April 2016
East County Magazine
CHARGERS SHOCK ON DRAFT DAY
Printer-friendly version By Liz Alper Photo: Youtube screenshot April 28, 2016 (Chicago) – With the number three pick in the first round of the NFL draft, the Chargers selected defensive end Joey Bosa. The Ohio State standout had 13.5 tackles for loss and 7.5 sacks in his freshman season, earning him a Big Ten honorable mention. He was an
RAMONA RODEO, PARADE AND WESTERN DANCE
Printer-friendly version East County News Service April 29, 2016 (Ramona) – The Ramona Rodeo takes play May 19-22, along with other activities including a parade down Main Street on the 21st and dancing to the country band Patrick Howard Trampus on the 20th and 21st after the rodeo. There’s also a free slack rodeo performance on the 19th, as
2 ARRESTED FOR MURDER AND TORTURE OF HOMELESS MAN IN SANTEE
Printer-friendly version East County News Service April 29, 2016 (Santee) – George Lowery, 50, a homeless man found brutally beaten April 24th in the San Diego riverbed in Santee, has died of his injuries. Preston and Austin Mostrong, ages 19 and 20, have been arrested and charged with murder, torture, kidnapping and robbery, said Lieutenant Kenneth Nelson with the
ALPINE ART LEAGUE FORMING
Printer-friendly version By Tom and Colleen Taylor April 29, 2016 (Alpine) – We are in the beginning stages of forming an art league here in Alpine. We want to meet with local artists who are interested in becoming active in the community by participating in open studios as well as art shows. We have already reserved www.alpineartleague.org and will
PROTESTS IN CALIFORNIA BLOCK TRUMP MOTORCADE AT CONVENTION
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery April 29, 2016 (San Diego) – Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump was forced to cross a barricade and walk into the Republican National Convention hall in the Bay area, California today amid heavy Secret Service protection after hundreds of protesters blocked the street, preventing his motorcade from reaching the Hyatt Regency hotel. Some held
CHARGERS LOOK TO SOLVE RECEIVING WOES; DRAFT TIGHT END HUNTER HENRY
Printer-friendly version By Liz Alper Photo: Youtube screenshot April 29, 2016 (Chicago) – On day one of the NFL draft, the Chargers added to their defensive line by drafting Joey Bosa. On day two, they sought to change the fact that Philip Rivers has almost no one to throw to by drafting tight end Hunter Henry as their
MAN SHOT IN SPRING VALLEY
Printer-friendly version East County News Service April 29, 2016 (Spring Valley) – A 21-year-old man was found in his vehicle last night in Spring Valley, suffering from a gunshot wound. Deputies form the Rancho San Diego Sheriff’s Station responded to a call reporting the shooting in the 1100 block of Sweetwater Lane around 8:20 p.m. The victim was located
PADRES COMPLETE STEP ONE OF THEIR REVENGE TOUR AGAINST THE DODGERS, WIN 4-1
Printer-friendly version By Liz Alper Photo courtesy @Padres on Twitter April 29, 2016 (Los Angeles) – The Padres started a three game series against the Dodgers tonight, hoping for a better result than their opening series, in which they were swept and did not score any runs. Melvin Upton, Jr. knew what he had to do. He singled
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