March 2016
East County Magazine
FIRST SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED ZIKA VIRUS CASE IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY REPORTED
Printer-friendly version Source: County News Service Photo courtesy CDC March 25, 2016 (San Diego) — The first Zika virus case acquired through sexual transmission in San Diego was confirmed this week by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency announced today. The woman was infected with the virus
DRIVER, 92, KILLED IN RAMONA COLLISION
Printer-friendly version East County News Service March 25, 2016 (Ramona) — A 92-year-old Ramona woman died at the scene of an accident this morning at 11:30 a.m. The woman was driving a 2001 Saturn eastbound on Thomas Paine Drive approaching the Mussey Grade Road when she failed to stop while turning left at the T-intersection and pulled into the
SOPHIE’S ART GALLERY & GIFT SHOP HAS A NEW EYE-CATCHING ENTRY
Printer-friendly version By Robert Gehr March 25, 2016 (El Cajon) — Check out the face done in mosaic tile. Simply amazing! Sophie’s Art Gallery is one of many programs offered by St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center which helps hone the skills of aspiring adult artists with developmental issues. I see these folks as creators of unique art for sure.
WINDY, WET WEATHER NEXT WEEK
Printer-friendly version East County News Service March 25, 2016 (San Diego’s East County) – Strong winds, rain and snow at higher elevations are forecast for early-to-mid week, along with cooler temperatures. The stormy weather could make for a difficult post-holiday commute for Easter or Spring break travelers, according to National Weather Service forecasters Jimmy Taeger and Joe Dandrea. Wind
FIRE DAMAGES EASTBOUND BAR & GRILL IN LAKESIDE
Printer-friendly version East County News Service Photo: Screenshot from KNSD March 26, 2016 (Lakeside) – A pre-dawn fire Saturday morning caused heavy damage at the Eastbound Bar & Grill, a popular eatery on Maine Street in downtown Lakeside. A delivery driver spotted smoke and called 911. A nearby resident reported hearing an explosion, then also spotted flames coming through
SUPERVISORS TEMPORARILY BAN NEW MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES
Printer-friendly version East County News Service March 26, 2016 (San Diego’s East County) – By a unanimous vote, San Diego Supervisors voted last week to adopt an immediate 45-day moratorium on medical marijuana collectives with a possibility of making the ban permanent. The move came after the Ramona Community Planning Group sent a letter to Supervisors asking for a
LOCAL PISTACHIO COMPANY RECALLS PRODUCTS DUE TO SALMONELLA CONCERNS
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery March 26, 2016 (San Diego) – American Gourmet’s roasted and salted pistachios are made locally in Vista and sold at stores countywide, including Trader Joe’s. Now the company has announced a recall due to possible salmonella contamination. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that the company was asked by its supplier of pistachios
A SANDERS TRIFECTA: HUGE WINS IN ALASKA, WASHINGTON AND HAWAII
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery Photo by Ron Logan (during Sanders’ visit to San Diego) March 26, 2016 (San Diego’s East County) — Three states held Democratic presidential caucuses today—and Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders soundly defeated former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton by hefty margins in all three western states. (There were no Republican matches today.) In Alaska,
BURNED CHURCH IN SPRING VALLEY FINDS NEW TEMPORARY HOME FOR SERVICES
Printer-friendly version East County News Service Photo: Screenshot off Full Gospel church’s Facebook page March 27, 2016 (Spring Valley) – A fire burned down the Full Gospel Church of God in Christ in Spring Valley last weekend. The Pentacostal church serves a congregation of about 30 people, mainly African Americans. Just in time for Easter Sunday services, another church previously
POPE’S EASTER MESSAGE CALLS FOR COMPASSION FOR REFUGEES
Printer-friendly version East County News Service Photo: Pope Francis, from his Twitter feed March 27, 2016 (San Diego) – On Good Friday, Pope Francis washed the feet of European immigrants including Christians, Muslims and Hindus, demonstrating his outreach to people of all faiths and calling for world peace. In his Easter Sunday mass at the Vatican, the pontiff stated,
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