May 2015
East County Magazine
5 TEENS TO STAND TRIAL FOR MURDER OF HOMELESS MAN IN SANTEE
Printer-friendly version East County News Service May 20, 2015 (Santee) — Five teenagers must stand trial for the murder of Stephen Lee Hissom, a 55-year-old homeless man who was beaten to death in Santee on November 29th, 2014. Hissom and another man, Edward Allen, were riding bicycles on a pathway along Mission Gorge Road beneath the Highway 52 bridge
GET MY VET A JOB: VIRTUAL CAREER FAIR JUNE 5
Printer-friendly version May 20, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – Get My Vet a Job, a virtual career fair event, will be held on June 5th nationwide to help veterans, transitioning military members, spouses and family members across the country. Get My Vet a JobTM is hosting a career fair designed for one purpose to provide jobs for veterans,
CA SENATORS SPLIT ON FAST-TRACK OF TRADE PACT IN SENATE
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery Photo: Senator Dianne Feinstein voted in favor of fast-tracking the Trans-Pacific Partnership May 19, 2015 (Washington D.C.) – The U.S. Senate has voted 65 to 33 to take up HR 1314, a measure that would allow fast-tracking of the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership with no amendments or filibuster allowed. The 12-nation trade pact would remove
METHODIST GROUP IN LA MESA REACHES OUT TO LGTB COMMUNITY JUNE 6
Printer-friendly version Rare Event Affirms Welcoming Church Environment May 20, 2015 (La Mesa)–At least 400 people are expected to attend a local event that is unusual for mainstream Protestant churches. A modern-day “Love –In” will showcase one United Methodist congregation’s welcoming environment for love between all people, including the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community. The event will
VACATIONING ON PUBLIC LANDS MAY GET COMPLICATED
Printer-friendly version By Lori Abbott, Public News Service May 20, 2015 (San Francisco)–Vacationing in the Sierra Nevada, California desert or other public lands could change dramatically if the push to turn federal lands over to state control succeeds.Jamie Williams, president of The Wilderness Society, is issuing the warning and says allowing state control would lock up lands for private
–CHICK-FIL-A IN SANTEE TO HOST ‘MILITARY APPRECIATION NIGHT’
Printer-friendly version May 21, 2015 (Santee) – The nine Chick-fil-A restaurants in San Diego County, including the Santee Chick-fil-A restaurant, 9418 Mission Gorge Road, Santee, are preparing to give away a combined total of about 10,000 chicken sandwiches on Wednesday, May 20, as part of a “Military Appreciation Night” promotion. Between the hours of 4 and 7 p.m., any
EAST COUNTY RESIDENTS JOIN CAST OF SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN: MAY 22 – JUNE 7
Printer-friendly version By Kathy Carpenter Associate and Youth Reviewer www.sdtheatrereviews.com May 21, 2015 (La Mesa)–Why Singin’ In The Rain? When asked this question Ed Hollingsworth, who moved into his La Mesa home 31 years ago, at 4:17 am on his wedding day, called the play “the quintessential movie musical.” Laura Bueno, resident of El Cajon, for 12 years, called
LA MESA PLANNING COMMISSION REJECTS PARK STATION PLAN, BUT APPROVES EIR
Printer-friendly version Project will advance to City Council Story and photos by Janis Russell Photo, left: Sherm Harmer, Urban Housing Partners May 21, 2015 (La Mesa)- At yesterday’s meeting, the La Mesa Planning Commission voted to deny approval of a revised Park Station plan because of its inconsistency with the general plan and community objectives. The vote was 4-2 with
HELIX WATER BOARD VOTES TO ADOPT DROUGHT ACTION PLAN
Printer-friendly version By Janis Russell and Miriam Raftery May 21, 2015 (La Mesa)- At the board meeting yesterday, the Helix Water District board voted 4-1 for the drought action plan for increased public education and outreach, increased restrictions with two days/week for outdoor water use in tier 3, and a 10% penalty for using 31 units or more of
RIVERVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL’S 7TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL FAIR
Printer-friendly version Community Event Offers Food, Games, Music and Family Fun May 22, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – Travel around the world and learn about other cultures, watch traditional country dances, play carnival games and taste exotic foods at Riverview Elementary School’s 7th Annual International Fair on Saturday, May 30 from 11am to 5pm. This fun-filled community event,
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