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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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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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Bike the Bay to engage riders with beautiful scenery
Before the end of the month, locals will take in the San Diego Bay on two wheels. The third annual Bike the Bay event will be held on Sunday, Aug. 29. “It’s a ride for all to showcase one of the g...

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Muralist Janis Ambrosiani touches up the 2010 community wall mural. COURTESY PHOTO

ART KEEPS ON GIVING IN OCEAN BEACH
2010 life-size mural installed in beautification campaign

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Controversial sales-tax hike sets up ballot-box battle in November
Battle lines are already forming on both sides of a potentially explosive November city ballot measure to increase the local sales-tax by a half-cent. Proponents hail the proposal as a means of c...

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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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Amikas, a local nonprofit group, is proposing to purchase the 436,000-square-foot Midway Processing and Distribution Facility in Point Loma and turn it into a self-contained neighborhood for up to 2,000 locally homeless people. Photo By Paul Hansen

Area nonprofit looking to turn Midway postal facility into homeless community
While the U.S. Postal Service ( USPS ) examines potential buyers for its Midway Processing and Distribution Facility in Point Loma, a local nonprofit group known as Amikas sees a direction for the...

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Liberty Station will host an inaugural Free to Breathe 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, Aug. 21 to raise funds to fight lung cancer. Courtesy Photo

Inaugural Free to Breathe event to raise funds for lung cancer
The inaugural Free to Breathe 5K Run/Walk will be unleashed around the NTC Promenade’s cultural district at Liberty Station on Saturday, Aug. 21 to raise funds to support the fight against lung ...

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NEWSbriefs: Aug. 12, 2010
Community cleanup, homeless forum planned Following on the heels of a July 6 community forum to address the plight and impact of the local homeless population and other quality-of-life issues in...

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Uncooperative captain netted near OB Pier
An unidentified sailor whose boat ran aground near the Ocean Beach Pier reportedly refused to leave his vessel Monday afternoon (photo left) and defiantly kept lifeguards at bay to await high tide...

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IN REMEMBRANCE OF ATOMIC HORROR
Ikunosuke “Mike” Kawamura solemnly rings the Friendship Bell on Shelter Island on Aug. 6 at exactly 8:15 a.m. — commemorating the exact time that America’s first atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshi...

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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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Citizens Revenue Review meeting to field thoughts on city finances July 29
Facing a sizeable budget deficit, the city is constantly seeking solutions. Peninsula residents will have a chance to provide input in their own backyard regarding the city budget during the Citiz...

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PCPB to review bylaws at Aug. 19 meeting
The Peninsula Community Planning Board ( PCPB ) will review its bylaws — a nagging and contentious issue sparked by election frictions — during the next regular board meeting Aug. 19. The PCPB’s b...

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NFL coaching legend Don Coryell stands with his wife not long before his recent death.

HAIL TO THE ‘HAIL MARY’ MASTER
Locals, NFL greats pay homage to football legend Don Coryell

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This fall, San Diego Gas & Electric Co. will be installing smart gas and electric meters in Point Loma and Ocean Beach. The meters, along with online tools, will allow residents and businesses to view their hourly electric usage. COURTESY PHOTO

Smart meters coming to Peninsula this fall
Electric and gas energy meters on the Peninsula are about to smarten up. San Diego Gas& Electric ( SDG &E) Co. is installing digital smart meters in Point Loma and Ocean Beach this Octobe...

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Organizers of the Motu Nehenehe luaus at Kona Kai are striving to offer authenticity in Hawaiian food, hula dancers, live musicians, drummers and fire dancers. COURTESY PHOTO

Summer luaus at Kona Kai bring tropical flavor to Shelter Island
Locals scouting out an island oasis to start their weekend don’t have to go far for the rest of the summer. The Kona Kai resort on Shelter Island is hosting Hawaiian luaus Friday nights through Se...

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A Navy diver in the TRANSDEC Pool of the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Pacific in Point Loma sets up a robot for a qualifying run during the competition during the weekend of July 16-18. COURTESY PHOTOS BY SSC PACIFIC PUBLIC AFFAIRS.

