June 2016
East County Magazine

FILM NIGHT AT THE LEMON GROVE LIBRARY JUNE 29
Printer-friendly version By Helen Ofield June 25, 2016 (Lemon Grove) – The Short List is back! Summer film night resumes on June 29 at 6:30 p.m. in the Lemon Grove Library, 3001 School Lane, and will continue every Wednesday evening thereafter through July 27. Comedy, drama, animation and documentary from the long-running PBS series, The Short List — now a

NEED HELP AFTER THE FIRE?
Printer-friendly version Source: County of San Diego For assistance reuniting with your pet, go to County Animal Services’ lost pet page. (Also view a gallery of rescued animals here.) If you know of animals that need assistance, please contact County Animal Services at 619-236-2341. For the latest information about power restoration, check the SDG&E outage map online. Recovery resources

RESCUED HORSES AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION
Printer-friendly version By County News Center, County of San Diego Communications Office June 25, 2016 (Ramona) – Thirteen malnourished horses recently seized from a Ramona property are now available for adoption. The County Department of Animal Services removed three horses in the most danger from the property on May 29. Twelve more were taken in June 2, immediately

SDG&E DRAWS PRAISE FOR SWIFT RESPONSE TO OUTAGES DURING FIRE
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery June 25, 2016 (San Diego’s East County) – During the Border Fire, SDG&E rapidly mobilized resources that have been substantially beefed up since prior firestorms—getting electricity back on swiftly in burned-out communities sweltering in triple-digit heat. For many rural residents,electricity also powers wells that provide water in and in some cases, equipment burned. But

HELP NEEDED FOR RESIDENTS AND ANIMALS IN CAMPO, LAKE MORENA
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery Photo: Rapture’s Horse Rescue joined efforts led by Deerhorn Valley Antler editor Kim Hamilton with help from local community members and businesses to bring supplies to Potrero June 25, 2016 (Campo/LakeMorena) – With the Border Fire now 70% contained, relief efforts continue. Shontel Grivno at Rapture’s Horse Rescue Foundation sent us the following e-mail

RICKY NELSON REMEMBERED: 3 GENERATIONS OF HITS JUNE 26 AT SYCUAN
Printer-friendly version East County News Service June 25, 2016 (El Cajon) – Ricky Nelson Remembered is a unique multi-media entertainment event featuring the live music of Hall of Famer Ricky performed by Ricky’s own twin sons Matthew & Gunnar, grandsons of ‘50s TV icons Ozzie & Harriet Nelson . When Matthew and Gunnar hit #1

FILING PERIOD TO OPEN FOR PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENT APPEALS
Printer-friendly version Public Can Submit Applications from July 2 to Nov. 30 June 24, 2016 (San Diego) – San Diego County residents and businesses who disagree with their property tax assessments for the 2016-2017 year may file an application to appeal them between July 2 and Nov. 30, David Hall, Clerk of the County Assessment Appeals Boards, announced today.

PADRES HAVE THE REDS SEEING RED IN GAME TWO
Printer-friendly version By Liz Alper Photo: tonight’s hero. Courtesy @Padres on Twitter June 24, 2016 (Cincinnati) – After a great rally win yesterday in the series opener, the Padres looked to do it again tonight. Colin Rea started for San Diego against Cody Reed, who was pitching in his first big league game for Cincinnati. Let’s see how he

BORDER FIRE 45% CONTAINED; EVACUATION SHELTER CLOSES FRIDAY
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery June 24, 2016 (San Diego’s East County) – This morning Cal-Fire reports that the Border Fire is 45% contained after scorching 7,483 acres. Five homes and 11 outbuildings were destroyed. The evacuation shelter at Los Coches Creek Middle School in El Cajon is closing today. All evacuated areas are now reopened, however some road closures

HIT AND RUN DRIVER SOUGHT IN LA MESA
Printer-friendly version East County News Service June 24, 2016 (La Mesa) — California Highway Patrol seeks public help to locate a black pickup truck with a male driver that struck and injured a motorcyclist early this morning. The accident occurred at 3:12 a.m. on westbound Interstate 8 just west of the Jackson Drive exit, said CHP Officer Kevin Pearlstein.