NEWCOMERS’ COLLABORATIVE WORKSHOP IN EL CAJON DREW OVER 100 PARTICIPANTS
Source: Newcomers’ Collaborative November 20, 2016 (El Cajon) — On Saturday, November 5th, 2016, 91 Spanish Speakers and at least 24 children attended a resource event coordinated by the Newcomers’ Collaborative, a workgroup of the El Cajon Collaborative. The event provided an opportunity for newcomers to browse local resources and attend workshops on navigating the education system, immigration and civic engagement, Child Welfare Services, domestic violence, equal housing rights and employment. Attendees were also able to apply for public benefits such as Cal-Fresh and Medi-Cal on-site, or ask questions regarding their eligibility or specific case. The event boasted entertainment by EJE Folklorico dancers and Native American drumming, free childcare and lunch from Salsa Mexican Restaurant. Resource tables were available throughout the day and highlighted information such as job-seeking, legal aid, youth services and much more. The Newcomers’ Collaborative is focused on addressing the unique needs of newcomers to the United States, such as accessing health care, public benefits, navigating the school system and adjusting to their new culture and lifestyle. El Cajon is home to a large population of immigrants and refugees, and San Diego County as a whole hosts many different cultures, upsurged in part due to proximity to the Mexican border. The Newcomers’ Collaborative looks at gaps in services, barriers to accessing services and works to fill these gaps and provide resources to new arrivals. The members of the Collaborative are agencies that work directly with newcomers, but meetings are open to anyone who is interested in assisting families and individuals navigate their new community. East County, particularly El Cajon, has seen a large growth of refugees. Recent statistics have shown that El Cajon is now home to the largest population of Middle Eastern refugees, mainly from Iraq. The El Cajon Collaborative formed a working group focused on the unique needs of our newcomers. For more information, visit http://www.elcajoncollaborative.org/newcomers-collaborative.html or contact Estela del los Rios, Chair at estela@c4sa.org.
SABRA RECALLS DOZENS OF HUMMUS PRODUCTS DUE TO LISTERIA CONTAMINATION
East County News Service November 20, 2016 (San Diego) – The Sabra company has announced a voluntary recall of its hummus dip products after finding Listeria Monocytognes at the manufacturing facility, but not in tested finished product. Consumers with any product with a “Best Before” date up through January 23, 2017 are urged to discard it. You can find code and “Best Before” date on the lid of each package. The recall includes all hummus products by Sabra except not organic hummus. The recall does not include other Sabra products such as guacamole, salsa, or Greek yogurt dip. “We are taking action because consumer safety is a top priority,” a notice on the company’s webpage from CEO Shali Shalit Shoval states. “Subsequent to the inspection conducted with the FDA, we implemented a thorough and extensive factory-wide cleaning and sanitation procedure, and beyond that, we continue to work very closely with internal and external food safety experts to identify any additional steps we can take to even further enhance our efforts.” Listeria monocytogenes is an organism, which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headaches, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women. Consumers can contact Sabra Consumer Relations at 1-866-265-6761 for additional information from 9:00 am to 8:00 PM eastern time. For product reimbursement, consumers can contact www.sabrahummusrecall.com. The recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. To see a list of impacted products please see below: UPC – SKU – Item 040822014700 – 300051 – Sabra Hummus Caramelized Onion 10oz 040822000017 – 300066 – Sabra Hummus Classic 7oz 040822011143 – 300067 – Sabra Hummus Classic 10oz 040822017497 – 300070 – Sabra Hummus Classic 17oz 040822014687 – 300074 – Sabra Hummus Classic 30oz 040822431156 – 300076 – Sabra Hummus Classic 5lb – 6ct 040822011112 – 300079 – Sabra Hummus Classic 2oz – 48ct: 3 x (16 x 2oz) 040822011952 – 300080 – Sabra Hummus Classic with pretzels 4.56oz 040822011235 – 300094 – Sabra Hummus Garlic 7oz 040822011242 – 300095 – Sabra Hummus Garlic 10oz 040822017510 – 300097 – Sabra Hummus Garlic 17oz 040822012256 – 300099 – Sabra Hummus Garlic 32oz 040822301121 – 300100 – Sabra Hummus Garlic 30oz 040822011990 – 300104 – Sabra Hummus Garlic with pretzels 4.56oz 040822011921 – 300106 – Sabra Hummus Jalapeno 10oz 040822011341 – 300117 – Sabra Hummus Olive 10oz 040822011747 – 300132 – Sabra Hummus Pine Nut 10oz 040822127530 – 300134 – Sabra Hummus Pine Nut 7oz 040822990011 – 300136 – Sabra Hummus Pine Nut 17oz 040822012157 – 300139 – Sabra Hummus Pine Nut 32oz 040822012430 – 300142 – Sabra Hummus Red Pepper 7oz 040822011549 – 300143 – Sabra Hummus Red Pepper 10oz 040822017503 – 300146 – Sabra Hummus Red Pepper 17oz 040822328647 – 300148 – Sabra Hummus Red Pepper 32oz 040822301114 – 300150 – Sabra Hummus Red Pepper 30oz 040822434553 – 300151 – Sabra Hummus Red Pepper 5lb – 6ct 040822011969 – 300153 – Sabra Hummus Red