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HUME FOUND NOT GUILTY OF FATAL STABBING

 

By Jeremy Los

July 6, 2011 (Lakeside)--Jakeb Otto Hume, of Lakeside, was found not guilty last month of all charges, including murder, stemming from the Dec. 3, 2009 stabbing of then-29 year-old David Fleming Jr. The incident occurred around 2 a.m. outside of a party on Riverview Rd. and Water Hill Rd. in Lakeside.


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PASSPORT TO PARNA

 

July 5, 2011 (San Diego) -- Introducing Passport to Prana,  a new yoga business that just launched in San Diego that lets residents dictate when, where, and how they’ll take their yoga classes for a fraction of the price.   

 

There are 19 studios throughout the San Diego. Yoga enthusiasts with a Passport to Prana can may attend any of the studios, or all of them. There are no drop-in fees or long term contracts. Members completely customize their yoga experience...from schedule to area of interest to neighborhood to fitness level.  
 

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THE SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL BOARD VOTES TO BAN STYROFOAM

 

 

July 5, 2011 (San Diego) -- The San Diego Unified School Board voted to ban Styrofoam from all the schools in the district.

 

 

 


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DEBRA L. REED NAMED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF SEMPRA ENERGY

 

July 5, 2010 (San Diego) -– The board of directors of Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE) announced that Debra L. Reed has been elected chief executive officer of the company and a new member of the company’s board.

Reed, 55, succeeds Donald E. Felsinger, who will continue in the role of Sempra Energy’s executive chairman until his planned retirement at age 65 in late 2012. Neal E. Schmale, president and chief operating officer of Sempra Energy, will remain in his current role until his planned retirement later this year.

 

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MISSED THE FIREWORKS? WATCH FINALE HERE FROM SANTEE SALUTES!

  

July 4, 2011 (Santee) - An estimated 7,000 people turned out for Santee Salutes, including families from throughout East County as well as local dignitaries including Assemblyman Brian Jones and Mayor Randy Voepel.  Live music, patriotic presentations, carnival rides and a spectacular fireworks show were all part of the festivities.  


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POLICE SEEK IDENTITY OF BURNED BODY FOUND IN WRECKAGE IN ESCONDIDO

 

July 4, 2011 (Escondido) – The charred remains of a man were discovered in the burned wreckage of a Dodge Caravan minivan that was involved in a T-bone collision with a black Lexus ES300 Sedan in the 700 block of Washington Ave. at the intersection of Elmwood Drive at 2:15 a.m. yesterday. The minivan became engulfed in flames immediately after the accident.


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MOTORCYCLIST INJURED ON HIGHWAY 67 DIES AFTER SURGERY

 

July 4, 2011 (Lakeside) – Brian Persson, 47, lost control of his motorcycle while driving around curve on northbound Highway 67, 1.5 miles of Slaughterhouse Canyon in Lakeside at 2:10 p.m. yesterday, the San Diego Medical Examiner reports. Witnesses called 911.

 

California Highway Patrol and medics responded and found the victim unresponsive and not breathing with extensive traumatic injuries.


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MAN KILLED BY TROLLEY IN LA MESA

July 4, 2011 (La Mesa) – Christopher Sanchez, 22, of Paradise Hills was struck and killed last night by an eastbound Green Line San Diego Trolley approximately 200 yards east of the Grossmont Center trolley stop in Mesa, according to the County Medical Examiner. La Mesa Police and Fire personnel confirmed death at the scene due to obvious fatal trauma.


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CAMPO, THE FORGOTTON GUNFIGHT BRINGS EAST COUNTY'S COLORFUL PAST TO LIFE

 

Campo, the Forgotten Gunfight by Bryon Harrington (www.CampoGunfight.com, 2009 Campo, 372 pp.)
 

Review by Miriam Raftery
 

July 3, 2011 (Campo) –Few San Diegans are aware that a Wild West shoot-out deadlier than the famed O.K. Corral confrontation occurred in our own East County.

 

A patron in a Tecate cantina overheard a notorious group of banditos boast of plans to rob the entire town of Campo, a frontier settlement near the Mexican border. So he rode north and tipped off the Gaskill brothers, owners of the Campo Store. The brothers asked San Diego’s Sheriff to send a posse for protection—to no avail. Left to fend for themselves with their lives on the line, the townspeople planned a defense. Then they mounted a vigil that lasted for weeks, until the fateful showdown on December 4, 1875. 


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ALL ABOARD! STEAM TRAIN RIDES, SQUARE DANCING & DIXIELAND JAZZ AT OLD POWAY PARK’S INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION

 

 

July 4, 2011 (Poway) –Decked out with red and blue bunting on wooden railway bridges, water tower and gazebo/bandstand, Old Poway Park today looked like a scene straight out of a Norman Rockwell painting. The Old West-themed park exemplifies the best of Americana this 4th of July, compete with rides on the Baldwin steam train (watch for train robbers), a Dixieland jazz band, square dancing, quilting show/contest and craft show—plus two-acres of picnic grounds and family-oriented activities such as three-legged races.


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SIG ALERT ON I-15 AT GOPHER CANYON DUE TO FIRE

July 4, 2011 (Bonsall) – Cal-Fire is on the scene of a fire that is now 4 to 5 acres. A motorhome fire reported at 3:05 p.m. at Gopher Canyon Road and I-15 north of Escondido, near the community of Bonsall spread into the brush. No structures are threatened, however a SIG ALERT has been issued for traffic on I-15.


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MADE IN AMERICA: GALLERY HIGHLIGHTS U.S. ART POTTERY & PAINTINGS IN JULY


July 4, 2011 (La Mesa) – O’Dunn Fine Art gallery is celebrating our nation’s 236th birthday all month long by showcasing collector-grade American-made pottery as well as paintings.

