EDWINA GODDARD, Generations of History on the Point

EDWINA GODDARD,  gave a wonderful presentation with many historical photos on Jan. 15th, 2009
Some people watch history, others make history. Native San Diegan Edwina Goddard and her family have been an active part of history on our Peninsula for generations. Her family started the first book bindery business in San Diego.
Edwina holds a Geography Degree [...]

OB Library Took Front and Center Stage in 2008

The OB Historical Library celebrated its 80th Birthday in Oct. Ironically, within two weeks of the its 80th Celebration event (that included a representative of the Mayor giving the library an award), the OB Library was on Mayor Sander’s closure list!
NOBODY in Ocean Beach wanted the library to close, so in historical OB style large [...]

“HoHoHo” Another Fun OB Holiday and Christmas Parade

The Ocean Beach Historical Society board members were joined in the parade by talented local guitarist John Tafolla (father of Noah, this years OB Citizen of the Year), mandolinist Paul Yancey, mandolinist Kenny James, “The Dog Beach Santa”, a dancing elf and other friends. They were riding aboard a red and white classic [...]