VENDORS WANTED!
Printer-friendly version By Cathy Ozbun, Julian Fire Plugs Vendors can sign up now for May’s Arts & Crafts Fair in Julian March 10, 2015 (Julian) – The Julian Arts & Crafts Fair, a local marketing event for artists, artisans and crafters from the Julian area, will be held on Saturday, May 23rd. This event is being sponsored by the Julian Cuyamaca Fire Protection District (JCFPD), and coordinated by the Julian Fire Plugs, a non-profit organization of community volunteers working to support the JCFPD. The Fair will be held in the Rabobank parking lot, offering an excellent opportunity to introduce our local residents and visitors from out of town to the many artists and crafters from the area. Because the Fair will be on Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend, we are expecting a lot of visitors to the Julian area, making this a good venue to showcase your work. Reservations are just beginning to be made, but because space is limited we recommend interested vendors contact us at julianartscraftsfair@gmail.com. We can provide you with additional information and send you a Vendors Application. There will be a waiting list for any late entries. The cost of renting a 10’x10′ space is $35. Any profit from space rental and donations will go to the Julian Cuyamaca Fire Protection District. Even if you’re not a vendor, come see us on May 23rd at the Julian Arts & Crafts Fair. There will be a lot to see, and it will be a lot of fun! Printer-friendly version
EL CAJON WINS LEGAL BATTLE OVER ALCOHOL CONTROL ORDINANCE
Printer-friendly version Source: City of El Cajon March 11, 2015 (El Cajon)–In August of 2013, the El Cajon City Council adopted, via unanimous vote the Deemed Approved Ordinance (DAO). The DAO strengthened the City’s abilities to address establishments that sold off-premise alcohol within the City. This included placing specific restrictions on the sale of alcohol, when warranted. This Ordinance was viewed by the City Council as a necessary action in order to protect the community’s youth and businesses from illegal or inappropriate alcohol sales. Soon after the City Council’s adoption of the DAO, the City was legally challenged by three organizations: HSH, Inc., HS Razuki, Inc. and 3201 National, Inc. All of these organizations represent the interests of those who sell alcohol within the City of El Cajon. The City Council directed the City Attorney’s Office to defend the City and the DAO in court. It was the view of the City that the DAO was entirely legal and necessary for the community. The Federal District Court of the Southern District of California has dismissed the case against the City of El Cajon and the plaintiffs have declined to appeal this decision. As such, the case has been terminated in favor of the City of El Cajon and the DAO has been found legal, allowing it to remain in effect. “The City applauds this decision by the Federal District Court, as it fully substantiates the City’s position,” a press release issued by El Cajon states. City Councilmember Gary Kendrick, who originally introduced the idea to the City Council for the DAO in early 2013, stated, “This Court decision to uphold the Deemed Approved Ordinance will serve to protect our youth, our families, and our businesses from those who would violate the law in how and to whom they sell alcohol. It is a clear message that the City will not tolerate such behavior and enables the City to fully implement the Ordinance. This will have a significant impact in improving our community.” El Cajon City Manager, Douglas Williford, concurred. “The Deemed Approved Ordinance is both a pro-business and pro-resident Ordinance, protecting both of these major elements of our City from illegal activity. The Ordinance is just a part of the City Council’s comprehensive strategy to clean up elements of this City that are harmful to the general public.” Printer-friendly version
EL CAJON MAN ARRESTED FOR BRANDISHING GUN ON FREEWAY
Printer-friendly version East County Magazine March 9, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – California Highway Patrol today arrested David Innis, a 47-year-old El Cajon resident after receiving a call reporting a motorist with a gun on Interstate 15 at Carroll Canyon Road. The witness gave the license plate and descriptions of the vehicle and driver. CHP officers stopped the vehicle and located a handgun inside the vehicle. Innis faces charges of brandishing a firearm, carrying a concealed loaded weapon in a vehicle, and carrying a loaded firearm in public, said Officer Jake Sanchez. He has been booked into the County Jail. Printer-friendly version