October 2015
East County Magazine
ANTI-VAXERS SEEK BALLOT INITIATIVE TO OVERTURN NEW VACCINATION LAW
Printer-friendly version East County News Service September 30, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – Seeking to overturn California’s new vaccination law, opponents have submitted petitions to the Secretary of State. The measure needs 365,000 signatures from registered voters but it will take approximately a month to determine whether there are enough valid signatures to qualify for the November 2016
NEW ONLINE TOOL CHARTS WILDFIRE RISK IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD
Printer-friendly version Source: County News Service October 1, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) –As San Diego County enters the perilous fall wildfire season, you can now tap into a new online map to learn the level of fire risk in your immediate area and resources for finding help in an emergency. The digital tool allows San Diegans to search the
COUNTY OFFERS RAIN BARRELS FOR JUST $10 AFTER REBATES
Printer-friendly version October 1, 2015 (San Diego) – The County of San Diego is pleased to partner with Solana Center and offer rain barrels for sale for County residents at a discounted rate! Now through Nov. 1st, residents can order rain barrels online and then pick them up on November 7th at the Water Conservation Garden between 10:00 am
LOCAL NON PROFIT APPOINTS NEW COMMUNITY RELATIONS SPECIALIST AS IT PREPARES TO CELEBRATE 35 YEARS IN BUSINESS
Printer-friendly version October 1, 2015 (San Diego) — As it prepares to celebrate 35 years in business, Toward Maximum Independence, Inc. (TMI), a well-respected San Diego non-profit, has appointed Jane Moore as its new Community Relations Specialist. TMI has a longstanding reputation for implementing “Best Practices” that help people with developmental disabilities and deaf and hard of hearing to
GUN FOUND AT SANTANA HIGH
Printer-friendly version By Liz Alper October 1, 2015 (Santee) – A Santana High School staff member found a gun in the school’s staff parking lot on September 30, KUSI reports. The staff member found the firearm while she was walking through the staff parking lot at 6:15 this morning. She says she walked over to clean up some glass she
HUZZAH! TOURNAMENT OF THE PHOENIX AND FESTIVAL OF HISTORY OCT. 17 IN POWAY
Printer-friendly version East County News Service October 1, 2015 (Poway) – An international jousting competition, lifestyle camps from Rome to the Renaissance and squires’ equestrian skills are all part of the colorful line-up at the Tournament of the Phoenix and Festival of History. The event takes place Saturday, October 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the
PUMPKIN PATCH OPEN AT SUMMERS PAST FARMS
Printer-friendly version East County News Service October 2, 2015 (Flinn Springs) – If you’re looking for the pick of the patch to carve your Jack-o-lantern, Summers Past Farms in Flinn Springs has a pumpkin patch that’s now open Wednesdays through Sundays, with kid-friendly activities on weekends. Stop by on Saturdays or Sundays to also enjoy an inflatable jump, popcorn,
STAGE FRIGHT: LAMPLIGHTERS’ PRODUCTION OCT. 9-NOV. 8
Printer-friendly version October 2, 2015 (La Mesa)–Lamplighters Community Theatre in La Mesa continues its current season with a mystery. Stage Fright by Charles Marowitz will run Oct. 9-Nov. 8. A leading metropolitan drama critic is led by an attractive production assistant into a recently discovered 19th century theatre. There, the critic will film a television interview for a documentary
SOITEC SOLAR HEARING OCT. 14
Printer-friendly version Update: The County site now says this item will not be on the agenday Oct. 14. Check the County Supervisors’ agenda for updates. October 1, 2015 (San Diego)—San Diego Supervisors will hold a hearing on Soitec Solar’s final remaining project in Boulevard on October 14th. Supervisors will consider a Revised Final Program Environmental Impact Report for the
HAGGEN TO CLOSE ALL 25 GROCERY STORES IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY
Printer-friendly version October 2, 2015 (San Diego) – Just days after announcing plans to file for bankruptcy and reorganize around fewer but more profitable stores, Haggen Market has announced it will close all 25 San Diego County markets. Haggen, which took over numerous Albertsons and Vons throughout the city, failed to win acceptance among consumers with many complaining of
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