March 2017 Articles

BLAKE ABERCROMBIE LEADS SDSU MEN'S GOLF AT LAMKIN SAN DIEGO CLASSIC

 

Aztecs junior tied for second through 36 holes

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Photo:  Blake Abercrombie courtesy goaztecs.com

March 13, 2017 (Chula Vista) - San Diego State men’s golfer Blake Abercrombie finds himself in a four-way tie for second place after firing a 4-under-par 140 Monday during the first two rounds of the 10th annual Lamkin San Diego Classic at San Diego Country Club.


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READER’S EDITORIAL: HUNTER, AT TOWN HALL, SHOWS HE DOESN’T CARE ABOUT OUR HEALTH

 

By Barbara Cummings, El Cajon

March 13, 2017 (Ramona) - I attended the Duncan Hunter town hall in Ramona on SA. Imagine getting in line at 5:30 AM for a 10 AM event to have your congressional rep ridicule and berate you for 90 min. Mr Hunter chose a very small venue in territory that normally hosts Tea Party events. Nevertheless over one thousand constituents showed up.


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BIRTH OF A CLIMATE ACTIVIST

 

Roger Coppock, AKA Mr. Climate T-shirt, a climate change writer for East County Magazine, below the tells the story of his transformation into a global warming activist.

March 13, 2017 (San Diego’s East County) -- Mr. Climate T-shirt, the greenhouse gas activist, was born more than a decade ago, when his son, Will Rogers Coppock, came to him with some data he had graphed for his entry into the San Diego Science and Engineering Fair.  "My graph has the jiggles," he complained.


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HUNTER FACES TOUGH QUESTIONS AT A RAUCOUS TOWN HALL IN RAMONA

 

 

By Miriam Raftery

Video by Paul Kruze

 

Photos: Protesters hold up red "disagree" signs (left) at town hall hosted by Rep. Duncan Hunter (right).


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SDSU WOMEN'S TENNIS FALLS SHORT AGAINST YALE 4-3

 

Aztecs narrowly defeated by Bulldogs

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March 13, 2017 (San Diego) - The San Diego State women’s tennis team faced Yale University today at the Aztec Tennis Center where they came up short against the Bulldogs, 4-3. The Aztecs grabbed the doubles point early on but could not keep their momentum throughout singles play.


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HISTORY ALIVE: THE “CHOSIN FEW,” A SPECIAL BAND OF BROTHERS, APRIL 6 IN LEMON GROVE

 

By Helen Ofield, President, Lemon Grove Historical Society

March 13, 2017 (Lemon Grove) -- Harold Ward, Robert Weishan and  Lt. Col. Jean White, members of the "Chosin Few," join the Lemon Grove Historical Society on April 6th at 7 p.m. in the H. Lee House Cultural Center, 3207 Olive, Lemon Grove, to remember the Battle of Chosin and so much else in the Korean War, 1950-1953.


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LAKESIDE'S RIVER PARK CONSERVANCY'S SAN DIEGO RIVER RUN 5K SET FOR MAY 6

 

East County News Service

March 13, 2017 (Lakeside)  - Lakeside's River Park Conservancy will hold the 10th annual San Diego River Run 5k on Saturday, May 6 from  8 a.m. to 11 a.m.at the Lakeside River Park trail.

The San Diego River Run 5k will be held in the morning this year, with on-site registration beginning at 7:00 am and the race starting at 8:00 am. The event will take place at Lakeside's River Park located at 10398 Channel Road, Lakeside.


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JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE RECEIVES $70,000 FOR NEW SENIOR TRANSPORTATION SERVICE

 

Funds to support “Navigator,” Uber/Lyft access for seniors without smartphones

East County News Service

March 13, 2017 (San Diego) -- Jewish Family Service of San Diego (JFS) has been awarded $70,000 by the San Diego Foundation’s Age Friendly Communities Program to help improve the quality of life for older adults in San Diego through On the Go Navigator – a new addition to JFS’s existing On the Go program.


