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FREE GREEN JOBS TRAINING AT CUYAMACA COLEGE
Printer-friendly version November 3, 2010 (Rancho San Diego) — If you’re out of a job and looking to go green in your next career, check out the free classes being offered at Cuyamaca College. The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District received a $1 million grant from the state of California and the California Energy Commission to provide the free classes to
GEOTHERMAL ENERGY INDUSTRY TO ADD THOUSANDS OF JOBS IN CA
Printer-friendly version Geothermal Energy Association praises stimulus bill for fueling growth in jobs that pay up to double state average; urges defeat of Prop 23 October 24, 2010 (Sacrament) At a press preview Friday for the 2010 Geothermal Energy Expo, Geothermal Energy Association (GEA) Executive Director Karl Gawell announced findings of new industry reports that show the geothermal industry will
HEALTHY COMMUNITIES TREE PLANTINGS OCT. 23
Printer-friendly version October 20, 2010 (San Diego)–United Voices for Healthier Communities will be hosting the largest single day tree planting event in the history of San Diego on October 23rd in honor of National "Make a Difference Day". The plantings will be held at multiple locations in the cities of San Diego, Santee, Oceanside, Encinitas, Vista, and Escondido. Visit the
DOGGONE DEER! DETER DOE-EYED DINERS FROM YOUR BACKYARD THIS FALL & WINTER
Printer-friendly version By Joan Casanova, Green Earth Media Group October 13, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) — With fall and winter right on our heels, you may think you’re out of the woods when it comes to deer damage in your backyard landscapes. Wrong. Actually, fall and winter mark the beginning of the worst seasons for deer damage. Deer will
GROWING GREEN: “SUSTAIN LA MESA” FESTIVAL DOUBLES IN SIZE
Printer-friendly versionBy Kristin Kjaero October 11, 2010 (La Mesa) – For each of its three years now, the “Sustain La Mesa” Environmental Festival has doubled in size, in pace with growing public green awareness. This year an estimated 1,500 people attended. Mayor Art Madrid called it "The third and the very best, which means that all La Mesa residents, especially
OUR PLANET, OUR HOME
Printer-friendly versionKids Lead the Way to a Sustainable Future By Kristin Kjaero October 12, 2010 (La Mesa) — East County Magazine extends congratulations to the winners of the second annual “Our Planet, Our Home” Grade K-12 Environmental Literacy and Art Contest. The contest is a cooperative effort of the City of La Mesa Environmental Sustainability Commission, the La Mesa Library,
DEBATE AT SDSU OCT. 14 ON PROP 23; MEASURE WOULD ROLL BACK CLIMATE CHANGE PROTECTIONS
Printer-friendly version October 12, 2010 (San Diego) – Want to learn more about Prop 23, one of the most important environmental battles ever in California’s history? Prop 23 would overturn the landmark AB 32 measure that reduced greenhouse gas emissions and strengthened clean air standards. Students at San Diego State University are sponsoring a debate on Prop 23 to
EL CAJON VALLEY OLIVE ORCHARD GETS NEW LIFE AS PART OF WORLDWIDE WORK PARTIES TO STOP GLOBAL WARMING
Printer-friendly version East County News Service October 11, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) – Yesterday, six local volunteers rejuvenated eight old olive trees that were once part of a commercial orchard in the El Cajon Valley. They were among 7,000 groups in 188 countries participating in global work parties organized by 350.org, a group working to stop global warming. The name
CUYAMACA COLLEGE OFFERS FREE “GREEN TRAINING” TO UNEMPLOYED & UNDEREMPLOYED WORKERS
Printer-friendly version October 7, 2010 (Rancho San Diego) – Out of work and looking for a way to prepare for a new career? Cuyamaca College is offering free courses in landscape irrigation management and water use efficiency as part of the Rancho San Diego college’s Gateway to Green Water program. The college is offering the program as the result of a
HOW GREEN ARE SAN DIEGO’S CANDIDATES? FORUM FOCUSED ON LOCAL, STATE & COUNTY ISSUES FROM MASS TRANSIT TO GLOBAL WARMING
Printer-friendly version Story and photos by Mary E. Paulet October 3, 2010 (San Diego)- Several East County Candidates were among those who squared off in the Center for Sustainable Energy California’s(CSE) Green Candidate forum held yesterday in San Diego. The forum gave candidates a chance to discuss their positions on environmentally-related issues such as global warming, green sector
