March 2015
East County Magazine
PG&E SUGGESTED “PROZAC” FOR THOSE INJURED BY SMART METERS
Printer-friendly version CPUC Chair Peevey complained his own bills went up after smart meter installed; Edison pushed higher fees to force smart meters on the poor Consumer watchdog groups have analyzed 120,000 e-mails and attachments released by the California Public Utilities Commission. The emails suggest smart meter fees were deliberately set high to discourage opting out analog meters,
FEES TO READ NON-SMART METERS TO END AFTER 3 YEARS
Printer-friendly version East Count Magazine News Service February 28, 2015 (San Diego) – Utility ratepayers who have been paying a monthly fee for opting out of having a smart meter will soon get a reprieve. The California Public Utilities Commission has issued a Decision on Dec. 19, 2014, that smart meter opt-out customers will have to pay the current additional
MEDIA WATCH: INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM IN CRISIS
Printer-friendly version New report finds over 500 important stories went unreported in last five years because of a squeeze on investigative reporters, and that freelance investigative journalists are an endangered species. Source: Project Word. The report can be downloaded here. February 28, 2015 (San Diego’s East County)–The report, which was conducted by Project Word, under the auspices of Investigative Reporters and
READER’S EDITORIAL: AN OPEN LETTER TO CHALDEANS, ASSYRIANS AND SYRIACS WORLWIDE
Printer-friendly version By Ben Kalasho, Founder and President, San Diego East County Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce March 1, 2015 (El Cajon)–When news broke six days ago of more than 200 Assyrians kidnapped by (Da’ash) ISIS, I was on a telephone conference with my high profile contacts on the ground in Kurdish Controlled Areas of Northern Iraq discussing the
ISIS SEIZES HUNDREDS OF CHRISTIANS IN SYRIA
Printer-friendly version Trials by ISIS underway as some captives reportedly freed; local Chaldean leaders speak out on crisis By Miriam Raftery Photo: Open Doors March 1,2015 (San Diego’s East County) – Fears mount for hundreds of Assyrian Christians taken captive by ISIS last week, amid reports that the self-proclaimed Islamic State militants are putting hostages on trial, though some
LA MESA COMMUNITY LINKS
Printer-friendly versionClick here for links to city services, activities, shopping, business groups, farmers’ market, schools, library, hospital, service groups, theaters, transportation, utilities, weather and more in La Mesa. City of La Mesa City’s main website City’s most poular links Adult Enrichment Center Animal Control City Council Classes and Activities Farmers Market Fire Police Parks Walks and Urban
WILDFLOWERS ARE BLOOMING IN ANZA-BORREGO DESERT
Printer-friendly version February 28, 2015 (Borrego) – Wildflower season has begun and annual flowers, including purple phacelia and yellow desert dandelion, are blooming at the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Visitor Center. The Anza-Borrego Foundation offers these tips for where to view flowers currently: In Borrego Palm Canyon; shrubs such as brittlebush, chuparosa, and desert lavender are making a beautiful
ASSEMBLYWOMAN GONZALEZ PROPOSES ACCOUNTABILITY FOR PUBLIC UTILITY EXECUTIVE BONUSES
Printer-friendly version AB 1266 Would Force Utilities to Receive Public Approval for Bonuses After Ratepayers Hit With Billions in New Costs March 1, 2015 (Sacramento)–California State Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez (D-San Diego) introduced Assembly Bill 1266 on Friday to require public utilities to justify executive bonus compensation at a public hearing of the California Public Utilities Commission following any federal
OCEANLEAF AWARDS HONORS THOSE HELPING REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS FROM EAST AFRICA AND SOMALIA
Printer-friendly version By Janis Russell March 1, 2015 (San Diego)- On Wednesday February 25, Somali Family Services held its third annual Oceanleaf awards celebration at the Four Points by Sheraton. Aaron Bruce, a professor at San Diego State University, was the Master of Ceremonies. The theme this year was Honoring Communities Woven Together by Hope and Resilience. Those who
POWAY CHAMBER HOSTS MORNING BUZZ MARCH 11
Printer-friendly version March 3, 2015 (Poway)–The Poway Chamber of Commerce presents a new networking event, Morning Buzz, held on Wednesday, March 11 at 7:30am at the Hamburger Factory, 14122 Midland Road, Poway. Morning Buzz breakfast meetings will take place on the second Wednesday of every month. There is a $10.00 registration fee that includes breakfast. Breakfast selections must be
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