May 2015
East County Magazine
FROM THE FIRE CHIEF’S CORNER: MEMORIAL DAY: MAKE IT MEMORABLE!
Printer-friendly version By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna May 18, 2015Monday May 25th we will be remembering the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces with Memorial Day. (San Diego’s East County)–Every last Monday of May, we take time off from work to reflect on the significance of this all-important celebration and enjoy many
MAN ARRESTED FOR MURDER OF MOTHER IN EL CAJON
Printer-friendly version East County News Service May 17, 2015 (El Cajon ) –A man is under arrest for the beating death of his mother in the 1900 block of Hidden Crest Drive in unincorporated El Cajon. Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call reporting an assault on May 17th at 5:05 p.m. According to Lt. John Maryon with Sheriff’s homicide
EL CAJON’S AMERICA ON MAIN STREET A ROUSING SUCCESS
Printer-friendly version Story and photos by Robert Gehr © May 17, 2015 (El Cajon)—The second annual America on Main Street event ( held this year on May 16th ) was teeming with happy people – from parents with kids in tow, to some of us senior adults mingling with the crowds, all having a good time. I arrived just
PRODUCE PICKS: PEACHES AND STONE FRUIT (CALIFORNIA GROWN)
Printer-friendly version Plus 3 peachy-keen recipes! By Greg Dunne May 17, 2015 (San Diego’s East County)–Peaches, Nectarines, Apricots, and Plums are all coming into season again! Time for fruit salads, fruit salads with yogurt, ambrosia fruit salads, as well as pies and cobblers and just good ‘ol out of hand healthy snacking! Peach Cobbler? My wife Dianne is starting
SANCHEZ RUNS FOR SENATE
Printer-friendly version East County News Service May 18, 2015 (Sacramento)–Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (D-Santa Ana) has announced she will challenge Attorney General Kamala Harris for the California Senate seat being vacated by Barbara Boxer’s retirement. Sanchez, an Orange County Democrat, is a member of the party’s “Blue Dog Caucus” of moderates and conservatives, though she voted with former Speaker Nancy
BORDER PATROL SEIZES $8 MILLION IN DRUGS AT OTAY CROSSING
Printer-friendly version East County News Service May 19, 2015 (Otay Mesa) –U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Otay Mesa ports of entry seized a total of $8.1 million worth of narcotics over the weekend, including an interception of more than six tons of marijuana that was stashed in a commercial shipment of furniture and over a half
JUDGE FINDS SHERIFF’S LIMITS ON JAIL MAIL UNCONSTITUTIONAL
Printer-friendly version By Miraim Raftery May 18, 2015 (San Diego) – Back in 2012, San Diego Sheriff Bill Gore sought to stop drugs and weapons from being smuggled into county jails in envelopes. So the Sheriff imposed a ban on mail to inmates, allowing only postcards or emails—no hand-written letters from loved ones. An exception was allowed for inmates
NEW HOME FOR WOUNDED VETERAN
Printer-friendly version May 19, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – Marine Corporal Carlos Torres lost both of his legs when he stepped on an improvised explosive device, or IED, while serving in Afghanistan in 2011. He also seriously injured his elbow. Despite his devastating injuries, Cpl. Torres fought back, regaining an active lifestyle. He ran the Marine Corps Marathon
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: TOP FESTIVALS & EVENTS MAY 23-JUNE 8
Printer-friendly version May 19, 2015 (El Cajon)–This week’s Destination East County includes a street fair and craft beer festival in Santee, an arts and crafts fair in Julian, a Concert on the Green and a Tea Party for Mother goose. Plus we’ll also have a preview of coming attractions including a production of Shakespeare’s 12th Night, a fiddle contest,a
SANTEE STREET FAIR AND CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL MAY 23
Printer-friendly version May 19, 2015 (Santee) – The Santee Street Fair and Beer Festival organized by Santee’s Chamber of Commerce will be held on Saturday, May 23rd from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. This large festival features local breweries from around San Diego County, live music and entertainment, a crafter row and artist alley, over 300 food and vendor
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