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Jerilyn Hammerstrom, left, greets Will Barton, who was shot three times 21 months ago and who has stunned experts with his continuing recovery. Hammerstrom has helped organize several major fundraisers for Barton, including an Aug. 10 event at 57 Degree Wine Emporium.
Shooting victim, a PLHS alum, continues stunning recovery
During our first waking hour every day, most of us routinely do what Will Barton is still relearning. Barton, a 2010 Point Loma High alum, was shot three times at close range with a 45-caliber hand...
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Airport shares update on Lindbergh’s north-side redevelopment progress
The Midway Community Planning Group (MCPG) was recently brought up to speed by officials from the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority (SDCRAA) on Lindbergh Field’s north-side redevelopment....
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Planners updated on Point Loma Village revamp, planned international language school
The Peninsula Community Planning Board (PCPB) gave a unanimous thumbs-up in July to Point Loma Village, a revamped mixed-use condo project at the corner of Rosecrans and Byron. The advisory group a...
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ED HARRIS
Harris marks 100 days in office with outreach, tangible changes
During his first 100 days, District 2 City Councilman Ed Harris has attended 39 community meetings and events, organized three Town Hall forums and overseen numerous street and other infrastructure...
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TRIAL DELAY GRANTED IN PB PEDESTRIAN’S DEATH A Nov. 3 trial date has been set for an Air Force veteran accused of gross vehicular manslaughter while under the influence of prescription drugs in the...
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SANDAG seeks public input on trolley plan document, new environmental wrinkle
The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) invites public comment on a supplemental environmental document for the Mid-Coast Trolley extension project that will evaluate a previously unident...
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SeaWorld, animal activists take their war public at airport
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) revelealed it has placed another anti-SeaWorld message at San Diego's airport. The 20-foot-long banner is intended to discourage attendees arrivin...
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Massive post-Fourth of July cleanup targets holiday debris in the beach communities
Nearly 650 volunteers gathered at four popular beaches on July 5 to assist with the Surfrider Foundation San Diego County chapter’s annual post-Fourth of July “Morning After Mess” beach series.  By...
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A major business swap in the old Staples/CVS-anchored strip mall on Garnet Avenue will usher in at least one new major business and displace other smaller businesses. Photo by Dave Schwab
PB strip mall’s complete overhaul finalized, ready for surprising lineup
The musical chairs in the Staples-anchored strip mall at 1650 Garnet Ave. between Jewell and Ingraham streets has stopped, with five businesses taking their “seats” and demolition beginning Aug. 1 ...
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Photos by Mike McCarthy
Annual leap of faith in Ocean Beach
Members of the San Diego Junior Lifeguard Foundation watch the first 2014 group of Junior Lifeguards take a leap of faith from the Ocean Beach Pier on July 7 as San Diego Lifeguards celebrated 100 ...
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MAN KILLED AFTER FALL FROM SUNSET CLIFFS A man was killed after falling roughly 50 feet to his death at Sunset Cliffs on July 15, authorities said. A friend of the victim reportedly called 9-1-1 sh...
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City defeats lawyer’s attempt to stop use of business-improvement district funds
The San Diego Superior Court has denied attorney Cory Briggs’ motion for an injunction seeking to prohibit the city from spending more than $1 million raised by 18 San Diego business-improvement di...
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Massive post-Fourth of July cleanup targets holiday debris
Nearly 650 volunteers gathered at four popular beaches on July 5 to assist with the Surfrider Foundation San Diego County chapter’s annual post-Fourth of July “Morning After Mess” beach series.  By...
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SCOTT HOPKINS
Beacon writer takes home multiple journalism honors
Peninsula Beacon writer/photographer Scott Hopkins took home several awards at a recent banquet honoring local media members. The San Diego chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists ceremo...
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The event organizers of the Peninsula YMCA were pleased with the results of the "Friends, Fun and Summer Sun: We Are the Y" fundrasiser June 19 for camp scholarships. Courtesy photo
Peninsula YMCA soiree celebrates partners
The Peninsula YMCA event on June 19 was a great success, and we thank the Beacon for being a sponsor with the three advertisements. The event, themed “Friends, Fun and Summer Sun: We Are The Y,” wa...
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