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Our February 2014 shows are now online—including special reports on East County issues, holiday specials, interviews with top newsmakers and people making a positive difference in our community. Click here to listen now online and to read a list of our interviews and guest.
Our guests in February included many local leaders, including Assemblywoman Shirley Weber, La Mesa Mayor Art Madrid, local authors, the Bayou Brothers, plus hear our latest investigative reports on issues ranging from wind farms to wildfires.
You can also hear our one-hour show live when it airs on KNSJ 89.1 FM on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 5 p.m. and reruns Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 9 a.m. Or listen live online during those hours at www.KNSJ.org.
Audio links to listen to shows are at the bottom of this page, below the index of shows.
Monday, February 3, 2014
Drought update news – Colorado River water and state water levels cut, Miriam Raftery reports
Calif. News Service: Emergency drought legislation in Congress
Green Scene: Vigil planned i n San Diego to protest Keystone Pipeline, Edi Barena reports
Boulevard Planning Group to hold hearing on controversial Soitec Solar proposed projects ; glaring issues raised, Miriam Raftery reports
Mountain Health to offer presentation on Covered California exchanges in Alpine Library, Leon Thompson reports
Winter weather warning, Miriam Raftery reports
Culinary baking class for captive audience--in local prisons: County News Service
Crimebeat Report: Sheriff seeks suspects in Rancho San Diego shooting, Leon Thompson reports
Scam alert: Caller poses as peace officer demanding cash to avoid arrest, Ed Barrena reports
Hatfield the Rainmaker: Leon Thompson interviews ECM editor Miriam Raftery about a tale from East County’s colorful past
Public service announcement: East County Magazine, a Heartland Coalition publication
Public service announcement: Viejas Wildfire & Emergency Alerts, produced by ECM with support from the nonprofit Viejas Band of the Kumeyaay Indians
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Ed Barrena interviews Miriam Raftery regarding Viejas Wildfire & Emergency Alerts
KNSJ tribute to the late Pete Seeger; song: John Henry, public domain
Offbeat Report: Rebecca Williamson interviews Rudy Reyes, Lakeside, on his experiences surviving the Cedar Fire, serving as an advocate for the disabled, and as a reality cooking show contestant
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Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Opening remarks—a plumbing fiasco and a muddy dog tale, Miriam Raftery
Farm Bill includes deep cuts to food stamp program (SNAP), Nadin Abbott reports
Green Scene: Taylor Guitar wins national award for corporate excellence, saving ebony forests
Update on Park Station at Crossroads highrise project proposed in La Mesa, Leon Thompson reports
Destination East County: Ariele Johannsen reports on top festivals, events and attractions
Public service announcement: East County Magazine, a publication of the nonprofit Heartland Coalition
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Wind, Spirit Drum: Miriam Raftery interviews Windwalker and other musicians. Original music: Segregated, Cherokee Four Directions, Humba Di Mada, Freedom, Flute Song
Closing credits
Friday, February 7, 2014
CPUC prehearing in Alpine on SDG&E proposal for Cleveland National Forest permits, Miriam Raftery reports
Fiery hearing at Rural Fire Protect District in Jamul on dissolving district; Leon Thompson reports
Lawsuits announced at Jamulians Against Casinos meeting, Nadin Abbott reports
Update on Park Station at Crossroads highrise project proposed in La Mesa, Leon Thompson reports
Border Patrol target shooting controversy, Miriam Raftery reports
Congresswoman Davis announces House Apps contest: Jessica Richmond
Public Service Announcement: Viejas Wildfire & Emergency Alerts
Public Service Announcement: East County Magazine, a publication of the nonprofit Heartland Coalition
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Destination East County Magazine: Ariele Johannsen reports on top festivals, events and attractions
Law enforcement crackdown at trolley line in East County: Tip the Scale operation; Miriam Raftery reports
Local Business Report: Rene Arabo named new East County Chamber leader; business leaders and volunteers honored at Chamber dinner; LM Chamber to celebrate local heroes
Green Scene: Miriam Raftery interviews Robin Reardon, Lakeside Riverpark Conservancy about grand opening of new trail on March 8 and a race coming up May 19
Sounds of History: Helen Ofield interviews Richard Pennick, Pacific Southwest Railway Museum
Closing credits
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Special Report: Citizens Bond Oversight Committee controversies:
In the wake of a Grand Jury probe into the Grossmont Union High School District’s(GUHSD) response to a Grand Jury probe, concerns have been raised over the level of oversight provided by the Citizens Bond Oversight Committee. (CBOC) Miriam Raftery interviews with Nick Marinovich, the San Diego Taxpayer Association’s representative on CBOC, Priscilla Schreiber, GUHSD board member, and Michael Waterman, an attorney/journalist who has been seeking answers to pointed questions from CBOC. (Note: The District and CBOC chair Nancy Herbst declined our interview requests.)
