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Production crews shoot a scene from the upcoming cable television series “Terriers” recently in Ocean Beach. The comedic drama, which is set in OB, infused an estimated $20 million into the economy. The show airs on the FX network on Sept. 8 at 10 p.m. PHOTOS COURTESY ERNIE ANDERSON, SDFC

OB grabs spotlight in FX series ‘Terriers’

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Comedic drama to air Sept. 8

Louie and Kathi Williams, who created the spectacular “Hidden Garden” on Niagara Street in Ocean Beach, have turned a labor of love into a community treasure. The garden, dotted with donated antique objects and interesting themes, is free and open to the public. Photo by Jim Grant

Magical Landscape, Neighborhood Treasure: OB’s ‘Hidden Garden’ takes visitors to another time
A green sign on a white cement-brick wall in front of 4973 and 4975 Niagara St. in Ocean Beach quietly invites passers-by to view a “Hidden Garden” situated between two cottage-style blue houses. ...

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In the quest to bolster revenues, the full City Council will consider a plan to elicit corporate advertising on lifeguard stations and season towers — including those in Ocean Beach. Opponents said the proposal would cheapen the beach scenery and give off an air of desperation. PHOTO BY JIM GRANT I THE BEACON, PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY CASEY DEAN I THE BEACON

Beaches one step closer to commercialization
With a City Council committee’s blessing July 14, city beaches are one step closer to featuring commercial advertisements on lifeguard stations and seasonal lifeguard stands. If approved by the f...

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Protesters on both sides of the homelessness issue in Ocean Beach engage in heated debate along Newport Avenue recently over a bumper sticker being sold by The Black reading: “Welcome to Ocean Beach. Please Don’t Feed Our Bums.” PHOTO BY JIM GRANT I THE BEACON

HOMELESS DEBATE REIGNITES PASSIONS IN OB
Homelessness, a contentious issue in Ocean Beach that has triggered recent shouting matches, arguments and protests, was a topic discussed in earnest by a cross-section of the community July 6 at ...

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Diver Jay Schwartz, mooring coordinator for the wreck of the HMCS Yukon for the San Diego Oceans Foundation, swims past the anemone-covered bridge of the wreck just two miles off the coast of San Diego. The wreck is now an artificial reef for marine life habitat, and was prepared and sunk for recreational divers to enjoy. The 10th anniversary of the Yukon’s intentional sinking will be celebrated July 14-15. PHOTOS BY RONAN GRAY I THE BEACON

Sunken naval ship gives marine life a safe haven
ARTIFICIAL REEF MARKS 10 YEARS OF REBIRTH

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OB STREET FAIR TO LURE 70,000 TO NEWPORT AVENUE

CENTENNIAL OF HERITAGE

Saúde! A toast to the kitchen crew

I like it here just FINE, thank you!

Lifeguard trainees dive into action

7.2-MAGNITUDE QUAKE JUMBLES NERVES

Catching SPRING FEVER

New hotel, residential units to be scrutinized
PCPB eyes Liberty Station growth plan

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Probe: One crewmember using cell phone during fatal Coast Guard crash
While the investigation continues into the four U.S. Coast Guard ( USGC ) petty officers charged in the fatal Dec. 20 boat crash on the San Diego Bay, the National Transportation Safety Board ( NT...

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Irene Oberbauer of Point Loma is being honored as the 2010 Honorary Breast Cancer Survivor by the Susan G. Komen for the Cure. COURTESY PHOTO

Point Loma woman named 2010 Honorary Breast Cancer Survivor
The Susan G. Komen for the Cure has named Point Loma resident Irene Oberbauer as its 2010 Honorary Breast Cancer Survivor. Diagnosed with stage three breast cancer in 2009 — at age 52 — Oberbauer ...

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OB man gets 9 years for 7 bank robberies
An Ocean Beach man who robbed three La Jolla banks as well as four other banks in the “Big Boy Bandit” series was sentenced Friday, Aug. 13 to nine years in federal prison. Stephen Francis Colburn...

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Seasonal green sea algae blooms and washes ashore in Ocean Beach recently. Despite its coloration, lifeguard officials said the algae explosion is not hazardous. PHOTO BY JIM GRANT I THE BEACON

Beaches still awash with green algae
Beachgoers in Ocean Beach and across San Diego’s coastal communities have seen large deposits of murky, green algae covering big patches of ocean water in recent weeks. “Green algae is not hazardo...

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Armed suspect robs Midway liquor store Police investigators are probing the armed robbery of a Midway District liquor store on Aug. 24. The robbery occurred about 8:30 p.m. at Fuller’s Keg Beer ...

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Movie in the Park brings lights, camera, action outdoors
For the second time this summer, Point Loma Community Park will sport a drive-in movie feel. On Friday, Sept. 3, Movie in the Park will feature “Up,” a Disney-Pixar showing. “It’s much better than...

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Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (#17) will host an inaugural Celebrity 5K Walk and Fun Run on Saturday, Sept. 4 at NTC Park at Liberty Station in Point Loma.
PHOTO BY DON BALCH I THE BEACON

Chargers QB to host walk at NTC Park
Before Philip Rivers takes the field for the Chargers’ Sept. 13 opener at Kansas City, locals will get one more chance to follow in the footsteps of the Bolts’ franchise quarterback. The inaugural...

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