US Military Special-Ops Team, and Not the Colombian Army, Carried Out Hostage Rescue in Colombia

Staff July 6, 2008 1 Comment

Months in the Planning, the Operation Included US Special Forces Posing as Members of a “French Humanitarian Group” By Bill…

U.S. border agents copying contents of travelers’ laptops, cellphones & cameras

Staff June 26, 2008 0 Comments

By Federica Narancio | McClatchy Newspapers / June 25, 2008 WASHINGTON – U.S. border agents are copying and seizing the…

History of the Region: June 22nd, 1911 – Tijuana’s “Revolutionary Army” Is Defeated

Frank Gormlie June 22, 2008 2 Comments

Mexican Revolutionary Ricardo Flores Magon Forces Had Seized Tijuana With Help From American Wobblies This day in 1911 in our…

Venezuela’s Chavez Asks Colombian Rebels To Seek Change Politically

Staff June 18, 2008 0 Comments

By Gary Ghirardi The world media story about Hugo Chávez’s recent proclamation on his weekly television show, that the Colombian…

Because of Mainstream Media Censorship of Global Protests Against High Costs of Fuel – Here’s the News:

Frank Gormlie June 17, 2008 1 Comment

OCEAN BEACH, CA. The San Diego Union-Tribune continues its censorship and blackout of news about the global protests against the…

Federal Judge Grants Blackwater Okay to Continue Border Training Facility

Staff June 17, 2008 1 Comment

City Attorney Aguirre to pursue appeal, says City Council has right to make land-use decisions By Tanya Mannes / UNION-TRIBUNE…

Defaced Idaho stop signs with anti-war message for sale

Staff June 17, 2008 4 Comments

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — A war protest in which 179 stop signs were defaced by stenciling the…

Blackwater’s Private Spies

Staff June 12, 2008 0 Comments

by Jeremy Scahill / The Nation / June 5, 2008 This past September, the secretive mercenary company Blackwater USA found…

U-T Reports: 70 Protest Blackwater Facility at Border

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By Tanya Mannes / UNION-TRIBUNE STAFF / June 11, 2008 OTAY MESA – About 70 people, many wearing green “Stop…

Two dead in Europe fuel protests

Staff June 11, 2008 1 Comment

Two lorry drivers have been killed in fuel protests in Spain and Portugal as the hauliers’ strike continues. BBC /…

Fuel Protests Erupt in Asia As Oil Hits $139 a Barrel

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By Kevin Sullivan / Washington Post Foreign Service / Wednesday, June 11, 2008 LONDON, June 10 — Protests over soaring…

Canadian Parliament Votes In Favor of U.S. War Resisters

Staff June 3, 2008 4 Comments

by Gerry Condon Today the Canadian Parliament made a historic vote in favor of U.S. war resisters who are seeking…

Kathy Blavatt on ‘Ramona’s Castle’ — a Treasure at Foot of San Diego’s Mt. Woodson: “I had the opportunity to hear several talks about Any Strong and the Ramona Castle. I was lucky to see…” Apr 18, 12:50
ben on Mandy Havlik: ‘Why I’m Running: Your Neighbor at City Hall’: “Hi, what’s Mandy’s position on municipalixation of the power utility in San Diego?” Apr 18, 11:30
Samantha Carleson on Mayor Gloria Proposes the Worst Budget for San Diego Since Jerry Sanders: “I keep reading there is a $120-140 million shortfall in the budget. And I am pretty sure a similar amount…” Apr 18, 10:17
Ronald May on ‘Ramona’s Castle’ — a Treasure at Foot of San Diego’s Mt. Woodson: “I have two anecdotes to share about The Ramona Castle, both of which related to my 1974-1998 tenure as a…” Apr 18, 00:20
Chris on More Spotlights on the District 2 Candidates: OB Planning Board Video and Interviews by ‘Explore Clairemont’: ““I question why a lawyer would take on a lower paying job and am skeptical because of that.” Actually, you…” Apr 17, 21:31
John Heatherington on ‘Adams Avenue Unplugged’: a Free Musical Walkabout — Saturday, April 25: “How disappointing that in a “free” festival, the headliner costs $40.” Apr 17, 20:47
Bernard Ashcraft on An Afternoon with Josefina Lopez: “This is a good example of what you can achieve if you don’t give up or give in. Josefina is…” Apr 17, 19:59
Chris on $45 Million Wave Pool Coming to San Diego — Only 3 Miles from Beach in Oceanside: “Kelly Slater Surf Ranch in Lemoore is only 7000.00 per person per day. Not a bad deal for the average…” Apr 17, 19:43
Peggy on Fun and Games With Richard Bailey, Candidate for District 2: New PAC and a Political Parody: “I assure you, as a NAVY wife in Coronado, he ruined this town as a MAGA Republican, used his position…” Apr 17, 14:00
Peggy on Fun and Games With Richard Bailey, Candidate for District 2: New PAC and a Political Parody: “I believe nothing from the SD Taxpayers Association, who itself cratered into bankruptcy because of fiscal mismanagement. Bad look for…” Apr 17, 13:56
sealintheSelkirks on $45 Million Wave Pool Coming to San Diego — Only 3 Miles from Beach in Oceanside: “That got a laugh out of me because I have that silly VHS movie on the shelf between Big Wednesday…” Apr 17, 11:05
Frank J on The Vatican Can Elude Trump Threats by Awarding Him ‘the Order of the Golden Spur’ (Yes, It’s a Real Thing): “If you haven’t seen Colbert- ‘AntiChrist Superstar’ :) :) :) https://youtu.be/kZYRxLR-m84?si=HUM5fCTqpO5EFpn7” Apr 17, 09:56
Frank Gormlie on Should the San Diego Public Have a Say in the Future of the Padres? A Look at the Current Billionaire Bidding War: “BREaKinG NeWs The Padres are on the verge of historic new ownership. San Diego’s lone major sports franchise is about…” Apr 17, 09:46
Frank Gormlie on Restaurant Review: Pazzo’s Italian in Ocean Beach: “Thanks for this great review, LK Bruce! Real old-timers will remember this place as the famous Pt Loma Bakery that…” Apr 17, 09:14
Mateo on A Deep, Deep Dive Into the Old Point Loma Lighthouse: “Thank you to the OB Rag for letting the public know about the Cabrillo Park Services guided tours that include…” Apr 17, 08:17