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HEAT WAVE!

Printer-friendly version   March 11, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – An unseasonable heat wave is forecast for Friday through Monday, sending daytime temperatures to record levels west of the mountains with very low humidity, according to Alexander Tardy at the National Weather Service. Temperatures are expected to reach the mid-90s in San Diego County’s inland areas and well into

BLOOD BANK DONATIONS SOUGHT: MARCH 24 AND 28 IN EAST COUNTY

Printer-friendly version   March 10, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – The San Diego Blood Bank will be accepting donations this month at two locations in East County. The first blood drive will be held at El Cajon Valley High School on March 24 from 8:30 to 2 p.m.in the dance room. The second is at Souplantation’s parking lot  in

HORSES HIT IN ALPINE

Printer-friendly version   East County News Service Photo courtesy ECM news partner 10 News March 11, 2015 (Alpine) – Two horses running loose in Alpine early this morning were hit by vehicles, and one horse is dead. The California Highway Patrol is trying to find out who owns the horses; if you have information please call Animal Control at 619-498-2305.

EL CAJON MAN ARRESTED FOR BRANDISHING GUN ON FREEWAY

Printer-friendly version   East County Magazine March 9, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – California Highway Patrol today arrested David Innis, a 47-year-old El Cajon resident after receiving a call reporting a motorist with a gun on Interstate 15 at Carroll Canyon Road. The witness gave the license plate and descriptions of the vehicle and driver.  CHP officers stopped the

EL CAJON WINS LEGAL BATTLE OVER ALCOHOL CONTROL ORDINANCE

Printer-friendly version   Source: City of El Cajon March 11, 2015 (El Cajon)–In August of 2013, the El Cajon City Council adopted, via unanimous vote the Deemed Approved Ordinance (DAO).  The DAO strengthened the City’s abilities to address establishments that sold off-premise alcohol within the City. This included placing specific restrictions on the sale of alcohol, when warranted. This Ordinance

VENDORS WANTED!

Printer-friendly version   By Cathy Ozbun, Julian Fire Plugs Vendors can sign up now for May’s Arts & Crafts Fair in Julian March 10, 2015 (Julian) – The Julian Arts & Crafts Fair, a local marketing event for artists, artisans and crafters from the Julian area, will be held on Saturday, May 23rd. This event is being sponsored by the

EAST COUNTY ROUNDUP: LOCAL AND STATEWIDE NEWS

Printer-friendly versionMarch 11, 2015 (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 The Plume Won’t Doom the Qualcomm Site (Voice 0f SD) California PUC judge rejects gas plant contract, tells SDG&E to seek clean energy instead Supervisors OK accepting bids

ECM WORLD WATCH: NATIONAL AND GLOBAL NEWS

Printer-friendly versionMarch 11, 2015 (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. headlines include:  

SCIENCE AND HEALTH HIGHLIGHTS

Printer-friendly versionMarch 10, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) — Our Health and Science Highlights provide cutting edge news that could impact your health and our future.   SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Solar-powered plane takes off for trip around world (Washington Post) Game of drones: As U.S. dithers, rivals get a head start (Reuters) Warp in spacetime lets astronomers watch the same star

PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: CUYAMACA PEAK

Printer-friendly version   March 10, 2015 (Cuyamaca) – Melody Munoz sent in these photos after this week’s snowfall on Cuyamaca peak. Printer-friendly version

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