April 2015
East County Magazine
ECM WORLD WATCH: NATIONAL AND GLOBAL NEWS
Printer-friendly versionApril 2, 2015 (San Diego’s East County)– East County Magazine’s World Watch helps you be an informed citizen about important issues globally and nationally. As part of our commitment to reflect all voices and views, we include links to a wide variety of news sources representing a broad spectrum of political, religious, and social views. Top world and U.S. headlines include:
GOVERNOR TO CITIES AND COUNTIES: CUT WATER 25%
Printer-friendly version East County News Service April 1, 2015 (Sacramento)–Following the lowest snowpack ever recorded and with no end to the drought in sight, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced actions that will save water, prevent water waste and invest in new technologies that will make California more drought resilient. The mandatory order requires all cities and counties
BRUSH FIRE BY GROSSMONT COLLEGE
Printer-friendly version April 4, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) — A small brush fire is burning near Grossmont College. Firefighters are at the scene at the junction of 125 and 52, just below the community college campus. Sign up to receive free wildfire and emergency alerts via email at the top right side of our homepage and also receive our
WELCOME, DESERT DENIZENS!
Printer-friendly version Our deserts section covers the Anza Borrego Desert State Park and the communities of Borrego Springs, Ocotillo, Ocotillo Wells and Jacumba. Printer-friendly version
HOLIDAY SERVICES IN LA MESA
Printer-friendly versionApril 3, 2015 (La Mesa) — Looking for Easter Services or Passover Seders in La Mesa? Look no further, we have the information you need. Christian Easter Services in La Mesa The Chapel at Grossmont 5651 Water St, La Mesa, CA 91942 10:30 am Christ Lutheran Church Ministries 7929 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942-5029 6:30 a.m. Sunrise
SUNRISE EASTER SERVICES ATOP MT. HELIX CELEBRATES 90 YEARS
Printer-friendly versionFriday, April 3, 2015 (La Mesa) — Making literal the Easter message of a new day for 90 years now, Easter Sunrise services will be held again on Sunday, April 5 at 6:30 a.m. in the Mt. Helix Park amphitheater, where early birds can start their holiday celebration amidst the splendor of the Park’s awe inspiring 360˚ view. Services, which began in the park in 1925, are free and
HOBBY LOBBY COMING TO LA MESA
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service April 2, 2015 (La Mesa)—Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. has announced plans to open a store in La Mesa on Grossmont Boulevard, off Jackson Drive, in the same center as Toys R Us and the new Ross for Less store. The national chain of craft and home décor stores based in Oklahoma operates over 650 stores
10 DISPLACED BY FIRE IN SPRING VALLEY
Printer-friendly version East County News Service Photo courtesy ECM news partner 10 News April 3, 2015 (Spring Valley) – A fire in Spring Valley destroyed two homes early Friday morning, displacing 10 residents. The two-alarm blaze in the 1600 block of Tarleton Street broke out around 12:30 a.m. and took two hours for Cal Fire crews to knock down,
WATER SHORTAGE RAISES CONCERNS OVER WATER-HOGGING USES INCLUDING FRACKING AND MAJOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery April 3, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – The Governor’s order imposing mandatory water cuts of 25% statewide amid this fourth year of drought has prompted media reports asking why water-hogging uses are still being allowed. With wells running dry, farmers’ fields lay fallow and ordinary Californians are being asked to conserve water, should
FREE EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA AT SALVATION ARMY KROC CENTER
Printer-friendly versionApril 3, 2015 (San Diego) — Kroc Church is hosting its eleventh annual free community Easter Egg Hunt and festifal, Saturday, April 4 from 10 a.m. to 1 pm. More than 2,000 local children will enjoy visit and pictures with the Easter Bunny, bounce houses, arts and crafts, music, carnival games, and exciting prizes. The event features a Toddler
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