Febuary 2016
East County Magazine
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY FEB. 24-MARCH 26
Printer-friendly version February 24, 2016 (San Diego’s East County)–This week’s Destination East County includes a musical production of Charlotte’s Web, a Black History Celebration, and the final weekend of Hawk Watch in Ramona. Plus we’ll have previews of coming attractions including a hike to the Valley of the Moon, the Borrego Garden Tour, a St. Patrick’s Day walk and
COMMUNITY MEETING IN ALPINE DRAWS HUNDREDS OVER EMF CONCERNS
Printer-friendly version “When a child could get cancer, you take action.” — Alpine resident Bree Rowand (photo, left), mother of Kylie Rowand, toddler who died of neuroblastoma. “We’re here because we’d really like to ease your minds…There is no conclusive evidence that EMFs cause health risks….You have EMFs probably everywhere you go. They are coming out of your
CHALDEAN CHAMBER PRESIDENT THREATENS LAWSUIT IF “GERRYMANDERING” SPLITS CHALDEAN VOTERS IN GUHSD
Printer-friendly version District board expected to vote on redistricting plan today at 4 p.m. “…Our Chamber will not accept any gerrymandering or divisive planning for political purposes and would be readily committed to engage either legally or politically to ensure a fair and equitable approach for the betterment of our community.” — Ben Kalasho, Chaldean American Chamber president
GROSSMONT DISTRICT ADMITS IT PAID PR FIRM WITH SCHOOL BOND MONEY
Printer-friendly version East County’s largest school district inappropriately used at least $27,000 in bond money to pay a public relations firm to combat what it called a “barrage of misinformation” on its Alpine legal fight. Reprinted with permission from Times of San Diego, a San Diego Online News Association member. Photo: Scott Patterson (inset) is deputy superintendent of
SANTEE CAT TAKES 8-MILE RIDE IN CAR BUMPER
Printer-friendly version East County News Service February 25, 2016 (Santee) — Riding inside the car is one thing, but riding trapped inside the front bumper of a car for 8 miles was quite another for a cat from Santee. The 5-year-old lynx point Siamese is still a bit jumpy at the County Animal Services facility in San Diego Thursday.
BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO: GROSSMONT VOTES FOR TRUSTEE DISTRICTS, BYPASSING PUBLIC VOTE
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery Controversial plan outrages Alpine voters, Chaldeans and other district residents Photo: Priscilla Schreiber will be forced off the board in November if the county approves the GUHSD’s redistricting proposal. February 25, 2016 (San Diego’s East County) – Grossmont Union High School District voted 4-1 to ditch district-wide elections and break up the district into
CONGRESSWOMAN DAVIS APPLAUDS PRESIDENT OBAMA’S PLAN TO CLOSE GUANTANAMO
Printer-friendly version East County News Service February 25, 2016 (San Diego) — Following President Barack Obama’s announcement calling on Congress to close the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, San Diego Congresswoman Susan Davis, a Democrat and senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued this statement: “Congress should lift the restrictions that have prevented the President from closing
TRUMP WINS NEVADA—AND HUNTER’S ENDORSEMENT
Printer-friendly version East County News Service February 25, 2016 (San Diego’s East County) – Billionaire businessman and reality TV celebrity Donald Trump has picked up his third win, this time in the Nevada Republican caucus. He also picked up the endorsement of Congressman Duncan Hunter (R-Alpine), one of only two Congressional members thus far to endorse Trump. Hunter called
BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO: GROSSMONT BOARD VOTES FOR TRUSTEE DISTRICTS, BYPASSING PUBLIC VOTE
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery Controversial plan outrages Alpine voters, Chaldeans and other district residents Priscilla Schreiber (photo, left) will be forced off board February 25, 2016 (San Diego’s East County) – Grossmont Union High School District voted 4-1 to ditch district-wide elections and switch to electing trustees from each of five districts. (View map) The board also voted
SDSU BASKETBALL CLINCHES MOUNTAIN WEST TITLE
Printer-friendly version Photo: Steve Fisher, SDSU News Center By Liz Alper February 25, 2016 (San Diego) – They’re winning ugly, but they’re winning. After a slow start to the season, the San Diego State men’s basketball team is now mirroring the dominant season the football program had in conference play, clinching the Mountain West title last night with
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