U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE ANNOUNCES FINDINGS ON PETITIONS TO LIST SPECIES IN CALIFORNIA AND NEVADA
East County News Service June 3, 2016 (Sacramento) — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has completed reviewing petitions to list nine species in California and Nevada under the Endangered Species Act and a petition to delist one species. The Service determined the petitions to list the California spotted owl, Inyo Mountains salamander, Kern Plateau salamander, lesser slender salamander, limestone salamander, Panamint alligator lizard, Shasta salamander, southern rubber boa, and tricolored blackbird contained substantial information and warrant more in-depth review of these species’ conservation status. The petition to delist the Stephens’ kangaroo rat, an endangered species, did not provide substantial information to indicate delisting is warranted. These determinations, commonly known as 90-day findings, are based on scientific information about the species provided in the petition. The substantial 90-day findings are the first step in a lengthy process that triggers a more thorough review of all the biological information available. There is no regulatory impact resulting from the positive 90-day findings. The petition findings for the 10 California and Nevada species will be published in a combined notice in the Federal Register on September 18, 2015, and also will be available at https://www.federalregister.gov/public-inspection. Information can be submitted on species for which a status review is being initiated, using the specified docket number, beginning upon publication in the Federal Register, for 60 days until November 17, 2015. To ensure the status reviews of the California spotted owl, Inyo Mountains salamander, Kern Plateau salamander, lesser slender salamander, limestone salamander, Panamint alligator lizard, Shasta salamander, southern rubber boa, and the tricolored blackbird are comprehensive, the Service is soliciting information from state and federal natural resource agencies and all interested parties about their biology and life history. Comments and information can be submitted electronically at www.regulations.gov. Written comments and information can be submitted by U.S. mail or hand-delivered to: Public Comments Processing, Attn: [Insert appropriate docket number listed below]; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, MS: BPHC, 5275 Leesburg Pike; Falls Church, VA 22041–3803. When providing comments for specific species, please refer to the following docket numbers: Species Docket Number California spotted owl FWS-R8-ES-2015-0139 Inyo Mountains salamander FWS-R8-ES-2015-0092 Kern Plateau salamander FWS-R8-ES-2015-0093 lesser slender salamander FWS-R8-ES-2015-0097 limestone salamander FWS-R8-ES-2015-0099 Panamint alligator lizard FWS-R8-ES-2015-0105 Shasta salamander FWS-R8-ES-2015-0115 southern rubber boa FWS-R8-ES-2015-0119 tricolored blackbird FWS-R8-ES-2015-0138 Based on each species’ status review, the Service will make one of three possible determinations: 1) Listing is not warranted, in which case no further action will be taken. 2) Listing as threatened or endangered is warranted. In this case, the Service will publish a proposal to list, solicit independent scientific peer review of the proposal, seek input from the public, and consider the input before a final decision about listing the species is made. In general, there is a one-year period between the time a species is proposed and the final decision. 3) Listing is warranted but precluded by other, higher priority activities. This means the species is added to the federal list of candidate species, and the proposal to list is deferred while the Service works on listing proposals for other species that are at greater risk. A warranted but precluded finding requires subsequent annual reviews of the finding until such time as either a listing proposal is published, or a not warranted finding is made based on new information.
HERRICK LIBRARY IN LA MESA EXHIBITS WATERCOLOR PAINTINGS THROUGH JUNE
East County News Service June 3, 2016 (La Mesa) – The Dr. William C. Herrick Community Health Care Library is now hosting its Spring Art Exhibit featuring 19 watercolor paintings by award-winning artist Carol Roberts of Spring Valley. The show runs through June 30. The exhibit features paintings of landscapes, animals, birds, flowers and scenery, some of them inspired by Roberts’ scuba diving trips to New Guinea, Palau and Fiji. Roberts’ first career was in medical school management. She has managed Internal Medicine Departments at the University of California San Francisco and University of Utah and the Department of Anesthesiology and Department of Surgery at the University of California San Diego. Since 2000, she has worked full-time as a real estate broker-associate with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties in La Mesa. Roberts is a member of the San Diego Watercolor Society, East County Art Association and Foothills Art Association. Roberts’ website featuring her artwork is www.CarolJRobertsWatercolors.com. Admission to the Herrick Community Health Care Library is free. The Spring Art Exhibit is open to the public during regular library hours, which are from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays through Fridays, and from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturdays. For more information, phone (619) 825-5010 or visit www.herricklibrary.org.