Pepper with pretzels 4.56oz 040822011433 – 300158 – Sabra Hummus Supremely Spicy 7oz 040822011440 – 300159 – Sabra Hummus Supremely Spicy 10oz 040822017558 – 300161 – Sabra Hummus Supremely Spicy 17oz 040822027540 – 300164 – Sabra Hummus Spinach & Artichoke 10oz 040822014731 – 300166 – Sabra Hummus Sun Dried Tomato 10oz 040822027700 – 300266 – Sabra Hummus Spinach & Artichoke 32oz 040822027588 – 300298 – Sabra Hummus Spinach & Artichoke 17oz 040822990011 – 300501 – Sabra Hummus Pine Nut 17oz – 6ct 040822017503 – 300502 – Sabra Hummus Red Pepper 17oz – 6ct 040822020114 – 300593 – Sabra Hummus Basil-Pesto 10oz 040822330466 – 300736 – Sabra Hummus Tuscan Herb Garden 32oz 040822342049 – 301216 – Sabra Hummus Classic 32oz 040822342131 – 301271 – Sabra Hummus Classic with pretzels 4.56oz – 8ct 040822342209 – 301283 – Sabra Hummus Garlic 23.5oz 040822017497 – 301290 – Sabra Hummus Classic 17oz 040822342506 – 301430 – Sabra Hummus Bold & Spicy with tortilla chips 4.56oz 040822017510 – 301480 – Sabra Hummus Garlic 17oz – 6ct 040822342728 – 301481 – Sabra Hummus Classic 2oz – 6 x 2oz (12 x 6pks) 040822011648 – 301483 – Sabra Hummus Lemon 10oz 040822342735 – 301484 – Sabra Hummus Red Pepper 2oz – 6 x 2oz (12 x 6pks) 040822330381 – 301485 – Sabra Hummus Tuscan Herb Garden 17oz 040822010078 – 301511 – Sabra Hummus Classic 2oz – 16 x 2oz – 12 ct 040822010047 – 301512 – Sabra Hummus Classic 2oz – 12 x 2oz – 12 ct 040822342988 – 301566 – Sabra Hummus SF Rosemary/Sea Salt 10oz 040822343145 – 301585 – Sabra Spreads Spicy Chili 8.5oz – 8ct 040822343138 – 301586 – Sabra Spreads Garlic Herb 8.5oz – 8ct 040822343121 – 301587 – Sabra Spreads Honey Mustard 8.5oz – 8ct 040822343114 – 301588 – Sabra Spreads Salt & Pepper 8.5oz – 8ct 040822343671 – 301640 – Sabra Hummus Taco 10oz 040822344043 – 301705 – Sabra Hummus 3 Pepper Chili 10oz
WINTER STORM TO BRING HEAVY RAIN TONIGHT AND MONDAY
East County News Service November 20, 2016 (San Diego’s East County) – The National Weather Service is forecasting a winter-like storm system will arrive Sunday and continue through the day on Monday. The brunt of this storm system will come after dark Sunday evening, and continue through Monday morning. A wind advisory is also in effect for mountain and desert areas in San Diego County, where gusts up to 55 miles per hour may occur. Pockets of heavy rain in the mountains will be a concern for recent wildfire burn scars, and may produce debris flows. Urbanized street flooding will also be possible. Accumulating snow is expected above 6000 feet, especially in the San Bernardino Mountains, where snow could bring travel delays and restrictions. The storm system is predicted to exit the region Monday afternoon.
SDSU VOLLEYBALL: AZTECS DROP THREE-SET DECISION AT NEW MEXICO
Volleyball sees two-match win streak halted Source: goaztecs.com press release Photo: Alexis Cage had nine kills, three blocks and three digs at New Mexico on Saturday. Courtesy goaztecs.com November 19, 2016 (Alberquerque) – In its only contest against New Mexico during the 2016 season, San Diego State came up on the short end of a three-set match as it fell in Albuquerque Saturday afternoon by set scores of 25-18, 25-19, 25-23. The loss ended a short two-match win streak for the Aztecs, whose overall record fell to 16-15 as their Mountain West ledger dropped to 8-9. New Mexico, meanwhile, improved to 16-15 overall and 6-11 in conference play. Outside hitter Alexandra Psoma was the lone SDSU player to finish in double figures in kills as she ended the day with 10. She also recorded a block, a dig and a service ace. Alexis Cage finished with nine kills and Deja Harris eight over the three sets. Cage added three blocks and three digs to her final stat line while Harris had a pair of blocks and an assist. The twosome hit .333 and .375 for the match respectively. Libero Devyn Pritchard and defensive specialist had nine digs apiece while setter Lauren Utchen had 30 assists along with seven digs, two blocks and a service ace. The opening set was close early with New Mexico leading 6-5. At that point the Lobos ran off seven straight points to go up 13-6 and essentially take control of the contest. UNM built its advantage to as many as nine points at 20-11 before securing a seven-point victory. Emma Fuzie’s three kills were the most by an Aztec in the set. The second set saw eight tied scores and five lead changes before the home side went ahead for good at 16-15. SDSU was still within a point at 18-17, but the Lobos slowly pulled away to capture the set by six points. Harris led the Aztecs with five kills and a .833 hitting percentage in the set. In the third set, UNM scored the opening two points and led the reminder of the contest. The Lobos built a quick six-point lead at 8-2 and the Aztecs still trailed by five at 19-14 late in the set. Down by three at 24-21, SDSU got kills from Psoma and Cage to get back to within a point at 24-23, but a Lobo kill on the next play ended the set and match in favor of New Mexico. Psoma had six kills for SDSU while Cage contributed four in the close loss. San Diego State will now move on to Reno where it will face Nevada in its final match of the 2016 season on Monday, Nov. 21, at 6:00 p.m. at the Wolf Pack’s Virginia Street Gym. Box score