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
Closing credits
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)
Closing Credits
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
Closing Credits
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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