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East County Magazine
READER’S EDITORIAL: ARIZONA’S FIRES REIGNITE CONCERNS OVER THE SUNRISE POWERLINK
By Laura Cyphert June 10, 2011 (Lakeside)–As we watch the fires burning our neighbors in Arizona, we are again reminded why relying on imported power transmitted over hundreds
READER’S EDITORIAL: CAPITOL HILL NUCLEAR POWER ADVOCACY REPORT
Local pastor visits 60 Congressional offices and meets with CA Senators; Feinstein pledges to oppose new nuclear plants By Rev. Peter Moore-Kochlacs Special Correspondent for the Southern California Ecumenical Council,
READER’S EDITORIAL: REP. DUNCAN HUNTER JR – GET A GRIP!
By Mike Thaller May 15, 2011 (San Diego) –I read today that Rep Duncan Hunter is out bashing gays again. Now he wants to revive Don’t Ask Don’t
READER’S EDITORIAL: DEFEND OUR COMMUNITY SERVICES AND REC DEPT. FROM DESTRUCTON MAY 3
A community leader and historian contends that the City’s proposal to eliminate its recreation department is a lemon–and that residents will be squeezed. By Helen Ofield, president, Lemon Grove
READER’S EDITORIAL: A VIEW WORTH PRESERVING
By Billy Ortiz April 23, 2011 (Lakeside) – It’s a beautiful April day as I head down East Main Street in El Cajon towards my home near Tunnel Hill.
READER’S EDITORIAL: TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION IS ALIVE AND WELL
By David Smyle April 23, 2011 (La Mesa)–On Wednesday April 20th, the Helix Water Board on a 4-1 vote approved the two year MOU negotiated by the employees
READER’S EDITORIAL: THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT US!
By Russell Buckley March 31, 2011 (La Mesa)–"Today’s benefit structure for public employees is unrecognizable from the design, funding structure and goals of the original 1932 version. Instead of
READER’S EDITORIAL: AN OPEN LETTER TO HELIX WATER DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGARDING SAFETY AND ACCURACY OF SMART METERS
Editor’s note: On April 6, Helix Water District will hold a hearing on smart meters for water district customers. Susan Brinchman believes two smart meters installed on her home by SDG&E are causing
READERS’ EDITORIAL: CONGRESSMAN BILBRAY PROPOSES TO LEGALIZE MONEY LAUNDERING IN TRILLION DOLLAR GIVEAWAY
By Jon Mattes March 26, 2011 (San Diego)–Did you miss the proposed trillion dollar government giveaway last week to big corporations? No, that is not a typo, a
READER’S EDITORIAL: WHY IS OUR DRINKING WATER BEING SIPHONED OFF BY SDG&E FOR SUNRISE POWERLINK CONSTRUCTION?
An open letter to San Diego’s Mayor and City Council By John Pilch President, San Carlos Area Council March 22, 2011 (San Diego) –I’m intrigued by what’s happening
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