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SPRING VALLEY RETIREMENT COMMUNITY TO CELEBRATE 50TH ANNIVERSARY WITH GRAND OPENING OF 33,082 SQUARE-FOOT LIFE CENTER MARCH 31

 

Source:  Mount Miguel Covenant Village

Photo, left:  an artist’s rendering of the entry way at Mount Miguel Covenant Village’s new Life Center.

March 13, 2017 (Spring Valley) – On the heels of a year-long 50th anniversary celebration, Mount Miguel Covenant Village, a faith-based, not-for-profit continuing care retirement community will celebrate the grand opening of its $19.1 million Life Center that will serve as the hub of community life.

On March 31, 2017, at 4 p.m., the public is invited to an Open House, which will include a screening of a brief film about Mount Miguel Covenant Village in the new 24-seat movie theater, followed by hors d’oeuvres and a tour of the Life Center. Reservations are required for the Open House by calling 877-226-7350 or visiting www.mountmiguelcovenantvillage.org.


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CUBS COAST TO EASY SPRING TRAINING WIN OVER PADRES

 

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March 13, 2017 (Peoria, Ariz.) - The Padres’ lackluster spring training continued with a game against the World Series champion Cubs.  Luis Perdomo started on the hill for the Padres against John Lackey for Chicago.


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CONGRESSWOMAN DAVIS DRAWS OVER 1,000 CONCERNED CONSTITUTENTS AT TOWN HALL

 

By Miriam Raftery; Jonathan Goetz also contributed to this report

View full video of town hall:  https://www.facebook.com/RepSusanDavis/videos/1499056013470282/

March 12, 2017 (San Diego) -- Concerns over healthcare reforms, deportations, attacks on public education, troops in Syria, climate change, and Trump’s Russian ties were among the issues raised by constituents of Congresswoman Susan Davis (D-San Diego) at a town hall forum yesterday.  More than 1,000 people filled Montezuma Hall at San Diego State University to capacity.


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CIVIL RIGHTS LEADER ASKS CA ATTORNEY GENERAL TO NAME SPECIAL PROSECUTOR FOR OLANGO CASE

 

By Miriam Raftery

Photo: Rev. Shane Harris during a January interview with East County Magazine on KNSJ

March 13, 2017 (El Cajon) — Rev. Shane Harris at the National Action Network in San Diego announced that he has asked Calif. Attorney General Xavier Becerra to appoint a special prosecutor to conduct an independent investigation into the death of Alfred Olango. Olango, an African-American man, was fatally shot in Sept. 2016 by an El Cajon Police officer.


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HOMELESSNESS IN LA MESA: LA MESA CONVERSATIONS MIXER MARCH 23

 

East County News Service

March 13, 2017 (La Mesa) – Homelessness in LA Mesa will be the topic for the next La Mesa Conversation mixer on Thursday, March 23 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Johnny B’s restaurant, 83993 La Mesa Blvd. 

The guest speaker will be Lois Knowlton EdD,  Homelessness and Affordable Housing Advocate at  La Mesa First United Methodist Church. 


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VISITORS SWARM TO ALPINE HONEY FESTIVAL

 

By Rebecca Jefferis Williamson

March 13, 2017 (Alpine) -- Alpine’s First Annual Honey Festival, held March 11th, included teaching youths in their community about the history of their land.  That history includes honey and its production. In fact, this region was once the honey producing capitol of the world! Kids dressed up as bees and participated in an art show that portrayed bees and hives, with major doses of yellow and black.  But teaching kids about their local history was just a part of the festival.


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AZTEC TRACK & FIELD GARNERS TWO ALL-AMERICAN NODS

 

Henderson and Auzenne are SDSU’s fifth and sixth indoor All-Americans

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March 13, 2017 (San Diego) - San Diego State track and field garnered two United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) Indoor Track & Field All-American honors following the performances of junior Ashley Henderson and senior Micha Auzenne at the 2017 NCAA Indoor Track & Field Championships this weekend.