Friday, February 14, 2014
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SDG&E wants to raise rates on ratepayers who use least power, Miriam Raftery reports
Capitol Report: Battle brewing in Congress over unemployment benefits for veterans; Leon Thompson reports
Green Scene: ECM special investigation : Water experts say ecosystem at risk from Soitec proposed 1,500 acre solar projects due to massive water use, Miriam Raftery reports
Crime Beat Warning: Thieves breaking into homes tented for termits, Leon Thompson reports
New Sheriff Substation open in Rancho San Diego, Ariele Johannsen reports
Supervisors vote to require background checks of foreign flight students, Miriam Raftery reports
Only one in four California 4th graders are reading at grade level, Public News Service
High school seniors can get cash to attend financial aid workshops, Julian Rudd-Falls reports
Wildfire smoke suppresses immune system in monkeys; Ed Barrena reports
Public Service Announcement: Viejas Wildfire & Emergency Alerts
Public Service Announcement: East County Magazine, a publication of the nonprofit Heartland Coalition
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Bookshelf: Reina Menasche interviews award-winning novelist and professor Laurel Corona
Destination East County: Ariele Johannsen reports on festivals and events including Valentines happenings
Ready, Set, Grow: Connie Beck advises how to keep gardening tools in shape
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Monday, February 17, 2014
Anderson coauthors bill to curb the NSA spying on Californians, Miriam Raftery reports
Agricultural Report: Drought hits farmers hard, produce prices may rise; Ariele Johannsen reports
Faulconer replacement to be named by City Council; Miriam Raftery reports
Green Scene: Coastkeepers speaks out on draining Lake Morena
Crime Beat Warning: Thieves target homes tented for termites; Leon Thompson reports
Judge issues sanctions against Cal Fire for covering up evidence and more, Miriam Raftery reports
Capitol Report; Battle brewing in Congress over unemployment for veterans, Leon Thompson reports
Storm brings rains, but it’s only a drop in the bucket toward meeting water needs, Miriam Raftery reports
New no0passing zone, delays on Highway 94, Leon Thompson reports
Scammers, schemers and swindlers: John Mattes reports on home equity loan crisis about to hit
Border Patrol controversy over target shooting, Miriam Raftery reports
Public Service Announcement: Viejas Wildfire & Emergency Alerts
Public Service Announcement: East County Magazine, a publication of the nonprofit Heartland Coalition
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Green Scene: ECM special investigation : Water experts say ecosystem at risk from Soitec proposed 1,500 acre solar projects due to massive water use, Miriam Raftery reports
Destination East County: Ariele Johannsen reports on festivals, events and attractions
Tribal Beat: Santa Ysabel Casino closes, Iipay tribe starts Biostar Solar
Reel to Reel, Dean Bruce interviews League of Liars
Closing credits
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Interview with La Mesa Mayor Art Madrid
Centennial Spirits dramatic presentation, with public domain ragtime music by Scott Joplin (direct link to Centennial Spirits: https://www.eastcountymagazine.org/sites/eastcountymagazine.org/files/au...
