March 2015
East County Magazine
U.S. BISHOPS CALL ON U.S. AND EUROPE TO HELP SAVE SYRIAN REFUGEES
Printer-friendly version Arabo praises support for relocation of displaced Christians By Miriam Raftery Photo: Syrian refugee children at clinic in Jordan, by Russell Watkins, Dept. for International Development March 6, 2015 (San Diego’s East County ) – Today the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops urged the global community, led by the United States and Europe, to take action to
TEEN ARRESTED AFTER GUN FOUND IN LOCKER AT MONTE VISTA HIGH
Printer-friendly version Threats prompted lockdowns at multiple schools East County News Service March 6, 2015 (Spring Valley)—A 14-year-old Monte Vista High School student has been arrested after a gun was found in his locker, the Sheriff reports. After students reported that a fellow student had a gun, the campus in Spring Valley was placed in lockdown during a search
EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE ON MT. HELIX APRIL 5 HOSTED BY FOOTHILLS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Printer-friendly version Church also hosts Requiem concert April 2 Photo by Steve Odland March 7, 2015 (Mt. Helix) – An annual tradition held for nearly a century, Sunrise Easter services are held atop Mt. Helix in an east-facing amphitheater crowned by a large cross. This year, Foothills United Methodist Church in La Mesa will host the free
HAGGEN CLOSES ESCROW, MOVES FORWARD ON CONVERSION OF 36 VONS AND ALBERTSONS STORES LOCALLY
Printer-friendly version East County News Service March 7, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – Haggen Pacific Southwest begins its conversion of 36 local Vons and Albertson’s stores countywide. Haggen, a grocery chain headquartered in Washington state, focuses on healthy, natural and gourmet foods. The first store making the changeover in San Diego County will be a former Albertsons in
“WHO ARE MY PEOPLE?” IS WELL WORTH WATCHING
Printer-friendly version Originally Published on the ECOreport Editor’s Note: The ECOreport is pleased to present a unique article by Dr. Allan Hoffman, former senior executive at the Department of Energy, who served under five Presidents between 1978 and 2012, reviewing ECOreport partner, Robert Lundahl’s film, “Who Are My People?” At the ECOreport, we have been aware that Lundahl’s film
COUNTY PROPOSES PLAN TO TAKEOVER TRAINING SITE FROM SAN MIGUEL FIRE DISTRICT
Printer-friendly version East County News Service March 7, 2015 (Spring Valley ) – Out of money to complete construction and maintenance of a partially-built training facility in Casa De Oro, San Miguel Fire District on March 11th will consider a proposal from the County Fire Authority to take over the lease, move forward on construction and assume maintenance responsibilities.
EL CAJON COUNCIL POISED TO APPROVE PLANS, BID SPECS FOR REPAIRS TO REOPEN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Printer-friendly version East County News Service March 6, 2015 (El Cajon) – The East County Performing Arts Center (ECPAC) has been closed for five years, in need of roofing repairs and other renovations. On March 10, El Cajon City Council’s consent calendar includes approval of plans and bid specifications for ECPAC improvements. The estimated cost of the renovations is
ASSEMBLYWOMAN GONZALEZ AND LOCAL LEADERS CALL FOR ACCOUNTABILITY IN LOCAL PLANNING, ZONING AND PERMITTING
Printer-friendly version AB 504 Clarifies Role Local Government and Non-Profits Like Civic San Diego Play in Guiding Neighborhood Development March 6, 2015 (San Diego) – California State Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez (D-San Diego) joined leaders from local community planning, labor, environmental justice and economic development organizations today to propose Assembly Bill 504, which would create more oversight at local governments that rely
SD PROFESSIONAL EDITORS NETWORK PRESENTS “GETTING THE PRICE RIGHT: THE ART OF BIDDING JOBS” ON MARCH 19
Printer-friendly version March 7, 2015 (San Diego)–On Thursday, March 19, three seasoned freelancers Hilary Achauer, Anita Palmer, and Lynette Smith, will provide valuable insights to help editors and writers put together successful job quotes at the next program meeting of the San Diego Professional Editors Network (SD/PEN). The presentation, Getting the Price Right: The Art of Bidding Jobs, will
PURLOINED PUPPY RETURNED TO RIGHTFUL OWNER
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery Photo: Missing pup has been reunited with his owner; photo courtesy 10 News March 7, 2015 (El Cajon )—A puppy stolen from the backyard of an El Cajon home is back home, thanks to a story aired by ECM news partner 10 News. At 4:30 p.m. yesterday, El Cajon Police received a call from
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