April 2017 Articles

SDSU TRACK & FIELD COMPETES IN TWO MEETS AT AZUSA PACIFIC

 

Ellis concluded competition at the Mt. SAC Relays and Elaine Ribeiro ran at the Bryan Clay Invitational

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April 13, 2017 (Azusa, Calif.) - San Diego State track & field continued its busy week in the Los Angeles metropolitan area, concluding competition at the Mt. SAC Relays while kicking off competition at the Bryan Clay Invitational, both hosted by Azusa Pacific University.


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SDSU SOFTBALL DOWNS NEW MEXICO 4-1 IN SERIES OPENER

 

Aztecs win third straight game

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Photo:  Jenavee Peres homered and drove in three runs in SDSU's 4-1 win over New Mexico.  Courtesy goaztecs.com

April 13, 2017 (San Diego) - Jenavee Peres (Garden Grove, Calif.) homered and drove in three runs to lead San Diego State to a 4-1 victory over New Mexico in the series opener Thursday night at SDSU Softball Stadium. It was the third consecutive win for the Aztecs (21-14, 5-5 MW).


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WEST HILLS HIGH STADIUM GETS FACELIFT

 

By Nick Pellegrino

April 13, 2017 (Santee) -- The first football stadium in the country with a two-toned, artificial playing surface will "field" a new look for the 2017-18 school year.

West Hills High School Stadium, which gained national attention with its one-of-a-kind, double-blue playing field, recently saw its old, worn field removed following nearly 10 seasons, to be replaced by a modern version of FieldTurf product for Wolf Pack athletics and other events.


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AZTECS WATER POLO SWIMS INTO FIRST WITH DOUBLE WINS OVER AZUSA PACIFIC AND CONCORDIA

 

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April 13, 2017 (San Diego) - San Diego State water polo closed out Golden Coast Conference play today with a doubleheader.  Their first game was against Azusa Pacific University.


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SDSU WOMEN'S TENNIS DROPS 6-1 CONTEST TO FRESNO STATE

 

Aztecs fall to the Bulldogs on Senior Day

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April 13, 2017 (San Diego) - The San Diego State women’s tennis hoped for home court advantage at today’s contest against Mountain West opponent Fresno State, but the Aztecs could not get past the Bulldogs and ended the day at the Aztec Tennis Center with a 6-1 loss.


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READER’S EDITORIAL: HOW THE CITY OF LA MESA GAMES THE SYSTEM—PART 3

 

How the City of La Mesa games the system--even when it is not necessaary

By Joseph Glidden

April 12, 2017 (La Mesa) -- Prop. 218 will make it difficult for La Mesa’s ratepayers to reject the pending sewer rate increase. If the city has its way, it will be impossible.

In order for residents to defeat this proposal, the law requires that 50% (plus one) of the ratepayers submit a written “protest” letter. This is not likely to happen. La Mesans have not rejected a rate increase in recent history. In fact, the last two sewer rate increases have passed with 99.9% of the ratepayers not filing a protest letter. This should have been a red flag at City Hall. It is nearly impossible to get 99.9% of our community to agree on anything, let alone on a sewer rate increase. So how did the city manage such a feat? By gaming the system, of course.


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SDSU WATER POLO: KATE MCDONNELL NAMED GCC PLAYER OF THE WEEK

 

Award is the fourth of the season for San Diego State

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April 13, 2017 (San Diego) - San Diego State goalkeeper Kate McDonnell is the Golden Coast Conference Player of the Week, the league announced late Wednesday. The award is the first of her career and the fourth for 11th-ranked SDSU this season.


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FLETCHER HILLS COUPLE DONATES HAND-CRAFTED DOLLHOUSE FOR USO SAN DIEGO’S STARS AND STRIPES GALA MAY 20

 

By Miriam Raftery

April 13, 2017 (Fletcher Hills) - Steve and Deborah Loeffler of El Cajon have built and donated an intricate dollhouse to auction at the upcoming silent auction at USO San Diego’s 76th Annual Stars and Stripes Gala on May 20th.  The dollhouse was a true labor of love, built and furnished with over 1,000 hours of work by the Fletcher Hills couple.


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INTERIOR SECRETARY ZINKE ANNOUNCES FUNDING OF $60 MILLION FOR COBELL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND FOR NATIVE AMERICANS

 

Contributions from Tribal Land Buy-Back Program help fund educational opportunities for American Indian and Alaska Native students

East County News Service

April 12, 2017 (Washington D.C.) -- U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke today announced the Department has made its final transfer to the Cobell Education Scholarship Fund, bringing the total amount to $60 million to be made available to help unlock the doors to advanced technical training and higher education for Native youth.