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NIGHT HIGHWAY WORK IN RAMONA STARTS SUNDAY: TRAFFIC CONGESTION EXPECTED

 

Source: Caltrans

March 13, 2017 (Ramona) -- Lane closures and one-way traffic control will take place on Highland Valley Road near the State Route 67 (SR-67) intersection Sunday and Monday from 7 p.m.-5 a.m., according to Caltrans. The closures are needed to install a new drainage system beneath the roadway as part of the SR-67 Dye Road/Highland Valley Road Improvement Project.


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STATE ROUTE 67 CLOSURES

 

Source: Caltrans

March 13, 2017 (El Cajon/Lakeside) -- Caltrans construction crews will close one lane on northbound State Route 67 between Interstate 8 in El Cajon and Mapleview Street in Lakeside on Monday from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. The closure is needed to apply a fog seal – a protective pavement coating. The same closure will take place Tuesday if needed to complete the work.


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NO. 17 SDSU WATER POLO SWIMS AWAY FROM BUCKNELL

SDSU defeats Bison to post 4-0 record at tournament

 

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March 12, 2017 (San Diego) - No. 17 San Diego State allowed the first goal of the game and then scored nine unanswered goals en route to a 10-4 victory over Bucknell, a team that was receiving votes in the latest CWPA Top-25 Poll. SDSU, which went 4-0 at the Aztec Invitational, saw its record move to 9-7 on the season.


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WILDFLOWER JAMS: VISITORS FLOCKING TO BORREGO SPRINGS CAUSE LONG TRAFFIC DELAYS

 

East County News Service

March 12, 2017 (Borrego Springs) – The recent rainstorms have created quite a sight in the Borrego Springs area: a desert wildflower bloom that hasn't been this vibrant in years. But those blossoms are also attracting huge crowds, the San Diego Sheriff’s Department warns, and that’s led to traffic problems on roadways in and around Borrego Springs.


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SDSU SOFTBALL DOWNS HARVARD 6-1

 

Aztecs complete non-conference season with third straight win

Source:  goaztecs.com

Photo:  Jenavee Peres hit a grand slam in the sixth inning in SDSU's 6-1 win over Harvard.  Courtesy goaztecs.com

March 12, 2017 (Long Beach) - Junior Jenavee Peres (Garden Grove, Calif.) hit a grand slam in the top of the sixth inning to lift the San Diego State softball team to a 6-1 victory over Harvard Sunday afternoon at Long Beach State. It was the third straight win for the Aztecs (16-9) in their final non-conference game of the season.


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SDSU BASEBALL: AZTEC COMEBACK FALLS SHORT IN 7-3 LOSS AT NEVADA

 

SDSU unable to recover from early three-run deficit

Source:  goaztecs.com

Photo:  Danny Sheehan had a pair of doubles and an RBI in the contest at Nevada on Sunday.  Courtesy goaztecs.com

March 12, 2017 (Reno, Nev.) - San Diego State fell behind early and was unable to come back all the way as it dropped a 7-3 decision at Nevada Sunday afternoon at Peccole Park in Reno. The scenario was almost the exact opposite of the first two contests in the series when the Aztecs grabbed an early lead and went on to the victory.


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NO. 17 SDSU WATER POLO UPSETS NO. 13 INDIANA IN SUDDEN VICTORY OT

 

Aztecs defeat Hoosiers 9-8

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March 12, 2017 (San Diego) - Hannah Carrillo scored from the left side with 2:04 left in the first sudden-victory period to lift 17th-ranked San Diego State past No. 13 Indiana, 9-8, Sunday afternoon at Aztec Aquaplex. With their second upset in two days, SDSU improved to 8-7 on the year.


