January 2016
East County Magazine
PREPARING FOR DISASTERS PROGRAM FOR BUSINESSES FEB. 4
Printer-friendly version East County News Service January 14, 2016 (Spring Valley) — South County and East County Economic Development Councils will be hosting a Disaster Preparedness Forum for businesses on Thursday, February 4 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Spring Valley Community Center, 8735 Jamacha Blvd. in Spring Valley. In an effort to help businesses prepare and be
SENIORS, CAREGIVERS INVITED TO STOP SCAMS EVENT
Printer-friendly version East County News Service January 14, 2016 (San Diego) — A special forum will be held in San Diego on February. 11 to educate seniors and caregivers on how to avoid financial scammers and other crooks. Those interested in the free presentation and breakfast at the College Area Baptist Church, 4747 College Ave., San Diego,
CHARGERS STADIUM PLANS IN CARSON DEFLATED
Printer-friendly version By Ed Barrena January 14, 2016 (San Diego) — The 32 NFL owners met on Tuesday and voted to determine the future of professional football in Los Angeles, which in turn has large implications for St. Louis, Oakland and San Diego. Dean Spanos, Chairman of the San Diego Chargers ownership and Mark Davis, owner of the Oakland
MOBILE HOME UTILITY PROGRAM BENEFITS PARK OWNERS AND RESIDENTS, BUT AT WHAT COST?
Printer-friendly version By Mike Allen Photo: Barbara Kimbler, Shady Lane manager January 14, 2016 (San Diego) — A statewide utility upgrade program aimed at giving mobile home owners improved service and replacing old and defective gas pipelines and electric power lines benefits both park owners and tenants, but the considerable cost for the project, yet unknown, will be borne
ECM WORLD WATCH: NATIONAL AND GLOBAL NEWS
Printer-friendly version January 14, 2016 (San Diego’s East County)– East County Magazine’s World Watch helps you be an informed citizen about important issues globally and nationally. As part of our commitment to reflect all voices and views, we include links to a wide variety of news sources representing a broad spectrum of political, religious, and social views. Top world and U.S. headlines
ECM ROUNDUP: LOCAL AND STATEWIDE NEWS
Printer-friendly version January 14, 2016 (San Diego’s East County) — East County Roundup highlights top stories of interest to East County and San Diego’s inland regions, published in other media. This week’s top “Roundup” headlines include: LOCAL Lost Boys find joys, challenges in adulthood (San Diego Union-Tribune) Lakeside Business Owners Bet the Farm on CEQA Challenge (Voice of San Diego) Those
HEALTH AND SCIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
Printer-friendly version January 14, 2016 (San Diego’s East County) — Our Health and Science Highlights provide cutting edge news that could impact your health and our future. HEALTH Lack Of Deep Sleep May Set The Stage For Alzheimer’s (NPR) We’re Thinking About ADHD All Wrong, Says A Top Pediatrician (NPR) E-cigs damage DNA in lab study (U-T) Study links e-cigarettes to incurable disease called ‘Popcorn
3 ALPINE SCHOOLS CLOSE FOR REPAIRS AFTER STORM DAMAGE
Printer-friendly version East County News Service January 14, 2016 (Alpine) – Last week’s storm damage has necessitated closure of three Alpine schools today, with two remaining closed through tomorrow. Joan MacQueen Middle School will be shut today and tomorrow due to propane leaks. Shadow Hills and Mountain View Learning Academy will be closed today for repairs on gas valves
LA MESA CHAMBER HOSTS SALUTE TO LOCAL HEROES AND INSTALLATION DINNER FEB. 24
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery January 14, 2016 (La Mesa) – The La Mesa Chamber of Commerce will host its 8th annual Salute to Local Heroes & Installation Dinner on February 24 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Town and Country Resort Hotel (500 Hotel Circle, San Diego). “Join us as we entertain you through this popular evening
EPA RULING ON BEE-KILLING PESTICIDE DRAWS CONTROVERSY
Printer-friendly version Top scientist claims evidence of neonicotinoids harming bees was silenced by agrochemical companies By Brigitte Garcia January 13, 2016 (San Diego’s East County) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency this week issued a ruling that neonicotinoids used on cotton and citrus crops harm bees — but the same pesticide used on other crops does not,
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