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POSSIBLE ABDUCTION ATTEMPT AT PARKWAY PLAZA IN EL CAJON

 

Source: El Cajon Police

April 12, 2017 (El Cajon) – El Cajon Police has issued a bulletin warning that the department is investigating a report of an attempted abduction in the Walmart parking lot at Parkway Plaza.  A 3-year-old girl and her mother were walking to their vehicle yesterday between 12 noon and 1 p.m. when the attempted abduction occurred, said Lt. Royal Bates.


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WESTERN DAYS BREAKFAST APRIL 29 IN LAKESIDE

 

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April 12, 2017 (Lakeside) -- The Lakeside Historical Society will be hosting its annual Western Days Breakfast on Saturday, April 29 from 7 to 9 a.m.

Breakfast will include ham and eggs, hash brown potatoes, biscuits, gravy, juice and coffee, all for  $5.00.


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SETTLEMENT TALKS UNDERWAY OVER MOVING SAN ONOFRE NUCLEAR WASTE STORAGE

 

By Miriam Raftery

April 12, 2017 (San Onofre) – Just days before an April 14 court hearing filed by Citizens Oversight seeking to force removal of nuclear waste from storage along the ocean near the closed San Onofre power plant, Southern California Edison has agreed to enter into negotiations to move the nuclear storage elsewhere.


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SPECIAL DISTRICT FORMED TO COMBAT CITRUS PSYLLID

 

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April 12, 2017 (San Diego’s East County) – San Diego Supervisors on Wednesday approved formation of a special district to combat the Asian citrus psyllid, an agricultural pest that threatens our county’s $126 million citrus crop.


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CRASH KILLS DRIVER, 22, IN EAST COUNTY

 

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April 12, 2017 (El Cajon) – A 22-year-old driver died last night after his vehicle rolled down an embankment and struck a steel pole supporting a billboard.  The fatal crash occurred shortly before 10 p.m. along westbound I-8 west of Los Coches Road in unincorporated El Cajon.


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SDSU SCHOLAR ATHLETES HONORED AT ANNUAL BANQUET

 

329 Aztecs recognized as scholar-athletes

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Photo:  Arthur Flores and Alyssa Diacono were named 2016 Student-Athletes of the Year on Monday.  Courtesy goaztecs.com

April 12, 2017 (San Diego) - The San Diego State athletic department honored 329 student-athletes Monday evening at its 23rd annual Scholar-Athlete Banquet in Montezuma Hall on the SDSU campus. In order to qualify as a scholar-athlete for the semester, a student-athlete must achieve at least a 3.00 cumulative GPA or a 3.20 semester GPA.


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ECM PADRES REPORT: PADRES SHUT OUT ROCKIES TO WIN SERIES

 

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Story by Liz Alper

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April 12, 2017 (Denver) - The series is even at 1-1, so the Padres had a chance to win it today with Zach Lee on the mound against Denver native--and Rockies fan from birth--Kyle Freeland.


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DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: TOP FESTIVALS AND EVENTS APRIL 13 - MAY 15

 

 

 

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April 12, 2017 (San Diego's East County) - This week’s Destination East County includes an Eggstravaganza in Santee, an Easter carnival in Alpine, Spring Harp Fest in La Mesa, a Save El Monte Valley fundraiser in Lakeside, the opening of Cajon Classic Car season and a Clint Black is Back concert at Sycuan.

Plus, we’ll tell you about coming attractions including Lakeside’s Western Days, parade and rodeo, spring garden festivals, butterfly releases, a fashion show to benefit local arts, the Art of the Quilt in Lemon Grove, community concerts, and Vintage Alpine, a wine tasting experience in the country to benefit children’s causes.

So scroll down for all of these events and many more!


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UNITED AIRLINES IN HOT SEAT AFTER PASSENGER BEATEN AND REMOVED FROM PLANE

 

By Miriam Raftery

April 12, 2017 (San Diego) – Videos showing a passenger violently beaten, blooded and dragged off a United Airlines flight after he refused to give up his seat when the airline overbooked the flight has sparked outrage, a boycott, and calls for reforms. View video


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GORSUCH BEGINS DUTIES AT SUPREME COURT AFTER REPUBLCIANS INVOKE “NUCLEAR OPTION” TO BLOCK FILIBUSTER

 

By Miriam Raftery

April 12, 2017 (Washington D.C.) – Neil Gorsuch begins his duties this week on the Supreme Court after the Senate invoked the ‘nuclear option’ to change long-standing Senate rules and block a filibuster by Democrats. All but two Democrats had agreed to vote against confirming Gorsuch, including California Senators Dianne Feinstein and Kamala Harris.


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AZTECS BASEBALL POWERS TO 9-3 WIN OVER UC IRVINE

 

Three home runs help SDSU down Anteaters

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Photo:  Andrew Martinez had a double and home run in the win over UC Irvine Tuesday night.  Courtesy goaztecs.com

April 11, 2017 (San Diego) - After spotting UC Irvine a run in the top of the first, San Diego State roared back with six runs over the first three innings en route to a 9-3 victory over the Anteaters Tuesday evening at Tony Gwynn Stadium.