PADRE DAM MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT RELEASES 2015 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
East County News Service June 3, 2016 (Santee) – Padre Dam Municipal Water District released its draft 2015 Urban Water Management Plan on May 31, 2016. Padre Dam’s Board of Directors will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at 3:30 p.m. to receive public comments on an update to its Urban Water Management Plan, prior to its adoption. Click here to view the plan Written comments may be sent to the Board Secretary, Padre Dam Municipal Water District, PO Box 719003, Santee, CA 92072-9003. Comments must be received by 3:00 p.m. on June 15, 2016. For additional information concerning the Plan, contact Robin Bier, Project Manager, at (619) 258-4646.
ANIMAL TALES: LIONEL’S LEGACY–RESCUING AND EDUCATING
By Mimi Pollack June 3, 2016 (El Cajon) — Last month, as I was walking around checking out all the booths at the San Diego Humane Society Walk event, I saw two sweet and funny little faces that drew me in. They were two senior chihuahuas named Fred and Ethel, like the couple who lived next door to Lucy and Ricky Ricardo on the “I Love Lucy” show. What perfect names for those silly little faces! Fred and Ethel are two lucky pooches that were taken in by Lionel’s Legacy, a non-profit organization, out of El Cajon that specializes in rescuing senior dogs. Lionel’s Legacy was founded in 2011 by elementary school teacher, Laura Oliver, and her family. Lionel was a 15 year old pit bull that inspired them to start an organization that specializes in fostering and finding good homes for senior pets. When Lionel first came to Laura’s family, he was in terrible shape and everyone thought he had little time left to live. He was painfully thin and very scared. Slowly, he began to trust his new family, and more importantly eat like a lion. He also blossomed into a loving family pet and got along with everyone, including the family cat. Lionel lived out his last years as a very happy dog, and seeing all this dog had to offer convinced the Oliver family that they needed to do more for other senior dogs. Thus, Lionel’s Legacy was born. Today they advocate for other senior dogs in need through both adoption and fostering. It is their goal to save as many seniors as possible, such as Fred and Ethel. This bonded pair came to them on their last day at the County of San Diego Animal Control North Campus. They had been brought to the shelter after being abandoned in a box on someone’s front porch. A volunteer at the shelter contacted Lionel’s Legacy on the day Fred and Ethel were to be euthanized. Unfortunately, euthanasia in shelters is a fact of life due to pet overpopulation, but for senior dogs, lack of medical resources makes it a double whammy. Both doggies needed dental work and Ethel had a persistent cough; however, thanks to the generosity of the donors at Lionel’s Legacy, they were able to commit to taking the pair, and providing the necessary care they needed. Today, Fred and Ethel are happily living in their foster home, but are still on the lookout for someone to fall in love with them, and adopt them both, so they can grow old together. Lionel’s Legacy not only wants to rescue as many senior dogs as possible, it also wants to educate future dog owners. Besides heading the organization, Laura Oliver has been a 4th grade teacher at Central Elementary in City Heights for 15 years, where she started the C.A.R.E. club. This stands for compassion, advocacy, respect, and responsibility and education. As Oliver states, “I’m known as the “animal guru” at Central for students and staff and I recognized how many individuals were coming to me for help regarding pet care, training, accidental and purposeful breeding, medical questions, what to do when animals go missing, and families have to move, etc.. I realized that, what we as rescuers know, isn’t always so obvious to the general population because of lack of information and experience. I decided to start the Animal C.A.R.E. Club out of a need to help my students with their pets, but quickly learned it was about growing a total mindset for how we treat all animals, our planet, and one another. City Heights is a melting pot of people and cultures. We get a lot of refugees, families are on extremely low incomes, parents work multiple jobs all hours of the day and night, many are struggling to learn English, and some have to move frequently due to a lack of income. Many of these families want more for their children and through our Animal C.A.R.E. Club, we can provide an outlet to students who have a passion for animals and the environment. The students learn about what it means to C.A.R.E., and they get to meet professionals in various animal and environmental fields that share their experiences with them and the possibilities of future careers. We’ve had guest speakers such as RVT’s, trainers, underwater photographers, conservationists and humane and animal control officers. We’ve also had guest speakers from specialized rescue groups covering topics such as dog fighting and racing. The Animal C.A.R.E. Club is an eight week after school program that works with 35 fourth and fifth graders. We have a wait list each year as everyone wants to participate. Unfortunately, it’s just me at this point, so I can only accommodate a certain number of students. However, my goal is to eventually grow our program to other schools, so that more children are reached.” Kudos to Laura Oliver and let’s hope that teachers in East County will contact her to start Animal C.A.R.E. Clubs of their own. www.lionelslegacy.org Mimi Pollack is an ESL teacher at Grossmont College and a freelance writer.
