Editor: Now that Gretchen Newsom has announced her intention of running for mayor of San Diego, we offer this interview of Gretchen nearly two years ago. Originally posted on Nov. 26, 2013 under the title, "New President of OB Town Council, Gretchen Newsom, Loves OB's Uniqueness" It is plain to see why the Ocean Beach…
In today's San Diego Union-Tribune, columnist Michael Smolens acknowledged the principled stand taken by the OB Rag on the issue of Trumpist Carl DeMaio aligning with those forces opposed to Measure C, the removal of the height limit in the Midway on November's ballot. In "DeMaio becomes wild card in fight to keep sports arena-area…
by Andy Cohen and Frank Gormlie Last week you probably remember was one of the wettest weeks in recent San Diego history. The San Diego River flooded of course, as did the Mission Valley golf course, and a number of hotels were surrounded by water. In fact one hotel, the Premier Inn, had to ferry its guests…
Editor: Just to ensure that our readers and the world know where the OB Rag stands on Carl DeMaio, we're running two posts today, one by Doug Porter, and this one by Jim Miller. “We have a conservative movement that has learned, over the decades, to mimic many of the characteristics of its enemies.” -…
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