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East County Magazine
READER’S EDITORIAL: NEW STUDY BY 84 SCIENTISTS PROVES WILD HORSES ARE NATIVE TO NORTH AMERICA: CALIFORNIA MUST CHANGE ITS POLICY TO PROTECT THEM
An open letter to legislators and elected state and county officials By William E. Simpson II, Executive Director Wild Horse Fire Brigade Photo: Wild mustangs, courtesy U.S. Bureau of
MISSING INDIGENOUS PEOPLE
By Assemblymember Marie Waldron February 19, 2023 (San Diego’s East County) — San Diego County has more tribal governments than any other county in the nation. Since these communities are
READER’S EDITORIAL: LA MESA PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENT MUST AVOID CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
An open letter to La Mesa Mayor Mark Arapostathis By Aaron Amerling Photo, left: Kathleen Brand January 24, 2023 (La Mesa) — I want to wholeheartedly recommend Kathleen Brand for the
READER’S EDITORIAL: USDA, FOREST SERVICE, CONGRESSIONAL AND SWEETWATER AUTHORITY CHRISTMAS GIFT
Sweetwater Water Authority has drained Loveland Reservoir to dead pool status despite community objections loss of recreational resources, wildlife habitat and firefighting impacts, as ECM reported. Activist and fisherman Russell Walsh
READER’S EDITORIAL: THE GOP AND GUNS
By Chris Pearson, Spring Valley Image: CC via Bing November 24, 2022 (Spring Valley) — Republicans support guys with guns because they hide behind the 2nd Amendment and cower before the
READER’S EDITORIAL: HUMANE SOCIETY OPPOSES HORSE-RACING BAILOUT IN PROP 26
Source: San Diego Humane Society November 5, 2022 (San Diego) — San Diego Humane Society has joined animal welfare organizations across California to oppose Proposition 26 — the only ballot
READER’S EDITORIAL: SANDAG NEEDS A NEW ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER TO BRING EQUITY FOR UNINCORPORATED AREAS
By Robin Joy Maxson, Chair, Ramona Community Planning Group and Member, County of San Diego Social Services Advisory Board October 28, 2022 (Ramona) — With a “commitment to equity,” SANDAG the
READER’S EDITORIAL: YES ON EL CAJON MEASURE P
By Yes on El Cajon Measure P (FPPC: 1453166) October 22, 2022 (El Cajon) — Measure P is an investment in El Cajon. It is an investment in decreasing homelessness,
READER’S EDITORIAL: THE PHOENIX IS BURNING
By Robert Gehr August 20, 2022 (El Cajon) — Previously, I’ve written freelance articles about El Cajon for East County Magazine – the attractions, beauty, things to do, and its
READER’S EDITORIAL: STOP THE BIG LIE THAT IS DIVIDING AMERICANS
By John Meitz July 4, 2022 (El Cajon) — I have been a voter in El Cajon for over 30 years. I used to be a lifelong Republican.just like my
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