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Pup Love

Pup Love

Mission Beach | Neighborhood News from Stringers
By Carolyn Grace Matteo, March 16, 2010

A sea lion lay in apparent agony on the sand in Mission Beach near Ormond Court on March 13. At least nine individuals circled the pup. Some snapped photos while others placed calls to the SDPD, ... More Comments (2)


Cops Greenlight Innertubapalooza

Cops Greenlight Innertubapalooza

Mission Beach | Neighborhood News from Stringers
By Carolyn Grace Matteo, March 11, 2010

Spring break is approaching, and the impending “Innertubapalooza” was the highlight of the March 10 Mission Beach Town Council meeting held in the community room at Belmont Park. In 2009, locals coined the title “Innertubapalooza” for ... More Comment (1)


Killer Whale Watch

Killer Whale Watch

Mission Beach | Neighborhood News from Stringers
By Mark Shiflett, March 2, 2010

Following last week's death of a trainer by a killer whale at SeaWorld Orlando, I followed the news to see how SeaWorld San Diego would be impacted. (As the parent of a Shamu-obsessed toddler and an ... More Post a comment


Seal or Sea Lion Found

Seal or Sea Lion Found

Mission Beach | Neighborhood News from Stringers
By Carolyn Grace Matteo, Feb. 23, 2010

The carcass of what is believed to be a California sea lion was found washed up on the beach between Nantasket and Nahant courts on Sunday morning, February 21. Several calls were placed to local agencies ... More Comments (2)


Life, Guarded

Life, Guarded

Mission Beach | Neighborhood News from Stringers
By Barry Meyer, Feb. 16, 2010

On Saturday afternoon, February 13, lifeguards responded to a call of a man in need of assistance after his kayak capsized in the ocean near Redondo Court. Bicyclists, skateboarders, pedestrians, and runners froze to witness the ... More Post a comment


Big Bus Breakdown

Big Bus Breakdown

Mission Beach | Neighborhood News from Stringers
By Carolyn Grace Matteo, Jan. 5, 2010

Parked by the curb on Quivira Road on Monday afternoon, January 4, was an enormous yellow Leyland Olympian bus. On its side was a sign that read: "The British Bus Company, LLC, Santee, CA." I pulled ... More Comment (1)


Bay Watch

Bay Watch

Mission Beach | Neighborhood News from Stringers
By Carolyn Grace Matteo, Jan. 2, 2010

I noticed a “Kohler Power Systems 24-hour Emergency Service Unit” and pump surrounded by about 30 orange cones and 30 orange-and-white-striped “City of San Diego Street Division Signs” at Santa Clara Point and Bayside on December ... More Comments (2)


More People, More Stuff

More People, More Stuff

Mission Beach | Neighborhood News from Stringers
By Carolyn Grace Matteo, Dec. 29, 2009

Last Sunday afternoon, December 27, Eric Olson and his wife Takako, each armed with a metal detector, scoured the sands of Mission Beach. "We’ve been doin’ this for about a year and a half now,” said ... More Post a comment


Brutal John

Brutal John

Mission Beach | Neighborhood News from Stringers
By Carolyn Grace Matteo, Dec. 13, 2009

During a December 9 meeting at the Mission Bay High School auditorium, Bill Kowba, interim superintendent for the SD Unified School District, addressed 2009/2010 budget cuts: “$183 million has been cut in the last two budget ... More Post a comment


Phone Rescued

Phone Rescued

Mission Beach | Neighborhood News from Stringers
By Robert Terra, Oct. 30, 2009

On Friday, October 23, I was at the Paradise Point Hotel in the dining area that overlooks the water. A small crowd had gathered on the balcony, so I went outside to satisfy my curiosity. Apparently, ... More Comments (3)


Caught Inside

Caught Inside

Blurt Music News | Mission Beach
By Ken Leighton, Oct. 14, 2009

Canes is finished. After 13 years, Eric Leitstein, owner of the beachfront venue that hosted artists such as Prince, Linkin Park, Maroon Five, and Snoop Dogg, has been informed that his lease will not be renewed. ... More Comments (4)


I’m King of This Alley

I’m King of This Alley

Clairemont | Cover Story | Mission Beach | North Park
By Alex Finlayson, Sept. 16, 2009

Xavier Nuez photographs alleys. His candy-colored images of urban decay have been exhibited internationally, including here at the San Diego Art Institute, and featured on NPR. Ruin is his gig. “History,” Nuez says. “Rust, bent metal, ... More Comments (14)


Prowler Caught

Prowler Caught

Mission Beach | Neighborhood News from Stringers
By Nathaniel Uy, Sept. 12, 2009

San Diego police responded to a "hot-prowl" burglary call at the 700 block of Seagirt Court in Mission Beach at around 1:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 10. According to the reporting party, an intruder entered the ... More Post a comment


Dog Bar Afternoon

Dog Bar Afternoon

Mission Beach | Tin Fork
By Ed Bedford, Aug. 26, 2009

Do I follow the crowd? Hell, yes. This one, anyway. It’s Sunday afternoon, down at Quivira yacht basin. I’ve been wandering past boats with names such as Sonny Daze, Bad Habit, Sea Ya, and Bad Buoys. ... More Post a comment


Canes Unscathed

Canes Unscathed

Blurt Music News | Mission Beach
By Ken Leighton, Aug. 12, 2009

The latest on Canes: it’s open for business, and the $2 million damage estimate from a July 17 fire was “way too high.” But the most significant news from owner Eric Leitstein is that he may ... More Comment (1)

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