Underwater robotic competition hints at future innovations
Cornell University defends title at Pt. Loma AUV bout

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A sampling of the public-art mural set to be installed at Harbor Point. COURTESY PHOTO

Mural to illustrate essence of Point Loma
A mural capturing the spirit and history of Point Loma will highlight the entrance to Harbor Point, the new 24,000-square-foot mixed-use office building at 5055 N. Harbor Drive in Point Loma. The...

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Dell Schroeder launched Band at the Beach 22 years ago in response to cuts in local school music programs.

Band at the Beach set for another crescendo
Band at the Beach musical summer camp will launch its 22nd year beginning Monday, Aug. 2. The camp, designed for seventh- through 12th-graders with at least two years of school experience and/or p...

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News briefs
Green Day Festival set for Aug. 7 at Liberty Station With environmental consciousness held dear by many locals, a special expo tabbed “It’s a Green Day Festival” is being planned for Saturday, ...

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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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A U.S. Coast Guard boat like this was involved in a fatal crash with a civilian vessel Dec. 20 on San Diego Bay, killing an 8-year-old boy. Four Coast Guard crewmembers face criminal charges. U.S. COAST GUARD COURTESY PHOTO

4 charged in fatal Coast Guard crash
The four U.S. Coast Guard ( USCG ) petty officers involved in a boat crash that killed an 8-year-old bystander late last year on San Diego Bay have been charged with a total of 12 criminal counts....

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This granite obelisk stands at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in tribute to the 65 sailors killed aboard the USS Bennington in 1905 in San Diego Harbor — one of the deadliest peacetime disasters for the U.S. Navy. COURTESY PHOTO

USS Bennington’s fiery fate to be remembered
Locals are set to solemnly remember one of San Diego’s oldest and most fiery naval tragedies. The annual commemoration of the USS Bennington explosions 105 years ago will be held at Fort Rosecra...

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Floating partiers might see the days of Floatopia numbered if the City Council endorses a recommendation by the Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee to close a loophole in the beach alcohol ban in the waters off Mission Bay, Sail Bay and Fiesta
Island. PHOTO BY KIRBY YAU I THE BEACON

Are Floatopias next to dry up?
A unanimous vote by the Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee will send a proposal to the City Council that supporters hope will close the loophole in the beach alcohol ban and put an ...

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Persistent cloudcover chased away many beachgoers during the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Still, roughly 1 million people sought out the beach like these adventurous folks in Ocean Beach. PHOTOS BY JIM GRANT / THE BEACON

Smaller crowds, fewer incidents emerge during Fourth holiday weekend
City officials estimated about 1 million people paid local beaches a visit over the July 4 holiday weekend, fewer than last year, in part due to cloudy weather along the coast. Those who did hit t...

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Junior Lifeguard program instructors take a 40-foot leap of faith July 7 during the traditional Ocean Beach Pier jump, once the younger participants finished their own leaps. PHOTOS BY DON BALCH I THE BEACON

Junior Lifeguard program swimming through summer
With summer in full swing, more than 500 9- to 17-year-olds are storming local beaches as part of the San Diego Junior Lifeguard program. The two-session program started in June and will run throu...

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News briefs
Police seek help to ID Midway bank robber San Diego police investigators and the Federal Bureau of Investigation are looking for help to identify the man who robbed the Comerica Bank at 3361 Ros...

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The Point Loma Summer Concert series returns to Point Loma Park from July 16 through Aug. 13. Atomic Groove will kick off this year’s series with lead singer Carrie Weiland (in red) playing cover songs. Dancing with her on stage are the Atomic Groove Fly Girls. PHOTO BY PAUL HANSEN

Point Loma Summer Concerts bring locals music, summer fun
For the past decade, the free Point Loma Summer Concerts have been seasonal music to the Peninsula’s ears. The five-week concert series, put on by the Point Loma Association ( PLA ), begins anew a...

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Peter Sprague and his band got the toes tapping during a past “Music at Dusk Concert Series” event at Westminster Park in Point Loma. The series begins again July 19. PHOTO BY PAUL HANSEN

‘Music at Dusk Concert Series’ nears
Westminster Presbyterian Church in Point Loma is preparing to launch its annual “Music at Dusk Concert Series” — five installments of summer fun for the whole family. The series, which begins Mond...

