Febuary 2016
East County Magazine
PADRE DAM ACCEPTS EAST COUNTY ADVANCED WATER PURIFICATION STUDY
Printer-friendly version Padre Dam and Helix Water Districts to develop new source of drinking water that is safe, locally-controlled and drought-proof East County News Service February 18, 2016 (Santee) – Padre Dam Municipal Water District’s Board of Directors accepted the East County Advanced Water Purification Program study at its February 3 board meeting. Additionally, the Board authorized a contract for
FREE YOGA CLASSES BEING OFFERED IN EAST COUNTY
Printer-friendly version By Liz Alper February 18, 2016 (San Diego’s East County) – Healthways Silver Sneakers Yoga in East County is offering five free-of-charge yoga classes to anyone interested in participating. The classes are supported by the Friends of the Libraries organizations of the El Cajon, Casa de Oro, Lemon Grove and La Mesa Libraries. Four of
A LITTLE KNOWN DISEASE FEW PEOPLE CAN PRONOUNCE
Printer-friendly version A community coming together to fight an invisible disease Source: Lisa Drayton, Bloomin’ Uterus™ February 18, 2016 (San Diego) – On March 26, 2016, join the Bloomin’ Uterus™ Endometriosis Awareness and Support Walk beginning at 9:00 a.m. at Lake Miramar. Registration is free, but donations are appreciated. All of the funds are donated to the Endometriosis Foundation
GROSSMONT HEALTHCARE DISTRICT SEEKS TO HONOR VOLUNTEERS WITH 2016 HEALTHCARE HERO AWARDS
Printer-friendly version Source: Grossmont Healthcare District February 17, 2016 (La Mesa) —The Grossmont Healthcare District (GHD) is seeking nominees for its 2016 Healthcare Hero Awards. Now in its 10th year, the Healthcare Heroes is GHD’s annual awards program honoring volunteers who help advance the delivery of quality healthcare in the East County region. Nomination forms are available
ALPINE POWERLINK CONCERNS SPARK RESPONSES
Printer-friendly version New EMF readings at Alpine Elementary have lower levels; district offers reassurance to parents By Miriam Raftery February 18, 2016 (Alpine) – Alpine planners, school officials, and SDG&E have weighed in with responses to publication of meter readings that revealed high electric-magnetic frequency (EMF) levels along Alpine Boulevard, where Sunrise Powerlink high voltage lines are buried. The
LA MESA TOWN HALL REVEALS COMMUNITY UNREST BREWING OVER BEER AND OUTDOOR MUSIC VENUE
Printer-friendly version By Leon Thompson February 18, 20016 (La Mesa) — The first La Mesa Town Hall event of 2016 exposed tensions brewing in the relationship between citizens of La Mesa and the City Council. These open forum sessions aim to give citizens a forum to share “ideas, comments and opinions on issues in their neighborhood and throughout the
GUHSD TO HOST COMMUNITY FORUM ON MARCH 1 SEEKING INPUT ON SELECTION OF NEXT SUPERINTENDENT
Printer-friendly version GUHSD Superintendent Ralf Swenson to retire on July 1, 2016 Source: Grossmont Union High School District February 19, 2016 (El Cajon) – GUHSD Superintendent Ralf Swenson will retire on July 1, 2016. The Governing Board of the Grossmont Union High School District has selected Dr. William E. Diedrich and Dr. John L. Roach of Dave Long & Associates
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: MORE BEAUTIFUL BIRDS
Printer-friendly version February 19, 2016 (Jacumba Hot Springs) – Eric Kallen, who runs the website http://www.jacumbabirding.com, has sent us more beautiful bird photos from Jacumba Hot Springs, including a Hooded Oriole, Lark Bunting, and a Merlin. Here are his notes on this enticing visitors to our region—including tips on how to attract the yellow-plumed orioles to your backyard.
NRDC SUES EPA TO FORCE IT TO LIMIT TOXIC CHEMICAL IN DRINKING WATER
Printer-friendly version East County News Service February 19, 2016 (Washington D.C.) – The Natural Resources Defense Council sued the Environmental Protection Agency in federal court in New York today to force it to set limits on perchlorate. Perchlorate is a toxic chemical that has been detected in the drinking water systems that serve up to 16.6 million
FULL CLOSURE OF STATE ROUTE 67 NORTHBOUND IN LAKESIDE FEB. 26-27
Printer-friendly version East County News Service February 19, 2016 (Lakeside) — Construction crews will close northbound State Route 67 (SR-67) from Winter Gardens Boulevard to Mapleview Street Friday, Feb. 26, and Saturday, Feb. 27, from 9 at night until 11 the following morning, Caltrans reports. The closures are needed to allow crews to replace the asphalt
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