March 2016
East County Magazine
AZTECS ARE NYC BOUND; BEAT GEORGIA TECH 72-56 TO ADVANCE TO NIT SEMIFINALS
Printer-friendly version By Liz Alper Photo: goaztecs.com on Twitter March 23, 2016 (San Diego) – It was another sellout crowd at Viejas Arena as the Aztecs took on the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the National Invitation Tournament quarterfinal. The winner gets a chance to go to the semifinals in New York City and take on
SANDERS SPEAKS OUT ON VOTER SUPPRESSION, EQUALITY ISSUES IN SAN DIEGO SPEECH
Printer-friendly version (Click the orange link to hear full audio) By Miriam Raftery Photos by Ron Logan and Miriam Raftery Click here to read our interviews with a diverse range of rally attendees, including an East County community leader who met Senator Sanders. April 23, 2016 (San Diego) – Democratic presidential candidate and Vermont Senator Bernie
BERNIE SANDERS DRAWS DIVERSE CROWD OF 13,000 SUPPORTERS IN SAN DIEGO
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery Photos by Miriam Raftery and Ron Logan East County leaders met with Sanders, share their impressions To read highlights of Sanders’ speech, click here. Check back for full audio to be posted soon. Updated March 24 with comments from Rev. Shane Harris, who met with Senator Sanders March 23, 2016 (San Diego) – “I
YOUTH JOB FAIR – YOU’RE INVITED!
Printer-friendly version By Liz Alper March 24, 2016 (San Diego) – Assemblywoman Shirley Weber is inviting all youths of San Diego County to a job fair on Tuesday, March 29th from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. at the Boys & Girls Club at 6785 Imperial Ave. downtown. Weber is hosting the event in coordination with the California Employment Development Department.
THE DURATION: LOCAL NEWSPAPERMAN’S LOST MANUSCRIPT PUBLISHED DECADES LATER
Printer-friendly version By Walter G. Meyer March 24, 2016 (San Diego’s East County) — Long time East County resident Richard Taylor was a talented, educated and erudite writer. Unfortunately, he was not a very tenacious one. He died without seeing his novel published. When former Los Angeles Times reporter Richard Taylor sent his novel to Charles Scribner &
LOCAL TEEN DIES FROM INFLUENZA
Printer-friendly version Source: County News Service March 24, 2016 (San Diego) — A 16-year-old girl who died from the flu is one of nine influenza deaths reported locally last week, the County Health and Human Services Agency announced today. The teenager died on March 16 from influenza B and had underlying medical conditions. This is the first pediatric death
WESTERN DAYS PARADE HAS PATRIOTIC THEME IN LAKESIDE APRIL 23
Printer-friendly version East County News Service March 25, 2016 (Lakeside) – Lakeside’s Western Days Parade will roll out along Maine Street on April 23 starting at 9:35 a.m. Celebrating its 51st year, this year’s parade hosted by the Lakeside Chamber of Commerce will feature the theme “America Strong, Lakeside Strong.” This year’s grand marshal will be Scott McEwen, coauthor
BORREGO HEALTH COMPLETES MAJOR EXPANSION IN EL CAJON
Printer-friendly version Open House on March 25th Will Show Off New Family Practice, Build Out of 2nd Floor East County News Service March 25, 2016 (El Cajon) – Borrego Health announced the completion of the build-out of its flagship East County location in El Cajon, commonly known as Centro Medico El Cajon. The completed project will increase capacity by
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: TOP FESTIVALS AND EVENTS MARCH 26-APRIL 10
Printer-friendly version Listen to Destination East County, also aired on KNSJ radio, by clicking the audio link. We thank the County of San Diego for a Community Enhancement Grant supporting Destination East County. East County News Service March 25, 2016 (San Diego’s East County)–This week’s Destination East County includes an Eggstravaganza at Santee Lakes, Spring Harp Fest –
GUHSD TRUSTEE JIM KELLY SLANDERS MEDIA, DODGES INTERVIEW REQUESTS
Printer-friendly version East County News Service March 25, 2016 (San Diego’s East County) – Grossmont Union High School District Trustee Jim Kelly abused his authority as a public official, making false and slanderous statements during a public hearing March 17th held by the County Office of Education’s Committee on School District Organization regarding the GUHSD’s controversial redistricting plan. In
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