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Our March, April and May 2018 radio shows are now online. For links to listen to the shows plus a full list of topics and interviews, click here, or click "read more" and scroll down. (Sound files may take a few moments to load).
Our interviews included wildlife biologists Tommy Hough and Renee Owens on their adventures in the field and conservation efforts, Sheriff Bill Gore, El Cajon Mayor Bill Wells, legal thriller novelist Teresa Burrell, judicial candidate Matt Brower, Assembly candidate Larry Wilske, County School Board candidate Eric Lund, Victor Crosswaithe Contreras on a historical script-writing contest, and investigative journalist Greg Palast. (Note: candidate interviews were previously posted separately before the election and are now also available in complete show files.)
We also covered hot local, state and national issues including school gun violence, a lawsuit over powerline easements in East County, a lawsuit against Lemon Grove Councilman Arambula , El Cajon Councilman Kalasho accused of false real estate filings, homelessness, the Trump-Russia investigation, family separations, La Mesa’s new farmer’s market, an initiative to limit growth in Santee, Earth Day activities and more.
The East County Magazine Show airs Mondays and Fridays from 5 to 6 p.m. on KNSJ, 89.1 FM. Our shows rerun on Tuesdays at 9 a.m. and Saturdays at 8 a.m. Pacific Standard Time. Read more and listen to our March, April and May shows below:
Friday March 2, 2018
http://k003.kiwi6.com/hotlink/un0rwmharw/ECMShow3-2-18.mp3
Intro
Public News Service daily news: Trump imposes steel tariffs, ACLU suit on immigration, and more national news headlines
West Hills High School student arrested over Lego gun threat
Parkland, FL high school shooting aftermath: companies drop support of NRA; Dick’s Sporting Goods halts assault gun sales; retailers restrict gun sales
Winter weather report
CA Democratic convention in SD: endorsements announced
Hantavirus in East County
Anti-Semitic attacks on the rise
Instant Pot dangers: consumer alert
Green Scene: La Mesa’s Arbor Day
Destination East County: top festivals and events
Bookshelf: Interview with Kirk Kenny, Padres fan book author (rerun)
Sounds of History: Cal Calvert, Motor Transport Museum (rerun)
Earthquake early warning funds at risk
Monday March 5, 2018
http://k003.kiwi6.com/hotlink/hdmlnpyg0n/ECMShow3-5-18.mp3
El Cajon drops charges against activists who fed homeless in public park
Jamul Casino splits with Penn Gaming
Alpine-Grossmont school district settlement
Capitol Report: Indefinite detention of immigrants upheld by court
Rep. Duncan Hunter endorsed by Republican Party
Crimebeat: Santee stalker chased girl at ball field
Women and Families Resource Fair
Health alert issued over Kratom
Instant Pot consumer alert
Destination East County: Top festivals and alerts
Companies dropping National Rifle Association support
Wildest Jobs: Lakeside rodeo clown (rerun)
Crimebeat: Shots fired at Roland grocery store
Jail break rescue (rerun)
Friday, March 9, 2018 –Rerun of March 5th show
Monday, March 12, 2018
http://k003.kiwi6.com/hotlink/n9cmp82ukp/ECMShow3-12-18.mp3
Intro
50th Congressional district race tightens
El Cajon Councilman Ben Kalasho accused of false real estate filings
President Trump coming to San Diego; protests planned
SDG&E holds forums on fire and power shut offs
Firefighters have high cancer rates: Public News Service
Crimebeat: Vehicle burglar in El Cajon killed
Shoulder tap sting in El Cajon over alcohol sales to minors
Leaping Lizards: monitor lizard found
People Power: prom dress donations in El Cajon
Weather: storm coming
PNS: Trump administration sues California over sanctuary laws
Green Scene: Walker Preserve tree plantings in Santee
Moms demand action: Public News Service
Public News Service daily news: Korea talks, tariff issues
