Police seeking clues to nature of man’s death Police said they still have no clue what led to the apparent homicide of 56-year-old Richard Swink, a homeless man found stabbed near the Ocean Beach Branch Library on Santa Monica Avenue on April 29, at about 6 a.m. Police are distributing pictures of Swink throughout the neighborhood in hopes someone will come forward with additional information about the death, said San Diego Police Department Lt. Kevin Rooney. “We’re hopeful that putting those flyers out, that somebody’s going to call,” Rooney said. “But as of now we have not received any tips.” Swink was a longtime San Diegan who was a transient at the time of his death, Rooney said. Police say a man originally alerted an Arco gas station attendant along Sunset Cliffs Boulevard that a man was lying injured on the ground near the library. Swink suffered a stab wound, according to investigators. “We simply don’t know what preceded him being [found] on the sidewalk,” Rooney said. Residents with information can call the police department at (619) 531-2293, or Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477. MTS rolls out smart card to bus, trolley riders Three area agencies launched the county’s new Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) smart card Friday, May 1, designed to replace paper transit passes for 90,000 riders throughout the region. The reloadable Compass Card automatically deducts fare amounts as passengers swipe it through electronic validators; it can also be electronically registered to replace monthly and 30-day paper passes. San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG), MTS and North County Transit District launched the program at Downtown’s Santa Fe Depot. The Compass Card is now the only monthly pass for Coaster and Premium Express riders. MTS bus, trolley, Sprinter and Breeze passengers will begin with the card next month. San Diego-based Cubic Corporation built the system, which places San Diego among cities worldwide that use it. OB Exposed! in 15th year of capturing Peninsula The Ocean Beach Historical Society (OBHS) is looking for a few good photos — from you. The OBHS is launching its 15th annual OB Exposed! photography contest and exhibit in its bid to grow the historical society’s archives chronicling the Peninsula area’s visual history. The popular event will be highlighted by the exhibit on Friday, May 15 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The deadline for entry is Wednesday, May 8. Submissions should be turned in at James Gang Graphics, 1931 Bacon St. in Ocean Beach. Each entry will cost $1, according to Pat James, OBHS president. The May 15 exhibit takes place at the Masonic Center, 1711 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. in Ocean Beach. The photo contest is open to all age levels, style and experience, and submissions may be either color or black and white, James said. The only caveat is that the entries must have been taken in Ocean Beach or Point Loma. Categories include: • best in show; • best color; • best vintage (historic photos); • best special effects; • best child’s under 16; and • people’s choice (voted on by show attendees). There will be another category for professional photographers whose work will be displayed but will not be part of the judging, said James. Submissions must be matted or mounted on card stock or other art paper and not have frames. This year’s awards presenter will be Ocean Beach resident Noah Taffola, who received a media award for his “Wonderland” series that airs on KPBS-TV. The Ocean Beach Historical Society’s archives are currently housed at the Point Loma United Methodist Church, 1984 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. — the same location the OBHS has its monthly meetings. For more information, call (619) 225-1753, or visit www.obhistory.-wordpress.com. Harvey Milk breakfast to honor slain activist The Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast Committee and the Greater San Diego Business Association will hold its premiere breakfast Friday, May 22 from 7 to 9 a.m. in honor of the slain gay activist and his civil justice agenda. Milk, who would have been 79 on May 22, was reportedly the first openly gay man to be elected to public office in California. The Harvey Milk Breakfast will be held at the Holiday Inn by the Bay, 1355 North Harbor Drive. Tickets are $35. For further information, call the Greater San Diego Business Association at (619) 296-4543.