PUBLIC HELP SOUGHT TO SAVE DOG BITTEN BY RATTLESNAKE
Printer-friendly version September 22, 2009 – > Brittany Garrett of Blossom Valley is asking the pubilc’s help to save Mulisha, her one-year-old Australian cattle dog/shepherd mix. Last night, the dog was bitten by a baby rattlesnake, Garrett informed neighbors on a Blossom Valley online forum. The dog was taken to Animal Medical Center of East County in El Cajon, but the family cannot afford the $1,533.80 needed for treatment. "My mother is the only person in the house who works at a part-time job," Garrett wrote. "My father is disabled and so is my grandfather. I am currently in school and three months pregnate. It would really help if you could donate or help raise money for my puppy." Donations may be made to: Animal Medical Center of East County 600 Broadway st. El CAjon, C.A. (619) 444 – 4246 Garrett’s mother, Alicia Carmen, is listed as Mulisha’s owner at Animal Medical Center. Printer-friendly version
GAME OF THE WEEK PREVIEW – COUGARS LOOKING TO POUNCE ON VISITING TITANS
Printer-friendly version by Christopher Mohr (RANCHO SAN DIEGO) – This Friday, we head to Rancho San Diego to cover the home opener between the Steele Canyon Cougars and the visiting Eastlake Titans. Steele Canyon (1-1) comes off a 2008 season where they finished 7-6, but won three out of their last four games, going deep in the playoffs. Only a loss to Valhalla kept the Cougars from making a December visit to Qualcomm Stadium. In their season opener, the Cougars lost to Cathedral Catholic 27-7, but came back the following week with a convincing 48-28 at West Hills. Running back Alex Perlin has four touchdowns and Jake Wragg has two including a 99-yard kickoff return. Eastlake (1-0-2) is coming off a successful 2008 season, where they finished with a 9-3 record. They had an unusual start to this season as their first two games ended in ties. In their season opener, the Titans traveled to Moorpark High School in Ventura County and tied the Musketeers, 21-21. The following week, the Titans hosted the Lincoln High Hornets and played to a 35-35 tie. The experience was frustrating to say the least for Eastlake as they scored 28 points in the first quarter and thought they had the game well in hand. Last Friday, the Titans earned their first win of the season against Mission Hills, 40-14. Tony Jefferson scored three touchdowns in the game to lead the scoring barrage. So far he has six touchdowns this season, while David Diaz is another scoring threat with four touchdowns. This matchup between two playoff contenders starts at 7 PM at Steele Canyon High School. Don’t miss it! Other East County games (East County teams in all caps) : Friday, September 25 MT. MIGUEL at Serra, 6:30 Sweetwater at CHRISTIAN (at Granite Hills HS) 7:00 Clairemont at WEST HILLS, 7:00 HELIX at Otay Ranch, 7:00 MONTE VISTA at Lincoln, 7:00 Morse at EL CAPITAN, 7:00ditor@eastcounty SANTANA at Central (El Centro), 7:00 VALHALLA at Ramona, 7:30 Saturday, September 26 GROSSMONT at Santa Fe Christian, 2:00 Christopher Mohr is a freelance writer in the San Diego area. He writes articles for BleacherReport.com and is a huge Chargers, Padres and Detroit Red Wings fan. Printer-friendly version
FREE SMOKE ALARMS!