CLINTON IN SAN DIEGO DISMISSES TRUMP’S FOREIGN POLICY AS ‘RANTS, FEUDS, LIES’ ; TRUMP FIRES BACK
Update June 3, 2016: Trump has fired back, stating, ““My temperament is so much tougher, and so much better, than her temperament. And, by the way, we need a tough temperament,” The Hill reports. He further blasted Clinton over the federal investigation into her emails, claiming “Hillary Clinton has to go to jail.” By Donald H. Harrison; photo by Chris Stone Originally published in Times of San Diego, a San Diego Online News Association member June 2, 2016 (San Diego)–Democratic presidential hopeful and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton took aim in San Diego at Donald Trump’s views on foreign policy, saying they are “dangerously incoherent” and “not even really ideas, just a series of bizarre rants, personal feuds and outright lies.” “He is not just unprepared, he is temperamentally unfit to hold an office that requires knowledge, stability and immense responsibility,” she said in a major foreign policy speech. Peppering her speech with one-liners casting doubt upon Trump’s readiness for office, Clinton spoke in the Prado Auditorium of Balboa Park’s House of Hospitality before 300 invited attendees and nearly as many members of the media, whose working areas described a giant “L” on two sides of the room. Her speech was interrupted by some 40 instances of applause, cheers, and occasional “boos”– the latter deriding Trump’s positions. The former New York Senator, speaking deliberately and with the use of a teleprompter, made no mention in her speech of Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, who is contesting her in California’s June 7 Democratic primary, reinforcing the impression that she considers it a foregone conclusion that she will win sufficient delegates to assure her the party’s nomination. Clinton ridiculed Trump while delivering to her audience a primer on the challenges facing foreign policy makers. Some of her descriptions of Trump included: “He believes he can treat the U.S. economy like one of his casinos and default on our debts to the rest of the world which would cause an economic catastrophe far worse than anything we experience in 2008.” “He has said he would order our military to carry out torture and the murder of civilians who are related to suspected terrorists even though those are war crimes.” “He says climate change is a hoax invented by the Chinese and he has the gall to say that prisoners of war like John McCain aren’t heroes.” “He praises dictators like Vladimir Putin and picks fights with our friends, including the British prime minister, the mayor of London, The German chancellor, the president of Mexico and the Pope. “He says he has foreign policy experience because he ran the Miss Universe pageant in Russia.” Returning to Putin later in her speech, Clinton said: “I don’t understand Donald’s bizarre fascination with dictators and strong men who have no love for America. He praised China for the Tiananmen Square Massacre. He said it showed strength. He said you have got to give Kim Jong-un credit for taking over North Korea, something he did by murdering everyone he saw as a threat including his own uncle, which Donald described gleefully as if he were recapping an action movie. And he said if he were grading Vladimir Putin as a leader, he would give him an A. Now I will leave it to the psychiatrists to explain his attraction for tyrants. I don’t know how anyone can be so wrong about who America’s real friends are… Unless you know exactly who you are dealing with, men like Putin will eat your lunch.” Clinton said the United States must “stick with our allies,” who fight alongside U.S. troops, work with American diplomats, provide staging areas for U.S. forces, and share intelligence to identify potential threats. “Take the threat posed by North Korea, perhaps the most repressive regime on the face of the planet, run by a sadistic dictator who wants to develop long-range missiles that could carry a nuclear weapon to the United States,” Clinton said. “When I was Secretary of State, we worked closely with our allies, Japan and South Korea, to respond to this threat including by creating a missile defense system that stands ready to shoot down a North Korean warhead should its leaders ever be reckless enough to launch one at us. The technology is ours; key parts of it are located on Japanese ships. All three countries contributed to it, and this month all three of our militaries will run a joint drill to test it.” She said it is “no small thing” when Trump “talks about leaving NATO, or says he will stay neutral on Israel’s security. It’s no small thing when he calls Mexican immigrants rapists and murderers. We are lucky to have two friendly neighbors on our land borders. Why would he want to make one of them an enemy? It’s no small thing when he suggests that America should withdraw our military support for Japan, encourage them to get nuclear weapons, and he said this about a war between Japan and North Korea and I quote: ‘If they do, they do. Good luck. Enjoy yourself folks.’ I wonder if he even realizes this is talking about nuclear war.” Clinton contrasted her use of diplomacy with what she said are the tools that Trump brings to the table: “bragging, mocking and composing nasty tweets — I am willing to bet he is writing a few right now. Those tools won’t do the trick. Rather than solving global crises he would create new ones.” As an example of the kind of diplomacy she favors, Clinton told of the nuclear agreement with Iran. “Iran was racing toward a nuclear bomb. Some called for military action but that could have ignited a broader war that could have mired our troops in another Middle Eastern conflict. President Obama chose a different path and I got to work leading the effort to impose crippling sanctions. We brought Iran to the table. We began talks and eventually we reached an agreement that blocked every path for Iran
SAN DIEGO ACLU SEEKS PUBLIC RECORDS ON SDPD’S “MILITARISTIC” TACTICS AT TRUMP RALLY
East County Magazine June 3, 2016 (San Diego) — In response to the community’s objections about San Diego Police Department’s unprecedented show of force at last Friday’s Trump Rally, the ACLU of San Diego & Imperial Counties sent a letter yesterday requesting public records from the City of San Diego concerning SDPD’s operations. SDPD has defended its actions, which included declaring an unlawful assembly and using a line of police in riot gear to force protesters and others to move from downtown to Barrio Logan. A total of 33 arrests were made, including a San Diego City Attorney candidate. The ACLU isn’t the only one seeking information; yesterday the San Diego Union-Tribune reported its request for body camera footage from police during the actions has ben denied. The ACLU press release states: Along with Alliance San Diego, the American Friends Service Committee, National Lawyers Guild and Union Del Barrio, the San Diego ACLU has been responding to community members’ questions and complaints in the aftermath of what community leaders believe was an unacceptable show of excessive force by SDPD against peaceful protestors. Citing the California Public Records Act (CPRA), the ACLU is requesting the following information: How many officers? The number of and specific law enforcement agencies and special units, including plainclothes officers, who were dispatched or who in some capacity participated in responding to the protests How much did it cost and who paid for it? The amount of money that was spent on the law enforcement response to the protests, and sources of private funding, if any How did SDPD prepare for the protest? The protocol used by SDPD to prepare for public protest, and whether this deviated from standard SDPD protest protocol in any way How many arrests? The number of arrests, both of adults and minors, and what offenses they were charged with How many citizens’ complaints? Complaints filed regarding the conduct of any law enforcement officers Who decided to remove separation barriers before the crowds had dispersed and why? What efforts were made to keep supporters and detractors separated and safe after crowds began exiting the Convention Center? What efforts were made to disperse the crowds before an unlawful assembly was declared? How many times and was an unlawful assembly announced? Para-Military Equipment. The protocol for deteriming to use riot gear and tanks in residential communities How was it determined that the protest had become an “unlawful assembly”? The criteria and the process or protocol used to determine and declare “unlawful assembly” (or multiple “unlawful assemblies” in various locations) Video of the protests and arrested taken from law enforcement officer’s body cameras or dash cameras Because of the palpable feelings of apprehension and frustration felt particularly by residents of the Barrio Logan neighborhood, the San Diego ACLU additionally requested specific information on the events that took place there at approximately 4:20 PM. The stark difference in approach compared to other, similar peaceful demonstrations, including the use of riot gear, tanks (or tank-like vehicles), prompted the ACLU to ask for more information to determine whether SDPD’s action deviated from standard SDPD protest protocol in anyway. The coalition members were disturbed last night to read the log of the 33 people arrested at the protest. Nearly half of the arrests occurred in Barrio Logan, and a young boy of color faces the most serious charges.
