Diesel fuel spills at Naval Base Point Loma Navy officials confirmed a fuel leak at a pump station at the Defense Fuel Support Point (DFSP) on Naval Base Point Loma (NBPL) on June 9, an accident that released about 294 gallons of diesel marine fuel into the base. According to officials with the NBPL public affairs office, base security personnel discovered the leak at about 6:35 p.m. and pinpointed the cause as a failed pipe joint. Security personnel immediately alerted DFSP personnel, who moved quickly to stop the leak, initiating fuel-spill response actions and procedures. Navy officials said the fuel was contained to the immediate area of the leak on the base and that there was no seepage into San Diego Bay. Cleanup crews reportedly worked through the night to clean up the fuel and restore the area to normal operation. No injuries occurred. The DFSP personnel are repairing the leak. Questions may be directed to NBPL public affairs officials at (619) 553-7175, or visit https://www.cnic.navy.mil/pointloma. Transient stabbed at Dusty Rhodes Park A female transient called police and reported her boyfriend had been stabbed at Dusty Rhodes Park in Ocean Beach on June 10 shortly before 5 p.m. According to police reports, officers arrived to find a male transient with a stab wound to his right bicep. The man was taken to UCSD Medical Center for the non-life-threatening injury. Police said the victim was uncooperative and described the suspect only as a white male wearing a white shirt. SDPD’s Western Division is investigating. Man, 69, arrested after Midway stabbing An altercation at 3040 Midway Drive ended with a 69-year-old white male stabbing a 42-year-old Hispanic male on the chest and wrist, according to San Diego Police. The incident occurred June 6 shortly after 9 p.m. According to police reports, the suspect pulled out a six-inch hunting knife and stabbed the victim out of fear he was being robbed. The stabber was taken into custody at the scene. SDPD’s Western Division is investigating. Harbor Police files report on fatal boat crash San Diego Harbor Police filed a report with the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office on June 8 regarding the death of 8-year-old Anthony DeWeese. DeWeese was killed in a collision involving a U.S. Coast Guard boat and a Sea Ray boat during the San Diego Bay Parade of Lights on Dec. 20. No charges have been filed and details of the report will not be disclosed unless the District Attorney’s Office seeks prosecution. Man robs Point Loma gas station A white male in his 40s robbed the Shell Gas Station at 4201 W. Point Loma Blvd. on June 4. According to police reports, the suspect entered the gas station shortly before 11:30 a.m. and displayed a box cutter, demanding cash from the female clerk. The suspect, wearing a blue ball cap, gray shirt with a surfboard design and blue jeans, took the cash and fled the station on foot with no car visible. The suspect is described as being heavyset “with a big gut,” with short hair and a mustache and goatee. SDPD’s Robbery Division is investigating. Armed pair take cash from Florencia Pizza An armed pair stole cash from Florencia Pizza in Point Loma Heights on June 4. According to police reports, one suspect had a shotgun and one had a handgun. They entered the store, demanding cash from the employee shortly after 12:30 a.m. After getting the money, the suspects fled on foot with no vehicle seen. No injuries were reported. One suspect was described as a six-foot-two-inch black male in his 20s with a thin build and short hair, wearing a black jacket. The other suspect was described as five-foot-six-inches wearing a dark jacket. SDPD’s Robbery Division is investigating. Annual OB Street Fair, Chili Cook-Off nears The wildly popular Ocean Beach Street Fair and Chili Cook-Off Festival — now in its 31st year — is poised to draw another estimated crowd of 70,000 funseekers when the event returns Saturday, June 26 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Strung primarily along Newport Avenue, Abbott Street and the foot of the OB Pier, the free event will feature five stages of continuous music throughout the day with many Ocean Beach- and Point Loma-based artists, according to event organizers with the Ocean Beach MainStreet Association (OBMA). The event features plenty for adults, with two beer gardens and entertainment, but also much in the way of family activities and amusement for children. A popular skateboard exhibition by the Ocean Beach Skate & Surf Shop should provide amusement for children and adults alike. Vendors will line the streets with food and merchandise and a special Wonderland Children’s Area will sport games and pony rides. OBMA officials also plan an expanded Artists Alley to showcase talented local artisans and chili lovers can get their fill of unique recipes from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.  