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Kayakers enjoy the peace of the water as they paddle near Shelter Island recently. PHOTO BY JIM GRANT I THE BEACON

Kayaks offer simple floating fun in the water
SUMMER ADVENTURES

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The results of The Peninsula Beacon’s annual Amateur Photo Contest are in, and our readers have made their choice! During balloting at Saturday’s Ocean Beach Street Fair and Chili Cook-Off Festival, 564 votes were cast for 27 unique submissions — and the first choice was a runaway victory. Placing first with 186 votes, far left, was this color-splashed sunset shot at low tide north of the OB Pier by Heather Monaghan.

Readers make a stink

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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 lands funding for gateway face-lift
For local residents, the wait for the Ocean Beach Gateway Project — the key entryway to OB — is nearly over. Construction will begin in October on the park at the northwest corner of Sunset Cliffs...

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Fourth of July fireworks illuminate the sky above the Ocean Beach Pier in 2009. COURTESY PHOTO BY JOE EWING

Pyrotechnics show set to dazzle OB
Local skies will be lit up on the Fourth of July during the annual fireworks show at the Ocean Beach Pier. The Ocean Beach MainStreet Association ( OBMA ) will host the annual show, after spendin...

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Marshmallows litter the street with a gooey mess in 2009. COURTESY PHOTO BY HAILEY AIKEN

OBMA urges crowd to keep marshmallow fight on sand
The annual Ocean Beach Marshmallow Fight — tradition that follows the Fourth of July community fireworks show from the OB Pier — turned a little wild last year, leaving a gooey mess on the streets...

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Students from the Point Loma High School class of 2010 launch their caps in the time-honored graduation tradition during commencement ceremonies June 18. PHOTO BY SCOTT HOPKINS I THE BEACON

Point Loma High’s grads poised to make their marks
Around 450 young men and women joined a distinguished legacy of graduates as Point Loma High School ( PLHS ) presented diplomas during its 85th commencement on June 18. Under azure-blue skies, cla...

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PCPB tabs Khalil to fill vacant seat
The Peninsula Community Planning Board ( PCPB ) appointed Su-hail Khalil over four other candidates at its June 17 meeting to fill a vacancy left by the surprise resignation of a sitting board mem...

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Case closed for murderer who killed self
A judge on June 25 officially closed the case against Point Loma murderer Henry Lisowski after the man committed suicide in jail before he could be sentenced for killing his wife, Rosa Lisowski. ...

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Funseekers turned out by the thousands on June 26 for the 31st annual Ocean Beach Street Fair and Chili Cook-Off, featuring five live stages, a Wonderland children’s area, an Artists’ Alley and more food and drink booths than you could shake a shish kabob stick at. Olivia Beard of Ocean Beach paints her square on the popular community mural.

Street fair splashes OB with summer fun

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Members of Team El Guapo Chili celebrate their first-place win of the People’s Choice Award, Amateur Division in the the Ocean Beach Chili Cook-Off competition on June 26. Team members, dressed as the Three Amigos — and performing the hilarious movie dance to boot — were, from left, Eric Gwiazdowski, Jeff Talerico and Mike McCormick. PHOTO BY JIM GRANT I THE BEACON

Chili cook-off contestants turn up the heat in OB
The Ocean Beach MainStreet Association ( OBMA ), which organizes the annual OB Street Fair and Chili Cook-Off Festival, revealed the winners of the chili cook-off segment of the festival. The winn...

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Capt. Mark Kohlheim, the commanding officer of SPAWAR Systems Center Pacific in Point Loma, and technical director Carmela Keeney lock a time capsule during a recent open-house ceremony. The time capsule is expected to be opened again in 2040. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO

SPAWAR Systems Center Pacific celebrates 70th anniversary
Open house and time capsule dedication mark the occasion

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NEWS BRIEFS
Armed robber strikes OB gas station The San Diego Police Department’s Robbery Division is investigating the June 20 armed robbery of the Shell Station at 4974 Voltaire St. in Ocean Beach. Accor...

