RAIN FORECAST
East County News Service January 25, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – Light to moderate rain is forecast starting Monday afternoon, with showers dissipating by Tuesday afternoon. Up to an inch and a quarter of rain is possible in mountain areas, with less than a half inch in valleys and desert regions. Clear weather is forecast for Wednesday, but more showers are expected Thursday into next weekend, bringing a chance of additional showers, the National Weather Service predicts.
READERS & WRITERS CALENDAR: FROM JANUARY 25, 2015
For complete Calendar including Authors Events, go to www.SDWriteWay.org Readers January 1 – February 1 — Plays by Young Writers at The Old Globe Theatre. Get your tickets now! January 25 (Sunday, noon to 2:00 pm) — As part of their ongoing Weekend with Locals Program Warwick’s will be hosting Matthew Wolf author of Citadel of Fire. For more information regarding the event, please contact Warwick’s Books | 7812 Girard Avenue | La Jolla, Ca | 92037 | Ph. (858) 454-0347 | http://www.warwicks.com | January 25 (Sunday) — Open Mic Poetry Reading $5 suggested donation. For additional information, go to: http://www.sandiegowriters.org. January 25 (Sunday, 3:00 pm) — Presentation & Book Signing with Local Author Raquel Perez who is the author of Legends of The Californios: Nana’s Stories of Our Family Roots. Perez takes you on a journey through time with three legends, set in a time when California was under Spanish rule and then under the Mexican Flag. Whether it is Carmen’s story, the young beauty, daughter of gypsies and hated by the San Diego townspeople, then, under Mexican rule; or Floriana, a Spanish belle with a surprisingly spooky and unfortunate past; or Magdalena and Reyes, a Mestiza and a young Spanish Presidio Soldier with a secret. Come discover their stories. Upstart Crow Bookstore and Coffeehouse, 835 W. Harbor Drive, Suite C, San Diego; (619) 232-4855; http://www.upstartcrowtrading.com. January 26 (Monday, 6:30 pm) — At the every 4th Monday meeting of the San Diego Writers/Editors Guild, The speaker is Kathi Diamant: The Art of Giving and Receiving Critiques. Kathi Diamant, whom you may remember from watching KPBS, who also writes, teaches writing at SDSU Osher Institute, and has researched world-wide on behalf of The Kafka Project, will be our speaker in January. She will share with members the art of giving and receiving critiques of our work – a crucial skill for any writer. Critiques should not discourage a vulnerable writer; benefit from critiques requires an open mind and heart. What should a reader look for when reading a work, wanting his/her comments to be helpful to the writer? Realizing what you say as well as how you say it are both important; are there perspectives for the reader and writer to keep in mind? Are there guidelines that might be used in your read and critique group? Perhaps Kathi can be persuaded to also share her work on Kafka’s Last Love, and the travels, research and people around the world she has met while writing the story of Dora Diamant, and adding previously unknown letters and papers to the history of this influential writer. See you Jan. 26th! A $5 donation from non-members is recommended. For additional information, go to: http://sdwritersguild.org/. January 28 (Wednesday, 7:30 pm) — Warwick’s is hosting author Jay Stout who will present his epic tale, Hell’s Angels: The True Story of the 303rd Bomb Group in World War II. Lt. Col. Jay A. Stout, USMC, retired currently works as a senior aviation analyst for one of the world’s preeminent defense corporations. His writing has been read on the floor of the US Senate, and he has been widely hosted as an aviation and military expert on various television and radio news shows, including Fox, NPR, and Al Jazeera. He is the author of several works of military history. Reserved Seating is available. Only books purchased from Warwick’s will be signed. Please call the Warwick’s Book Dept. (858) 454-0347 for details. For more information regarding the event, please contact Warwick’s Books | 7812 Girard Avenue | La Jolla, Ca | 92037 | Ph. (858) 454-0347 | http://www.warwicks.com | January 29 (Thursday, 6:30 pm) — The Santee Library will host local author, Raymond M. Wong. Wong always had difficulty relating to people. He was an introvert, an outsider, and a loner. Then a trip to Hong Kong and mainland China changed his world and he learned to connect with people through writing. He will talk about his memoir, I’m Not Chinese: The Journey from Resentment to Reverence. Santee Library, 9225 Carlton Hills Blvd., #17, Santee; (619) 448-1863; http://www.raymondmwong.com. January 29 (Thursday, 7:30 pm) — Warwick’s is hosting Stewart O’Nan, national bestselling author and finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, who will present his biographical novel of F. Scott Fitzgerald, West of Sunset. Stewart O’Nan’s novels include Snow Angels, The Speed Queen, A Prayer for the Dying and The Night Country. Granta has named him one of the Twenty Best Young American Novelists. Reserved Seating is available. Only books purchased