June 2016
East County Magazine

BUTLER’S COFFEE HOUSE GRAND OPENING IN SPRING VALLEY JUNE 25TH
Printer-friendly version East County News Service June 23, 2016 (Casa de Oro) — On Saturday June 25th, Butler’s Coffee House invites you to celebrate their grand opening. The event includes coffee, food, and live music. The ribbon cutting will start at 10:30 a.m. and includes a flag ceremony at 11:00 a.m.Butler’s spacious new coffee house, which has wifi and

REALTORS FACING NEW STATEWIDE FORMS TO COMPLETE STARTING IN JULY
Printer-friendly version East County News Service June 23, 2016 (El Cajon) – Effective July 1, local realtors will be dealing with completing new forms from the California Association of Realtors (CAR). The Pacific Southwest Association of Realtors (PSAR), a 2,300-member trade group for San Diego-area realtors, will present “Forum on Forms,” a program for realtors on new changes

SANFILIPPO’S PIZZA FAREWELL IN LA MESA
Printer-friendly version East County News Service June 23, 2016 (La Mesa) – After 41 years, Sanfilippo Pizza in La Mesa will be closing permanently. The La Mesa Chamber has announced a farewell party on Friday, June 24th at 2 p.m. to recognize Anna Sanfilippo and her daughter, Dora, for their dedication in running the family-run business at 8141 La

HEALTH AND SCIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
Printer-friendly version June 23, 2016 (San Diego’s East County) — Our Health and Science Highlights provide cutting-edge news that could impact your health and our future. HEALTH & SCIENCE Antibiotic-resistant bacteria give urgent warning (San Diego Union-Tribune) Would it be wrong to eradicate mosquitoes? (BBC) Stent ‘may help bowel cancer treatment’ Jimmy Carter may soon get his 90th birthday

911 POCKET DIALS AND HOW YOU CAN HELP
Printer-friendly version Source: San Diego County Sheriff Press Release June 23, 2016 (San Diego’s East County) – It’s a scenario that plays out hundreds of times a day across San Diego County. People are calling 911 and hanging up. It’s most likely an accident, but it’s taking time away from those who really need help. It’s happened to all of us. Whether it’s a child playing with a phone, or keeping your finger on the “1” button too long, sitting with the phone in your
ECM WORLD WATCH: NATIONAL AND GLOBAL NEWS
Printer-friendly version June 23, 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 version June 23, 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 SDG&E nears OK for lobbying on public energy program (San Diego Union-Tribune) Inside the Fight on the Left Over SANDAG’s Big Tax (Voice of

GROCERY WORKERS VOTE “OVERWHELMINGLY” TO STRIKE
Printer-friendly version East County News Service June 23, 2016 (San Diego) – Members of the United Food & Commercial Workers Union voted “overwhelmingly” for a strike Monday night, UFCW president Mickey Kasperian announced Tuesday. No date for the strike has been set as yet by the union, which represents about 47,000 grocery workers across Southern California. If a settlement

LAKE MORENA, CAMPO STILL THREATENED; COMMUNITY MEETING TONIGHT ON BORDER FIRE ISSUES
Printer-friendly version 5 homes lost By Miriam Raftery Photo: Facebook post by Kerra Elizabeth McAhren June 23, 2016 (San Diego’s East County) – This morning, the Border Fire is now 20% contained and has scorched 6,8450 acres as over 1,900 firefighters battle the blaze. Five homes (of which 3 were secondary homes on the same property) and eleven outbuildings were
FIVE HOMES LOST IN BORDER FIRE; BLAZE 20% CONTAINED
Printer-friendly version East County News Service June 22, 2016, 8 p.m. (San Diego’s East County ) — Cal Fire reports that the Border Fire is 6,723 acres and 20 percent contained. Five homes total were destroyed; two of the homes were primary dwelling units and three homes were second dwelling units/guest houses. No information is avalable yet on the