January 2016
East County Magazine
ARE PROPOSED HEALTHCARE MERGERS UNHEALTHY FOR CONSUMERS?
Printer-friendly version East County News Service January 12, 2016 (Sacramento) – Consumer advocates are voicing concerns that mergers of giant health insurance companies proposed in California could lead to higher insurance costs and fewer healthcare choices for Californians. If the mergers are approved by regulators, three health insurance companies would control almost half of the U.S. commercial insurance market.
ANIMAL TALES: LABS AND MORE OFFERS SECOND CHANCE FOR DOGS
Printer-friendly version By Mimi Pollack January 12, 2016 (San Diego’s East County) — The motto for California Labrador Retrievers and More is “Dogs + Families = Love”. Thanks to all their hard work and dedicated volunteers, this local group, also known as Labs and More, has found homes for 3,900 dogs in five years. Just last week, Labs and
CIRCLE OF ART CELEBRATES 27TH YEAR IN BORREGO SPRINGS MARCH 12-13
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery January 12, 2016 (Borrego Springs) – The 27th annual Circle of Art Show & Sale will take place March 12th & 13th in beautiful Borrego Springs. This free outdoor art show is staged at Christmas Circle, in the heart of the village. More than 60 artists will exhibit their quality work, representing
RAMS ARE GOING TO LOS ANGELES; CHARGERS HAVE OPTION TO JOIN THEM
Printer-friendly version By Liz Alper January 13, 2016 (Houston, Tx.) – It’s over. Years and years of reading about this in the Tribune is over. Or is it? On Tuesday, all 32 NFL owners met in Houston to vote on who gets to go to LA: the St. Louis Rams, Oakland Raiders, or
AMERICA’S GOT TALENT AUDITIONS IN SAN DIEGO
Printer-friendly version By Tasha Matthews January 13, 2016 (San Diego) – On Monday I got the incredible opportunity to audition for a really popular show in San Diego called America’s Got Talent. It was an amazing experience and I would like to share with you my journey through the process of auditioning. I woke up at about 5:00 a.m. Monday
ALBION SC PROS COME TO SAN DIEGO
Printer-friendly version By Liz Alper January 13, 2016 (San Diego) – The nationally recognized youth soccer club Albion SC Pros is coming to San Diego! The new league is part of the National Premier Soccer League’s (NSPL) Western Conference and will be for former Albion SC players, youth players who want to develop inside the team, or
CONNIE BECK TO SPEAK AT NEXT SANTEE GARDEN CLUB MEETUP
Printer-friendly version By Liz Alper January 13, 2016 (Santee) – Connie Beck, a former East County Magazine volunteer and horticultural consultant, garden designer and organic gardening instructor, will be speaking at the next Santee Garden Club meeting. The Santee Garden Club meets the third Saturday of each month at the Santee Branch Library 9225 Carlton Hills Blvd.
KEN WHISENHUNT IS BACK AS CHARGERS’ OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR
Printer-friendly version By Liz Alper January 13, 2016 (San Diego) – Ken Whisenhunt, who served as the Chargers’ offensive coordinator for the 2013 season, is back in San Diego assuming the position again. Following the offensive coordinator position, Whisenhunt was the Tennessee Titans’ head coach until he was fired a few months ago after a dismal 2-10
SANTEE BURGARLY SUSPECT ARRESTED
Printer-friendly version January 13, 2016 (Santee) – A suspect reportedly caught in the act of burglarizing a home on Pasita de Kristy in Lakeside yesterday afternoon was apprehended a short time later during a routine traffic stop after fleeing the scene in a 2010 black Ford Ranger. His truck contained stolen items from several recent burglaries, said deputies.
COUNCIL DECLARES 2016 “YEAR OF INCLUSION”
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery January 14, 2016 (San Diego) – The San Diego City Council has proclaimed 2016 as the Year of Inclusion. The proclamation notes that immigrants comprise 23 percent of the population in our region, with over 100 languages spoken by San Diego residents from around the world. The proclamation recognizes organizations in San Diego dedicated
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