. With the prospect of witnessing more atmospheric delights I abandoned my post en route to La Jolla.

All events are online and free unless stated otherwise

Every Saturday 10:30 am. Climate Mobilization Coalition Meetings  February 3rd,

February 2nd to February 10th Human Rights Watch Festival Museum of Photographic Arts

February 6th Tuesday 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Mexico Solidarity Project West Coast Speaking Tour

February 6th Tuesday 6 pm District 4 Candidate Forum 

February 7 Wednesday District Candidate Forum 6:30pm

February 8th Thursday 5:30 pm – 8 pm Winter Soiree 2024

February 10th Saturday 10 am – 1 pm  San Diego FixIt Clinic in Chula Vista

February 10th Saturday 3 pm Amnesty International Group 137 San Diego.