Friday, February 21, 2014
Bayou Brothers: Miriam Raftery interviews the San Diego Music Award winning band, original music excerpts
Green Scene: Monarch Butterfly migration declining; Leon Thompson reports
SD Water Authority issues drought watch, Miriam Raftery reports
Health report: Patrick Henry student dies of Meningitis, Ed Barrena reports
Second victim of meningitis dies in Santee, Miriam Raftery reports
Sheriff substation opens in Rancho San Diego, Ariele Johannsen reports
Border Patrol agent fatally shoots border crosser after being hit by rock, Miriam Raftery reports
Sheriff sweep focuses on young offenders, Leon Thompson reports
Public service announcement: Viejas Wildfire & Emergency Alerts, produced by nonprofit East County Magazine with support from the Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians
Public Service announcement: East County Magazine, published by nonprofit Heartland Coalition
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Boys and Girls Club receives $3 million donation from La Mesa couple, Miriam Raftery reports
Green Scene: Anza Borrego Desert Foundation and Cleveland National Forest oppose Soitec Solar projects, Miriam Raftery reports
Destination East County: Ariele Johannsen shares this week’s top festivals, events and attractions
Capitol Report: Battle brewing in Congress over veterans’ unemployment, Leon Thompson reports
Senator Joel Anderson introduces bill to rein in the NSA spying on Californians, Miriam Raftery reports
Bookshelf: Reina Menasche interviews authorLand of Nod award-wining horror writer Mark Clements
Closing credits
Monday, February 24, 2014
Newsmakers: Miriam Raftery interviews State Senator Marty Block on his efforts to improve education combat human trafficking, and protect seniors in senior care facilities
La Mesa Council to hear proposed chicken ownership measure, Leon Thompson reports
Education update: GUHSD to muzzle board members, Miriam Raftery reports
Teachers may strike in Alpine: Nadin Abbott reports from Alpine
Missing: Jerrie Dean reports Sheriff asks help to find Henry Camarena, 38
Sheriff sweep on trolley line results in 26 arrests, Leon Thompson reports
Public service announcement: East County Magazine, a publication of the nonprofit 501c Heartland Coalition
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Public service announcement: Viejas Wildfire & Emergency Alerts, produced by ECM with support from Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians
Bayou Brothers : Miriam Raftery interviews the award-winning blues band (rerun)
Prevent home accidents: Ed Barrena shares tips from Chief’s Corner columnist Sam DiGiovanna
AARP tax aide program offers free help for seniors; Calif. News Service reports
Weather report: Rain forecast; Miriam Raftery reports
Wildest Jobs: Rebecca Williamson interviews beekeeper DragonJurich at Bee Happy on the bee revival in our region
Scam warning: Beware of calls from phony peace officers, Ed Barrena reports
Closing credits
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Health report: Polio-like illness strikes children in California, Miriam Raftery reports
Sports report: Earnhardt wins Daytona 500, beating Jimmie Johnson amid tornado warnings
Education report: Alpine teachers strike ends after teachers win concessions; Miriam Raftery reports
Newsmakers: Miriam Raftery interviews Assemblywoman Shirley Weber on education, health and human services issues
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Public service announcement: East County Magazine, a publication of the nonprofit Heartland Coalition
Public service announcement: Viejas Wildfire & Emergency Alerts, published by ECM with support from nonprofit Viejas band of Kumeyaay Indians
Should doctors be paid more than cost of a pizza? Bill would restore funding cuts to MediCal; California News Service reports
Destination East County: Ariele Johannsen previews festivals and events this week
Green Scene: Descanso Planning Group hears proposal for solar farm, Miriam Raftery reports
1 million electric vehicles program: California News Service reports
Weather report: Miriam Raftery
La Mesa Council to consider chicken ownership: Leon Thompson reports
Missing : Jerrie Dean reports on missing man Henry Camarena
Wildfire preparedness tips: Nadin Abbott reports
Public Service Announcement: Viejas Wildfire Alerts produced by ECM with support from Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians
AARP offers free tax preparation for seniors and low income people in East County, Miriam Raftery reports
Closing credits
Friday, February 28, 2014
Viejas Alert: Flash flood watch and high wind watch issued
Prepare for the storms: county offers free sandbags, Leon Thompson reports
SDG&E offer storm safety tips: Miriam Raftery reports
Sheriffs to hold shave-a-thon to fight cancer, Ariele Johannsen reports
New San Diego Police Chief named, Miriam Raftery reports
People Power: Miriam Raftery interviews Debra Emerson with St. Madeleine Sophie’s, organization helping developmentally disabled adults
Bill would increase medical interpreters, California News Service reports
Destination East County: Ariele Johansen shares this week’s festivals, events and attractions
Green Scene: Monarch butterfly migration declining, Leon Thompson reports
Public service announcement: East County Magazine, a publication of the nonprofit Heartland Coalition
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Public service announcement: Viejas Wildfire & Emergency Alerts, published by ECM with support from Viejas band of Kumeyaay Indians
Bookshelf: Reina Menasche interviews ECM editor Miriam Raftery—and announces our East County writing competition
Tribal Beat: Leon Thompson interviews Rose Margaret Orantia, KPBS local hero
Closing credits
Audio:
CentennialSpiritsFinal.mp3 ECMShow2-3-14.mp3 ECMShow2-5-14.mp3 ECMShow2-7-14.mp3 ECMShow2-11-12-CBOC-FINAL.mp3 ECMShow-2-14-14.mp3 ECMShow2-16-14.mp3 ECMShow2-19-14.mp3 ECMShow2-21-14.mp3 ECMShow2-24-14.mp3 ECMShow2-26-14.mp3 ECMShow2-28-14.mp3
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