April 2015
East County Magazine
THE ECOREPORT AND LOCAL POWER INC. PARTNER TO CREATE EDUCATION INITIATIVE
Printer-friendly version The Local Power Channel on TheECOreport.com Will Be Dedicated to Locally Run Utilities (Community Choice Aggregation/CCA’s), and Democratic Energy Initiatives. April 3, 2015 (San Franciso and Vancouver): The ECOreport (http://theecoreport.com/) has partnered with Local Power, Inc., inventor of community choice aggregation (CCA), in a web based education initiative to inform communities about the benefits of CCA’s to enable locally controlled electric power, rapidly
WALMART, NASCAR AND NCAA THROW WEIGHT INTO BLOCKING “RELIGIOUS FREEDOM” LAWS
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery April 2, 2015 (San Diego’s East County—Religious freedom laws that could allow businesses to refuse service to gay and lesbian customers are stirring controversy Indiana and Arkansas. But now some heavyweight opposition has emerged, including Wal-Mart and other corporations as well as sports organizations including NASCAR and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Walmart,
SCIENCE AND HEALTH HIGHLIGHTS
Printer-friendly versionMarch 19, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) — Our Health and Science Highlights provide cutting edge news that could impact your health and our future. HEALTH Weighing medical privacy rights vs. public safety (CBS) Kaiser to search for causes of autism in large-scale study (San Francisco Chronicle) SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Why is our solar system so strange? Blame Jupiter, say
CALIFORNIA’S WATER SITUATION IS BEYOND AN EMERGENCY
Printer-friendly version Originally Published on the ECOreport Photos courtesy of Dave Howard By Roy L Hales & Robert Lundahl April 3, 2015 (San Diego)–California’s water situation is beyond an emergency, according to Healdsburg resident Dave Howard. He and his sons returned from a “ski trip” in Northern California. “The peaks are as bald as they normally are in August!
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: TOP FESTIVALS AND EVENTS APRIL 1 – 22
Printer-friendly version April 1, 2015, 2015 (San Diego’s East County)–This week’s Destination East County includes egg-stravaganzas, an Easter bunny train and a harmonica festival. We’ll also have a preview of coming attractions including a baroque music concert at Cuyamaca College, the Taste of Julian country culinary tour, the world famous Romeros brothers performing classical guitar music, and a Flash
10TH ANNUAL DUNCAN L. HUNTER WOUNDED MARINE GOLF CLASSIC MAY 4 AT COTTONWOOD
Printer-friendly version April 3, 2015 (Rancho San Diego)- – For the10th year, golfers will gather to support needs of wounded Army, Navy and Marine Corps personnel in the Naval Medical Center San Diego. The tournament at Cottonwood Golf Club in Rancho San Diego will be held on Monday, May 4th. A $99 entry fee includes golf cart, breakfast and
PASSAGES: ACCLAIMED POTRERO POET STEVE KOWIT
Printer-friendly version April 3, 2015 (Potrero) – Steve Kowit, well-known poet, author, teacher and Potrero resident, passed away this morning following heart surgery Kowit taught at Southwestern College and San Diego State University, mentored many, and inspired a generation of local writers through his teaching, readings and writings. He was distinguished by his many awards for poetry, which include
MIND DIET CUTS ALZHEIMER’S RISK IN HALF, NEW STUDY FINDS
Printer-friendly version East County News Service March 30, 2015 (San Diego’s East County)–What if you could cut your risk of Alzheimer’s disease in half – just by eating certain foods? That’s exactly what a new study concludes, done by researchers at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Following what’s called the “Mind Diet” even moderately well reduced the onset
EAST COUNTY ROUNDUP: LOCAL AND STATEWIDE NEWS
Printer-friendly versionApril 2, 2015 (San Diego’s East County)– East County Roundup highlights top stories of interest to East County and San Diego’s inland regions, published in other media. This week’s top “Roundup” headlines include: LOCAL City, county partnering on stadium (UT San Diego) Hottest March on record in San Diego (UT San Diego) San Diego County property taxes due April 10 (KPBS)
POLICE CHASE ENDS WITH CRASH INTO LA MESA CAR DEALER
Printer-friendly version East County News Service Photo courtesy ECM news partner 10 News April 2, 2015 (La Mesa)—A police chase in La Mesa Thursday night ended when the suspect crashed into a car dealership. The wild chase began after a homeowner on Saranac Street called 911 to report a prowler trying to break into his home. La Mesa Police
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