TWO STORMS THIS WEEKEND TO BRING RAIN AND SNOW
East County News Service December 30, 2016 (San Diego’s East County) – Two storms are set to douse our region this weekend. The first is forecast to arrive Friday morning and continue Friday night, followed by the second storm Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning. The first storm could bring up to an inch of precipitation in mountains and foothills, up to a half inch in coastal and valley areas, and a third of an inch or less in deserts. The second storm is forecast to bring moderate to brief heavy rain, impacting New Year’s Eve travel with reduced visibility and slick roads Saturday night. Watch for ice on mountain highways. The second storm will have similar precipitation totals to the first, but snow levels are forecast to drop lower, with traces down to 4,000-4,500 feet by Saturday night and up to five inches at elevations between 5,500 and 6,500 feet. Gusty winds up to 30 miles an hour are forecast in the mountains, with winds up to 24 knotts and hazardous sea conditions on the coast. If the freezing level lowers to 4,000 feet, I-8 through the mountains in San Diego’s East County could be impacted, as well as Cajon Pass, says forecaster Mark Moede at the National Weather Service. Expect clear skies Sunday afternoon to start off the new year.
ARBORIST OFFERS ADVICE ON SAVING OAK TREES
December 30, 2016 (San Diego’s East County) — Oak boring beetles and other insect pests have decimated vast swaths of oak forests across San Diego’s East County. Recently, we interviewed arborist Bret Hutchinson, an expert on oak tree infestations and owner of Green Tree Forest Service, on the latest efforts to preserve oaks in our region. Drought leaves trees more vulnerable to infestation. Learn how to prevent problems, spot infestations, and what to do if your oak trees are stricken by clicking the audio link to hear our interview, originally aired on KNSJ 89.1 FM radio. (sound files may take a few moments to load.)Learn more about oak boring beetles: http://ucanr.edu/sites/gsobinfo/ Learn about other tree boring beetles: http://ucnfa.ucanr.edu/files/250499.pdf
LISTEN NOW: OUR OCTOBER 2016 RADIO SHOWS ARE NOW ONLINE
December 30, 2016 (San Diego’s East County)– Our October 2016 radio shows are now online. For links to listen to the shows plus a full list of topics an interviews, click here (Sound files may take a few moments to load). You can hear our interviews with an arborist on efforts to save dying oak trees, investigative journalist Greg Palast on his documentary film predicting theft of the presidential election, candidates for local offices, Bobby Wallace from Barona on efforts to help the Standing Rock Sioux, and top stories across East County. The East County Magazine Show airs Mondays and Fridays from 5 to 6 p.m. on KNSJ, 89.1 FM. The shows rerun on Tuesdays at 9 a.m. and Saturdays at 8 a.m. Pacific Standard Time. Read more and listen to our October shows: Audio files to listen to shows are at the bottom of this page, below the index of shows. Friday, October 7, 2016 Intro Olango shooting raises mental health issues Zika spraying in Lemon Grove ECPD Officer Gonsalves history of sexual harassment claims Nursing home reforms Stacy Taylor, former broadcaster, needs help after burglary Tribal Beat: Interview with Bobby Wallace of Barona on relief caravan for Standing Rock Sioux Destination East County: top festivals and events Green Scene: Climate Change Solutions Act Safe drinking water bill in Congress On the Road: Desert View Tower, Jacumba Monday, October 10, 2016 Intro PNS Daily News: 2nd presidential debate highlights, Hurricane Matthew, death penalty case, Indigenous People’s Day New Salvation Army building in El Cajon Ballot propositions song Newsmakers: Grossmont Healthcare District candidates Michael Emerson and Priscilla Schreiber New law: missing people with developmental disabilities Friday, October 14, 2016 Intro Hunter stands by Trump despite groping claims made on tape El Cajon police shootings in past eight years Crimebeat: Creepy clowns scare at East County school Councilwoman Ruth Sterling blasts La Mesa Council on imposing agenda limits Skull found in Alpine Jamul Casino opens amid traffic congestion Destination East County Newsmaker interview: Lemon Grove Council candidate Charlene McAdory Sports: Dee steps down Samsung washers exploding Monday, October 17,2016 rerun of Helix Water board candidate