How San Diego Secured its Water Supply, At a Cost

 Source  May 30, 2022  1 Comment on How San Diego Secured its Water Supply, At a Cost

By Suman Naishadham?/ Washington Post – AP / May 29, 2022

As a worsening drought forces millions of Californians to face mandatory water restrictions, one corner of Southern California has largely shielded itself from supply-related woes: San Diego County.

For Western water planners, the path it took to get there serves either as a blueprint or a cautionary tale. Over the past three decades, San Diego County diversified its water supply,

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Update on OB Pier Repairs – Video

 Source  May 30, 2022  4 Comments on Update on OB Pier Repairs – Video

Check out Charles Landon’s update on the OB Pier repairs in this video.

The Ocean Beach Pier will not be open by Memorial Day.

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‘Recap’ of Wednesday Meeting of OB Town Council

 Source  May 27, 2022  0 Comments on ‘Recap’ of Wednesday Meeting of OB Town Council

The following is from the OB Town Council meeting held last Wed. night at the Masonic Center (without comment by the Rag and is not edited except for clarification).

A recap of Wednesday night’s public May meeting

Below is a round up of the information covered at last night’s LIVE May public OBTC meeting!

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County Office Endorsements by Point Loma – Ocean Beach Democratic Club

 Source  May 27, 2022  2 Comments on County Office Endorsements by Point Loma – Ocean Beach Democratic Club

Here are the endorsements for San Diego County offices by the Point Loma – Ocean Beach Democratic Club:

San Diego County Sheriff

  • Dave Myers

San Diego County Assessor-Recorder-Clerk

  • Club member, Barbara Bry
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PLHS Alum Pens ‘Pass Through’ On What It’s Like Growing Up Jewish in Point Loma

 Source  May 26, 2022  2 Comments on PLHS Alum Pens ‘Pass Through’ On What It’s Like Growing Up Jewish in Point Loma

Stephen Fredman graduated from Point Loma High School in a large class of 900 students in 1966. I was there – that was my class too.

Like many alums, Stephen left this “waspish, uncool Navy town” and he ended up teaching modern American poetry and poetics at the University of Notre Dame for 37 years. He’s written a book of poetry, translated several works from Spanish, and authored five books of literary history and criticism. Now the local boy has published his latest work, Pass Through, and partially at least, it’s about growing Jewish in Point Loma.

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Having a Good Cry with Nanci

 Ernie McCray  May 26, 2022  5 Comments on Having a Good Cry with Nanci

by Ernie McCray

Oh, what a world.
A world, that, too often,
seems like a nightmarish dream.
Makes me want to scream.
But there came a moment
when I turned my television on
and there, before me, stood Nanci Griffith
|singing “From a Distance,”
forever one of my favorite songs.

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County Plans to Open Homeless Tent Shelter at Health Services Complex in the Midway – Report of Planning Board Meeting

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By Geoff Page

The regular monthly meeting of the Midway-Pacific Highway Community Planning Board, Wednesday May 18 contained two informative presentations, one by by County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher and the other by District Attorney Summer Stephan. Both were about the homeless issue.

Homelessness in the Midway

Homelessness is a problem everywhere, but it is especially visible and acute in the Midway area.

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San Diego Declared ‘Safe City for Reproductive Freedom and Access to Abortion’ — Could Be First in Nation

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From Times of San Diego / May 24, 2022

The San Diego City Council passed a resolution Tuesday, May 24, declaring San Diego a “safe city for reproductive freedom and access to abortion,” a move supporters believe makes it the first city in the nation to do so.

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Point Loma High School: Principal Kelly Lowry’s Vision and Changes to Athletic Areas

 Source  May 25, 2022  1 Comment on Point Loma High School: Principal Kelly Lowry’s Vision and Changes to Athletic Areas

Editordude: This is the third in a series about the “new” Point Loma High School by Ted Walker, originally posted on Peninsula News. Here’s Part 1 and Part 2.

By Ted Walker / Peninsula News by the Point Loma Association

Today we focus on changes to the athletics areas and hear Principal Kelly Lowry’s vision for the future.

It may be surprising to learn that PLHS has the smallest high school acreage footprint in the District. Diligent planning maximizes use of the space for both academics and athletics.

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