Padres and Pt Loma Nazarene Form Joint Venture in Biomechanics Lab to Improve Pitching
Joint venture between ballclub, Point Loma Nazarene University is ‘what modern-day player development looks like in athletics’
By Jeff Sanders / San Diego Union-Tribune / Feb. 5, 2024
Frankie Montas signed a one-year, $16 million deal with the Reds in early January even after shoulder surgery limited him to one relief appearance last year. The Tigers will pay Jack Flaherty $16 million despite the 28-year-old flirting with a 5.00 ERA in 2023. Luis Severino (6.65 ERA), Kyle Gibson (4.73 ERA) and Lance Lynn (5.73 ERA) will all make more than $10 million this year.
‘What a Difference a Day Makes’ – Snow Covers San Diego Mountains
Geez, what a difference a day makes, eh? There’s so much more snow than yesterday.
More Fallout From OB Town Council Scandal — Another Resignation
There’s been more fallout from the scandal within the Ocean Beach Town Council that was revealed to the community at their last meeting on Jan. 24.
Tracy Dezenso just announced that she was resigning from the Board of Directors after serving on it for two and a half years.
Here’s her statement:
Invitations to On-Going or Upcoming Point Loma Cultural and Sports Events
Yes, check out these upcoming cultural and sports events in Point Loma. Thanks to Peninsula News from PLA (Point Loma Assoc.)
Emergency Repair Work Proposed for Seawall to Protect Sunset Cliffs Inn
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:
‘Citizen Trump’ Not Immune to Criminal Charges, Appeals Court Unanimously Rules
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.
Storm Brings Snow to San Diego’s Higher Elevations
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.
Taylor Swift, Katie Porter and the California Senate Race
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.
OB Planning Board Now Meets on First Tuesdays — Agenda for Feb. 6
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.
OB Steps Up to Help Fire-Damaged Lighthouse Ice Cream
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.”
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