forum originally aired in September Friday, October 21, 2016 Intro Judge Kreep faces judicial misconduct charges Crimebeat: Murder in Boulevard Big money pours into La Mesa City Council race Samsung phones banned on planes due to fires People Power: Lions, Tigers and Bears rescue efforts Jamul dogs saved after snake bites, with help from community donors Early voting begins Newsmaker interview: Mark Jackson, No on B Campaign against Lilac Hills development Destination East County: top festivals and events Sports: Pumphrey named midseason All-American Sounds of History: Ramona Guy B. Woodward Museum Monday, October 24, 2016 Rerun of Lemon Grove mayoral candidate forum originally aired in September Friday, October 28, 2016 Intro Trump University court case update Grossmont High student injured by lightning Crimebeat: Santee man tries to grab teen Press Club Awards: ECM’s latest wins Newsmaker: Greg Palast, on his new film predicting theft of the presidential election: The Best Democracy Money Can Buy: A Tale of Billionaires and Ballot Bandits Newsmakers: Devorah Fox and Rebecca Irwin, candidates for Cajon Valley Union School District Destination East County: top festivals and events Monday, October 31, 2016 Intro PNS Daily News: Clinton emails, Supreme Court hears transgender case, Bundys arrested and more FAA meeting on air routes over East County Help for dry wells Jamul accidents raise concerns over casino liquor license Spring Valley Community Planning Group seeks new members Fire risk in backcountry Newsmaker: Brett Hutchison, arborist and oak tree expert, on efforts to save dying oaks Halloween ghost stories
JOYS OF JOINING THE LAGUNA MOUNTAIN VOLUNTEERS
East County News Service Photo courtesy Bob Perry December 29, 2016 (Mount Laguna) – The Laguna Mountain Volunteers (www.LMVA.net) are looking for more volunteers to man the visitor center and do other good works. There are no minimum obligations, “just opportunities to seize,” says Bob Perry, who sent us these photos of a visit this week to the winter wonderland complete with six inches of snow: https://www.flickr.com/photos/rudyperry/albums/72157678384403265 He adds, “Louise and I drive up from El Cajon two Sundays a month to open the visitor center. It’s just the two of us having fun at 6,000 feet. We’ve been doing this for six years.” To join, you can contact Bob at (619) 442-6215 for an application and send a check for dues ($15, or $10 for seniors) to Bob Perry, 11883 Fuerte Drive, El Cajon, CA 92020.
HISTORY ALIVE: INFLUENZA PANDEMIC SPEAKER JAN. 14 IN LEMON GROVE
East County News Service December 29, 2016 (Lemon Grove) – The next History Alive lecture in the Lemon Grove Library has been moved to January 14 at 2 p.m. Lemon Grove Historical Society is partnering with the Lemon Grove Library to present master nurse and noted lecturer, Donna Vitale Lupinacci, in a riveting words-and-pictures look at “The Influenza Pandemic of 1917-18 and Its Aftermath.” As “Spanish Flu” swept the globe, no community was exempt from its effects, including Lemon Grove. The lecture is part of our focus on the 2017 centennial of America’s entry into World War One (1914-1918). You won’t want to miss this inside look at a disease that debuted during the “war to end all wars” and continues to haunt humanity today. This lecture is suitable for ages 18 and over. Information: 619-463-9819 or 619-460-4353. Videotaping of “History Alive” is made possible by a Community Enhancement Grant from the San Diego Board of Supervisors on the recommendation of Supervisor Dianne Jacob, District 2. Ancillary costs of the series are underwritten in part by the Mary England Endowment for Education.
RECALLS ON ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES AND CHILDREN’S SCOOTERS
East County News Service December 29, 2016 (Washington D.C.) – The Consumer Product Safety Commission today announced recalls on Polaris Sportsman 570 all-terrain vehicles due to fire hazard. In addition Joyride children’s three-wheeled scooters have been recalled because of wheels that can detach, causing injury. Below are full details. 1. Polaris Recalls Sportsman 570 All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard: https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Polaris-Recalls-Sportsman-570-All-Terrain-Vehicles 2. GLOPO Recalls Children’s Scooters Due to Fall Hazard: https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/GLOPO-Recalls-Childrens-Scooters