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WHAT HAPPENS IF SEQUESTRATION OCCURS ON FRIDAY?
By Miriam RafteryWhite House releases list of cuts to California“By God, across-the board cuts are the worst and most cowardly way to approach this situation.” –Senator John McCain (R-AZ)"Are...
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READER’S EDITORIAL: HIDING THE SLAUGHTER
“…Killing rare protected species was a crime at both the state and federal level. So with the help of government agencies, the industry went to work stripping and changing environmental laws…”—Jim...
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TIERRA DEL SOL DESERT SAFARI OFF-ROAD EVENT MARCH 1-3
By Nadin AbbottFebruary 23, 2013 (San Diego)—Mark your calendars if you are into off road fun-- the Tierra del Sol Desert Safari will be held on March 1-3, at the Ocotillo Wells Vehicle Recreation...
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READER’S EDITORIAL: THE COMING STUDENT LOAN FREIGHT TRAIN
By Jake ChristieFebruary 20, 2013 (San Diego’s East County)--I could’ve called it a “bomb” or a “fiasco”, but I prefer to call the mess that is the American private and public student loan system a...
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SANDAG SEEKING SHINING STARS IN SUSTAINABLE COMMUTING: DIAMOND AWARDS...
More award categories added this year to recognize sustainable commute leadersFebruary 25, 2013 (San Diego)--SANDAG is seeking nominations for the iCommute Diamond Awards, which recognize individuals...
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TALK OF THE TOWN: JACUMBA HOT SPRINGS REGAINS HISTORIC NAME – AND HOPES FOR A...
By Miriam RafteryFebruary 25, 2013 (Jacumba Hot Springs) – Hoping to revitalize tourism in their community, leaders in the small eastern San Diego County community of Jacumba petitioned the State to...
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GROSSMONT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AND MASTER CHORALE PRESENT, “A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S...
February 26, 2013 (Rancho San Diego) -- Grossmont Symphony Orchestra and Master Chorale announce the seventh concert in the 2012-2013 performance season: “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.”Experience an...
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RURAL FIRE DISTRICT LAWYER: BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS IGNORED FIRE CONCERNS,...
“On its face…it appears that the DEIS [Draft Environmental Impact Statement] fails to include any legally enforceable Public Health and Safety mitigation measures….A failure to mandate even minimal...
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EL CAJON GOES DOWN ROCKY ROAD WITH OFFICIAL INVOLVEMENT IN CHURCH...
By Paul KruzeA Special Report for East County MagazineFebruary 26, 2013 (El Cajon)--The City of El Cajon may once again be walking down a rocky road of church and state separation issues with the...
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INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE PREPARES FOR COMMUNITY GARDEN
By Janis MorkFebruary 19, 2013 (El Cajon)- The International Rescue Committee has partnered with Kaiser Permanente in El Cajon to open up a community garden for El Cajon residents, who wish to become...
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PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: DESCANSO SNOW
February 26, 2013 (Descanso) -- Julie Salmons shot these photos after this week’s heavy snowfall blanketed her community in Descanso. read more
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HOMELESS YOUTH DETERMINED TO GET DEGREE EARNS TRANSPORTATION AND A LAPTOP...
February 26, 2013 (San Diego)-- As one of 6,000 homeless or unaccompanied youths in the San Diego Unified School District, Jorge Palacios could have easily dropped out of school. But he didn’t. Now,...
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BACK ON TRACK? RAILWAY ACROSS EAST COUNTY MAY BE RESTORED
By Miriam RafteryFebruary 26, 2013 (San Diego's East County) -- A colorful chapter from East County's past may soon come rumbling back.Ernest Dahlman, chief executive officer of Pacific Imperial...
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HERE COMES THE JUDGE: ROBERT AMADOR TAKES THE BENCH IN EAST COUNTY FAMILY LAW...
By Miriam RafteryFebruary 27, 2013 (El Cajon)—“I’m very excited about the new challenge in a very important and emotional area of the law,” newly elected Superior Court Judge Robert Amador told East...
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CONTROLLED BURNS ON PALOMAR MOUNTAIN
February 27, 2013 (Palomar) --If you see smoke across San Diego's north inland areas, don't worry. The Cleveland National Forest is conducting burning operations this week on the northeastern side of...
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RAMONA RESIDENT ARRESTED FOR MURDER IN SEPTEMBER SHOOTING CASE
February 27, 2013 (Ramona) – Miles Lockhart, 52, has been arrested for the murder of Shane Tatro, 38. Tato died on September 16 of a single shotgun wound during an altercation over the purchase of...
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READERS CALENDAR FOR FEBRUARY 27 THRU MARCH 11
For complete Calendar including Authors Events, go to www.SDWriteWay.orgFebruary 28 (Thursday, 7:30 pm) — Warwick's will host Co-editor of Patagonia's The Footprint Chronicles, Vincent Stanley, who...
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SPRITES OF EAST COUNTY HOSTS “DRIVE-IN THRU THE ‘50s’ BENEFIT MARCH 9
February 27, 2013 (San Diego’s East County)--SPRITES of East County, a mother-daughter philanthropic organization, will host itsr annual benefit on March 9, 2013 at Skyline Church. The theme of this...
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FALL YOUTH RECREATION CLASSES IN LA MESA
February 27, 2013 (La Mesa) -- La Mesa Community Services is accepting enrollments now for the fall session that begins the week of November 5. Enrichment classes are for ages one year through adult....
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BOIL WATER NOTICE ISSUED IN TECATE
The County of San Diego, Department of Environmental Health (DEH) has issued a Boil Water Order and Public Notification for the Tecate Vista Mutual Water Company located at 444 Highway 188, Tecate,...
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