DUI CHECKPOINT IN FALLBROOK NETS ARRESTS & CITATIONS; MORE CHECKPOINTS PLANNED
Printer-friendly versionJune 8, 2009 (Fallbrook)—Law enforcement officials issued 19 citations at a driving under the influence (DUI)/driver’s license checkpoint Friday in Fallbrook, also towing 16 vehicles. Additional DUI checkpoints are planned for the Fallbrook area, the San Diego Sheriff’s office confirms. Law enforcement agencies from throughout San Diego County joined forces to conduct an AVOID – DUI Campaign Task Force DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint and roving Saturation Patrols in the unincorporated community of Fallbrook on Friday night. This crackdown on alcohol related crimes and violations targeted drunk drivers. Participating agencies included the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department, California Highway Patrol, San Diego PD, Oceanside PD, and Coronado PD. Over 700 vehicles drove through the checkpoint. Of these, 289 vehicles were randomly directed into the primary screening area. 32 vehicles were directed into the secondary screening area where 19 citations were issued, 16 vehicles were towed and 2 people were arrested for DUI. Additionally, roving patrols arrested 2 other motorists for DUI and issued several citations. Funding for this operation was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Printer-friendly version
FREE LEGAL WORKSHOP FOR PROPERTY OWNERS & BUSINESS OWNERS IMPACTED BY POWERLINK
Printer-friendly versionJune 8, 2009 (Alpine)–The East County Community Action Coalition (ECCAC), in partnership with The Protect Our Communities Foundation and Backcountry Against Dumps is sponsoring a free legal rights workshop for individuals and businesses directly impacted by the Sunrise Powerlink. The workshop will be held on Thursday, June 11th from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Alpine Community Center, 1830 Alpine Boulevard in Alpine. Property owners and business owners directly impacted by Powerlink will have an opportunity to meet with an attorney and find answers to common questions such as: Can I refuse to allow SDG&E surveyors on my property? Are they required to give me advance notice of their visits? How will they determine the value of my property which they seek to take by eminent domain? Is the price negotiable? What if the lines make my parcels un-usable? What if I agree to their terms and then the Sunrise Powerlink Project is terminated? Will my business on Alpine Blvd be compensated for lost revenue? To register for the workshop, please contact ECCAC via email at info@eastcountyaction.org. The workshop is free to qualified attendees. Organizers emphasize that DG&E and Sempra employees, agents, or affiliates (including subcontractors) are not qualified to attend the event, and all attendees will be asked to sign an affidavit stating you are in no way affiliated. Printer-friendly version