Does a Planning Department Truly Exist in IB? Construction Is Destroying Small Businesses

Construction on Seacoast Drive has disrupted business and become a safety hazard. If IB has a planning department, you'd never know it.

Special Board Meeting to Discuss Superintendent Ed Brand's Contract

Superintendent Ed Brand asking for permanent two-year contract at $280,000 per year, or $40,000 more per year than his current interim contract pays.

GOP Voters Rank 3rd in Imperial Beach Behind DEM's and Unstated

Of 10,377 registered Imperial Beach voters, 3857 are affiliated with the Democratic Party, 2980 declined to state, and 2855 are GOP.

Driving In IB #6: Biggest-Ever One Day Gathering of New Teen Drivers

Hosted by State Farm Agent Tracey Rivera along with the local Fire Department, Sheriff's Department, Kiwians, Optimists Club, and Mar Vista Alumni

Sweetwater Superintendent Ed Brand Again Cancels Community Meeting

Superintendent Ed Brand cancels another community meeting to discuss Mello Roos and district Open Boundaries – the second time in two weeks!!

Urban Sand Sculpting Produces Works of Art

Video and images from the U.S. Sand Sculpting Challenge held in downtown San Diego over Labor Day Weekend.

Give a Vote of No Confidence to SUHSD Interim Superintendent Ed Brand

Sign a petition and register your vote of no confidence in Interim Superintendent Ed Brand. Here's why.

YES on S – Imperial Beach Prop S Campaign Kickoff

Saturday, September 1st at 2pm, YES on S will be holding a campaign volunteer kickoff event at 1233 Palm Ave Imperial Beach

Beachgoers Buzzed Again; Another Low-Flying Plane Surfs IB's South Waves

While buzzing the surf with a plane may be exhilarating, it is absolutely not safe for the pilot or beachgoers.

Free Prayer Drive-Thru Opens for Thousands of Imperial Beach Motorists

Compassion is not religious business, it is human business. It is not luxury, it is essential for our own peace and mental stability. It is essential for human survival.

Follow-up to Patch article "Marijuana Advocates Challenge City Federal Prosecution Claim"

The Pack decision has been used by several municipalities, including Imperial Beach, to attempt to ban outright the distribution of medical marijuana.

Firefighters' Budget Overstated by 500K

Elected and Appointed City Officials cut pay & benefits to Firefighters while padding their budget $500,000/yr.

Stacy

This poem is about one of the participants in our poetry group!

Apparition

Just a fantasy poem! No explanation.

Imperial Beach's Peruvian Connection

Peruvian Connection at IB's Farmer's Market.

Meandering

just a "meandering" over my coffee what I need and what I want. Simple life.

Getting Ready for Harbor Days

Harbor Days is coming next month at the J Street Marina in Chula Vista. The Art Kids of San Diego County will be there with free canvases for you to paint and lots of other activities.

YES on S Nov. 6?

Regulation = Safe Access for Patients + Safe Communities YES ON S!

The Reality of RDAs

This article explains RDAs, where the money comes from and why they must be eliminated in Imperial Beach and every city in California.

Safe Access Ordinance of IB Headed for Nov Ballot After Council Votes Down Own Competing Initiative

Council members realized at the August 1st meeting, the competing initiative drafted by City Manager Gary Brown was an attempt to mask an outright ban and voted 3-2 against placing it on the ballot.

Are French, Jazz Band and Other Musical Programs Being Dropped at Mar Vista High?

What classes are being dropped at Mar Vista High School?

Have You Been Burned by 20/20 Window Cleaning?

Burned by 20/20 Window Cleaners

Free Seminar by World Renowned Artist Given to The Art Kids of San Diego County

Art Seminar with Court Jones, who has received awards naming him the best caricature artist in the world.

Time for a Bayshore Bikeway Bridge to Imperial Beach

The reality of a Bayshore Bikeway Bridge2Beach to local beach businesses on Seacoast Drive and Carnation Avenue just might be possible.

London 2012 Opening Ceremony Viewing Party Aboard USS Midway

San Diegans watched the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics together on the deck of the USS Midway Museum.

Four is large! So, What's Medium and Small?

Does this 'impartial analysis' of medical marijuana in IB sound impartial to you? Would you find the question easy to read if it were on the November 2012 ballot?

Art for Kids Every Saturday

Art can help kids come out their shells. The Art Kid program of San Diego County have classes for kids every Saturday.

Dropping Your Alarm Monitoring

There's a growing trend, in today's economy, to drop alarm monitoring from the family budget. But there is a way, to monitor your home security system yourself.

Archer Jennifer Nichols Shoots for Gold in London Olympics

This three-time Olympian trains in San Diego County and has been in the news lately for revealing that she is still a virgin.

Blind Paralympic Athletes Run with Guide

Meet blind Paralympic athlete David Brown.

Guiding Blind Sprinter Requires Trust

For the first time ever, guides like Jeremy Avery who accompany Paralympic athletes will receive medals too.

High Jumper Jamie Nieto Prepares for London

High jumper Jamie Nieto prepares for the London Olympics.

U.S. Olympian Amy Hastings to Run Long Distance in London

U.S. Olympic runner Amy Hastings at the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista before leaving for London.

Therapy

Just a little poem about how writing can be therapeutic.

New List of Top-Rated Imperial Beach Nonprofits

GreatNonprofits.org released today its first ever list of top-rated nonprofits in Imperial Beach, which Patch.com readers can use to discover top-rated nonprofits to give, volunteer, or intern with.

Paint the Box Program and Retaliation Against The Art Kids of San Diego County

The Imperial Beach BID vs. The Art Kids of Saan Diego County.

Upcoming Border Town Bust Shows

Local biker rock for your summer.

Jerry at 71

I started writing again when I lost my husband/best friend in Sept. 2009. On Friday Jerry would have turned 71. We were married in '71. This one is for you, Jerry Wilcox!!!!

IB to Delay Vote on Ballot Initiative for 2 Years; City Manager Threatens Federal Prosecution

A claim that "doesn't pass the smell test," according to a recent Patch interview with law professor Alex Kreit.

Video: The Truth About Local Marijuana Dispensaries

Double lung transplant candidate Vey Linville discusses using marijuana to treat his lung cancer.