January 2016
East County Magazine
ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP LANDS GRANT TO CONTINUE CLEANUP OF ALPINE WATERSHED
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery Photo courtesy of Backcountry Land Trust January 18, 2016 (Alpine) – Clearing local watersheds of the arrundo donax, a hardy bamboo-like, non-native plant that is a major fire fuels hazard, and other invasive species is tough work. To clear a four-mile stretch of Alpine Creek required contacting owners of about 700 private and
CHIEF’S CORNER: PASS THE GAS SAFELY!
Printer-friendly version By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna January 18, 2016 (San Diego’s East County) — Did you know that are over 5,000 fires and explosions in gas stations each year? Almost two-thirds involved vehicles. Make sure when you pull up and prepare to pass gas to your vehicle, gas can or other source from the pump, you turn off
LOCAL RESERVOIR AND CALIFORNIA SNOWPACK LEVELS STARTING TO INCREASE
Printer-friendly version By Brigitte Garcia January 18, 2016 (San Diego’s East County) – El Niño has brought flooding since it has arrived in California this winter, but now those heavy rains may finally be doing something to help us. The snowpack is higher than it has been in years, and reservoir levels in San Diego County are looking better
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN EL CAJON
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery January 18, 2016 (El Cajon) – The City of El Cajon’s latest newsletter lists many special events in El Cajon, including festivals, a farmer’s market, Chamber and charity events, disaster preparedness classes, a photography showing, a beauty pageant, recreational classes and much more. Scroll down for the full details. Events: *January 18 –
SANTEE COUNCIL AFFIRMS BAN ON MARIJUANA SHOPS
Printer-friendly version By Mike Allen January 18, 2016 (Santee)–Santee’s City Council has voted to amend an earlier ban on medical marijuana dispensaries, adding the explicit prohibition of cultivating and delivering weed within the city. The city already prohibited the sale of weed dating to 2009, and has never allowed the activity, but a recent slate of regulations adopted by the
FORMER MONTE VISTA FOOTBALL STAR MURDERED
Printer-friendly version By Liz Alper Photo: Instagram Update as of January 19 – The Los Angeles Police Department has captured the suspect, Brian Anthony Gonzales, and arrested on suspicion of murder. Police have also identified the female victim as Emily Ann Fox, 22, of Winnetka. January 19, 2016 (Los Angeles) – Jerrad Cardae Scott, 24, of La Mesa was
REPUBLICANS CUT TIES WITH NBC
Printer-friendly versionPhoto: DonkeyHotey on Flickr By Liz Alper January 19, 2016 – The Republican Party is switching the network host of its next presidential debate from NBC to CNN. The GOP has announced that it is cutting the network in favor of CNN, KUSI reports. At a Republican National Committee meeting today, Republican leaders announced that
WANT TO SAVE OVER A MILLION BUCKS? STOP SMOKING!
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery January 19, 2016 (San Diego’s East County) — Just in time for Tobacco-Free Awareness Week, WalletHub, a financial website, has analyzed the cumulative cost of smoking a pack of cigarettes daily over several decades, along with health care expenditures, income losses and related expenses. Hold onto your hat – your lifetime cost as a smoker
LIONS, TIGERS & BEARS MOURNS YOUNG TIGER CUB
Printer-friendly version Tiger cub’s sudden passing is a major blow to the sanctuary January 19, 2016 (Alpine) – Bobbi Brink, Founder/Director of San Diego’s non-profit accredited sanctuary, Lions Tigers & Bears announced the sudden passing of the sanctuary’s six-month-old tiger cub named Himmel. “It is with a heavy heart and incredible sadness that we must
METHANE LEAK AT ALISO CANYON COULD BE STOPPED BY LATE FEB.: COMPANY HALTS PROPOSAL TO BURN OFF GAS AND ANNOUNCES PLAN TO CLOSE WELL AFTER SEALING IT
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery January 19, 2016 (Los Angeles) – Southern California Gas (SoCalGas) announced yesterday that its relief well drilling to stop the massive Aliso Canyon natural gas leak north of Los Angeles is “proceeding ahead of schedule and the company expects to stop the leak by late February, if not sooner.” The relief well drilling
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