April Fool's Day 2015
East County Magazine
SDG&E USE OF DRONES APPROVED BY FDA
Printer-friendly version East County News Service March 31, 2015(San Diego) – SDG&E has received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to use unmanned drones to conduct aerial inspections of its gas and electrical facilities in rural East County. John Sowers, vice president of electric distribution operations for SDG&E, says use of aerial drones will enable the utility to
LAW ENFORCEMENT SUPPORTS SPECIAL OLYMPICS
Printer-friendly version Officers to offer full service—pumping gas and washing windows Photo credit: Nita Jatar Kulkarni March 31, 2015 (El Cajon)–The El Cajon Police Department, along with other law enforcement agencies, is helping to launch a two month “Icon” promotion across Southern Californian on behalf of the Special Olympics. On Wednesday, April 8, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.,
COUNTY SELLS NAMING RIGHTS TO FIRE TRUCKS
Printer-friendly version A little April Fool’s Day fun. By Betty Burns April 1, 2015 (San Diego)—Seeking to prevent fire stations from closing again this season due to budget cuts, the County of San Diego announced today that it has sold corporate naming rights to fire trucks. Hooters Restaurant was the first to sign up for this opportunity, also agreeing
LA MESA UNVEILS NEW LANDSCAPING PLAN
Printer-friendly version A little April Fool’s Day Fun. By Barry Pickens April 1, 2015 (La Mesa)—After months of torn-up streets for revitalization of La Mesa’s downtown village, the city has unveiled its new landscaping plan. “Today we are pleased to announce an Edible Forest for La Mesa,” said Mayor Mark Arapostathis, plucking a ripe apple off a newly
PARK STATION REVAMPS PLANS FOR HIGH RISE IN LA MESA
Printer-friendly version A little April Fool’s Day fun. By Skye High April 1, 2015 (La Mesa) –After planners twice rejected proposals for an 18-story and 10-story high rise mixed use development at Spring Street and Baltimore Drive in La Mesa, the developers of Park Station have submitted alternative plans aimed at doing more with less. The new plan will
JAMUL INDIANS SCRAP CASINO PLANS, WILL BUILD CHARGERS STADIUM INSTEAD
Printer-friendly version A little April Fool’s Day Fun. By Horse Feathers April 1, 2015 (Jamul) – The Jamul Indian tribe today made a surprise announcement, revealing that it has abandoned plans to build a Hollywood-themed Casino and instead reached an agreement with the National Football League (NFL) and Chargers to build a new sports stadium on its six-acre Jamul
SPECIAL EDITION: BREAKING NEWS APRIL 1, 2015
Printer-friendly version April 1, 2015—East County Magazine has the exclusive scoop on astounding major stories breaking today: Jamul Indians scrap casino plans, will build Chargers stadium instead Park Station revamps plans for high rise in La Mesa La Mesa unveils new downtown landscaping plan County sells naming rights to fire trucks Is truth stranger than fiction? You decide. Be sure
VACANCY ANNOUNCED ON LAKESIDE PLANNING GROUP
Printer-friendly version March 30, 2015 (Lakeside)—The Lakeside Community Planning Group announces a vacancy to fill; Laura Cyphert cited travel commitments in her resignation letter. The Planning Group meets Wednesday, April 1st at 6:30 p.m. in the Lakeside Community Center at 9841 Vine Street. This week’s agenda includes public hearings on two proposed apartment projects, as well as a hookah
MAYPOLE & MORE IN SPRING FESTIVAL IN LA MESA
Printer-friendly versionMarch 31, 2015 (La Mesa) — Have you ever seen a Maypole dance? Now’s your chance. Bring your family to the NUA Sparrow Charter School Spring Festival on Sunday May 3, 10-11:30 a.m. for the maypole event followed by the festival 11:30 to 3 p.m. There will be live music by Hullabaloo, Kathryn the Grape, Teagan Taylor and Olmeca
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