CA PARKS WANTSTO BAN HIKING OR CLIMBING OFF TRAILS: JUNE 6 DEADLINE FOR COMMENT
East County News Service June 3, 2016 (San Diego’s East County) — The California Department of Parks and Recreation proposes prohibiting public access off designated trails. The public has until June 6 to comment. California State Parks System Map In San Diego County, that would include Rancho Cuyamaca and Anza Borrego Desert state parks. The Anza Borrego Desert Foundation raises serious concerns about negative impacts to the public in their message below, which includes links to send your comments: The California Department of Parks and Recreation has proposed a rule to prohibit public access off designated trails in Natural Preserves, Cultural Preserves, State Cultural Reserves, and State Natural Reserves within the California State Park System. See below on how to submit official comments. We also advise sending your concerns to your state legislators in the Assembly and State Senate. The Anza-Borrego Foundation (ABF) posted the following comment regarding this matter on their website along with additional info: In a nutshell, this proposal would make it illegal to leave roads and trails in natural and cultural reserves. That means, for instance, that people could no longer climb around on rocks or walk up a wash, canyon, or ridge in any of our 8 cultural reserves. Think of hiking in Cougar or Sheep Canyon, primitive camping in Blair Valley, or rock climbing in Culp Valley. We and our park visitors would not be allowed to experience this park the way we have been invited to do since the park’s establishment. It is also a law that would be virtually impossible for park peace officer rangers to enforce in a park so open and large. Notice of Proposed Rulemaking The California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) proposes to adopt the proposed regulations described below after considering all comments, objectives, and recommendations regarding the action. This rulemaking action clarifies and makes specific the authority for regulating off-trail use in Natural Preserves, Cultural Preserves, State Cultural Reserves, and State Natural Reserves within the California State Park System. Specifically the proposed regulations would prohibit all public use in these areas unless such use is on a trail, boardwalk or other designated route of travel. The proposed regulations are not required by federal law or regulations and there is no overlap with federal law or regulation. These regulations will make it possible to better protect sensitive natural and cultural resources. Any interested person, or his or her authorized representative, may submit written comments relevant to the proposed regulatory action to DPR. Comments may also be submitted by facsimile (FAX) at (916) 324-0301 or by email to trails@parks.ca.gov. The written comment period closes at 5:00 p.m. on June 6, 2016. DPR will consider ONLY comments received at DPR offices by that time. Submit comments to: Lisa Mangat, Director California Department of Parks and Recreation P.O. Box 942896 Sacramento, CA 94296 Links to relevant documents: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Initial Statement of Reasons Proposed Text of Regulations If you have questions, please contact the Statewide Roads and Trails Program by emailing trails@parks.ca.gov. Rulemaking Archival Documents Minimum tool use and trail use regulations Final Text Final Statement of Reasons
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: TOP FESTIVALS AND EVENTS JUNE 2-24
Listen to Destination East County, also aired on KNSJ, by clicking the audio link. We thank the County of San Diego for a Community Enhancement Grant supporting Destination East County. East County News Service June 1, 2016 (San Diego’s East County) — This week’s Destination East County includes fiddle and pickin’ in Julian, the 8th Annual “Taste of La Mesa” and the largest roller skating rink in Southern California. Plus we’ll have previews of coming attractions … Julian dance and back country barbecue, antique and craft fair in flinn springs and fido fest – paws in the park So stay tuned for all of these events and much, much more! THIS WEEK’S MAJOR EVENTS ROLLER RINK IN ALPINE The largest roller skating rink in Southern California has rolled out in Alpine at the Viejas Outlets Center. The rink is open now through September 5th at the Viejas Outlets (505 Willow Road) in Alpine. Skates are included, or you can bring your own. Discounts are available for kids under 12 and members of the military, with ID. For more information you can visit www.Viejas.com. HISTORY ALIVE IN LEMON GROVE JUNE 2 Lemon Grove’s “History Alive” lecture series concludes on June 2 at 7 p.m. in the H. Lee House Cultural Center (3205 Olive, Lemon Grove) with a hilarious look back at Lemon Grove’s criminal element, from 1955 to 1964. Lemon Grove Historical Society President Helen Ofield asks, “Where are the great cat burglars?” From the weekly “Crime Log” edited by the old pro, Max Goodwin, in the former Lemon Grove Review, Ofield learned that would-be crooks were consistently caught in air vents, dumpsters, closets and you-name-it while attempting to purloin all manner of goods, from the ridiculous to the ludicrous. Bring your funny bone and anybody age 18 and over who wants to join the line-up! JUNGLE BOOK BALLET BRINGS BELOVED KIPLING TALE TO LIFE JUNE 3-4 IN LA MESA Mowgli, Baloo, Bagheera and other beloved characters from Rudyard Kipling’s Jungle Book will come to life to enchant and delight audiences in Visionary