November 2015
East County Magazine
ARMED ROBBERY AT LA MESA AM/PM GAS STATION
Printer-friendly version East County News Service November 7, 2015 (La Mesa) – A man armed with a rifle similar to an assault weapon entered the AM/PM gas station at 3775 Massachusetts Avenue in La Mesa at 1:25 a.m. and demanded cash. After the clerk turned over money, the suspect left on foot and was last seen running eastbound on
GARDEN BIDS FAREWELL TO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JOHN BOLTHOUSE
Printer-friendly version Photo: John Bolthouse, at San Diego Concert Band performance in the Garden November 7, 2015 (El Cajon)–The Water Conservation Garden today announced the departure of John Bolthouse, who has served as the organization’s Executive Director since February 2012. The Garden’s board of directors extends its deepest gratitude for Bolthouse’s innumerable contributions to The Garden over the years. “John
BLACK FRIDAY IS THE NEW “HUMP DAY”: POMEGRANATE DAYS AT THE OASIS CAMEL DAIRY NOV. 27-29
Printer-friendly version East County News Service November 7, 2015 (Ramona) – One of East County’s most unique holiday traditions is Pomegranate Days at the Oasis Camel Dairy in Ramona. Instead of battling crowds at the mall on the post-Thanksgiving weekend, why not head up to the Pomegranate Festival to enjoy feeding pomegranates to camels, camel rides for kids 3-14
DEATH PENALTY DEBATE HEATS UP IN CALIFORNIA
Printer-friendly version Dueling ballot measures could also impact fate of Death Row inmates By Miriam Raftery November 7, 2015 (Sacramento) — California has not executed a prisoner since 2006 due to legal challenges, although there are 747 inmates on death row and at least 17 of those have exhausted all legal appeals, the Sacramento Bee reports. But executions may soon
WINERY ORDINANCE AMENDMENT: PUBLIC REVIEW ENDS NOVEMBER 23
Printer-friendly version East County News Service November 7, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – The 45-day review period for public comments on proposed changes to the County’s Tiered Winery Ordinance ends November 23rd. In 2010, Supervisors established a Tiered Winery Ordinance. A key component of it was creation of a Boutique Winery tier, which allowed for tasting rooms in conjunction
SOUTH CENTRAL: A CASE FOR REDEMPTION
Printer-friendly version Under The Walnut Tree: A Memoir, by Donnell Joseph, (The Troy Book Makers, Troy, New York, 2015, 252 pages). Book Review by Dennis Moore November 7, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – Hollywood has a tendency of glamourizing the perceived sordid nature of the South Central area of Los Angeles, as depicted in the movies, Boys In
EL CAJON’S ANNUAL MOTHER GOOSE PARADE FEATURES A NEW DAY & START TIME: SAT. NOV. 21
Printer-friendly version By Robert Gehr © 2015 November 6, 2015 (El Cajon ) — The annual Mother Goose Parade is nearly upon us, still going strong after nearly 70 years. This very popular event began in 1947 and some changes this year should breathe new life into this fantastic family attraction. This year, the parade shifts to a Saturday,
BRIGHT LIGHT, BLUE FLASH IN SKY WAS NAVY MISSILE TEST
Printer-friendly version East County News Service Photo, left: Missile launch viewed from Anza-Borrego Desert, by Dennis Mammana/@dennismammana.com November 8, 2015 (San Diego) – People across southern California were startled last night by a bright blue light streaking through the sky with an explosive burst. Videos posted on YouTube and Twitter revealed the sight created fear in some, with one viewer
READER’S EDITORIAL: NEW HOUSE SPEAKER PAUL RYAN GOES AFTER POOR PEOPLE’S MONEY
Printer-friendly version By Tommy Tidrow November 8, 2015 (Washington D. C.) – New House Speaker Paul Ryan and his friends in Congress (most of whom have signed the Republican operative Grover Norquist’s “No New Taxes” pledge) have come up with a plan to fund a highway bill by privatizing the part of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) tasked with
BODY FOUND BY HIKERS IN JAPATUL VALLEY
Printer-friendly version East County News Service November 8, 2015 (San Diego’s East County)—Hikers in the Japatul Valley area east of Alpine found human remains this morning, the Sheriff’s department confirms. Deputies from the Pine Valley sub-station responded at 9:30 to a call in the 24000 block of Japatul Valley Road and confirmed the grisly finding in a nearby
Our Guide to Live Entertainment venues