Printer-friendly version The Burn Institute Senior Smoke Alarm Program is for people 55 and over who own their own homes. All smoke alarms, batteries and maintenance direction are provided by The Burn Institute for the program – free of charge. If a senior is a renter, The Burns Institute will, at the renter’s request, call the owner on behalf of the renter to advocate and let the landlord know that it is his or her legal responsibility to maintain all smoke alarm equipment. Call 858-541-2277, extension 15 or e-mail Gwen Lammers at Glammers@Burninstitute.org to sign up for a free smoke alarm installation. This Freebie Alert is provided by Nancy and Dawn Clement, our Dollar-Wise Diva columnists and they can be reached at 619-563-4184 or Dollar-Wi$eDivas@Cox.net. Printer-friendly version
SENATOR KEHOE TO CHAIR JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEARING ON WILDFIRES IN SAN DIEGO SEPT. 23
Printer-friendly version September 21, 2009 (San Diego) — Senator Christine Kehoe (D-San Diego), Chair of the Joint Legislative Committee on Emergency Management, convenes an informational hearing on the State of California’s preparation for future wildfires. The hearing will be held Wednesday, Sept. 23 from 1-4 p.m. at Caltrans District 11 headquarters, Garcia Auditorium, 4050 Taylor Street in San Diego. Kehoe will be joined by leaders of state firefighting organizations and fire safety experts. Other participants will include Assemblymember Pedro Nava,Del Walters, Director of Cal-Fire, Matt Bettenhausen, Acting Secretary, California Emergency Management Agency, Kim Zagaris, State Fire & Rescue Chief, California Emergency Management Agency, Tonya Hoover, Acting State Fire Marshal, Lou Paulson, Co-Chair, Blue Ribbon Task Force; President, California Professional Firefighters, and Sheldon Gilbert, Co-Chair, Blue Ribbon Task Force; Chief, Alameda County Fire Dept. Printer-friendly version
FREEBIE ALERT! FREE ADMISSION TO 18 S.D. MUSEUMS SATURDAY, SEPT. 26
Printer-friendly version One Day Only! Saturday, September 26, 2009 is Museum Day, and you can enjoy free general admission for you and a guest to enjoy 18 of San Diego’s museums. It’s easy to participate, simply go to the Smithsonian website (link below) and register for their free admission card. Registration is free and you can print out your card after completing the online registration. For details, see http://microsite.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/. This Freebie Alert is provided by Nancy and Dawn Clement, our Dollar-Wise Diva columnists. They can be reached at 619-563-4184 or Dollar-Wi$eDivas@Cox.net. Printer-friendly version
ACCIDENTS CLAIM LIVES OF 2 EAST COUNTY WOMEN
Printer-friendly version Sylvia Earnhart, 73, El Cajon Pamela Sue Marabeas, 53, Santee September 21, 2009 (Santee)—Santee resident Pamela Sue Marabeas, 53, was killed early yesterday morning when the SUV she was driving was struck by a pickup truck at the intersection of Mission Gorge Road and Highway 125 in Santee. A witness called 9-1-1 and sheriff deputies responded, along with fire department personnel, but Marabeas was pronounced dead at the scene of blunt force trauma injuries, according to the San Diego Coroner’s office. The other driver was transferred to a hospital in critical condition. Marabeas, a radiology technician, worked at Mercy Hospital in Chula Vista but resided in Santee. The accident was the second fatality in a week at the same intersection. Days earlier, an off-duty CHP officer and three family members were killed after the accelerator pedal on their vehicle jammed, according to a call made to 9-1-1. El Cajon resident Sylvia Earnhart, 73, was killed in a golf cart accident which occurred on September 18. A widow, Earnhart was camping with relatives at Campland in Mission Bay. While riding on the back of the golf cart, she apparently stood as the driver of the golf cart was turning. She fell from the golf cart, striking her head. She was transported to Scripps La Jolla where she was diagnosed with a severe head injury. Despite medical intervention, she declined until her death on the morning of September 19, the San Diego Coroner’s office reports. Printer-friendly version
EAST COUNTY EATER: FABULOUS FEASTING AT TIRAMISU TRATTORIA
Printer-friendly version Tiramisu Trattoria 8273 La Mesa Blvd. La Mesa, CA 91941 (619)698-0096 http://www.tiramisutrattoria.com/ By the East County Eater September 20, 2009 (La Mesa)–This is a tough job. For instance, how do you choose the best Italian restaurant in East County among so many tasty choices? After considerable (and delectable) research, I’m pleased to reveal my current favorite: Tiramisu Trattoria in La Mesa. The second you walk in, you feel like an honored guest. Everyone I’ve spoken to tells the tale of how the owner personally welcomed them and came by the table to ask if everything is to their liking. Our experience confirmed the owner’s reputation for not only dishing up fine food, but also warm hospitality. Being hospitable is an important prerequisite for being a restaurant owner. This is part of the reason one feels so appreciated at Tiramisu Trattoria – each of the owners and chefs owned restaurants of their own in the recent past–and each feels a genuine desire to win our hearts. (Have you been to “La Strata” in the Gas Lamp District Downtown? Or “La Cocina?”) When the