Youth Ballet’s presentation of “The Jungle Book Ballet.” This special program choreographed by Kiona Daelyn, Visionary’s Director of Dance Education, will be held Friday and Saturday,June 3-4 at 7 p.m. at Visionary’s new studio(8693 La Mesa Blvd.) in La Mesa. For tickets ($12-16), visit http://visionarydancetheatre.org/Visionary/the-jungle-book-ballet or email VisionaryDanceTheatre.org. JULIAN FIDDLE AND PICKIN’ CONTEST JUNE 4-5 The California Old Time Fiddlers Association invites you to the Julian Fiddle and Pickin’ Contest on Saturday and Sunday, June 4th and 5th plus a Saturday night performance by two two-time National Fiddle champions. There’s also a warm-up workshop on Friday June 3rd led by a national Grand Fiddle champions. Whether you’re a fiddler, picker or just a spectator there’s plenty of fun Julian, with jamming throughout town during the contest weekend. If you play, you’re encouraged to bring yourself and your instrument, and be prepared to smile all day and all night long. For a full schedule and details, you can visit http://SanDiegoFiddler.org. LA MESA FLAG DAY PARADE JUNE 4 The City of La Mesa shows its patriotic spirit with the La Mesa Flag Day Parade on Saturday, June 4, 2016. This annual community supported event is held along La Mesa Boulevard through the downtown village. This year’s theme is Salute to Old Glory and the Grand Marshal will be Cabrillo National Park in honor of the National Park Service’s 100th anniversary. Pre-parade concerts start at 9 a.m. featuring local middle school bands. The parade rolls out at 10 a.m. Afterwards, a community ice cream social will be held at La Mesa Blvd. and 4th Street (north side). For more information you can visit the City of La Mesa’s website (http://www.cityoflamesa.com/DocumentCenter/View/8762). TASTE OF LA MESA JUNE 6 The La Mesa Chamber of Commerce will host its 8th Annual “Taste of La Mesa” will be held on Monday, June 6, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the La Mesa Community Center. The public is invited to sample fare from many local restaurants and other food providers. Early bird rates are in effect through May 31st. For tickets and reservations, you can visit www.LaMesaChamber.com. HEMP HISTORY ROAD TRIP JUNE 6 IN ALPINE In celebration of hemp history week, a Hemp Road Trip bus will roll out in East County on Monday June 6th from 12 noon to 2 p.m. from the parking lot at Mountain Hempire in Alpine (2535 Alpine Blvd). Festivities include a showing of the movie “Bringing it Home”, tie-dyed T-shirt making and food provided by Good Seed Hemp including burgers, hot dogs and popcorn. For details you can visit http://MtHempire.com. PREVIEW OF COMING ATTRACTIONS APPLE BLOSSOM TEA JUNE 10 IN JULIAN The Julian Woman’s Club will hold its 8th annual Apple Blossom Tea on June 10th at its clubhouse. This event includes a full English tea and foods prepared by the owner of Julian Tea & Cottage Arts, with help from her staff and club members. Gift baskets donated by local merchants will be raffled and opportunity drawings will provide winners with a wide range of homemade crafts, jellies and plants in old teacups and teapots. Funds raised help support the club’s many philanthropic projects, including high school scholarships, programs for children and local organizations such as the Historical Society and Friends of the Library. For more information you can contact Jonna Waite at 760-765-0212 (To register, complete the Registration Form.) JULIAN DANCE AND BACK COUNTRY BARBECUE JUNE 11 You’re invited to grab your partner and mosey on up to Julian for the annual Julian Dance and Back Country Barbecue on Saturday, June 11th from 2 p.m. to 10 p .m. The annual family friendly event, presented by the Sons of the American Legion Post 468, will be held at the Menghini Winery (1150 Julian Orchard Drive) in Julian. The festivities will include three live bands including Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash, Swingshift, and Three Cord Justice. Twinkly lights and bonfires light up the night, with proceeds benefitting
HEAT WARNING
East County Alert June 1, 2016 (San Diego’s East County) – The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat watch for inland areas of San Diego and Riverside County due to a strong pressure ridge over the southwest. Temperatures as high as 108 degrees are forecast in some desert areas, with Borrego Springs expected to reach 103 degrees this weekend and mountain areas forecast to see temperatures close to 80. Due to the extreme heat, authorities recommend limiting outdoor activities to morning and evening hours. If you must engage in strenuous activities, carry plenty of water and take regular breaks. Wear loose fitting clothing, and carry sunscreen. Or head to the beach, since cooler temperatures are forecast along the coast. Most importantly, never leave children, elderly people or pets along in a hot car –not even for a few minutes, since heat stroke can occur rapidly under such conditions.
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June 3, 2016 (San Diego) — In a campaign stop in San Diego yesterday, former Secretary of State and Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton took time out to ask San Diego Democratic Party Chair Francine Busby for a hug, Busby posted on Facebook. If Clinton succeeds in her quest to become America’s first female president, she can thank some powerful women leaders here in San Diego and California, where both Senators Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer have endorsed her candidacy as well.