EAST COUNTY MAGAZINE'S OCTOBER RADIO SHOWS ARE NOW ONLINE: LISTEN NOW!

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November 14, 2013 (San Diego's East County)--Our October shows are now online—including special reports on East County issues, interviews with top newsmakers, local musicians, authors, colorful characters and people making a positive difference in our community.  Click here for a list of October shows and guests with links to listen online now.

You can also hear our 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, October 28, 2013

Interview with Wind, Spirit, Drum award-winning Native American group

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ECM announcement:  volunteer as a citizen journalist or send news tips

Public service announcement: Viejas Wildfire and Emergency Alerts

Local Government Report

Bookshelf:  Reina Menasche interviews Lynn Morgan Spreen, author of Dakota Blues (rerun)

Ready, Set, Grow: Connie Beck offers fall planting tips

Closing Credits

 

Friday, October 25, 2013

Special report: Mayor Mark Lewis of El Cajon resigns

Public News Service: CA schools to undergo change in allocating funding resources

Missing Person Alert:  Sharon Chipman seen in East County and San Diego

People Power: Janis Mork interviews Rocking Horse Ranch founder Kathy Plaisted on efforts to save the ranch and its equine therapy program

Destination East County: Ariele Johannsen shares festivals and events this week

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East County Magazine announcement: be a citizen journalist and send in news tips

Interview: Debbie Hornsby, Jamul resident, on highway hazards in Jamul along Highway 94

Public service announcement: Viejas Wildfire and Emergency Alerts

Bookshelf: Reina Menasche interviews Marnie Freedman, award-winning writer

Health Alert:  DFA seeks help from veterinarians and pet owners to track down source of pet jerky contamination that has sickened thousands of pets

Ready, Set, Grow: Connie Beck offers tips on gardening tools

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Wednesday, October 23, 2013

News update: Supervisors voted to authorize feasibility study to bring veterans’ services to county libraries in response to an ECM investigation

News report: El Cajon Council votes to enter into exclusive negotiation agreement for a Marriott Hotel

Agriculture Report:  Judge in Mexico bans sale of GMO corn:  reporter Nadin Abbott discusses ruling

Destination East County:  Ariele Johannsen shares this week’s Halloween and harvest fun events and more

Missing Person AlerT: Chula Vista Police seeks help to find Venetia Ortiz, missing juvenile – Jerrie Dean reports

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ECM announcement:  be a community volunteer and send in news tips

Missing:  Jerrie Dean interviews private investigator Victoria from ISC investigations

Bookshelf: Reina Menasche interviews Lynn Morgan Spreen, author of Dakota Blues

Closing credits

 

Monday, October 21, 2013

Local government report, Ed Barrena and Miriam Raftery reporting

Newsmaker:  Mark Ostrander, retired Cal Fire Battalion Chief, speaks on fire protection concerns

Public service announcement: Viejas Wildfire and Emergency Alerts

Agriculture Report: Fascinating facts about our local agriculture

Green Scene:  SDG&E proposal inside Cleveland National Forest

Health report:  Ed Barrena reports on whooping cough cases, including one at Helix High in La Mesa

ECM  announcement:  Be a citizen journalist and send your news tips

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Interview: So Cal Parrot wild  parrot rescue society (rerun)

Scam alert: County Water Aauthority warns of imposters posing as water agency employees

Wildfire preparedness tips

Reel to Reel:  Look Up Here band interview  (songs Seven and Today)

Public service announcement: Viejas  Wildfire and Emergency Alerts

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Friday, October 18, 2013

Capitol Report:  Government shut down ends

Wildest jobs:   SoCal Parrots – wild  parrot rescue society

Public service announcement: Viejas Wildfire and Emergency Alerts

Green Scene:  Living Coast Nature Preserve may close its doors—Jake Christie reports

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ECM wins 11 new journalism awards

Destination East County: Ariele Johannsen reports on festivals and events this week

Newsmaker: Larry Poole, professional horseman, actor, stuntman, movie wrangler and trail boss with Hole in the Wall Gang  speaks on movies filmed in East County (rerun)

Public service announcement: Viejas Wildfire and Emergency Alerts

Bookshelf:  Reina Menasche interviews Terry Ambrose, mystery and suspense author

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Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Debt default tomorrow looms

Health alert: San Diegans among salmonella victims

News alert: Mayor Bob Filner pleads guilty to felony and misdemeanor charges after resignation

Newsmaker: Rudy Reyes, worst burned victim of Cedar Fire

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ECM announcement: become a citizen journalist and send in news tips

Destination East County: Ariele Johannsen reports on top festivals and events this week

Newsmaker:  Interview with Larry Poole,, professional horseman, actor, stuntman, movie wrangler and trail boss with Hole in the Wall Gang  speaks on movies filmed in East County  

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Monday October 14, 2013

Capital Report: Debt default looms

Local Government Report: Leon Thompson and Miriam Raftery review agenda items coming up in Lemon Grove and Santee

Tribal Beat:  Jamul Casino plans clear key hurdle, but residents raise concerns over closed door hearings with Governor’s staffer

