The Peninsula Beacon, July 5th, 2018

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THURSDAY, JULY 5, 2018

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OB man pleads guilty to good Samaritan hit and run charge

KISSED AT THE STREET FAIR

BY NEAL PUTNAM | THE BEACON

An Ocean Beach man pleaded guilty last week to felony hit-andrun in which he struck a good Samaritan who was helping a stranded couple on Sunset Cliffs Boulevard. Jaron Blake Hillyer, 27, faces up to one year in jail with probation conditions, said Deputy District Attorney Kristie Nikoletich. San Diego Superior Court Judge Eugenia Eyherabide set sentencing for July 20. Hillyer remains free on $20,000 bond. Julio Vasquez was driving in the 2900 block of Sunset Cliffs Blvd. with his wife and children around midnight on April 9 when he saw a couple whose

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Prince Recycling Center on Voltaire St. closes SEE PAGE 10

The tribute band Kissed Alive delights the crowd by playing ‘Rock And Roll All Nite’ during the OB Street Fair and Chili Cook-Off on June 23. THOMAS MELVILLE / PENINSULA BEACON

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David Wells resigns as baseball head coach at Point Loma High BY SCOTT HOPKINS | THE BEACON

No historic designation for Nati’s building SEE PAGE 5

After four years at the helm, former Major League Baseball star David Wells has resigned as head coach of the Point Loma High baseball team. Wells told PLHS athletic director Alex Van Heuven he needs more time

to devote to the many other pursuits and projects he is involved in, including his Perfect 33 foundation that provides funds for wounded American soldiers, education and youth sports. During his four years, his teams compiled an overall record of 67-54, for a winning percentage of .554.,

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winning Eastern League titles the past two seasons. The Pointers home field at Dana Middle School underwent a $2 million upgrade during Wells' tenure and now features a full artificial turf field and detailed scoreboard that makes it one of the county's top facilities.

The head coaching job has been posted by San Diego Unified School District, but interviews have not yet begun according to Van Heuven. Wells has expressed interest in staying with the team as pitching coach. Wells is a 1982 alumni of Point Loma High School.

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