June 2016
East County Magazine
TWO BODIES FOUND IN POTRERO ON PROPERTY BURNED BY BORDER FIRE WHERE INJURED DOG WAS FOUND
Printer-friendly version Update: The Medical Examiner’s office has identified the bodies found as Jim and Kyrie Keefe, who died of heat-related injuries. By Miriam Raftery June 29, 2016 (Potrero) – Two bodies have been found in a rocky crevasse in Potrero by volunteer community members who organized a search this morning, multiple sources have informed East County Magazine. The
COUPLE MISSING AFTER BORDER FIRE; CONCERNED NEIGHBORS LAUNCH SEARCH WEDNESDAY MORNING
Printer-friendly version Update June 29, 2016 — Volunteer searchers have found two bodies between rocks on a hill behind the home where Jim and Kylie Keef lived. A positive identification is pending the County Medical Examiner’s exam. For details,view our article: http://www.eastcountymagazine.org/two-bodies-found-potrero-property-burned-border-fire-where-injured-dog-was-found A memorial fund to also help care for their dogs has been established here: https://www.gofundme.com/2c2et997 By Miriam
PADS STAGE A FEW RALLIES, BUT NOT ENOUGH TO BEAT SWOOPING ORIOLES INGAME ONE
Printer-friendly version By Liz Alper Photo: the Padres and SDG&E recognize teachers as part of Homeruns for Homerooms before the game. Courtesy @Padres on Twitter June 28, 2016 (San Diego) – Remember those black birds from last week? They’re back! And so is Padres baseball! The Orioles flew into San Diego for another two-game series against the Padres. Ubaldo
COUNTY TAKES ACTION TO WAIVE FEES FOR BORDER FIRE SURVIVIORS TO REBUILD, ALSO PROVIDE BINS FOR DEBRIS
Printer-friendly version East County News Service Photo: Day 2 of the Border Fire, Cal-Fire June 28,2016 (San Diego) — The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to help those who lost homes or buildings in the Border Fire. The County will waive fees for building permits and plan-check reviews. Fees will only be waived for structures
READER’S EDITORIAL: BORDER FIRE SURVIVOR ASKS SUPERVISOR JACOB AND AGENCIES TO HOLD TOWN HALL MEETING ON FIRE ISSUES IN THE AREAS THAT BURNED
Printer-friendly version By Jan Hedlun Potrero Resident and Wildfire Survivor June 28, 2016 (Potrero) –I have heard that local and government agencies involved in the Border Fire are already patting themselves on the back, saying they handled everything perfectly without having sat down with community members for input. I notice they are holding meetings to tell each other what
TRUCK CARRYING CRANE HITS OVERPASS ON 67
Printer-friendly version June 28, 2016 – 4:30 p.m. – A truck carrying a crane has reportedly struck the overpass bridge on State Route 67 southbound at Prospect Avenue in El Cajon and is stuck, according to the CHP incident page. Lanes are blocked and a fuel spill has reportedly occurred. A bridge supervisor is en route. We recommend avoiding
ECM WORLD WATCH: NATIONAL AND GLOBAL NEWS
Printer-friendly version June 28, 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.
EAST COUNTY ROUNDUP: LOCAL AND STATEWIDE NEWS
Printer-friendly versionJune 28, 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 Protecting the animals left behind in Border Fire (San Diego Union-Tribune) Julian residents object to Linden Blue’s development plans (San Diego Reader) What Brexit means
LA MESA GREAT-GRANDMOTHER WINS CAR ON PRICE IS RIGHT
Printer-friendly version East County News Service Video credit: Fremantle Media North America June 27, 2016 (La Mesa) – Ellen “Gigi” Draper from La Mesa won a car on the Price is Right earlier this month. She and her husband, Robert “Bob” Draper went to Los Angeles the night before in order to be first in line in hopes of being
EL CAJON MAKES PROGRESS ON BUDGET AND HOMELESSNESS, STALLS ON DISTRICT ELECTIONS, REJECTS LOCAL HIRING REQUIREMENTS
Printer-friendly version By Jonathan Goetz June 27, 2016 (El Cajon)—Last Tuesday, the City of El Cajon adopted a new annual budget, announced its participation in the East County Homeless Outreach Team and recertified its Property and Business Improvement District. Fiscal year 2016 ends better than expected. Revenues were $2.9 million above the budget forecast and expenditures came in at
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