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Gormly loses battle; beloved PLHS vice principal celebrated
THURSDAY, JULY 7, 2016
City halts Point Loma condo project
Ocean Beach celebrates the Fourth
BY SCOTT HOPKINS | THE BEACON
When I, like anyone else, approached Kevin Gormly, we were assured of receiving one thing in return: a smile. That wide, trademark Kevin smile was known to thousands of Point Loma High School students, staff, parents and community members over the past l7 years as Kevin served the Kevin Gormly school and community, beginning in 1999 when he arrived on campus to teach Spanish and social science. In 2003, he was selected for a vacant vice principal position, and it was here he excelled. Most VPs are disliked – often hated – by students who have been disciplined or punished. Kevin managed to do his job and earn the respect and even friendship of his "clients." That tenure lasted until early October of 2015 when the popular administrator began experiencing headaches. First thought to be a minor
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BY DAVE SCHWAB | THE BEACON
High-profile protest of a new condo development by many Roseville residents fearing that it exceeds the 30-foot coastal height limit has had its desired effect: temporarily placing the project on hold. On June 28, following a June 25 community protest on the site of the development at the corner of Emerson and Ever-
‘I believe this project is contrary to the intent and integrity of Proposition D.’ LORIE ZAPF COUNCILWOMAN
green streets, and an impromptu town hallstyle meeting June 27 attended by 200-plus SEE CONDO, Page 4
$10 million bail set for accused in OB killing BY NEAL PUTNAM | THE BEACON
The Fourth of July fireworks show shot off the Ocean Beach Pier on Monday evening to the delight of thousands of visPHOTO BY THOMAS MELVILLE itors and locals. This view is from the intersection of Narragansett Avenue and Guizot Street.
SEE GORMLY, Page 9
Bail was set at $10 million Thursday for a pharmacist accused of killing a Pacific Beach man who was shot to death in front of an Ocean Beach condominium on June 22.
Thomas Francis Burke IV, 32, pleaded not guilty to the murder of Jess Matthew Robles, 35, whose family members were in the courtroom audience. They declined to comment SEE KILLING, Page 4
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