Ocean Beach Holiday Parade Slideshow
Here’s a wonderful slideshow of the OB Holiday Parade on Saturday, Dec. 2 from the Pt Loma-OB Monthly online mag: go here. The shots are by Milan Kovacevic.
8 Unit Apartment on Del Monte Sells for $3.6 Million
An eight-unit apartment property located at 4840 Del Monte Ave. was sold for $3,650,000.
Apparently the layout of the units (?), the apartment’s location and the abundant off-street parking were the factors that pushed the buyer, 9 Mendridge LLC, to clench the deal from seller The Gilbert K. & Sheila A. Sloan Family Trust. The buyer was represented by Graeme Henderson.
OB Planners to Review App for 3 ADUs on West Pt Loma — Wed., Dec.6th
The Ocean Beach Planning Board meets Wednesday night, Dec. 6, at the OB Rec Center, 4726 Santa Monica at 6 pm.
Two notable items on the non-project agenda includes a board review of the application for an appointment to the board by Denise Larson for the empty District 1 seat. Also, somewhat controversial, the board will vote on whether they want to change the traditional monthly meeting of the board from the first Wednesday of the month to the first Tuesday.
The board will also form an election committee for the annual board election in March 2024.
The Supreme Court May Be Poised to Kill the Voting Rights Act Once and for All
A federal court said only the government, not civil rights groups or individuals, can enforce the Voting Rights Act.
By Marjorie Cohn / Truthout / December 1, 2023
The Voting Rights Act, which Congress passed to enforce the 15th Amendment, has been targeted by the right wing since it was enacted in 1965. In the last few years, the Supreme Court has weakened the Voting Rights Act but has never ruled that civil rights organizations and aggrieved individuals could not sue to enforce its provisions.
Driving Range on E. Harbor Island Lease Up for Approval by Port of San Diego — Tues., Dec.5
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Topgolf International and the Port of San Diego are close to reaching an agreement on preliminary lease terms for a 9.5-acre site on East Harbor Island, opposite San Diego’s airport, where the entertainment company is looking to a build a flagship, driving-range venue with panoramic views of the bay and downtown.
Tuesday, December 5, Port of San Diego Commissioners will vote on whether to sign a non-binding term sheet with Topgolf, as recommended by the agency’s staff.
December 2023 Events from the Ocean Beach Green Center
December 21st Thursday 3 pm -7 pm Homeless Person’s Memorial Day – Tent Vigil, Light Brigade, Winter Gear and Non-perishable Food Drive Event by SD Emergency Housing Alliance (HEMA) Del Mar Fairgrounds West Parking Lot via Solana Gate,
December 29th Friday 10:00 am – January 1st Monday 6 pm San Diego Auto Show Recommended by Electric Vehicle Association of San Diego San Diego Convention Center 111 W Harbor Dr, San Diego December means it’s time for the annual San Diego International Auto Show.
The City Is Exaggerating Its Damage — The OB Pier Does Not Need to Be Closed Till Spring
By Geoff Page
As recounted in The Rag’s November 22 story, the city has decided to keep the OB Pier closed until the winter storm season is over.
The Lifeguards closed the pier October 20 because of high surf. The San Diego Fire Department announced the closure in a Tweet. The Lifeguard Department is part of the Fire Department now. The Tweet said the pier would probably open the next day.
City Staff’s Failure to Enact Coastal Commission Options on Bike Paths Leads to Higher Costs and Dangers on West Pt Loma Blvd.
Here’s KPBS writer Andrew Bowen’s take on the dangers on West Pt Loma Blvd. and its lack of safe bike paths.
Bowen blames the California Coastal Commission on delaying the city’s efforts to install bike paths along a dangerous section of the boulevard. He cites the bureaucratic roadblocks thrown up by the Commission for preventing the good city to install protected bike lanes and for injuries suffered by bicyclists in that stretch between Nimitz Boulevard and Adrian Street.
Yet, if the reader dives into Bowen’s piece, another cause does appear.
Dec. 4: Advisory for Dog Beach in OB – Humans and Dogs Advised to Avoid Contact With Ocean Water
There’s a county water advisory in place for OB’s Dog Beach — to include 300 yards south of the mouth of the San Diego River.
Bacteria levels exceed health standards and humans — and dogs are advised to avoid water contact in the advisory area. (See here.)
The advisory at Ocean Beach – Dog Beach has been in place since Nov. 29.
Other advisories for the following beaches are also in place:
Christmas Came Early – Santos Gone, Trump Liable for Illegal Acts, and Remembering Trailblazer Sandra Day O’Connor
By Colleen O’Connor
Christmas Came Early!
Rep. George Santos (the fabulous) has been expelled from the U.S. Congress. The vote wasn’t even close.
The 9th Circuit Court has ruled unanimously that former President Donald trump is NOT immune from prosecution for illegal acts during his time as President. So the courts can now proceed with the long stalled trials.
Point Lomans Have What It Takes to Help the Unhoused
By Joni Halpern
There have been many times in the past when community advocates for the best interests of the Point Loma community have needed the support of residents of other San Diego communities.
The retention of Dana Junior High School is only one example. We needed support from other communities to prevent the school from being sold to developers who planned to replace it with almost 300 condominiums. We succeeded in our efforts, because other communities joined us.
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