Public News Service: gun issues Trump updates, Sunshine week
Destination East County: top festivals and events
Grant for Julian’s fiddle camp
On the Road: Julian Fiddle and Pickin’ Competition (rerun)
Women and Families Resources Fair
Friday, March 16, 2018
http://k003.kiwi6.com/hotlink/o6cku0n9dn/ECMShow3-16-18.mp3
Introduction
Public News Service: bridge collapse, ICE courthouse arrests, bill to fix national parks
Trump visits border wall in San Diego
Public News Service: immigrant rights advocates speaik out
Capitol Report: Tillerson fired as Secretary of State
Lemon Grove Councilman David Arambula alleged to have assaulted marijuana dispensary applicant
St. Patrick’s Day DUI patrols
Local hiker found hurt at Joshua Tree
SDG&E powerline easements widened
County urges hepatitis boosters
Crimebeat: jewelry store heist in El Cajon
Utility box artists sought in Ramona
Green Scene; Walker Preserve tree plantings in Santee
Destination East County: top festivals and events
ECM radio volunteers needed
On the Road: Campo Stone Store
Prom gown giveaways
Public News Service: Firefighters’ high cancer risk
Monday, March 19, 2018 – Rerun of March 16th show
Friday, March 23, 2018
http://k003.kiwi6.com/hotlink/9oglbc2v7j/ECMShow3-22-18.mp3
Intro
Special report: Trump-Russia findings
Green Scene: La Mesa climate action plan approved
Crimebeat: Sexual predator released in McCain Valley
Congressional candidate Josh Butner criticized for saying military should be required for office
Pet adoptions: County of San Diego public service announcement
Public News Service: Ghost fishing nets killing seals, whales and dolphins
San Diego’s Toni Atkins named first woman to head State Senate
United Airlines’ pet death problems
Public News Service: John Bolton new National Security advisor, March for our Lives
Destination East County: top festivals and events
Bookshelf: Matt Palamari, Land without Evil author (rerun)
Hepatitis boosters urged by County
Utility box artists sought in Ramona
Monday, March 26, 2018
http://k003.kiwi6.com/hotlink/459x44jimz/ECMShow3-26-18.mp3
Intro
Public News Service: Stormy Daniels-Trump scandal, gun violence protests, federal disaster planning ignores climate change
La Mesa Farmer’s Market: council votes on move to downtown village
Jamul: Viillage 14 housing project
Crimebeat: arsonist arrest in Jamacha
*Newsmaker interview: Jeff Griffith, State Senate candidate and Cal Fire Captain
On the Road: Desert View Tower (rerun)
People Power: prom dresses through Princess Project
Public News Service: firefighter deaths
Friday, March 30, 2018
http://k003.kiwi6.com/hotlink/nx9ffxnaoc/ECMShow3-30-18.mp3
Intro
Capitol Report: Census citizenship question lawsuit
Emoluments lawsuit filed against Trump
La Mesa Farmer’s Market moving to downtown
Miracle March rains – not
Driver found dead
Gas station crash
DUI checkpoint Friday in Santee
Substance abuse expanded by County
People Power: Princess Project
Sports: Ramona vs. Helix in La Crosse
Million dollar donation to Grossmont Cuyamaca Community College District
Destination East County: top festivals and events
Animal Tales: Wildlife photographer Roy Toft (rerun)
ECM needs radio volunteers
Monday, April 2. 2018 – Rerun of March 30th show
Friday, April 6, 2018
http://k003.kiwi6.com/hotlink/82hebis3qh/ECMShow4-6-18.mp3
Intro
Supervisors may join Trump sanctuary state lawsuit
Sinclair media expansion
Battling bots
Marijuana dispensary decisions in La Mesa and Lemon Grove
Mosquito season
Green Scene: SDSU helps restore San Diego River
Crimebeat: Baskin Robbins robbery
Flu still strong across county
Rattlesnake season is here
Bostonia Elementary in El Cajon is a CA distinguished school
Destination: Top festivals and events
Green Scene: Earth Day volunteers needed
Cuyamaca College president makes million dollar donation
Miracle March rains – not