from Warwick’s will be signed. Please call the Warwick’s Book Dept. (858) 454-0347 for details. For more information regarding the event, please contact Warwick’s Books | 7812 Girard Avenue | La Jolla, Ca | 92037 | Ph. (858) 454-0347 | http://www.warwicks.com | January 30 (Friday, 7:30 to 9 pm) — By invitation only, The San Diego Central Library very much looks forward to having you at the Local Author kick-off event happening – an exclusive party just for YOU which includes a keynote speaker, a live band and dessert catering to name a few! Invitations will be sent electronically in the next week or so. More info such as parking, directions, what to expect, etc. will be sent closer to the event. Just another reminder to add localauthor@sandiego.gov to your contacts as all Local Author correspondence will be sent from that email address. Any questions/comments you have about the exhibit or special event please use that email as well. January 30 (Friday, 7:00 pm) — Meet the Speaker & Book Signing with Lecture: Visualizing Native Americans as Agents of History. Richard Carrico, one of the foremost authorities on the prehistory and archaelology of San Diego County, offers a historically and culturally accurate description of the Kumeyaay (Ipai/Tipai), Luiseno,Cahuilla, and Cupeno Indians. Mr. Carrico is a professor of American Indian Studies at SDSU, with a B.S. in anthropology and a Master’s in history. He is a specialist in California Indian history and a popular speaker and
LOCAL GOVERNMENT REPORT
East County News Service January 25, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – Here are some of the most important items on agendas of our local boards, commissions and councils this week in San Diego’s East County. El Cajon’s City Council meets on Tuesday, January 27th at 3 p.m. The Council will hear a report from the Police Chief on a study looking at the feasibility of ordering body cameras for El Cajon Police. Council will also hold a hearing on placing a line against the Valley Motel (585 N. Mollison) for abatement costs of substandard conditions. In addition, the Council will interview applicants for vacancies on city commissions including the Planning Commission, Veterans Commission, and Public Safety Facilities Oversight Committee. The La Mesa City Council meets Tuesday, January27th at 6 p.m. Council will hear a presentation by Stephen Cushman, an owner of Grossmont Center, on future plans for the regional shopping mall. There will also be an update on status of the city’s Downtown Streetscape project. A hearing will be held to develop five-year goals for Community Development Block Grant as well as fiscal year 2015-2016 allocations. Council will also consider adopting an in-lieu parking fee for some required off-street parking in the downtown area. The Spring Valley Community Planning Group also meets on Tuesday, January 27th at 7pm in the San Miguel Fire Station. The agenda includes a public input hearing on design details of the Sweetwater Village Public Park concept. Also on January 27th, the La Mesa Spring Valley School District board will choose a replacement to fill a vacancy left by Bill Baber’s election to the La Mesa City Council. Santee’s City Council holds its next meeting on Thursday, January28th at 7 p.m. A public hearing will be held on 50 townhomes proposed on Simeon Drive and Bushy Hill Drive. Council will award a construction contract for a River Trail extension and for sidewalk access improvements at Carlton Oaks school.
LISTEN NOW: OUR DECEMBER RADIO SHOWS ARE NOW ONLINE
January 24, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – Our December radio shows are now online! You can listen online now (note sound files may take a minute to load). For links to listen to the shows plus a full list of topics and interviews in December, click here and scroll down. Our top newsmaker interviews included leading environmentalists, musicians, authors, business leaders, police officers, refugee aid leaders, winemakers, and more. We talked about hot news from UC tuition hikes to energy projects proposed in our region to a nonprofit seeking to build an incubator business model to bring jobs to East County. Plus we went on location to events from a holiday party for homeless kids in El Cajon to a Nile Sisters program honoring local refugees. You can hear the East County Magazine Show on KNSJ 89.1 FM on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 5 to 6 p.m., on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m, and on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Audio files to listen to shows are at the bottom of this page, below the index of shows. Monday, December 1, 2014 Intro Toni Atkins speaks out on UC tuition hikes Body of Sally Estabrook, missing Alzheimer’s patient, found Wheelchair-bound woman robbed in College area Energy company sues Public Citizens, claims mental anguish New telescope on Mt. Laguna Green Scene: El Monte solar project proposed Station ID SDG&E pulls out of national utility rate survey Pheros the tiger comes to East County Newsmaker interview: Tony Mostado, maestro, San Diego Festival Chorus (music: Vivaldi Gloria, public domain) StationID, ECM public service announcement, Viejas Alerts public service announcement) Holiday recycling tips Consumer shopping tips: Watch out for overcharges Weather Bookshelf: Diana Lindsey, Sunbelt Publications (rerun) Women’s Health: mircellator warning Viejas Winter Alerts public service announcement Adopt a Grandparent program Danger: ordnance in East County from old military sites Closing credits Wednesday, December 3, 2014 Intro Free sandbags Wet weather driving tips Capitol report: pregnancy discrimination case before Supreme Court Crimebeat: Lustig sentenced for prostitution Dehesa teacher charged with molestation Santee homeless beating death Alzheimer’s Project: County approves Station ID UC tuition: 2 legislative proposals Dangerous toys: Public News Service SDSU responds to sexual assaults Mt. Laguna gets a new telescope Gifts sought to help those in need GE recalls headlights Recycle holiday waste Visiting Angels/Halo Foundation public service announcement ECM and Viejas winter alerts PSAs, Station ID Destination East County: top festivals and events Station ID El Cajon Citizen of the Year nominations Public Guardians – gifts for seniors Shopping overcharges Viejas Winter Alerts PSA Closing credits Friday, December 5, 2014 Intro I can’t breathe: Grand Jury on Garner case SD Council votes on homeless shelter year-round Grinch package thief caught Newsmaker interview: Bobbi Brink, Lions Tigers and Bears on a “beary merry” Christmas event preview Statiaon ID Newsmaker: Marissa Grace (McRoberts): music – In My Dreams Green Scene: Trails and gnatcatcher habitat Station ID, ECM and Viejas Winter Alerts public service announcements Holiday pet safety Destination East County: top festivals and events Still more events with Marissa Grace and Dannie Marie Station ID Interview: Anthony Mostardo, Maestro, San Diego Festival Chorus, Music: Vivaldi Gloria (rerun) Closing credits Monday, December 8, 2014 Intro Aztecs going to Poinsettia Bowl Green Scene: SANDAG appeals transportation plan ruling Shop with Cops Viejas firefighters shop for toys Viejas Alert: Controlled burns planned Free legal clinics in El Cajon Newsmaker interviews: John Vigil and Shannon O’Dunn, La Mesa Christmas in the Village El Cajon Citizens of the Year nominations sought Newsmaker: Ken Hanson, Pearl Harbor recollections Station ID/ECM PSA Bomb threat against SDG&E Newsmaker interview: Dannie Marie, singe/rsongwriter with 3 songs Burn ban lifted PNS: Energy companies on public lands Closing credits Wednesday, December 10, 2014 Intro Capitol report: Torture report released Weather: Pacific storm to hit region SDSU arrest made for sexual assault DeMaio starts super-PAC Green Scene: Solar installations soar Carlyle bribery scandal Station ID Tribal Beat: Obama at Native American Conference Crimebeat: Julian graffiti arrests Viejas firefighters shop for toys Aztecs on Mars Station ID/ECM and Viejas Alerts public service announcements Newsmakers interview: Wine Holiday Trail: winemakers from La Finquita and Ramona Ranch wineries Station ID Destination East County: top festivals and events Closing credits Friday, December 12, 2014 Intro Amber alert suspect arrested, children saved in Santee Mayor Wells state of the city Body cameras: El Cajon votes for study ID thieves warming Weather: Flash flood alert Station ID Newsmaker interview: Jack Shu, Cleveland National Forest Foundation, on SANDAG appealing transportation case Station ID, ECM public service annoumcement Destination East County Tribal Beat: Native American Conference – President Obama’s remarks Capitol Report: Water bill Crimebeat: Marijuana robbery Wet weather driving tips Closing credits Monday, December 15, 2014 Sex trafficking ring in East County: arrests announced Capitol report: Spending bill signed LMSV school board vacancy Councilmember Zapf staffer suspended Arrest sweeps in East County Station ID Newsmaker interview: Noori Barka, Calbiotech, on new incubator business model to bring jobs to El Cajon Sudden unexplained death study by Medical Examiner Station Id/ECM and Viejas Alerts public service announcements Wet weather/snow forecast Sounds of History: De Anza expedition Christmas Eve in East County Turn off irrigation after rains, County asks Green Scene: solar Bookshelf: Don Harrison, Schlepping Across the West: There’s a Jewish Story Everywhere Mt.. Soledad Cross to be on private land Aztecs on Mars Closing credits Wednesday, December 17, 2014 Intro Theatre threats SDSU kidnap threat Fire helicopters – City and county forge deal Tribal Beat: Copper mine land giveaway Station ID Viejas Toy Drive Neighborhood Market Association toy drive Destination East County: festivals and events Station ID/ECM and Viejas Alerts public service announcements Holiday fraud: California News Service Crimebeat: Chit-chat bandit Dozer theft in Lakeside La Mesa-Spring Valley school board vacancy Animal tales: Batty for Bats Station ID Sounds of History: Dr. McGregor remembers David Dickens shares insights into his ancestor, Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol Turn off irrigation after rain, county