March 2015
East County Magazine
REVIEW: YAT YOUNG ACTORS THEATRE PRESENTS HAIRSPRAY THE BROADWAY MUSICAL
Printer-friendly version By Kathy Carpenter presented at The Joan B. Kroc Performing Arts Center February 27, 20123 – March 8th, 2015 http://www.yatsandiego.org/ Based on The New Line Cinema film written and Directed by John Waters March 7, 2015 (La Mesa) – Sensational, High Energy, Quality Entertainment. That’s what Yat, winners of the 2014 Best Youth Theatre production in San
LOCAL GOVERNMENT REPORT: MARCH 9-11
Printer-friendly version East County News Service March 8, 2015 (San Diego’s East County)–The Crest/Dehesa/Granite Hills/Harbison Canyon planning group meets Monday, March 9th at 7 p.m. The community of Crest currently has only one way in and one way out, a serious danger during a major wildfire. This week, the planning group will consider a proposal to create an emergency
DISENFRANCHISEMENT OF BLACK VOTERS CONTINUES LONG AFTER SELMA
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery March 8, 2015 (San Diego)–As the nation commemorates the 50th anniversary of the civil rights march in Selma, investigative reporter Greg Palast has published findings that show we still have a long way to go as a nation to achieve civil rights for all people. A special investigation conducted by Palast found a massive,
AZTECS WIN MOUNTAIN WEST TITLE
Printer-friendly version East County News Network March 8, 2015 (San Diego)—The Aztecs men’s basketball team has captured its ninth Mountain West title, the highest number in league history. The Aztecs defeated Nevada State 67 to 43 at Viejas Arena on Saturday night to secure their title, which is shared with Boise State. The Aztecs had three players score in
OUR JANUARY 2015 SHOWS ARE NOW ONLINE
Printer-friendly version March 8, 2015 (San Diego’s East County)–Our January radio shows are now online! You can listen online now (note sound files may take a minute to load). For links to listen to the shows plus a full list of topics and interviews in January, click here and scroll down. Our top newsmaker interviews included representatives from Cleveland
BARRICADED SUSPECT ARRESTED IN EL CAJON
Printer-friendly version East County News Service March 8, 2015 (El Cajon )—A suspect who vandalized the Villa Serena Motel, attacked the manager, then barricaded himself inside has been arrested. El Cajon Police received a call shortly after 5 a.m. reporting that a man armed with a bat and knife was breaking windows at the motel, located at 771 El
ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECTS ARRESTED
Printer-friendly version East County News Service March 8, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) –Two suspects are under arrest on suspicion of two armed robberies that occurred yesterday—one at Fashion Valley shopping mall and the other at a Vons store in La Mesa. Last night at 11 p.m., a man armed with a handgun robbed a female in the parking
NBC’S DATELINE TO AIR SPECIAL ON CEDAR FIRE ON SUNDAY, MARCH 8
Printer-friendly version Update: Video link to full episode of Dateline Escape: The Great California Fire that aired March 8: http://www.nbc.com/dateline/video/dateline-escape-wildfires/2849489?onid=209511#vc209511=1 March 7, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – This Sunday at 9 p.m., NBC TV will air a special edition of Dateline called “Escape: The Great California Fire.” NBC Sports’ Josh Elliott will host the special hour with survivors
READERS & WRITERS CALENDAR: FROM MARCH 9, 2015
Printer-friendly version For complete Calendar including Authors Events, go to www.SDWriteWay.org VOLUNTEER EDITOR WANTED: I am planning to retire and move to a southern Mexican beach resort and need help in editing the Calendar. Only “ego dollars” but you can promote your own services. As a member of the press, you can also go to many events and classes
AMBER ALERT: SUICIDAL SUSPECT KIDNAPS 1-YEAR-OLD; FLED IN GREY NISSAN ALTIMA
Printer-friendly versionUpdate Marh 10, 2015: The kidnapped boy has been found safe in Tijuana, along with his father, who has been taken into custody. March 9, 2015 (San Diego) – A statewide Amber Alert has been issued for a 1-year-old boy, Jayden Santiago. He was kidnapped by his father, who violently attacked the child’s mother and stabbed her boyfriend at
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