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On vacation with the Peninsula Beacon
May 15, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
It’s vacation time! Peninsula Beacon readers are heading out of town and taking their favorite hometown paper with them! Don’t pass up your chance to have your name and face published in The Beacon...
Bronze lifeguard memorial to be unveiled, dedicated May 23
by Staff and contribution
May 15, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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. ...
High-school musician grateful for outpouring
by Eddy Allen, Point Loma
May 15, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
The past few weeks for me have been a little hectic, to say the least, with the theft of my [musical] instruments and then having to play shows with borrowed equipment.   In this tough time, howeve...
Visions split for revamped Veterans Plaza; public feedback urged
by Tony De Garate
May 15, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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...
Quick Hits
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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...
Makua’s fundraiser returns for 60th year
by Ethan Orenstein
May 15, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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...
Lifeguards at odds: Is the department getting a good deal for TV show production?
by Mariko Lamb
May 15, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
The Weather Channel’s airing of “Lifeguard! Southern California” may put a heroic spotlight on local lifeguards and showcase San Diego’s pristine beaches and great weather, but lifeguard union spok...
PLHS alum’s impressive recovery continues after near-fatal shooting
by Scott Hopkins
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Fundraiser set May 19 to reunite him with friends, high-school chums, raise proceeds to offset medical costs Organizers of the third major fundraising event for shooting victim Will Barton — a...
PLHS principal Samilson set to retire
by Scott Hopkins
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Point Loma High School Principal Bobbie Samilson has announced she will retire at the end of the school year, ending a nine-year stint as the school’s point woman. Samilson announced her decision i...
Owner of former Apple Tree Market property ordered to clean up site
by Tony De Garate
May 15, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
The former Apple Tree Market property in Ocean Beach “poses a serious threat to the public’s health and safety” and has been declared a “public nuisance” under the terms of a notice of abatement is...
Holy Cows win top title at world robotics competition
by Mariko Lamb
May 15, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
After winning its fifth regional title at San Diego’s FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) regional robotics competition, Team Holy Cows of High Tech High in Point Loma...
LIVE MUSIC: West of 5 to take stage May 30 at Humphreys
by Bart Mendoza
May 15, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend

While it’s often perceived that performing in a cover band is taking the easy way out for a musician, nothing could be further from the truth. From exacting fans who want to hear every note in pla...
OB Film Festival returns for free engagement
by Staff and contribution
May 15, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
The free Ocean Beach Film Festival has returned. The Frequency Film Festival “Films From Around The World,” is back from May 23-25, 27, 30-31 and June 1, 4-8 at The Ocean Beach Playhouse. There ...
Peninsula Singers to celebrate 10 years of musical magic
by Staff and contribution
May 15, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
In 2014, Peninsula Singers will celebrate 10 years of community music-making in Point Loma. The nonprofit organization has grown from humble beginnings into an 80-plus strong choral force, performi...
PLHS instrumental music to dazzle for dollars
by Staff and contribution
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The Point Loma High School instrumental music program will host a fundraiser for the school’s music program on May 17 at Humphreys by the Bay on Shelter Island at 6 p.m. The students are set to da...
Lust for Life event to benefit Correia programs
by Staff and contribution
May 15, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
Lust For Life is a rock band that started as a way to earn money to bridge the gap that funding cuts had made in local school music programs. According to band members, it is dedicated to sharing i...
Long-awaited 24-hour supermarket now open
by Mariko Lamb
May 15, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
Ralphs supermarket in Point Loma opened amid fanfare on May 10 with neighbors, community leaders and employees attending a grand opening ceremony for the neighborhood grocery store. The Point Loma...
Riffs Music, OB Surf & Skate team up to put on one-of-a-kind Baja retreat
by Mariko Lamb
May 15, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
Riffs Acoustic Music in Bird Rock and Ocean Beach Surf and Skate are combining their talents to host an all-inclusive Baja surf and yoga camp retreat on Memorial Day weekend. The one-of-a-kind retr...
4th annual I Love Poke Festival to return to Bali Hai May 29
by Staff and contribution
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The deliciously popular I Love Poke Festival Founder is back for another installment on Wednesday, May 29 at the Bali Hai restaurant on Shelter Island. The food festival and competition celebrates ...
Peninsula-area events, May 16-June 26
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THURSDAY, May 16 • The League of Women Voters will host a documentary and discussion on affordable healthcare from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Ocean Beach Recreation Center, 4726 Santa Monica Ave. League me...