Water conservation tips
Tweets for Research
Monday, April 9, 2018
http://k003.kiwi6.com/hotlink/0ne0o5w1wa/ECMShow4-9-18.mp3
*Newsmaker: Sheriff Bill Gore
Green Scene; Earth Day activities
Friday, April 13, 2018
http://k003.kiwi6.com/hotlink/efhizn6od0/ECMShow4-13-18.mp3
Intro
Capitol Report: Trump lawyer Cohen offices raided, Speaker Paul Ryan stepping down
Santee ballot initiative to limit growth
Green Scene: March for Science
La Mesa marijuana dispensary appeal filed
Cannabis apps
People Power: Stoney’s Park
Korren Garda’s ordeal: struck twice on Alpine freeway
Freeway deaths: Good Samaritan killed
Crimebeat: Chase ends in Lemon Grove
Destination East County: top festivals and events
Defensible space public service announcement from County of SD
Sports: El Cajon Valley vs. West Hills baseball
Sounds of History: remembering La Mesa suffragist Helen Stoddard
Public News Servcie: Health care costs bill
Water saving ideas
Rattlesnake season is here
Monday, April 16, 2018
http://k003.kiwi6.com/hotlink/buxiowsp9h/ECMshow4-16-18.mp3
Intro
Public News Servie: Trump justifies Syria bombing, Tax Day – where does your money go, Comey’s tell-all book
Digital spring cleaning
Santee district elections: Mayor Minto’s map approved
El Cajon’s new animal shelter to open
La mesa volunteers needed for boards and commissions
High wind advisory for mountains and deserts
Tribal Beat: Native American tribal chairs attend summit with SANDAG
People Power: Stoney’s Park opens in El Cajon
Scammers: Sheriff warns of warrant scam
Health: Botulism and black tar heroin warning
Defensible space public service announcement from County for fire season
Bookshelf: Teresa Burrell, author of the Advocate and other legal thriller novels
Destination East County: top festivals and events
Public News Service: Calif. bill to control healthcare costs
Sports: Coach Long contract at SDSU extended
High wind advisory for mountains and deserts
Grilling safety tips
Friday, April 20, 2018
http://k003.kiwi6.com/hotlink/q8ixif96yz/ECMShow4-20-18.mp3
Intro
Capitol Report: DNC sues Trump and Russia
Former First Lady Barbara Bush dies
Cajon Valley School District gun rights controversy
Supervisors support sanctuary law challenge by Trump administration
Green Scene: Ozone levels at “F” grade in San Diego communities including Alpine
Housing costs soar
Highrise housing bill dies
Sinkhole swallows car in East County
Motorist dies after killing deer, falling off bridge
Destination East County: top festivals and events
Green Scene: park champions
ECM radio volunteers needed
Wildest Jobs: Lakeside rodeo clown interview (rerun)
Monday, April 23, 2018
http://k003.kiwi6.com/hotlink/j4ig6lxjfm/ECMShow4-23-18.mp3
Public News Service: Waffle House shooting, evictions, coal regulations, tribal suit, high rents
CSU tuition won’t rise
Grand Jury proposes consolidating community planning groups
Green Scene; parks champions, ozone levels increase
Sanctuary law challenge supported by Supervisors
*Wildest Jobs: Patrick Hord, wildlife biologist
ECM radio volunteers needed
Friday, April 27, 2018
http://k003.kiwi6.com/hotlink/l2tmf81jb4/ECMShow4-27-18.mp3
Intro
Capitol Report: DACA ruling
Assemblyman Randy Voepel accused by opponent of stolen valor/falsified military claims: hear audio tapes
*Newsmaker: Greg Palast, investigative reporter, warns of serious election integrity problems
Julian Fiddle and Pickin’ Competition (rerun)
Poll workers needed
Monday, April 30, 2017 – Rerun of April 27th show
Friday, May 4, 2018
http://k003.kiwi6.com/hotlink/o32lun3t20/ECMShow5-4-18.mp3
Intro
SDG&E sued over powerline easements in rural East County including Pine Valley plaintiffs
Green Scene: Calif. sues EPA over emissions
Healthcare Relief Act
Calf Fesh Awareness Month
Voting in June primary: registration deadline
Destination East County: top festivals and events