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Supervisors greenlight pilot program for El Capitan Reservoir, promising expanded access
Printer-friendly versionSan Diego County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 to approve pilot program for El Capitan Reservoir. Photo courtesy Friends of San Diego Lakes via Instagram By Karen Pearlman Oct. 1, 2025 (San Diego County) — In a move hailed by East County residents and recreation advocates, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Wednesday to
Orphaned Mountain Lion Cubs Return to Wild
Printer-friendly version San Diego Humane Society’s Project Wildlife program helps young big cats reclaim their place in nature Source: San Diego Humane Society September 29, 2025 (Ramona) — Two mountain lion cubs who arrived at San Diego Humane Society’s Ramona Wildlife Center as orphans in March have been returned to the wild. The young carnivores were released into suitable habitat
Clean swimming: San Vicente Reservoir gets new floating restroom
Printer-friendly versionThe floating restroom at San Vicente Reservoir. (Photo courtesy of the city of San Diego) By JW August, Times of San Diego Sept. 13, 2025 (Lakeside) — Good news for anyone who uses San Vicente Reservoir to fish, swim or boat — the 1,600-acre reservoir has a new floating bathroom. The previous floating john is past
Cottonwood sand mine in Rancho San Diego rejected by Board of Supervisors
Printer-friendly versionBy Paul Levikow Karen Pearlman contributed to this report Sept. 10, 2025 (San Diego County) – The Cottonwood Sand Mine project in Rancho San Diego was rejected unanimously Wednesday by the San Diego County Board of Supervisors. In a packed board room, the supervisors heard from more than 100 speakers in a span of over two hours,
City of La Mesa gifting trees, hosting education series
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service Sept. 10, 2025 (La Mesa) — La Mesa is hoping more trees will sprout up after it hosts a four-event educations series from September through November. As part of the series, thanks to partner Tree San Diego, 100 free trees will be distributed to La Mesa residents. La Mesa is partnering with Tree
Proposed Lakeside Sand Mine Owner Sues City of San Diego for Damages From Water Release at El Capitan Dam
Printer-friendly version 91-year-old dam is too dangerous for city to keep reservoir filled, leading to massive water waste and now, damage claims downstream Updated Sept. 5, 2025 with additional seismic risk details. By Karen Pearlman Sept. 1, 2025 (Lakeside) – A lawsuit against the city of San Diego is highlighting safety and management concerns at the El
Rollback of “Roadless Rule” to allow logging and road construction in National Forests draws opposition from tribes and ecologists
Printer-friendly version Trump administration opens 21-day public comment period Aug. 29-Sept. 19 By Miriam Raftery Photo: Cedar Creek Falls, one of the most scenic hiking destinations in San Diego’s East County, is in a roadless portion of Cleveland National Forest. August 29, 2025 (San Diego) — The Trump administration announced it is seeking public comment on its proposal to rescind the
Toxic Algae Bloom at Mission Trails Dam Site
Printer-friendly versionSource: San Diego River Park Foundation August 28, 2025 (San Diego) – Water samples collected last week at Old Mission Dam in Mission Trails Regional Park have tested positive for a cyanotoxin that can be harmful to people and pets. The San Diego River Foundation has posted caution signs, in cooperation with the California Water Boards San Diego Region
California Supreme Court hands victory to rooftop solar panel owners
Printer-friendly versionBy Malena Carollo, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Photo: rooftop solar panels on a home in the Rockridge neighborhood of Oakland, on Feb. 18, 2020. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters August 7, 2025 (Oakland) – The California Supreme Court today sided with environmental groups in a case seen as pivotal for the
County closes three parks in August to protect hikers from heat
Printer-friendly versionBy Gig Conaughton, County of San Diego Communications Office Photo: El Capitan County Preserve August 1, 2025 (Lakeside) – As summer temperatures rise, the County of San Diego has closed three parks that it shuts down every year for the month of August to protect residents during what is often the hottest time of the year. Parks officials announced
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