June 2016
East County Magazine
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: VOTING IN LAKESIDE
Printer-friendly version June 9, 2016 (Lakeside) — Leon Thompson sent in these photos showing a patriotic-minded voter’s arrival at a polling place in Lakeside via horse and buggy–a most unusual mode of transportation in our modern era. He also snapped a picture showing a creative way to display the”I voted” sticker after casting ballots in this equestrian-friendly community. Printer-friendly
NEW REPORT: BIG JUMP IN MENTAL HEALTH-RELATED CALLS TO LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT
Printer-friendly version East County News Service June 9, 2016 (San Diego) — Over the past six years, law enforcement agencies throughout the region have seen an 84 percent increase in the number of calls for service that stem from mental health issues, according to new data compiled by the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) Criminal Justice Research Division.
NEW ART EXHIBIT OPENS AT WIEGHORST MUSEUM IN EL CAJON
Printer-friendly version East County News Service June 9, 2016 (El Cajon) – The Olaf Wieghorst Museum at the Wieghorst Western Heritage Center, 131 Rea Ave., El Cajon, will present “Moments in Time,” an exhibit featuring 24 pieces created by six artists from June 15 to Aug. 22. Four of the six artists reside in El Cajon, including Gloria Chadwick,
CALIFORNIA SENATE SEAT TO REMAIN IN DEMOCRATIC HANDS
Printer-friendly version By Chisato Iversen Miriam Raftery contributed to this report Photos, left: Loretta Sanchez and Kamala Harris June 9, 2016 (San Diego)–Three dozen candidates vied in the primary race to replace California’s U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer, a long-serving Democratic who is stepping down. The November run-off will be between two Democratic women, both minorities: the state’s
APPEALS COURT: NO RIGHT TO CARRY A CONCEALED WEAPON
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery Today, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, issued a decision in the case of Peruta v. County of San Diego, et al. This case involved applicants who were denied licenses to obtain concealed carry permits. The applicants were denied for failing to establish “good cause,” as required under California law. The applicants sued alleging
MAYOR FALCONER WINS RE-ELECTION; DEMOCRATS HAVE STRONG SHOWING IN CRUCIAL COUNCIL RACE AND CITY ATTORNEY CONTEST
Printer-friendly version By Jonathan Goetz Photo: Mara Elliott, City Attorney candidate June 9,2016 (San Diego) –San Diego Mayor Kevin Falconer, a Republican, won re-election handily Tuesday with 58% of the vote, avoiding a run-off with independent Lori Saldana, a former Assembly member who received 22%, and Democrat Ed Harris with 19%. Republican Council members Mark Kersey and Scott Sherman also
FOREST SERVICE RELEASES DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR THREE SISTERS FALLS TRAILS AND RESOURCE ISSUES
Printer-friendly version East County News Service June 6, 2016 (Descanso) — The Forest Service has prepared a draft environmental assessment (EA) for the proposed Three Sisters Falls Recreation Management project, and we are asking you to review it and provide comments. This project was developed to establish a trailhead and trails along Boulder Creek Road and address public safety
EAST COUNTY ROUNDUP: LOCAL AND STATEWIDE NEWS
Printer-friendly version June 9, 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 That judge attacked by Donald Trump? He’s faced a lot worse. (New York Times) Former Trump University workers call the school a”lie” and a
ECM WORLD WATCH: NATIONAL AND GLOBAL NEWS
Printer-friendly version June 9, 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.
SHOCKER: LEO HAMEL WILL BE IN RUN-OFF IN 71ST ASSEMBLY DISTRICT—DESPITE DROPPING OUT OF RACE
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery June 9, 2016 (San Diego)—Seven Assembly seats and one state Senate race in San Diego County were among those on the ballot Tuesday. Under the rules for state legislative elections, the top two vote-getters in each race will advance to a run-off in November. In a startling turn of events, the run-off in the
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