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SDSU MEN'S TENNIS DOWNED BY NO. 4 OKLAHOMA STATE 4-0

Aztecs fall to 5-7 in dual matches this season

 

Source:  goaztecs.com

Photo:  Sander Gjoels Andersen competed in doubles and singles Sunday at No. 4 Oklahoma State.  Courtesy goaztecs.com

March 12, 2017 (Stillwater, Okla.) - Facing its highest-ranked opponent since January 2016, the San Diego State men’s tennis team had its hands full against No. 4 Oklahoma State Sunday, dropping a 4-0 decision in a non-conference dual match at Greenwood Tennis Center. With the setback, the Aztecs fall to 5-7 overall, while the Cowboys, boasting three nationally ranked singles players and two doubles tandems, won their fifth straight to improve to 13-3 on the season.


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SHOOTING ON I-8 IN LA MESA INJURES MAN

 

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March 12, 2017 (La Mesa) – A passenger in the backseat of a 2005 Infiniti Q45 traveling east on I-8 near Fletcher Parkway was injured by a bullet fired from a passing vehicle at 4 a.m. At least five rounds were fired, said California Highway Patrol Officer Kevin Pearlstein.


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AZTEC ROWING COMPLETES FIRST RACE WEEKEND

 

SDSU finishes third behind Stanford, UCLA

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March 11, 2017 (Marina Del Ray, Calif.) - The San Diego State rowing team traveled to Ballona Creek on Saturday where it placed third in all four races against UCLA and Stanford.

The Aztecs raced in four of the five scheduled events this morning, beginning with the third varsity eight at 8:15 a.m. where SDSU clocked in at 7.26.0 behind Stanford (6.57.5) and UCLA (7.11.9). Shortly after in the varsity four, Stanford clocked in at 7.34.0, UCLA finished in 7.40.8, and the Aztecs recorded a time of 8.05.7.


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SDSU MEN'S TENNIS FALLS TO NO. 26 MEMPHIS

 

Source:  goaztecs.com

Photo:  Milen Ianakiev squared off against the 78th-ranked singles player on Saturday in the Aztecs' duel vs. Memphis.  Courtesy goaztecs.com

March 11, 2017 (Stillwater, Okla.) - The San Diego State men’s tennis opened its weekend excursion to the nation’s heartland Saturday, falling to No. 26 Memphis in a neutral-site dual match at Greenwood Tennis Center on the campus of Oklahoma State University. With the loss, the Aztecs slip to 5-6 on the season, while the Tigers raise their record to 11-3 overall.


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AZTECS TRACK & FIELD'S ASHLEY HENDERSON FOURTH IN 60 AND 200 AT NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS

 

Henderson was SDSU’s first representative at the national meet since 2014

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March 11, 2017 (College Station, Tex.) - San Diego State junior Ashley Henderson earned two fourth-place finishes in the finals of the 60-meter and 200-meter dashes at the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships Saturday.


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AZTECS TRACK & FIELD WINS NINE EVENTS AT THE SAN DIEGO COLLEGIATE CHALLENGE

 

Senior Rachel Alesi won two events at the meet

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March 11, 2017 (La Jolla) - San Diego State track and field won eight individual events and the 4x100-meter relay at the opener of the outdoor portion of its season, the San Diego Collegiate Classic, hosted by UC San Diego Saturday. San Diego State placed second in the four-team event.


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NO. 17 AZTECS WATER POLO SWEEPS FIRST DAY OF AZTEC INVITE

 

SDSU defeats San Jose State and Chapman

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March 11, 2017 (San Diego) - No. 17 San Diego State defeated both 12th-ranked San Jose State and Chapman on the first day of the 11th annual Aztec Invitational. The two victories evened SDSU’s record at 7-7 on the season.


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SDSU BASEBALL: AZTECS WIN GAME TWO AT NEVADA 7-3

 

Adkison delivers four hits including two homers with five RBI

Source:  goaztecs.com

Photo:  Tyler Adkison courtesy goaztecs.com

March 11, 2017 (Reno, Nev.) - For the second day in a row, San Diego State jumped out to an early lead, built on its advantage and defeated Nevada, 7-3, Saturday afternoon at Peccole Park in Reno. With the win the Aztecs improved to 10-5 overall and 2-0 in Mountain West play.


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