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Trump aims to slash refugee admissions and add racist criteria

October 19, 2025

Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery Image left:  Refugee issues covered by ECM over the years includes persecution of Iraqi Christians, Kurdish immigrations fleeing ISIS, a migrant crisis at the Mexican border, asylum seekers fleeing violence in Africa, efforts to help African women refugees, Afghan refugees starting new lives in East County–many after helping the U.S. military, Ukrainians in Santee after

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No Kings rallies draw millions nationally, over 85,000 locally to protest authoritarianism

October 19, 2025

Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery Photo, right:  Washington D.C. No Kings rally, courtesy of organizers October 19, 2025 (San Diego) – No Kings rallies yesterday drew an  estimated 7 million protesters nationwide, including estimates ranging from 25,000 to 50,000+ in downtown San Diego’s Waterfront Park and over 35,000 more in rallies held in cities and towns across San Diego County.  San

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No Kings rallies across San Diego County and nation Oct. 18

October 16, 2025

Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service October 16, 2025 (San Diego) – Organizers are predicting that this Saturday’s “No Kings” demonstration against the “authoritarianism of the Trump regime” may be the largest yet, including over 2,500 sites in all 50 states as well as territories and other nations.  Locally,  a large rally is planned at Waterfront Park in downtown San Diego

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GUHSD Board passes biased nonviolent discourse resolution and scaled-down limits on protestors

October 16, 2025

Printer-friendly versionBy Alexander J. Schorr Screenshot: Board President Gary Woods with Superintendent Kirsten Vital Brulte, defending their non-violence resolution in classrooms.  “Trust is earned.” Jay Steiger, 2025 October 16, 2025 (El Cajon) — The Grossmont Union High School District Board passed an amended policy limiting protests outside board meetings, adopted a resolution providing religious exemptions in classrooms, and adopted a

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Lassos & Lace brings vintage clothing and horseshoe art to Julian

October 16, 2025

Printer-friendly version     By Heidi Hope If you are visiting the Julian area or a Julian local in need of affordable clothing, you cannot miss Kimmi Branson’s store where you can access vintage clothing for reasonable pricing that never goes out of style.  Branson started this business getting inspired by her husband. She recalls, “My husband asked me: “What

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Levin concerned over possible I-5 closures amid live-fire reports at Camp Pendleton event

October 16, 2025

Printer-friendly versionBy Elizabeth Ireland, Times of San Diego, a member of the San Diego Online News Association Photo: Camp Pendleton gate. (File photo courtesy of Camp Pendleton) October 16, 2025 (Camp Pendleton) – Rep. Mike Levin issued a statement Wednesday expressing concern over potential plans to close portions of Interstate 5 this weekend amid reports Navy ships will fire live ordnance over the freeway

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Kaiser Permanente strike enters second day

October 15, 2025

Printer-friendly version By Paul Levikow Photo via Alliance of Healthcare Unions    October 15, 2025 (San Diego) — A five-day strike by health care workers at  Kaiser Permanente facilities entered its second day Wednesday affecting three hospitals in San Diego County. The strike is part of a walkout statewide in California and Hawaii involving 31,000 members of the United Nurses Associations of

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Trump administration rescinds Casa de Oro grant for Campo Road improvements

October 15, 2025

Printer-friendly versionEast County’s Casa de Oro, which was going to benefit from a demonstration project for Campo Road road improvements, saw a grant from the federal government rescinded. ECM photo Local residents and officials voice disappointment in decision By Karen Pearlman Oct. 14, 2025 (Casa de Oro) — Campo Road, one of San Diego County’s historic thoroughfares, was the unfortunate

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Senator Jones’ sexually violent predator placement reform bill signed by Governor

October 14, 2025

Printer-friendly versionLegislation requires in-depth study on state-run transitional housing options East County News Service   October 14, 2025 (Sacramento) — Today, Senate Minority Leader Brian W. Jones (R-San Diego) announced his Senate Bill 380 has been signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom and will take effect immediately.  The bill directs the Department of State Hospitals to investigate placing sexually

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Ramona woman killed, man injured when pickup struck pedestrians

October 14, 2025

Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service October 14, 2025 (Ramona) – Ramona resident Ashley Rose Dietze, 35, died after being struck by a pickup truck while she was crossing the 700 block of Main Street  (westbound highway 78) in Ramona on October 11 at 9:20 p.m.  A 42-year-old male pedestrian was also hit and suffered major injuries. They were struck by

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