restaurant first opened in 2004, each of its three chefs were from different regions of Italy– each with a different style of cooking and regional ingredients. The trio would hold competitions—and the best preparation of each dish was what wound up being served. Northern Italy is known for its tomato, basil and rich sauces, the Southern region and Sicilian are famed for their fresh seafood and central cosmopolitan cuisine. The best from each region is featured at Tiramisu Trattoria and the selection is amazing – over two hundred and twenty five entrée specials! David Ciolo and Gerald Torres took care of us on the day we came to visit. Immediately the whole crew shifted into high gear to present us with a sampling of Tiramisu Trattoria’s best. Each dish was artfully prepared, pleasing both visually and to the palate. David started us off with two appetizers: Asparagi con Prosciutto, Asparagus spears wrapped in cured Italian Ham (prosciutto) in a gorgonzola Cheese cream sauce, and Pepperone Rosso Ripieno, red bell peppers filled with fresh mozzarella and prosciutto over a bed of sautéed spinach in a garlic cream sauce. Magnifico! Next, we sampled the Insalata di Spinaci: Baby spinach and arugula tossed with Italian bacon, caramelized onions, sautéed mushrooms in a warm balsamic vinaigrette topped with shaved parmesan cheese. Narrowing the vast selection of entrees down proved tough—so we ordered three. Tortino di Melenzane, layered sliced grilled eggplant and ricotta topped with melted mozzarella cheese in a delicate pomodoro sauce, was a visual delight as well as a culinary one. Scallopine di Vitello Marsala, thinly sliced veal medallions in a mushroom marsalla wine sauce, melted in the mouth—if you’ll pardon the cliché, but it’s truly the best description of this dish. My favorite, and the most unique dish sampled, was Papperdelle con Zucca e Salsiccia: home-made wide fettucine with mild Italian sausage and butternut squash in a delicate white wine cream sauce. A family friend of the owner brought this dish from Sicily and now it is a popular ‘Special of the Day.” The portions were generous –leaving us just one challenge: could we make room for dessert? Unable to resist temptation, we just had to indulge in one of the restaurant’s signature desserts – its namesake Tiramisu Frutti di Bosco, with mascarpone cheese, lady fingers soaked in a berry reduction. (Also savor berry and chocolate tiramisu, which have been sampled on a subsequent visit!) On this occasion, we also sampled three wines. Our first vintage was Fiano “Carraia” della Sicilia White, made from 100% Fiano grapes – crisp ripe peach, pear and honey flavors with an exotic fruit bouquet—a heady start to our dining experience. Next we tried a 2004 Super Tuscan, “La Moto” Toscana Red , (with motorcycle on the label), aged in oak, 90% Sangiovese, 10% cabernet. This wine has the classic fruity raspberry of fresh sangiovese, but with the structure of a cabernet sauvignon. As a finishing touch, we savored Italy’s most prestigious wine, a 2002 Brunello di Montalcino “La Velona” Toscana Red–at a great per bottle price of $46.00 dollars. Located in the heart of La Mesa’s downtown village, Tiramisu Trattoria’s Tuscan warm hues and murals evoking classic Italian scenes create a sense that you’ve stepped into a setting straight out of Italy—a mood accentuated by a Venetian travelogue on the dining room’s sole TV screen. I highly recommend Tiramisu Trattoria, whether you’re seeking a moderately-priced haven to impress your special someone—or take a group of friends and sample an even broader array of creative and delicious offerings. If you’re looking for the most extensive selection of authentic Italian cuisine in East County, Tiramisu Trattoria is truly buenissimo. Printer-friendly version
RED FLAG WARNING ISSUED FOR SAN DIEGO COUNTY TUES.-THURS.; RISK OF “EXPLOSIVE FIRE GROWTH”
Printer-friendly version September 21, 2009 (San Diego) – The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning cautioning Southern California residents of “explosive fire growth potential” due to a combination of strong winds and low humidity, which will be in effect from 9 a.m. Tuesday through 9 p.m. Thursday due to gusty winds and low humidity. The red flag warning includes inland, mountain and desert areas in San Diego’s East County. A strong high pressure system is predicted to strengthen, bringing dry weather, low humidity, and 15-25 mph winds through mountain passes with gusts up to 35 mph in wind-prone areas. On Wednesday, strongest winds in Southern California are projected for Banning Pass and the foothills of San Diego County, with strongest winds in the mornings diminishing slightly in the afternoon and evenings. Winds will lighten by Thursday, but low single-digit humidity will continue. Friday through Sunday will remain very warm, though humidities are expected to rise slightly as weak onshore flow returns. The National Weather Service has predicted triple-digit temperatures for inland areas, with record-breaking temperatures possible mid-week. The Red Flag alert is also in effect for vast areas of other counties in Southern California. For a map, see http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/sgx/. For more details, see http://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=sgx&/ wwa=red%20flag%20warning. Printer-friendly version