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ECM WORLD WATCH: NATIONAL AND GLOBAL NEWS

 

April 11, 2017 (San Diego’s East County) - East County Magazine's World Watch helps you be an informed citizen about important issues globally and nationally. As part of our commitment to reflect all voices and views, we include links to a wide variety of news sources representing a broad spectrum of political, religious, and social views. Top world and U.S. headlines include:

U.S.

Syrian bombing

Politics

Other U.S. news

WORLD

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EAST COUNTY ROUNDUP: LOCAL AND STATEWIDE NEWS

 

April 11, 2017 (San Diego's East County) -- East County Roundup highlights top stories of interest to East County and San Diego’s inland regions, published in other media. This week’s top “Roundup” headlines include:

LOCAL

STATE

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PASSING ON PASSOVER: TRUMP SNUBS JEWS AT WHITE HOUSE SEDER

 

Press Secretary Sean Spicer also draws fire for Holocaust denial comment;

White House also fumbles annual Easter Egg roll

By Miriam Raftery

Photo: White House Seder, with Trump seat vacant

April 11, 2017 (Washington D.C.) – The annual White House Seder dinner marking the start of Passover was held on Monday with Jewish staffers and friends. But President Donald Trump did not attend, even though he was reportedly at home in the White House at the time.


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FORMER PORTRERO RESIDENT SEEKING REVERSAL OF HOME FORFEITURE TO FEDS AFTER COURT VOIDS CONVICTIONS

 

By Mike Allen

April 11, 2017 (Potrero) – A former Potrero resident who was found guilty of smuggling illegal immigrants in 2014 had her ranch home seized by the federal government and sold at auction. But now a court has vacated, or voided, the most serious charges, so Kayla Rains seeks to have the auction funds returned to her.


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ECM PADRES REPORT: FRIARS FALL SHORT IN GAME TWO AGAINST ROCKIES

 

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Story by Liz Alper

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April 11, 2017 (Denver) - Probably no Padres win will ever top last night’s, when Wil Myers hit for the cycle, but that doesn’t mean the Pads can’t try and win again.  The veteran Jered Weaver faced the rookie, 22-year-old Antonio Senzatela for the Rockies.


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BIG DONATION BOOSTS ANIMAL SERVICES’ SPIRIT FUND

 

By Tracy DeFore, County of San Diego

This video, produced in 2011, gives an overview of the Spirit Medical Trust Fund and how it helps animals in need. https://youtu.be/d2g8-qhMLKU

April 11, 2017 (San Diego) -- An anonymous donor has given County Animal Services’ Spirit Fund more than $101,000, an amount that will help dozens more sick and injured animals get the specialized medical care they need to lead healthy lives in new adoptive homes.


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T-NO. 14 SDSU WATER POLO EDGES NO. 22 CSU BAKERSFIELD 6-5

 

Aztecs rally from 5-2 deficit to win

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April 11, 2017 (San Diego) - T-No. 14 San Diego State rallied to defeat 22nd-ranked CSU Bakersfield, 6-5, Tuesday afternoon at Aztec Aquaplex. SDSU improved to 15-12 with the decision, while the Roadrunners fell to 12-14.


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HEALTH AND SCIENCE HIGHLIGHTS


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A SALUTE TO ADMIRAL’S EXPERIENCE: FLAVORS OF THE WORLD SERVED UP AT SAN CARLOS RESTAURANT

 

 

 

 

 

By Miriam Raftery

April 11, 2017 (San Carlos) – As a Navy chef,  Geoff Cole traveled the world preparing feasts for admirals and other VIPs.  Now he’s opened a  salute-worthy restaurant in San Diego's San Carlos neighborood. At Admiral's Experience, he serves up  what he calls “world class cuisine” from around the globe—as well as a catering service.   

“I cooked for all the admirals, senators and dignitaries on their private jet,”  Chef Cole told East County Magazine.  Of Jamaican descent, he’s  lived in exotic locales such as Hawaii and collected favorite dishes in his travels to Europe, the Middle East, the Caribbean and other places.


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STEVE FISHER RETIRES AS AZTECS MEN'S BASKETBALL HEAD COACH; BRIAN DUTCHER TO TAKE OVER

 

Fisher is Mountain West all-time winningest coach to work in athletic department; former head coach in waiting takes over for retiring Fisher

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April 11, 2017 (San Diego) - Steve Fisher, San Diego State’s all-time winningest coach and the winningest coach in Mountain West history, announced today that he is retiring as the head basketball coach at SDSU. Fisher, 72, will continue to work at the University in a part-time capacity.


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