March 2015
East County Magazine
FREE FOOD MARCH 24 AT CHICK-FIL-A IN SANTEE FOR TAKING DIABETES TEST
Printer-friendly version — Take the diabetes risk test for diabetes risk awareness, then get free food from Chick-fil-A on Tuesday, March 24 March 12, 2015 (Santee)–The Chick-fil-A restaurant in Santee, 9418 Mission Gorge Road, is supporting the American Diabetes Association’s “Alert Day” by rewarding customers with free food giveaway on Tuesday, March 24. Held annually on the fourth Tuesday
IRISH HARPS IN CONCERT MARCH 15 & 17: FOLK HARP MOVEMENT HAS ROOTS ON MOUNT LAGUNA
Printer-friendly version Hear our KNSJ radio interview with Christina Tourin – and learn how the folk harp revival found its roots right here in East County, atop Mount Laguna which now has 9 harp companies among its 81 residents! Also hear excerpts of Irish music on her Celtic harp – and a special song she used to play
SENATOR FEINSTEIN ASKS FDA TO INVESTIGATE DOG FOOD ILLNESS CLAIMS
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery March 12, 2015 (Washington D.C.) – California Senator Dianne Feinstein wants to know why the FDA has not taken action to halt the sale of Purina Beneful dog food. The products remain on the market despite numerous complaints and now a lawsuit claiming that thousands of dogs were sickened or died after eating the
WHEN YOUR PHARMACY POSTS “ON PROBATION” SIGNS
Printer-friendly version By Rebecca Jefferis Williamson March 13, 2015 (San Diego’s East County)–This pharmacy is on probation. When this sign is posted on your neighborhood pharmacy’s wall it is easy to miss. After all, people do not always read the posted signs anywhere. People walk by signs all the time. Especially if you are sick and standing in line
CENTURY OLD LANDMARK COMING DOWN
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery March 12, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – A barn that has stood for more than a century at the site of the former Paul citrus orchard, later known as the Fryendale Ranch, at 11861 Fuerte Drive in El Cajon is coming down. Dismantling of the local landmark began on March 11th and is expected to
READER’S EDITORIAL: ROY COOK FAREWELL
Printer-friendly version By Grey Feathers March 12th, 2015 (Viejas) – A huge throng of people from all over came to say goodbye to Roy Cook in the gym at the heart of the Viejas Reservation on Saturday. Roy died suddenly and we are overwhelmed with a sense of loss. It was comforting to hear from so many friends how
SDG&E WARNS CUSTOMERS ABOUT IMPOSTERS BURGLARIZING HOMES
Printer-friendly version March 13, 2015 (San Diego) – San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) is alerting customers to be aware of a person or persons who have recently posed as utility employees asking to enter a customer’s home. It has been reported that the imposter will distract unsuspecting customers while performing “routine inspections,” while another imposter burglarizes the home.
CELTIC MUSICAL GROUP HIGHLAND WAY CELEBRATES ST. PATRICK’S DAY AT HOOLEY’S IRISH PUB IN LA MESA
Printer-friendly version March 12, 2015 (La Mesa) – In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, the Celtic musical group Highland Way will perform at Hooley’s Irish Pub, located at Grossmont Center in La Mesa on Tuesday, March 17th from 1 to 4 p.m. These seasoned musicians play everything from high energy festivals to performing arts theaters. They have performed around
CA SUPREME COURT ACCEPTS SANDAG REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN CASE ON NARROW CLIMATE CHANGE ISSUE
Printer-friendly version Majority of Lower Court Ruling Stands March 13, 2015 (San Francisco)–The California Supreme Court has granted partial review of a closely-watched environmental case that could have broad implications for transportation planning throughout the state. Cleveland National Forest Foundation v. San Diego Association of Governments aims to determine whether the San Diego Association of Governments complied with the
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: A TRIO OF BEAUTIFUL BIRDS
Printer-friendly version March 14, 2015 (Granite Hills) – Tim Hall sent in these beautiful bird images, including a Red-Tail Hawk nesting in a eucalyptus tree near his home in Granite Hills, an American Kestrel (also known as a Sparrow Hawk) and a Goldfinch. What’s also remarkable about these professional-caliber images is the dedication and keen eye of the photographer,
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