March 2016
East County Magazine
FEBRUARY BROKE HEAT RECORDS—BUT RAIN IS ON THE WAY
Printer-friendly version East County News Service March 1, 2016 (San Diego’s East County) – It’s official – last month was the hottest February ever I San Diego County since record-keeping began way back in 1875. The National Weather Service reports the average high temperature in February 2016 was a balmy 74.5 degrees, while the average low was 53.5 degrees.
MEMORY RESTORED IN 75% OF MICE WITH ALZHEIMER’S
Printer-friendly version East County News Service March 1, 2016 (San Diego) – Here’s some memorable news: researchers in Australia have been able to fully restore memory loss in 75% of mice with Alzheimer’s, using a pioneering new treatment. The technique uses ultrasound technology, a non-invasive procedure, to clear out neurotoxic amyloid placques from the brain that cause memory loss
ARMED SUSPECT NEAR ALVARADO HOSPITAL IN SDSU AREA
Printer-friendly version Update 11:05 a.m.: The suspect is now in custody and the lockdown has been lifted. March 1, 2016 (San Diego) 10:50 a.m. — San Diego State Police have issued a shelter-in-place alert due to suspect believed armed with a handgun near Alvarado Hospital. 10 News reports police attempted to stop a vehicle on I-8 near College Avenue
COST DOUBLES FOR NEW SAN MIGUEL FIRE STATION
Printer-friendly version East County News Service March 1, 2016 (El Cajon) – A new fire station on Pepper Drive in El Cajon will cost up to $1.8 million to build, including the land acquisition cost. The San Miguel Fire District approved the expenditure last week of $1.4 million for construction costs – more than double the original cost projection.
CREDIT CARD SECURITY COMPROMISED FOR MTS RIDERS
Printer-friendly version East County News Service March 1, 2016 (San Diego) – If you’ve used your credit or debit card to purchase monthly trolley or bus passes through the Metropolitan Transit System’s Compass Card fare collection system, your security may be compromised. A KPBS investigation resulted in an admission by MTS that its system is not in compliance with
PHOTOGRAPHER ATTACKED AT TRUMP RALLY
Printer-friendly version By Liz Alper Photo: Youtube screenshot March 1, 2016 (Radford, Va.) – A Time Magazine photographer was physically attacked by Secret Service agents at a Donald Trump rally on Monday. The assault comes just two days after Trump issued a threat against media. According to CNN, the photographer, Chris Morris, was attempting to leave the media pen
OCOTILLO WIND FALLS SHORT OF CAPACITY FORECAST FOR THIRD STRAIGHT YEAR
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery March 2, 2016 (Ocotillo) – The numbers are in –and for the third straight year, the Ocotillo Wind Energy Facility has fallen far short of the 34% capacity factor that Pattern Energy predicted the project would generate in its applications for lucrative federal subsidies. In 2015, the Ocotillo project generated just 23.06%. In 2014,
SUPER TUESDAY STRENGTHENS LEADS FOR TRUMP AND CLINTON
Printer-friendly version Sanders, Rubio and Cruz also score wins as a dozen states hold primaries or caucuses By Miriam Raftery March 2, 2016 (San Diego) –Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and businessman Donald Trump strengthened their positions as frontrunners in the Democratic and Republican presidential race, each scoring wins in seven out of twelve states that held primaries
AZTEC FOOTBALL RELEASES 2016 SCHEDULE
Printer-friendly version Team will begin conference play October 8th By Liz Alper Photo: Mika Holder via goaztecs.com March 2, 2016 (Colorado Springs, Co.) – The San Diego State Aztecs football program has released its 2016 schedule. The Aztecs will begin the season by facing New Hampshire, a school known for its hockey program more than its football program, for
ONE MAN DEAD IN EL CAJON MOTEL FIRE
Printer-friendly version By Liz Alper March 2, 2016 (El Cajon) – One person has been found dead after a blaze at an El Cajon motel. The fire broke out around 3:15 a.m. at the Villa Embasadora at 1556 East Main St. An office manager heard a smoke alarm and saw smoke coming from a motel room and tried to
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