Attendance up, rescues down for holiday weekend<\/b> Attendance at citywide beaches over Memorial Day weekend was up nearly 50,000 from last year, according to the city\u2019s Lifeguard Services. Total attendance at beaches from Ocean Beach to La Jolla for the three-day weekend was 786,200, according to lifeguard figures. Despite the growth in the number of beachgoers, lifeguards made only 144 water rescues, 75 less than last year. During the weekend, lifeguards also recorded 190 medical aids and 4,811 “preventative acts.” Funds for Navy fuel plume cleanup in sight<\/b> Congresswoman Susan A. Davis (D-San Diego) reported progress in securing $20 million to replace a fuel storage tank at Naval Base Point Loma (NBPL).\u00a0 The tank replacement is part of the ongoing effort to clean up a fuel plume beneath the hills of Point Loma and to modernize operations at NBPL, the largest defense fuel terminal on the West Coast. “Having lived in Point Loma, I know how important it is to the neighbors and the community that the Navy clean up the fuel plume and replace the faulty tanks,” said Davis.\u00a0 “This funding keeps that process on track so residents of Point Loma can have the peace of mind they deserve.” Since the discovery of the fuel plume in 2006, Davis said she has led an effort in Congress to secure federal funding to clean up the fuel plume and modernize NBPL to protect the neighborhood from future contamination.\u00a0 Davis has secured $195 million in total for the project.\u00a0 The funding was approved by the House Armed Services Committee as part of the annual bill authorizing defense spending.\u00a0 The bill heads to the full House for consideration.\u00a0 OBTC accepting grant requests<\/b> The Ocean Beach Town Council (OBTC) is seeking grant requests from community groups and organizations. The grant money, made available as a result of money raised by the OBTC Tree Committee, totaled about $15,000 last year, according to officials. To qualify, groups and organizations are asked to submit a one-page letter describing what is to be done with the grant money and the amount being requested. The deadline for requests is Tuesday, June 15. Grant requests should be sent to the OBTC, P.O. Box 7225, Ocean Beach, 92107, or may be made online at grants@obtowncouncil.org. OBTC officials said the grants are open to all, but OBTC membership is strongly encouraged. Recipients will be asked to provide a quarterly update that will be posted on the OBTC website. Successful recipients will receive a one-year membership to OBTC, renewable annually. Past recipients of the OBTC grants include Loaves and Fishes, the Ocean Beach Historical Society, Sunset Cliffs Surfing Association, OB Community Foundation, Point Loma High School Boosters, Peninsula Girls\u2019 Softball, Ocean Beach Planning Board and Friends of Famosa Slough. PLA honors residents and business \u2018foodies\u2019<\/b> The Point Loma Association (PLA), which manages the Peninsula\u2019s banner district and participates with the San Diego County Fair each year to recognize residents and businesses for their accomplishments, announced the honorees to be featured on the 2010 street banner portraits. The banners, which also include the Fair theme “Taste the Fun,” highlights local accomplishments in the culinary field. The winners were nominated by PLA members and announced during a May 24 reception at Silvergate Yacht Club. Photos of the winners will be hung on existing banner poles to advertise the Fair through early July. This year\u2019s winners are: \u2022 The Arizona Caf\u00e9 \u2013 Pam Komo \u2022 Bali Ha\u2019i \u2013 Larry Baumann \u2022 Baron\u2019s Marketplace \u2013 Rachel Shemirani \u2022 Beach Sweets \u2013 Laura Smith \u2022 Bravo\u2019s Mexican Bistro & Cantina \u2013 Carlos Grijalva \u2022 Brigantine Family of Restaurants \u2013 Mike & Erica Morton \u2022 Brigantine Point Loma \u2013 Blake McElroy \u2022 Ciao Bella \u2013 Luigi Tornatore \u2022 Elegant Truffle \u2013 Jennifer Muratore \u2022 European Cake Gallery \u2013 Linda Andrade \u2022 Fairouz Caf\u00e9 \u2013 Al Nashashibi \u2022 Fiddler\u2019s Green \u2013 Steve Rock \u2022 Fresh & Easy \u2013 Nick Paulerio \u2022 Girl Scouts of Point Loma \u2022 Hodad\u2019s \u2013 Mike Hardin \u2022 Karl Strauss Brewery \u2013 Chris Cramer \u2022 Marvelous Muffins \u2013 Sopheay Ton \u2022 Miguel\u2019s Cocina \u2013 Benji Sanchez \u2022 Old Townhouse Coffee Shop \u2013 Ted Caplaneris \u2022 Old Venice Restaurant \u2013 Karl and Kathy Walters \u2022 Pete\u2019s Grill \u2013 Pete Caplaneris \u2022 Point Break Caf\u00e9 \u2013 Dawn Mantyla \u2022 Pomadoro \u2013 Fabio Speziali \u2022 Portugalia Restaurant \u2013 Jason Nascimento \u2022 Roseville \u2013 George Riffle \u2022 San Diego Food Bank \u2013 J. Scofield Hage \u2022 Shades Bistro \u2013 Dave Martin \u2022 Solare Ristorante \u2013 Roberta Ruffini & Maria Shepard \u2022 Stump\u2019s Family Marketplace \u2013 Dirk Stump \u2022 Tender Greens \u2013 Pete Balistreri & Rian Brandenberg \u2022 The Cookie Bookie \u2013 Michelle & Glenn Abrams \u2022 The Ivy \u2013 Nathan Coulon \u2022 The Pearl \u2013 Greg Strangman, Spencer Johnson and Kat Maner \u2022 The Point Coffee Shop \u2013 Cindi Huang & Sharon Williams \u2022 The Red Sails Inn \u2013 Stefan Jacob \u2022 Third Corner \u2013 Marla Moore \u2022 To The Point \u2013 Kristin Keltner \u2022 The Venetian \u2013 Joe and Frank Giacolone \u2022 The Wine Pub \u2013 Sandy Hanshaw Rock Church debuts its new thrift store<\/b> Rock Church pastor Miles McPherson was joined May 22 by District 2 City Councilman Kevin Faulconer, community leaders and dozens of special guests to celebrate the grand opening of the Rock Thrift Store, located at 3191-B Sports Arena Blvd. The grand opening festivities included food, music, in-store specials, giveaways, a treasure hunt and a “fashion show” featuring church volunteers who modeled outfits put together from the new store. The store is open for business daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and offers clothing, shoes, small household items, toys, and books donated by church members. It will be staffed mostly by church volunteers. “I\u2019ve seen the effects the economic crisis has had on San Diegans, and I know the role churches and volunteerism can play to help relieve some of this burden,” McPherson said. “That\u2019s why proceeds from the Rock Thrift Store will help fund our church\u2019s Do Something World outreach efforts such as local food and toy drives, our San Diego community cleanups and the city service projects we organize in partnership with the Mayor\u2019s Office,” he said. McPherson, a former San Diego Charger, is the senior pastor and founder of the Rock Church. He is also the author of “Do Something: Make Your Life Count,” and founder of the Miles Ahead, which partners with businesses, churches and organizations around the world to harness the power of volunteerism and help people transform their communities.\u00a0\u00a0 For more information, visit\u00a0www.therocksandiego.org.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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