June 2016
East County Magazine
MOUNTAIN EMPIRE CANCELS REST OF SCHOOL YEAR, MOVES GRADUATIONS
Printer-friendly version East County News Service June 22, 2016 (San Diego’s East County — Due to the Border Fire,the Mountain Empre school district has posted the following information on rescheduling graduations to El Capitan High School for high school and middle school students, as well as cancellation of classes: Mountain Empire Schools will be closed for the remainder of the
1,000 STRUCTURES THREATENED
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery Photo by Richard Edwords Update June 22, 2016 7:45 a.m.: The size of the fire is 6,500 acres as of 7 a.m. today and it is now 15% contained. June 21, 2016 (San Diego’s East County) — 9 p.m.–Tonight Cal Fire indicates the Border Fire has been mapped at a reduced acreage estimate of
ASK AN AUTHOR – ‘THE ULTIMATE CHICK-LIT READ’ IS FREE AND THE TRUTH ABOUT PERMA-FREE BOOKS
Printer-friendly version Answering your questions about writing, publishing, and marketing books By Sarka-Jonae Miller, author of the free book Between Boyfriends At almost every author talk, panel, and book-related event, people ask why authors make their books perma-free, or permanently free. I’ve heard many authors say they participate in giveaways but would never consider making the actual price of
LA MESA SIGNS COMMEMORATE 2013 FREEWAY SHOOTING VICTIM XUSHA BROWN: $100,000 REWARD OFFERED
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery June 21, 2016 (La Mesa) – Freeway memorial signs commemorating murder victim and Sycuan tribal member Xusha Brown Jr. were unveiled today at the La Mesa Police Department. Brown was shot and killed while in a vehicle on Interstate 8 in La Mesa in the early morning on May 5, 2013. The driver of
PASSAGES: RICK ALEXANDER, FORMER GROSSMONT-CUYAMACA COMMUNTY COLLEGE DISTRICT BOARD MEMBER AND REALTOR
Printer-friendly version East County News Service June 21, 2016 (San Diego’s East County) – Rick Alexander, a prominent East County realtor, long-time member of the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District Board, and active member in community organizations passed away June 13th. A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, July 9th at 10 a.m. in the Performing Arts Theatre at Cuyamaca
PADRES PLAY WITH HEART; BEAT THE BEST TEAM IN THE AL EAST WITH DOUBLE DIGITS
Printer-friendly version By Liz Alper Photo: did you know that Babe Ruth was born right behind the center field wall at Camden Yards, or close to it? Courtesy @Padres on Twitter June 21, 2016 (Baltimore) – Good news: Padres baseball is back. The bad news: it’s against the Orioles, who started the season undefeated, so no one has high
LEWIS AND CLARK BOOK SIGNING AND PRESENTATION JULY 16 AT HERITAGE OF THE AMERICAS MUSEUM
Printer-friendly version East County News Service June 21, 2016 (Rancho San Diego) — Author James Thomas will be at the Heritage of the Americas Museum (12110 Cuyamaca College Drive West, El Cajon) will give a presentation and book signing on Saturday, July 16 from 1-3 p.m. He will be discussing his book, Corps of Discovery, about the Lewis and
SAVE THE DATE: ALPINE MOUNTAIN EMPIRE HEROES, LEADERSHIP AND PUBLIC SERVICE RECOGNITION DINNER
Printer-friendly version East County News Service June 21, 2016 (Alpine) – The Alpine Mountain Empire Heroes, Leadership & Public Service recognition dinner will be celebrated on August 27, 2016 at Viejas Casino Resort. This premiere event hosted by the Chamber recognizes Alpine heroes, organizations and individuals that have demonstrated community heroism, leadership and public service for the benefit of
LARGE ANIMAL SHELTERS OPEN IN DESCANSO AND BOULEVARD
Printer-friendly version Source: County of San Diego June 21, 2016 (San Diego’s East County) –The County of San Diego Office of Emergency Services announced this afternoon that large animal shelters are available at the Boulevard Customs and Border Protection station located at 2463 Ribbonwood Rd., Boulevard, and Circle T Ranch at 24215 Viejas Grade Rd., Descanso. If you need emergency
HUMANE SOCIETY RESCUES ANIMALS IN DISTRESS,PROVIDES RESOURCES AND HELP TO PET OWNERS IN BORDER FIRE
Printer-friendly version Source: San Diego Humane Society June 21, 2016 (San Diego’s East County) –As the #BorderFire continues to grow in East County, many people have been forced to evacuate, uncertain of options for their pets. San Diego Humane Society’s Humane Officers and Animal Rescue Reserve volunteer team have important information for pet owners in need of assistance. “The most
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