The Black, venerated Ocean Beach source for tie-dye, pipes and Grateful Dead decor, plans to close

The Black is closing. For OBceans and many other San Diegans, these words need no explanation. But for any reader who does, here is the rundown. The Black is an Ocean Beach store that opened 57 years ...

Ocean Beach icon 'The Black' announces closure after nearly 60 years

The store opened 57 years ago on Newport Avenue in the heart of Ocean Beach as a smoke shop.
Hoodline

Empty Kayaks Trigger Massive Ocean Beach Search Near Cliff House

The San Francisco Fire Department is currently on the scene at Ocean Beach near the Cliff House, just adjacent to Point Lobos. Kayaks were reported in the water without anyone attached. We are ...

Best of Ocean Beach and Mission Times: Nominate, vote for your favorite businesses

It’s time for Peninsula Beacon's annual Best of Ocean Beach contest and Mission Times Courier's Best of Mission Times contest!
News4Jax

Jax Beach Ocean Rescue urges beachgoers to stay out of the water amid extreme hazards, strong rip current advisory

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A high-pressure system, along with a Nor Easter, is sitting on top of Florida, creating extreme hazards, high surf, and strong currents along the Florida coastlines. For that ...