A raffle will be held throughout the day to raise money for the annual community Fourth of July fireworks show off the end of the OB Pier. Free shuttles will run every half-hour to and from the Robb Field area and to and from Sea World Drive at Pacific Highway. For more information, call (619) 224-4906 or visit www.oceanbeachsan diego.com. Look for The Peninsula Beacon’s special OB Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off edition June 24, featuring maps, lists of entertainment, event history, photos and more.  Also look for our complete Visitor Guide packed with useful information on local attractions and events throughout the year.           Veterans Village to hold clothing drive June 18 Veterans Village of San Diego (VVSD) will hold a clothing drive Friday, June 18 from 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. to collect clothes for its Stand Down event in July. Clothing donations can be brought to VVSD at 4141 Pacific Hwy., along with special-needs items like denim jeans, new men’s and women’s underwear, shoes, socks, bath towels, razors, shaving cream, toothpaste, combs and deodorant. VVSD’s annual Stand Down event will be held July 16-18. For more information about the clothing drive or the event, visit www.vvsd.net. Local honored with scholarship award A Point Loma woman was among three recipients of a scholarship award given June 15 during the annual Executive Women International, San Diego chapter scholarship luncheon hosted by the University of Phoenix.  Adele Stratton, 22, a psychology student at San Diego City College, was among those selected to receive the ASIST (Adult Students in Scholastic Transition) scholarship. Stratton is currently on the dean’s honor list at City College and said she plans to transfer to San Diego State University to finish her bachelor’s degree in psychology. Her ultimate goal is to pursue a Ph.D. in neuropsychology. “Throughout my life I have encountered a number of obstacles which have only made me a stronger, more driven person,” Stratton said. “Today, I am the proud parent of a 3-year-old daughter who constantly reminds me that anything is possible.” Grenis earns Scouting’s highest rank Charles Palma Grenis with Boy Scouts of America, Venture Crew 500, has achi-eved the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank that can be earned in Boy Scouting. Grenis’ final requirement for the honor was his Eagle Scout board of review conducted by Superior Court Judge David Gill, along with four other board members. Grenis will be officially awarded his rank at an upcoming Eagle Court of Honor. Grenis is a senior at Point Loma High School and has been involved with Scouting for more than 10 years. He exceeded the requirements for this rank by earning 48 merit badges. To achieve the rank a minimum of 21 merit badges are required. Grenis has also attended extra leadership courses and has held more than the required youth leadership positions with both BSA Troop 500 and Venture Crew 500. His community service includes nearly 300 hours volunteering with various groups. His latest project was designing, fundraising, building and installing benches and signs for the San Diego River Foundation at Eagle Peak Preserve. Tom Grenis, a former Scoutmaster and current assistant district commissioner for the Point Loma/Ocean Beach zone said, “Charlie may not look the part of a traditional Boy Scout, but he lives the values of the Scout Oath and the Scout Law on a day-to day basis.” Charles Grenis gave his own take on the honor. “I look forward to helping younger Scouts discover how amazing the BSA can be,” said Charles Grenis. “Over the years, so many youth and adult leaders have helped me. I know it’s my turn to give back to my community and to the Boy Scouts.” New vet clinic to open in Point Loma The staff of Bay Park Veterinary Clinic has moved into the Point Loma/ Ocean Beach area. The new 3,800-square-foot facility, located at 3024 Hancock St., will offer a full spectrum of services to meet the veterinary needs of dogs and cats, including medicine, surgery, dentistry, diagnostic ultrasound, endoscopy and laparoscopy. The facility opened on June 7, although an open house is planned for Sunday, June 27, when visitors can tour the facility and meet doctors Crosby Roper, Aaron Porterfield, Dan Frankel and the staff. For further information, call (619) 276-1616.