Newsmaker: Larry Poole, professional horseman, actor, stuntman, movie wrangler and trail boss with Hole in the Wall Gang speaks on movies filmed on location in East County

Public service announcement; Viejas Wildfire & Emergency Alerts

Bookshelf: Reina Menasche interviews Nancy Holder, New York Times best selling horror and fantasy author

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ECM announcement: be a citizen journalist and send in news tips

Newsmaker:  Kathy Kassell, Cedar Fire survivor and co-founder of Cedar Fire Rebuild Resource Group

Ready, Set, Grow: Connie Beck offers advice on gardening tools

Public service announcement: Viejas Wildfire and Emergency Alerts

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Friday, October 11, 2013

ECM special report: Fire stations closed, Jacumba resident dies after long response time

Public Service Announcement: Viejas Wildfire & Emergency Alerts

Health Alert: Salmonella outbreak

Green Living: Pine Valley Planning Group reject solar project in Buckman Springs

News report:  Pilot and passenger found dead at crash site on Volcan Mountain

Destination East County:  Ariele Johannsen shares top festivals and events this week

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ECM announcement: volunteer to be a citizen journalist, send in news tips

News report: New state law prohibits CA from cooperating with federal government on indefinite detention and other laws that violate citizens’ constitutional rights

Reel to Reel: Dean Bruce interviews High Tide and their songs, Misled Souls and Eye for an Eye

Viejas Wildfire Alerts:  announcement of Cedar Fire memorial Oct. 26

Viejas Wildfire Alerts reminder: Defensible Space

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Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Newsmaker:  Captain Mike Mohler, Cal Fire, speaks on recent fires, fire preparedness  and fire hazards

Public Service Announcement: Viejas Wildfire and Emergency Alerts

News report:  FBI reports attacks on U.S. power grid

Health alert:   Salmonella outbreak

News report:  Scamsters pose as water utility representatives

Newsmaker: Jeffrey Hedgecock on Tournament of the Phoenix (rerun)

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ECM announcement: volunteer to be a citizen journalist, send in news tips

Destination East County: Festivals and events this week, with Ariele Johannsen, host

Bookshelf:  Reina Menasche interviews Jennifer Silva Redmond, writer, editor and publishing consultant

Viejas Wildfire & Emergency Alert:  Cedar Fire memorial set for Oct. 26

Weather update: cold front to bring snow; high wind warning issued

Intern Sierra Robinson discusses her internship experience

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Monday, October 7, 2013

News report: SDG&E initiatives first intentional power shut-off in East County due to fire danger

Local Government Report:  Ed Barrena and Miriam Raftery report on agenda items coming up in La Mesa and at the County Supervisors’ meetings

Capitol Report:  House approves back pack to furloughed federal workers

Newsmaker:  Chief Andy Parr, Lakeside Fire Department recalls Cedar Fire and safety improvements

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ECM announcement: volunteer to be a citizen journalist

Missing person alert: Johnny Singleton

Interview:  Kent Peters, Fair Trade La Mesa and Fair Trade San Diego

Public Service Announcement: Viejas Wildfire & Emergency Alerts

Interview: Jeffrey Hedgecock World Jousting Association on upcoming Tournament of Phoenix

Ready, Set, Grow: Connie Beck offers advice on invasive plants

People Power: Janis Mork interviews Robert Coleman, Second Chance Program (rerun)

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Friday, October 4, 2013

Viejas Alert:  Red flag alert and high wind watch issued for weekend

Shutdown update: Congresswoman Davis  cosponsors  bill to restore federal workers’ pay retroactively

News bulletin: Bear sighted near In-ko-pah

Funny pages: A comic’s take on the news (rerun)

Oktoberfest: preview of KNSJ booth

Job Talks:  Mary England, president, La Mesa Chamber of Commerce

Destination East County:  Festivals and events this week in East County, with host Ariele Johannsen

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People Power with host Janis Mork: Interview with Robert Coleman, Second Chance Program

Public Service Announcement: Viejas Wildfire & Emergency Alerts

Newsmaker: Sheriff Bill Gore talks about prison realignment impacts and more

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Wednesday, October 2, 2013

News report:  Federal government is shutdown – impacts on East County residents

Red flag warning: high fire danger

News report:  Residents protest proposed release of sexual predator in Campo

Oktoberfest: KNSJ booth preview

Destination East County: Festivals and attractions this week in East County, with host Ariele Johannsen

Meatless Mondays:  California News Servicer reports on new United Nations report 

Viejas Alert:  10-year-anniversary memorial to Cedar Fire planned; ceremony Oct. 26

ECM investigation:   Lack of County Veterans Services in rural areas

Ready, Set, Grow with Connie Beck:  Fall planting guide

ECM message: Volunteer to support East County Magazine and send us your news tips

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News report: Ballot initiative circulating for recreational marijuana use

Oktoberfest: KNSJ booth preview

Newsmaker:  Eldonna Lay, El Cajon Historical Society, Valley of Opportunity book series

Public service announcement: Viejas Wildfire Alerts

Public Service Announcement from Cal-Fire: store gasoline safely

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Note: Our October, 2013 show was a rerun of the October 23 show due to technical issues. 

 

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