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State Sen. Marty Block
School districts gain flexibility in governor’s budget proposal
Big changes may be afoot for school districts if Governor Jerry Brown’s proposed 2013-14 budget comes to fruition. For the first time since fiscal year 2008-09, California students will see increa...
May 24, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 0 0 recommendations | email to a friend
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A bronze memorial statue and memorial to lifeguards past and present and a set of 13 drowning victims in 1918 will be unveiled and dedicated at the Ocean Beach lifeguard station on Thursday, May 23. Courtesy
Bronze lifeguard memorial to be unveiled, dedicated May 23
After three years of planning and fundraising, a bronze lifeguard memorial will be dedicated at 3 p.m. on Thursday, May 23 at the Ocean Beach lifeguard station at the foot of Santa Monica Street. ...
May 15, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Visions split for revamped Veterans Plaza; public feedback urged
After two well-attended public workshops and numerous surveys, it’s become clear supporters of a new memorial to honor veterans in Ocean Beach fall into two camps. Some favor a traditional, formal...
May 15, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Police arrest suspected Comerica Bank robber The FBI and San Diego Police Department arrested Dale E. Jenkins, 78, of San Diego, as a suspect the robbery of the Comerica Bank, located at 3361 Ros...
May 15, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Makua’s fundraiser returns for 60th year
Makua’s Back to the Beach annual fundraiser, benefiting Voices for Children’s court-appointed special advocates (CASA) program, will transport guests back in time with a 1950s-themed island party a...
May 15, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Familiar blueprint for OB entryway sign will be back
There must be something special about that soaring seagull and that great big red letter “O” which, like much of the community of Ocean Beach, leans to the left. The results of a long-awaited elect...
May 01, 2013 | 1 1 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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SCOTT PETERS
Scott Peters enjoys early successes, frustrations in Congress
The way he tells it, Democratic freshman Congressman Scott Peters has tried to do all the right things to address the partisan rancor he railed against last year as a candidate to represent the 52n...
May 01, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Peninsula stop-sign issue to come to head for planners
Are the stop signs along a one-block section of Jennings Street in Wooded Area excessive or just right? It’s become the hottest issue in the neighborhood, and may well draw a full house when the Pe...
May 01, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Alleged OB rapist charged with new count Based on DNA evidence, new charges involving another victim have been filed against a man charged with kidnapping and sexually assaulting a woman in Ocean...
May 01, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Fourth annual Asian Cultural Festival set to dazzle May 11
On Mother’s Day weekend, the Asian Cultural Festival of San Diego’s fourth annual celebration will touch the lives of residents on Saturday, May 11 from 10 a.m. to 5 pm at the NTC Promenade-Liberty...
May 01, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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PLNU awarded for cutting energy costs 17%
Point Loma Nazarene University has received a gift of $51,000 that was used to encourage energy efficiency by retrofitting the central processing plant on campus. Donated by PLNU supporters Steve a...
May 01, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Local seeks funding to take rescue gear to FDNY
In a small garage workshop in North Pacific Beach, Kenney Pierce, owner of Life 1 Rescue, develops rescue gear designed to quickly and efficiently save lives. His products are used by lifeguards in...
Apr 26, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Community support needed to spotlight student history academians
The end of the school year brings an array of award ceremonies recognizing area students for athletic achievement, club and volunteer services. Point Loma High School remains one of the few schools...
Apr 17, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Hearing set for suspected rapist A June 3 preliminary hearing has been set for a man suspected of kidnapping and raping a woman in Loma Portal. Michael Meretse Tesfa, 21, has pleaded not guilty t...
Apr 17, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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People in the News
Colbert realty team notches two awards The Kathleen Colbert Team at Prudential California Realty — consisting of Colbert, Joel Young and Andrea Young — is entering its 26th year with Prudential a...
Apr 17, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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