November 2015
East County Magazine
READER’S EDITORIAL: THE STORY OF A FLORIDA COMPANY TAKEOVER OF JACUMBA’S WATER
Printer-friendly version By Howard W Cook, former chair, Jacumba Sponsor Group Photo: Lake Jacumba November 1, 2015 (Jacumba Hot Springs)–A massive project poses an unprecedented risk to Jacumba Hot Springs’ water supply. BACKGROUND Jacumba Hot Springs is an old town going back to 1860 and blessed with a productive hot spring and several other good wells. It is
CHIEF’S CORNER: FALL BACK INTO SAFETY
Printer-friendly version By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna October 31, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) –As you circle the house, changing clocks back make time for this short safety checklist. It’ll see you into the winter with a safe and organized home: Change the clocks, change the batteries. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors save lives. Replace light bulbs. Long
A RIGHT JOLLY OLD ELf: MR. CLAUS COMES TO LEMON GROVE NOV. 5
Printer-friendly version By Helen Ofield, President, Lemon Grove Historical Society Our stockings are hung by the chimney with care In hopes that St. Nicholas soon will be there. November 1, 2015 (Lemon Grove) — He will be. The witching hour is 7 p.m. on Nov. 5 in the H. Lee House, 3205 Olive, Lemon Grove. Of course, you
PADRES HIRE ANDY GREEN AS MANAGER
Printer-friendly version By Liz Alper Photo: Wikipedia November 1, 2015 (San Diego) – Don Mattingly would be driven up a wall managing the Padres. A.J. Preller and the Padres seemed to know this. Luckily, Mattingly is off the market, so the Padres hired Arizona Diamondbacks third base coach Andy Green. Green takes under his wing a team that has
FATAL HIT AND RUN ON SR-15: CHP SEEKS NISSAN SUV AFTER PEDESTRIAN FATALITY ON I-15
Printer-friendly version East County News Service October 31, 2015 (San Diego) – California Highway Patrol is seeking a second vehicle, a white Nissan Sport Utility Vehicle with damage to the right front fender and quarter panel. It was seen leaving the area of a fatal pedestrian crash on I-15 that occurred about 1:45 a.m. on October 28, when several
CIRCLE PLAYERS PRESENT WRANGLE AT RED MOUNTAIN RANCH NOV. 13-15
Printer-friendly version October 31, 2015 (El Cajon)–The Circle Players of El Cajon will be performing “Wrangle at Red Mountain Ranch” November 13th and 14th at 7:00pm and November 15th at 2:00pm. This mystery dinner theatre is set at a dude ranch and we encourage all attendees to wear their western attire and have a rip-roarin’ good time! Performances will be held at
EAST COUNTY ARTISTS WIN AWARDS
Printer-friendly version October 31, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) –Poway resident Joe Nalven won the Second Place Award, andj Ellary Brandon, El Cajon received an Honorable Mention Award in the 12th annual Digital Art Show of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 3502 Clairemont Dr., San Diego. The show will run October 25-November 22. It includes 28 works by 15
GARDEN GALA ENCHANTS EAST COUNTY
Printer-friendly version Water Conservation Garden Hosts Second Annual Flagship Fundraiser By Reema Makani Boccia October 31, 2015 (Rancho San Diego)–The Water Conservation Garden in El Cajon wowed attendees at its second annual “Enchanted Garden Gala” on Saturday, October 17 with an evening filled with delectable food and captivating entertainment all while supporting the East County institution. The event theme
GROWING LOCAL WINE INDUSTRY TO BE HIGHLIGHTED AT TOAST TO EAST COUNTY
Printer-friendly version Inaugural event also features craft brews, honey, olives plus other local food offerings November 2, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – It’s not quite Napa…yet… but East San Diego County has established a vibrant and growing wine industry. There are more than 50 wineries in San Diego County, with more than 40 east of Highway 15. Many of those local east
$1,000 REWARD FOR ARREST OF SUSPECTS WANTED FOR BURGLARIES AND CREDIT CARD FRAUD IN EAST COUNTY
Printer-friendly version Photo: Surveillance photo of suspects East County News Service November 1, 2015 (Lakeside) –San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the Lakeside Sheriff’s Substation are asking for the public’s assistance to help identify and locate a man and a woman wanted in connection with a car burglary and the use of stolen credit cards at several
Our Guide to Live Entertainment venues
