January 2016
East County Magazine
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: A RIVER RAN THROUGH JAMUL—BUT HIGHWAY STAYED OPEN
Printer-friendly version Photo, left, by Jodie LaRosh, reposted with permission from the JAC January 7, 2016 (Jamul) –Jodie LaRosh came upon this surreal scene this morning at 7 a.m. at State Route 94. At a dip in the road near Jamul Estates, rainfall had created a river flooding the road. At 8:02 a.m., CHP asked for Caltrans to shut
OVER A FOOT OF SNOW ON MT.LAGUNA, RAINS DRENCH REGION
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery Photos: Above, Jim Pelley sent us photo of snow-covered Laguna Mountains, viewed from desert in Ocotillo Below, Fox 5 TV tweeted image of news van on Mt. Laguna for a “San Diego snow day” January 7, 2016 (San Diego’s East County) – After four years of drought, when it rains, it pours! During
COUNTY ASKS ALL RESIDENTS TO REPORT STORM DAMAGE
Printer-friendly version East County News Service January 8, 2016 (San Diego’s East County) – If you have damage from this week’s storms, the County wants to hear from you. Even if you live in a city within the county, it’s important for the County to get a report on all damages countywide. County officials ask that damages
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: A PERFECT RAINBOW
Printer-friendly version East County News Service January 7, 2016 (San Diego) – The National Weather Service tweeted this image, viewed from their window in San Diego, of a rainbow arcing over the city after today’s storm. Printer-friendly version
CAMP ONWARD HELPS TEENS WITH ASPERGER’S SYNDROME GAIN SOCIAL SKILLS
Printer-friendly version By Janis Russell Hear a podcast of our interview aired on KNSJ radio: https://www.eastcountymagazine.org/sites/eastcountymagazine.org/files/audio/2019/August/PeoplePower-CampOnward-Nancy%20Hagan%20-%20Kathy%20Gerstenberg%20-%20Laura%20Preble.mp3 January 8, 2016 (San Diego’s East County) – Camp Onward is designed for teens with Asperger’s Syndrome to help with social skills. East County Magazine recently sat down with founder Nancy Hagan, director Kathy Gerstenberg, and parent of a kid with Asperger’s Syndrome, Laura
MISS EL CAJON PAGEANT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Printer-friendly version East County News Service January 8, 2016 (El Cajon) — Young women ages 9-22 who would like to represent the City of El Cajon are encouraged to participate in the 2016 Miss El Cajon Pageant. The pageant is a rewarding experience for all who participate, with the chance to win a scholarship and to serve
EL CAJON SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR CITY POSITIONS
Printer-friendly version East County News Service January 8, 2016 (El Cajon) — The City of El Cajon City Council is now accepting applications for Commissions as listed below. The filing period ends January 14, 2016, at 5:30 p.m. Applicants will be interviewed and appointed on January 26, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 200 Civic
HOMICIDE IN FLINN SPRINGS
Printer-friendly version East County News Service January 8, 2016 (Flinn Springs) — Bren Fisher, 64, was found dead in his home yesterday morning. The Medical Examiner determined cause of death was blunt force trauma and the case has been ruled a homicide, said Lt. Kenneth Nelson with the Sheriff’s department. Sheriff’s deputies from the Alpine station responded to a
“AROUND MT. HELIX” LA MESA HISTORICAL SOCIETY ROUNDTABLE JAN. 16
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery January 8, 2016 (Mt. Helix) – Author and La Mesa Historical Society President James Newland will make a presentation on his new book, Around Mt. Helix, on Saturday, January 16th at 10 a.m. The event will be held in the Grossmont Healthcare District auditorium at 9001 Wakarusa Street in La Mesa. Newland will cover some of
18 INCHES OF SNOW ON MT. LAGUNA
Printer-friendly version East County News SErvice January 9, 2016 (Mt. Laguna) – The totals from this week’s storm are now complete–and Mt. Laguna received a full foot and a half of snow. If you’re looking for a snow play day, today’s a good option. However a new storm is due in this evening and early in the morning, though
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