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Riddle Me This

Riddle Me This

Neighborhood News from Stringers | Point Loma
By Carolyn Grace Matteo, March 13, 2010

Though the March 11 Point Loma Community Park and Recreation Council meeting was scheduled to start at 6:00 p.m., it began at 5:30 p.m. The first item on the agenda turned out to not be on ... More Comments (5)


Scholastic Rejuvenation

Scholastic Rejuvenation

Neighborhood News from Stringers | Point Loma
By Linda Cox, Feb. 11, 2010

The steel framework for Point Loma High School’s new 15,358-square-foot, two-story classroom building has been erected on the southwest side of the school’s property. The structure will replace seven portable classrooms and consist of eight classrooms ... More Post a comment


To the Lighthouse

To the Lighthouse

Point Loma | Restaurant Review
By Naomi Wise, Feb. 10, 2010

“Oh, Oysters, come and walk with us!” the Walrus did beseech. “A pleasant walk, a pleasant talk, along the briny beach.” — Lewis Carroll Aagh, Valentine’s Day coming again — probably the worst night of the ... More Comments (5)


Don't Truck It — Pipe It

Don't Truck It — Pipe It

Neighborhood News from Stringers | Point Loma
By Nathaniel Uy, Dec. 18, 2009

District 2 San Diego councilmember Kevin Faulconer and Mayor Jerry Sanders announced on December 15 a new recycling program — the first of its kind in California — for a more environmentally safe method of transporting ... More Post a comment


Local Fish Eat Our Sunblock, Deodorant, and Valium

Local Fish Eat Our Sunblock, Deodorant, and Valium

City Lights News | Point Loma
By Dave Gregovich, Nov. 4, 2009

The dolphin skimmed down the face of a cresting wave mere feet from where I sat on my surfboard. Then, circling around, it joined up with three friends outside where the waves were breaking. The small ... More Comments (3)


Grave Matter

Grave Matter

Neighborhood News from Stringers | Point Loma
By Steve Terry, Oct. 21, 2009

Late in the day on Tuesday, October 13, I stopped by the Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery to visit the grave of an old friend. As I entered the side that faces the ocean, my jaw dropped. ... More Post a comment


As Snail Mail Fails

As Snail Mail Fails

Escondido | Golden Hill | Neighborhood News from Stringers | North Park | Oak Park | Oceanside | Point Loma | University City
By Megan Elliott, Oct. 2, 2009

The U.S. Postal Service has revised the list of post offices it hopes to close, sparing three San Diego locations. However, the USPS branches in North Park and Golden Hill remain on the chopping block. The ... More Comments (12)


Don't Tow My Home

Don't Tow My Home

| Neighborhood News from Stringers
By Joe Deegan, Sept. 16, 2009

"There will be no more predatory towing in the streets of San Diego," said district attorney Bonnie Dumanis at a news conference on August 21, 2006. Clark Waters shakes his head. He has now fired his ... More Comment (1)


No Trucks

No Trucks

Neighborhood News from Stringers | Point Loma
By Cindy Winslow, Sept. 11, 2009

Nearly 200 residents packed the Point Loma Library on the evening of September 9 to discuss a city-approved methane-gas-recycling project that has elicited concern, anger, and fear among those living in the coastal community. The project, ... More Comments (19)


Point Loma Bike Ride

Point Loma Bike Ride

Point Loma | Roam-O-Rama
By Jerry Schad, July 22, 2009

The Point Loma peninsula has a split personality. In the north, block upon block of houses spread over the peninsula’s broad spine. Military land and park space (Cabrillo National Monument) encompass the peninsula’s narrower south end. ... More Post a comment


St. Agnes Point Loma

St. Agnes Point Loma

Point Loma | Sheep and Goats
By Matthew Lickona, June 17, 2009

On June 28, St. Agnes church in Point Loma will hold a farewell luncheon in honor of Father Joseph Mel Collier. According to a May 20 article at sdnews.com, the departure of the aging Irish priest ... More Post a comment


Keep on Truckin' That Gas

Keep on Truckin' That Gas

City Lights News | Point Loma
By Joe Deegan, June 10, 2009

If ever a scheme needs a good euphemism, it’s the Beneficial Use of Digester Gas. Nevertheless, the plan passed its first smell test. The City presented it to the local planning board at its July 19, ... More Comments (6)


Let’s Toast to Banning Booze

Let’s Toast to Banning Booze

Banker's Hill | Downtown | Little Italy | Midway District | Mission Beach | Mission Hills | Neighborhood News | Ocean Beach | Old Town | Pacific Beach | Point Loma
By Dorian Hargrove, April 29, 2009

During District 2 councilmember Kevin Faulconer’s state of the district speech on April 27, he listed his accomplishments during the past three years. One of his proudest accomplishments so far has been banning alcohol from San ... More Comments (37)


Green by the Sea

Green by the Sea

Neighborhood News from Stringers | Point Loma | Point Loma Nazarene
By Christine Spicer, March 9, 2009

Students at Point Loma Nazarene University voted in favor of a “Green Fund Proposal” on February 19. In accordance with the proposal, student fees will increase by $5 per semester in order to boost campus sustainability. ... More Post a comment


Pity for the Spanish

Pity for the Spanish

Neighborhood News from Stringers | Point Loma
By Cindy Winslow, March 7, 2009

On Thursday, March 5, beaches at Spanish Landing and Shelter Island re-opened after being closed due to a sewage spill. The spill, which began at 10:35 a.m. on March 4, released approximately 1400 gallons of sewage ... More Post a comment

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