May 2016
East County Magazine
PADS TAKE EARLY LEAD, BUT SEATTLE RALLIES BACK TO TAKE GAME ONE
Printer-friendly version By Liz Alper Photo courtesy @Mariners on Twitter May 30, 2016 (Seattle) – On this Memorial Day, the Padres traveled to Seattle, the land of Starbucks and where rain is the dominant weather pattern, to face the Mariners in a split four-game home-and-home series. Andrew Cashner started on the mound for San Diego against Nathan
ASK AN AUTHOR – BOOK COVERS AND WRITING PARTNERS
Printer-friendly version Answering your questions about writing, publishing, and marketing books By Sarka-Jonae Miller Writing duo Liz Fenton and Lisa Steinke are dropping by to talk book covers, chick lit and favorite spots in San Diego. Although Steinke currently resides in Chicago both authors are San Diego natives. The writers have been best friends for decades and have some
YEAR-LONG CONSTRUCTION STARTS THURSDAY ON STATE ROUTE 67 AT HIGHLAND VALLEY AND DYE ROAD INTERSECTION
Printer-friendly version East County News Service May 30, 2016 (Ramona) — Travelers on State Route 67 in the community of Ramona are alerted that construction activities will begin Thursday at the intersection at Dye and Highland Valley roads, according to Caltrans. Crews will begin placing construction signs and marking underground utilities. Most construction activities will take place weekdays from
VACANCY ON LAKESIDE PLANNING BOARD: JUNE 1 DEADLINE TO APPLY
Printer-friendly version East County News Service May 30, 2016 (Lakeside) – The Lakeside Community Planning Group has a vacancy. Applications are due June 1st at 6:30 p.m. Qualified applicants may submit an application at the June 1st LCPG meeting at the Lakeside Community Center (9841 Vine St., Lakeside). Membership qualifications and the BOS application form may be accessed at
COUNTY TAXPAYERS ASSOCIATION TAKES STAND IN ALPINE HIGH SCHOOL ISSUES
Printer-friendly version “Save Alpine High” GoFundMe site launched to pay for legal appeal By Miriam Raftery May 30, 2016 (Alpine) — The San Diego County Taxpayers Association is speaking out against the Grossmont Union-High School District for failing to honor the intent of voters who supported Proposition U. The group’s new leader, Haney Hong, has also sharply criticized the
TEEN DIES OF STABBING INJURIES
Printer-friendly version Authorities seek public help to locate his killer, an unidentified Hispanic man May 30, 2016 (Spring Valley) – Jeffrey Quirino, 17, died this morning at a hospital of stabbing injuries suffered May 23rd in Spring Valley. Family and friends held a candlelight vigil in his memory last night in Spring Valley. His sister, Kimberly Quirino, posted on
LAKESIDE RESIDENT HEADS TO OLYMPICS
Printer-friendly version East County News Service May 30, 2016 (Lakeside) – Lakeside resident Nicholas “Nic” Long will be representing the U.S. at the Olympics in Brazil. The BMX cyclist qualified for Team USA on Sunday, finishing third in the UCI BMX World Championships in Colombia. The 26-year-old has previously won three World Cup medals and is a two-time national
TRUMP BACKS OFF DEBATING SANDERS, PROMPTS #CHICKENTRUMP MOCKERY ON TWITTER
Printer-friendly version East County News Service May 30, 2016 (San Diego) — After Hillary Clinton backed out of debating Bernie Sanders in California, late night comedy host Jimmy Kimmel asked Donald Trump if he would debate Sanders. Trump said he would – provided $10 million could be raised for a charity. Sanders promptly tweeted “Game on,” agreeing to the
SANDERS THRILLS FANS AT WARRIORS GAME
Printer-friendly version East County Magazine Photo: Twitter May 30, 2016 (Oakland) – After several campaign stops including addressing a crowd of 60,000 people in Oakland, Senator Bernie Sanders took time out to enjoy a Warriors game along with actor/activist Danny Glover at Oracle Arena, where the Golden State Warriors are playing Game 7 of the NBA’s Western Conference Finals
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