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Rescheduled: LEAP annual sandcastle contest on Ocean Beach, November 9

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Sarah B.

The “Awesome Fireblasting Dragon” that won Best of Show for Creative Arts Charter School in 2011 After being rescheduled due to the federal shutdown, this Saturday will finally see the LEAP 30th Annual Sandcastle Contest at Ocean Beach. Each year,… Continue Reading →

Events, Ocean Beach, Schools
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Local links: govt shutdown ills, new dance studio, Elmo in prison, Calder’s Big Crinkly & more

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Sarah B.

Photo by phoca2004 Happy Friday to everyone! Here are some local links to take you into what we hope is a great weekend. – Sarah B. How is the #govtshutdown affecting the Richmond District? Aside from places like Baker Beach… Continue Reading →

Business, Crime, Kids, Ocean Beach, Politics, Recreation
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POSTPONED: LEAP annual Sandcastle Contest on Ocean Beach, October 12

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Sarah B.

The “Awesome Fireblasting Dragon” that won Best of Show for Creative Arts Charter School in 2011 UPDATE: We had previously posted that the LEAP Sandcastle Contest would take place this Saturday on Ocean Beach. However we have been informed that… Continue Reading →

Events, Ocean Beach, Schools
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“Great Highway” local surfing documentary at the Balboa, Saturday

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Sarah B.

“In those days, nobody went in the ocean…” Often, we drive out along the Great Highway and don’t think much of seeing surfers riding the waves, or sitting on their boards waiting for the next set. On Saturday, the Balboa… Continue Reading →

History, Movies, Ocean Beach
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Help clean up Ocean Beach + taste Ben & Jerry’s new SF flavor this Saturday

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Sarah B.

Photo by jmanhughes This Saturday from 9am until 12noon, Ben & Jerry’s is sponsoring an Ocean Beach volunteer cleanup. Come lend a hand at the beach to pick up trash, remove graffiti and do some light landscaping. As thanks for… Continue Reading →

Events, Ocean Beach, Volunteer

Photo: “Overlooked”

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Sarah B.

Photo by David Gallagher Looking out over the Pacific Ocean from Sutro Heights Park.

Ocean Beach, Photos

Neighborhood beaches score low on recent NRDC water quality survey

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Sarah B.

On Wednesday, the Natural Resources Defense Council published their nationwide beachwater quality rankings. Overall, California ranked 20th in Beachwater Quality out of 30 states, with only “8% of samples exceeded national standards for designated beach areas in 2012”. This report… Continue Reading →

Ocean Beach, Parks, Safety
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Photos: From the board of an Ocean Beach surfer (6/26/13)

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Sarah B.

Photo by Colin Bogart Photo by Colin Bogart Photo by Colin Bogart Photo by Colin Bogart Photo by Colin Bogart See more photos

Ocean Beach, Photos

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