June 2016
East County Magazine
HOPE FOR IRAQI CHRISTIANS SEEKS MATCHING FUNDS BY JULY 4 TO HELP 200 REFUGEE FAMILIES: ADOPT A FAMILY FOR JUST $1 A DAY
Printer-friendly version East County News Service June 25, 2016 (La Mesa)—Hope for Iraqi Christians, a La Mesa based organization that assists Iraqi Christian refugees fleeing genocide in the Middle East, has received a pledge from the Anahid Oram Memorial Refugee Fund to match $10,000 in monthly donations, sponsoring 100 families per month, but only if they can secure sponsors
GRAND JURY CALLS ON LOCAL CITIES TO INCREASE OVERSIGHT OF POLICE
Printer-friendly version “Trust between law enforcement agencies and the people they protect and serve is essential in a democracy” –President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing. June 29, 2016 (San Diego’s East County) — In response to complaints about law enforcement officers’ behavior, the 2015/2016 San Diego County Grand Jury recommends improvements to existing citizens’ review boards and calls
EMERGENCY MEETING ALERT: BORDER FIRE SURVIVORS -THURS 8 AM AT BARRETT CAFE
Printer-friendly version June 29, 2016 (Barrett Junction)–Supervisor Dianne Jacob has pulled together an emergency meeting in response to all the concerns raised by Border Fire survivors. The meeting will be held at 8:30 a.m. at the BarrettCafe, 1020 Barrett Lake Road in Dulzura. A note from her office states: “She will be there with Fire Officials, Sheriff’s Department, Office
CITIZENS OVERSIGHT SUES REGISTRAR OF VOTERS AND SECRETARY OF STATE
Printer-friendly version “Count Every Vote” lawsuits question election processing practices, statewide outcome Source: Citizens Oversight June 29, 2016 (San Diego) — Legal action filed in San Diego Superior Court questions elections processing procedures in election districts throughout California in one of the most interesting primary elections in years. Citizens’ Oversight, Inc. a 501(c)3 Delaware corporation with primary offices in
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: TOP FESTIVALS & EVENTS JULY 4-30
Printer-friendly version 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 28,2016 (San Diego’s East County) –This week’s Destination East County includes Fourth of July activities galore, including picnics, parades, a train ride
ORIOLES SWEEP PADRES IN MATINEE PITCHING DISASTER
Printer-friendly version By Liz Alper Photo courtesy @Padres on Twitter June 29, 2016 (San Diego) – After a colossal beating by the blackbirds last night, the Padres looked to rebound this afternoon. Yovani Gallardo started on the hill for Baltimore against Christian Friedrich for San Diego. Things stayed quiet until the fourth inning and then the Orioles did what
CHICK-FIL-A IN SANTEE CELEBRATING `COW APPRECIATION DAY’ WITH FREE FOOD ON JULY 12TH
Printer-friendly version East County News Service June 29, 2016 (Santee) — It’s time to break out the cowbells and get your spots on because Chick-fil-A is issuing a cattle call. The nine Chick-fil-A restaurants in San Diego County, including the Chick-fil-A restaurant at 9418 Mission Gorge Road, Santee, are preparing to give away free food on Tuesday, July 12,
ASK AN AUTHOR – MEASURING SUCCESS AS AN INDIE AUTHOR
Printer-friendly version Answering your questions about writing, publishing, and marketing books By Sarka-Jonae Miller, author of the free book Between Boyfriends Romance and women’s fiction author Julie Farley has joined us today to help define success as an indie author, talk about her recent move to the West Coast, and discuss some upcoming book bundles just in time for
BORDER FIRE CLAIMS HOME OF SOLDIER KILLED IN IRAQ WAR
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery June 29, 2016 (Potrero) — The Border Fire destroyed five homes, ravaging lives and memories. In Potrero, one of the families whose home burned had already suffered a devastating loss. Their son, Army Sgt. Brud Cronkrite, was killed in Karbala, Iraq, when a rocket-propelled grenade was fired into a nearby building while he was
PADRES TRADE FERNANDO RODNEY TO MARLINS FOR MINOR LEAGUE PITCHER
Printer-friendly version By Liz Alper June 30, 2016 (San Diego) – Padres General Manager A.J. Preller continues his love-fest with the Miami Marlins, trading closer Fernando Rodney to the fish for minor league pitcher Chris Paddack today. With the Padres, Rodney allowed just two runs (one earned) in his first 28 innings. A.J. Ramos is already the Marlins’ closer,
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