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Point Loma-based Christi and Eric Grab relax before SCUBA diving in the Red Sea off the coast of Egypt in May 2008. COURTESY PHOTO

Point Loma couple circumnavigates globe
AROUND THE WORLD IN 2 YEARS

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As summer begins to hit high gear and with heat on the way, Peninsula residents are starting to find creative ways to get out and enjoy the scenery. A local takes a joyride in a “water Woody” around San Diego Bay. PHOTO BY JIM GRANT / THE BEACON

A little summer relaxation time

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Desmond Field, left, of Point Loma said he feels better-prepared for his higher education because of the local ATLAPA Foundation’s personalized mentorship program. COURTESY PHOTO

Local student enters college more prepared
Desmond Field, a student-athlete from Point Loma, is entering the collegiate arena more prepared than average because of his experience with the ATLAPA Foundation ( TAF ). Field, a competitive a...

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An estimated 125-150 people joined hands in solidarity June 26 during the “Hands Across the Sand” event to protest offshore drilling. The event followed on the heels of the BP oil-rig accident that is now threatening the Gulf of Mexico region. The event was organized by Surfrider San Diego. For more information, visit www.handsacrossthesand.org.
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Drawing a line in the sand

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Throngs will pack the heart of Ocean Beach on June 26 during the 31st annual OB Street Fair and Chili Cook-Off. PHOTO BY MARIA EPSTEN I THE BEACON

OB STREET FAIR TO LURE 70,000 TO NEWPORT AVENUE
Chili cook-off, music power annual event

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How it all began …
A history of the OB Street Fair

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The annual chili cook-off is a huge draw during the OB Street Fair, giving funseekers an opportunity to sample individual recipes or multiple tastings. PHOTO BY JIM GRANT I THE BEACON

Chili cook-off: can you handle the heat?
A time-honored tradition in Ocean Beach, the annual chili cook-off brings the finest chili (and their chefs) together for an afternoon of beans and culinary delight on Saturday, June 26. Don’t mis...

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Hands Across the Sand to protest offshore drilling
With global thoughts on the recent BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, local residents are being asked to join hands on the beach this Saturday morning as a statement against offshore drilling. Th...

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Around the world in two years: local couple circumnavigates globe
Book-signing set for June 26 at West Marine

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The main stage area of the Ocean Beach Street Fair and Chili Cook-Off Festival — located near the scenic OB Pier — boasts an unbeatable setting for dancing and listening to music. A beer garden will be located next door in the pier parking lot.
PHOTO BY JIM GRANT I THE BEACON

Inside the music of the OB Street Fair
Even with its mix of scenery, vendors and the ever-popular chili cook-off competition, the biggest attraction to the annual Ocean Beach Street Fair on June 26 is the music. 2010 brings one of the...

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Plenty of activities and rides will be available for reasonable rates in the Wonderland children’s area of the Ocean Beach Street Fair and Chili Cook-Off Festival on June 26. PHOTO BY MERCY ARCOLAS I THE BEACON

Wonderland brings back old-time family fun
Smiling faces will abound at the Wonderland children’s area of the 31st annual Ocean Beach Street Fair and Chili Cook-Off Festival on Saturday, June 26. “Come and spend the whole day listening to...

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Artists’ Alley has grown this year to both sides of Cable Street and will be one-third larger than in past years.
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Artists’ Alley offers unique creations
Community mural remains a legacy

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DON'T MISS IT AT THE OB STREET FAIR!
Make it a point to check out The Beacon booth! As long as you’re visiting the Ocean Beach Street Fair and Chili Cook-Off Festival, come by and check out The Peninsula Beacon’s booth and say he...

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Area nonprofit looking to turn Midway postal facility into homeless community

Inaugural Free to Breathe event to raise funds for lung cancer

NEWSbriefs: Aug. 12, 2010

Uncooperative captain netted near OB Pier

IN REMEMBRANCE OF ATOMIC HORROR

Beaches one step closer to commercialization

Citizens Revenue Review meeting to field thoughts on city finances July 29

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