March 2015
East County Magazine
GANG CONSPIRACY CHARGES DROPPED IN CONTROVERSIAL CASES
Printer-friendly version East County News Service March 16, 2015 (San Diego)—Earlier this week, we reported on controversial gang conspiracy charges filed by San Diego District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis against men who were accused of benefiting off crimes that they were not accused of committing. Specifically, those crimes included nine shootings committed by the Lincoln Park gang. The American Civil
COOLER WEATHER COMING
Printer-friendly version March 16, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – After the weekend’s record-breaking temperatures, a high pressure system is forecast to bring cooler weather for the rest of this week. The National Weather Service predicts a slight chance of showers over the mountains late Wednesday and Thursday, but any rainfall will be limited to just sprinkles, less than
COUNTY, CITY, AND FIRE CHIEFS LAUNCH AED APP AND CROWDSOURCING CAMPAIGN
Printer-friendly version County News Service March 16, 2015 (San Diego)–Someone collapses nearby you at the gym, the store or even at work. They are showing the classic signs of sudden cardiac arrest: no heartbeat, no breathing. What do you do? How can you help? Finding and deploying an automated external defibrillator (AED) can help save a life in those
IF YOU CALLED OUR MAGAZINE’S OFFICE AND DIDN”T GET A CALL BACK., PLEASE TRY AGAIN
Printer-friendly version March 17, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – Our office mascots have been mischievious. Our editor discovered her phone unplugged and her answering machine messages erased! Rex, our cat with a personality like Garfield, is the principal suspect, thought the dog did have a slightly guilty expression…must be the spirit of the leprechauns! If you left a message
SPRING BREAK ART CAMP ON MT. HELIX
Printer-friendly version March 17, 2016 (Mt. Helix)– Following a successful fall run, Art Smarts and Mt. Helix Park are partnering up again this spring to bring a one-of-a-kind kids’ art camp to East County. From March 30 through April 3, Art Smarts, which hosts after-school art programs throughout San Diego, will be offering Art In The Park – at
CHILLING NEWS: POLAR ICECAP MELTING FASTER THAN WE THOUGHT
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery Photo: NASA March 17, 2015 (San Diego’s East County)–Here’s some chilling news. International team of scientists in Antarctica have reached disturbing conclusions, the Washington Post reports. An enormous glacier in East Antarctica has been destabilized by a trough of warm ocean water underneath, likely bringing about irreversible destabilization that will set in motion a
SHERIFF’S COFFEE WITH THE COMMUNITY MARCH 24 IN SANTEE
Printer-friendly version East County News Service March 17, 2015 (Santee)–Santee’s Sheriff Station invites you to “Coffee with the Community” on Tuesday, March 24th from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. “Community outreach is a top priority of the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department. Members of the community should feel comfortable bringing problems related to safety and security to our staff,”
CHARGERS ADD VETERAN RECEIVER JOHNSON
Printer-friendly version March 17, 2015 (San Diego) – The San Diego Chargers agreed to contract terms with veteran free agent wide receiver Stevie Johnson on a three-year contract, the team announced Tuesday. Entering his eighth NFL season, Johnson (6-2, 207) has caught 336 passes for 4,267 yards and 31 touchdowns in 89 games. Originally a seventh-round selection (224th overall)
HEAR OUR INTERVIEW WITH SAN SAN DIEGO CONCERT BAND–AND A PREVIEW OF THE APRIL 17 SPRINGTIME CLASSICS CONCERT
Printer-friendly version March 17, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – This week, we sat down for an interview with Chuck Brown and Roy Anthony, the founder and conductor of the San Diego Concert Band. This talented musical group has its roots in La Mesa and will be performing its 26th annual Springtime Classics concert on April 17th at 7 p.m.
DOOMED TO DESTINY
Printer-friendly version A review of Oedipus El Rey at the Lyceum Theater, by Mimi Pollack March 19,2015 (San Diego)–Is a young man doomed to destiny or can he overcome his fate? Since the play, Oedipus El Rey, is based on a classic Greek tragedy, Oedipus Rex, we all know what the answer will be. Nevertheless, this adaptation written by
Our Guide to Live Entertainment venues
