August 2015
East County Magazine
BAJA BLOG: 5TH ANNUAL DAVE CLARK SAND GOLF TOURNAMENT AT LA SALINA
Printer-friendly version By Susan A Mahalick Article and photos by the author August 4, 2015 (Baja California, Mexico)–The day dawned as it usually does this time of year, with a marine layer clinging to the hills to the west of the beach. It is supposed to be 80 degrees later in the day, but for the game which is
EL CAJON MAN KILLED IN LAKESIDE ROLLOVER
Printer-friendly version August 6, 2015 (Lakeside) –Michael Paul Gharring, 48, of El Cajon died August 2nd in a vehicle accident in Lakeside. Gharring was driving south on State Route 67 west of Riverford Road around 8:42 p.m. when his vehicle plunged down an embankment, overturning multiple times before coming to rest on a street below. Gharring, who was not
PINE VALLEY WATER SHAREHOLDERS AIR CONCERNS IN TOWN HALL MEETING; BOARD LOCKS OUT SOME SHAREHOLDERS AT LATER OFFICIAL SESSION
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery Here audio, recorded by Bob Turner: bob turner 1.WAV August 5, 2015 (Pine Valley ) –At a town hall meeting convened by disgruntled shareholders in the Pine Valley Mutual Water Company on August 2nd, over 100 people turned out to discuss a controversial water sale to Rough Acres Water. A petition asking the water
A NIGHT IN HONOR OF OUR ANGELS: SEPT. 9 IN ALPINE
Printer-friendly version East County News Service August 6, 2015 (Alpine) – For Childhood Cancer Awareness month, the Kylie Rowland Foundation is hosting “Wine and Bunco Under the Stars” on Sept. 9 at 6 pm.. to raise funds for promising less-toxic cancer treatments for children. The foundation was started in memory of Kylie Rowland, who lost her battle to neuroblastoma
CPUC JUDGE FINDS 10 VIOLATIONS BY EDISON IN SAN ONOFRE CLOSURE DEAL
Printer-friendly version East County News Service August 7, 2015 (San Diego) – Southern California Edison could face up to $34 million in sanctions for violating a ban on backdoor communications with state regulators over the San Onofre closure. Those are the findings of California Public Utilities Commission administrative law judge Melanie Darling, the San Diego Union-Tribune reports. Darling
CHILI COOKOFF FUND RAISER AT LA SALINA 2015
Printer-friendly version Article and photos by Susan A Mahalick August 7, 2015 (Baja California, Mexico)–Another beautiful summer day for this now locally famous annual event dawned just like most this time of year, with a light marine layer and cool temperatures. The event would not start until 11 a.m., when people have to start cooking their entries on site
SHOTS REPORTEDLY FIRED IN LEMON GROVE
Printer-friendly version August 7, 2015 (Lemon Grove)—Sheriff’s Deputies responded at 8 p.m. last night to a call reporting an assault with a deadly weapon at 3554 West Street in Lemon Grove. According to the reporting party, several gunshots were heard and a male was seen hiding near a backyard shed with a possible gunshot wound to his left hand.
SDG&E WANTS RATEPAYERS TO PAY FOR ITS WILDFIRE COSTS
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery Updated August 8, 2015 with comments from SDG&E, clarifications/corrections. August 7, 2015 (San Diego’s East County ) – SDG&E is asking the California Public Utilities Commission to pass on costs to ratepayers for the uninsured costs of legal settlements for the utility’s role in causing three major fires in the 2007 firestorms. The
ONE WAY TO BEAT THE HEAT: NUDESTOCK MUSIC FEST AUG. 14-16
Printer-friendly version August 7, 2015 (Jacumba Hot Springs) – De Anza Springs Resort in Jacumba Hot Springs will present Nudestock , an annual outdoor music festival on August 14-16. No need for bellbottoms or love beads at this music fest–since clothing is optional at De Anza Springs, located in the high desert region of San Diego’s East County. The
COLD CASE MURDER: WILLIAM NAPOLEON GIBBS, KILLED IN LEMON GROVE IN 2005
Printer-friendly version August 7, 2015 (Lemon Grove)–The Sheriff’s Homicide Detail wants your help in solving the murder of William Napoleon Gibbs in Lemon Grove more than 10 years ago. On March 19, 2005, deputies were called to the 8000 block of Lemon Grove Way. When they arrived, they found Gibbs lying in the driveway after being shot. Witnesses say
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