*Newsmaker: Victor Crosswaithe Copntreras, 2018 local history script contest for TwainFest
Public News Service: Guilani comments on Stormy Daniels, high death rates of Native American women
Monday, May 7, 2018 – Rerun of May 4th show
Friday, May 11, 2018
http://k003.kiwi6.com/hotlink/btd9rvczno/ECMShow5-11-18.mp3
Intro
Immigrant children separated from families at border
Calif. is 5th largest economy in world
Lemon Grove Council votes to reverse redevelopment plans
El Cajon approves water recycling
Santee apartment fire displaces 40 residents
Destination East County; top festivals and events
*Newsmaker: Renee Owens, Wild Zone Conservation, on her adventures as a wildlife biologist, from wrestling anacondas in the Amazon to preserving local habitat
Monday May 14, 2018
http://k003.kiwi6.com/hotlink/xzkc8js2eq/ECMShow5-14-18.mp3
Intro
Cal Fire issues no-burn proclamation
Charter school funds
Calif. is 5th largest economy in world
People Power: Padre for life Matt LaChappa
Primary election registration deadline
*Newsmaker: Jonathan Zide, Cabrillo Credit Union, with tips for consumers
Destination East County: Top festivals and events
Blood donors needed in Santee
Artists sought for Masters of the Moment
Green Scene: AARP grants available for livable communities
Primary voting registration deadline
On the Road: Julian Fiddle and Pickin’ Competition (rerun)
Friday, May 18, 2018
http://k003.kiwi6.com/hotlink/65eicpabo0/ECMShow5-18-18.mp3
Intro
Cal Fire issues no-burn proclamation
Republicans eject neo-Nazi Senate candidate from state convention
San Diego Council votes to oppose sanctuary state lawsuit
Santa Ysabel tribe’s marijuana business may go up in smoke
Health: tuberculosis at Grossmont and Cuyamaca Colleges
Volcan Mountain plane crash sparks brush fire
Waterfall rescues rise in Cleveland National Forest
*Newsmaker: Larry Wilske, 71st Assembly District candidate
Destination East County: top festivals and events
Register to vote online
Monday, May 21, 2018
http://k003.kiwi6.com/hotlink/xzvpi5xwd0/ECMShow5-23-18.mp3
intro
County to bundle general plan waiver applications for developers
Lemon Grove Councilman David Arambula sued
Fire safety grants
El Cajon launches “stay cool” campaign
*Newsmaker: El Cajon Mayor Bill Wells, Congressional candidate
Friday, May 25, 2018
http://k003.kiwi6.com/hotlink/o0hcahu9oi/ECMShow5-25-18.mp3
Intro
Homeless in East County: 2018 updated count
Crimebeat: La Mesa Police shoot knife-wielding man who chased schoolgirl
Blackwater verdicts upheld
Jobs Talk: unemployment drops
*Newsmakers: Eric Lund, candidate for San Diego County School Board
Missed voting deadline? You can still register and vote provisionally
Destination East County: top festivals and events
Vines and Wines: Cuyamaca College has a new vineyard
Tuberculosis on Grossmont and Cuyamaca College campuses
Sports: CIF baseball
Waterfall trail rescues on the rise
Missed voting deadline? You can still register and vote provisionally
El Cajon launches “stay cool” campaign
Cal Fire no-burn proclamation still in effect
Green Scene: livable communities grants
Monday, May 28, 2018
http://k003.kiwi6.com/hotlink/ukoh8g0njh/ECMshow5-28-18.mp3
intro
Public News Service: Korea summit, veterans fight to save monuments, scientists ask United Nationals to take EMF risks from powerlines and cell towers seriously
Lemon Grove brush fire at trolley station
Tribal Beat: Sycuan tops off new resort hotel high-rise
Crimebeat: Campo school bus knife attack thwarted
*Newsmaker: Matt Brower, judicial candidate
Destination East County: top festivals and events
Vines and Wines: Cuyamaca College’s new vineyard
Campo Stone Store museum
Missed voting deadline? You can still register and vote provisionally
Veterans fight to save monuments, Public News Service
Memorial Day Tribute
Note: All shows also include station IDs and credits.
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