FOUR FIRES ALONG I-8 NEAR TAVERN ROAD, ALPINE
Printer-friendly version August 12, 2009 (Alpine) – Four small fires are burining along Eastbound Interstate 8 between Old Highway 80 and Tavern Road, near the community of Alpine (TB Map 1233) between the Dunbar and Tavern Road exits. “The spread of all four fires has been stopped,” CAL FIRE spokesperson Roxanne Provaznik reported at 4:45 p.m. “Two of the fires have been contained.” The largest of the fires is currently under an acre. Six engines, a bulldozer, two fire crews, and a chief officer from CAL FIRE responded to the event, along with six engines, a fire crew, a water tender and a chief officer. Heartland Fire Agencies also responded. Cause of the fires, which began shortly before 3 p.m., are under investigation. “ Our Air Tactics Plane has searched the area to the east and has found no additional fires,” Provaznik said, adding, “Firefighters are working on gaining full control of the fires and mopping up any remaining hotspots.” Printer-friendly version
HEART OF MT. HELIX AUG 15
Printer-friendly version July 12, 2009 (Mt. Helix) — Tickets are now on sale for the second annual HeART of Mt. Helix, a festive summer event from 5:30 pm – 10 pm at Mt. Helix Park, atop the mountain. Local restaurants will be serving signature appetizers. The event also features a "Hometown Heroes" program, music and dancing to the Mar Dels under the stars, plus additional attractions. “We will have a no-host bar featuring Ballast Point beers, wine and non-alcoholic beverages,” Tracey Stotz, executive director of the Mt. Helix Park Foundation, said. The event also includes silent and live auctions, a Bubbles and Bling raffle (sponsored by Enhancery Jewelers and Thornton Winery) and a program honoring Hometown Heroes. “Channel 10 News’ Bill Griffith will be the Master of Ceremonies you won’t want to miss,” Stotz added. “There is nothing like watching the sunset over the Pacific Ocean while listening to some nice music.” More information and tickets are available at the park website, www.mthelixpark.org. The tickets are pre-sale only, with a limit of 500 seats. Printer-friendly version
SEMPRA ENERGY FOUNDATION SETS $1 MILLION ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGE FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Printer-friendly version SAN DIEGO, Aug. 10, 2009 – If you had $100,000 what would you do to “green” Southern California? That is the challenge that the Sempra Energy Foundation has posed to non-profit organizations with an environmental focus. Those chosen will receive between $25,000 and $100,000, as part of a new $1 million Environmental Champions Awards program created to recognize the environmental efforts of Southern California organizations. Non-profits can submit their applications at www.sempraenergyfoundation.org from now until Sept. 4 in one of three categories: natural resource protection and conservation; environmental education; or environmental health. “There are so many organizations doing valuable, forward-thinking work for our environment, we want to encourage those efforts that are judged to have the most far-reaching positive benefits,” said Jessie Knight Jr., chairman of the Sempra Energy Foundation. Sempra Energy Foundation will announce the winners Oct. 1. Each category offers many options. For example, in the natural resource protection and conservation category, a non-profit could choose to restore a habitat, protect wildlife or conserve natural resources. Those who choose the environmental education category could create a program that educates the public as stewards for the environment, develops ecosystem awareness, or promotes energy and water efficiency. Non-profits focused on the environmental health category could craft a plan to improve water and air quality, expand a green space or improve sustainable food systems. In addition, from now until Sept. 4, all Sempra Energy employees will have an opportunity to donate funds to a select list of non-profit environmental organizations in Southern California. The Sempra Energy Foundation will match employee contributions dollar-for-dollar, up to $500 each. In June, the Sempra Energy Foundation donated $1.5 million to non-profits that focused on serving people in need. In addition, Sempra Energy employees’ donations were matched by the Sempra Energy Foundation for a total of $177,000 to that cause. The Sempra Energy Foundation is the 501(c)(3) private foundation of Sempra Energy, a Fortune 500 energy services holding company with 2008 revenues of nearly $11 billion. The Sempra Energy companies’ 13,600 employees serve more than 29 million consumers worldwide. For more information on the Sempra Energy Foundation, visit www.sempraenergyfoundation.org. Printer-friendly version
PICTURE YOURSELF CRUISIN’ IN THIS COOL CONVERTIBLE!
Printer-friendly version BUY THIS CAR–AND BENEFIT EAST COUNTY MAGAZINE This is the perfect East County cruiser. Whether you’re top-down cruising historic Highway 80, taking a favorite friend to the Santee Drive-in, or traveling to the coast and beyond, this is a car built for fun. The only other full-sized convertible on the planet is a Bentley! It’s priced for quick sale at only $3,000–and the owner will donate 10% of the sale price to East County Magazine! This 2000 Chrysler Sebring Convertible is a 6 cylinder (good gas mileage) automatic transmission, cruise control, air conditioning and “power everything.” It’s in good condition with 139K “gentle” miles. Get a cool set of wheels AND benefit East County’s coolest online news source! Contact Leon Thompson at (619) 316-0657 or Thomdaleon@cox.net. Printer-friendly version