 

Besides savoring the fine art works displayed, guests can celebrate the gallery’s gift to buyers—no sales tax charged during July.


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ALPINE FOOD BANK SEEKS DONATIONS

 

“The urgency is great and we require your help to meet this need in our community”—Alpine Food Bank

July 4, 2011 (Alpine)—The Alpine Food Bank reports a “significant increase” in need, according to a press release seeking donations of funds and food.

 

“Our economy over the last few years has been struggling, leaving many families barely scraping by to make ends meet. These people, who come from all walks of life and economic backgrounds, have one thing in common, the need to provide the basic necessity of food for their family,” says a statement issued by the Alpine Food Bank, a new partnership between Bethel Christian Assembly and the San Diego Food Bank to help those who are hungry in our backcountry areas.


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FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATIONS ANNOUNCED IN EAST COUNTY & SAN DIEGO'S INLAND REGIONS

 
June 28, 2011 (San Diego's East County) -- Communities across San Diego's inland regions will host a variety of events celebrating Independence Day on Monday, July 4th including festivals, parades, picnics, an ice cream social, Western-themed events, and of course, fireworks. 
 
 
Below are highlights of celebrations planned in numerous East County and inland San Diego areas:


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MOTORIST DRIVES HOME WITH VICTIM'S BODY IN FRONT SEAT AFTER HORRIFIC ACCIDENT ON HWY 125

 

July 3, 2011 (Lemon Grove) – Lon Scully, 74, was struck and killed around 2 a.m. Friday morning while attempting to cross the southbound lanes of State Route 125 north of Spring Street in La Mesa when he was struck by a silver Hyundai sedan, the San Diego Medical Examiner’s office reports.

 

The accident severed the victim’s legs and hurled his torso through the windshield, where it became lodged in the front seat, CHP spokesman Brian Pennings said, La Mesa’s Patch.com reported.


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65th ANNUAL 4TH OF JULY PARADE IN CREST

July 2, 2011 (Crest) -- For the past 65 years, the small town of Crest has hosted a 4th of July parade that's like a scene from a Norman Rockwell painting. 

 

Festivities include floats, decorated horses, wagons, and bikes. A young girl and young boy are the reigning royalty. Sometimes there are bands from schools. Often you'll see the Lawnchair Brigade of ladies marching with folding lawn chairs, spinning them around their heads, and sitting down on them as they parade. People line up along the street wearing red,white, and blue, waving flags as dignitaries drive by.


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MTS DEDICATES SDSU TROLLEY STATION TO LEON WILLIAMS

MTS Board Chair Emeritus and SDSU Alum was critical in bringing Trolley to San Diego State

 
 
July 2, 2011 (San Diego) -- With more than 100 friends, family, and elected officials looking on, the Metropolitan Transit System dedicated the San Diego State University Trolley Station to Leon Williams on Wednesday, June 29, 2011. The dedication honors Leon Williams for his tireless support of public transit and more than 30 years of public service. 

 


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EAST COUNTY EATERS: SWARMING TO SWAMI'S IN LA MESA



Swami’s Café

8248 La Mesa Blvd., La Mesa CA 91941

(619)668-9030

 

Reviewed by a team of East County Eaters

 

July 2, 2011 (La Mesa) –When it came time to review Swami’s Café, East County Magazine found a team of eager volunteers. The menu is too vast and diverse for any single “eater” to assess, so we sent in our ravenous reviewers to sample the fare. Each enjoyed it so much that they went back again—and again!


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CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS REQUIRED STARTING JULY 1 IN MOST CA HOMES

 

 

July 2, 2011 (San Diego’s East County)--California residents must have carbon monoxide detectors in their homes as of July 1, 2011, when a bill passed by the Legislature last year goes into effect. This timeline applies only to single-family homes that have appliances that burn fossil fuels (wood, gas or oil) or homes that have attached garages or fireplaces.

 

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JUDGE RULES AGAINST POWERLINK OPPONENTS; PLAINTIFFS PLAN APPEAL

 

By Miriam Raftery
July 2, 2011 (San Diego’s East County) – U.S. District Court Judge Roger T. Benitez has denied a motion for summary judgment by three East County groups which sought to halt construction of Sunrise Powerlink transmission lines.  Plaintiffs had argued that environmental review by two federal agencies, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS), was inadequate and violated federal law.

 

Among other things, the suit argued that the agencies violated federal law by approving the project before some surveys of endangered species were conducted and by failing to consider the scope of connected wind farm and other projects, opening tens of thousands of acres of public lands open to energy development projects without adequate review.


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TEEN ARRESTED FOR SHOOTING FLARE AT SHERIFF’S HELICOPTER IN EL CAJON

 

July 2, 2011 (El Cajon) – Pilots of the Sheriff’s ASTREA helicopter followed a trail of smoke and directed El Cajon Police officers to a teen, 17, who is suspected of firing a flare gun at the helicopter. The flare, believed to have been shot from the vicinity of Main Street and Sunshine Avenue, exploded about 30 feet from the helicopter.

 

“Fortuntely the flare did not impact the helicopter, but could have caused a fire on the aircraft or entered the cockpit and incapacitated the pilot,” said Lt. J.D. Arvan.


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eLEARNING COMPANY OFFERS FREE SAT PREP COURSE

 

 

July 1, 2011 San Diego) – After creating course material guaranteed to improve SAT scores, B Line Test Prep is now offering its eLearning services for free to all students.  The free SAT prep course is part of B Line Test Prep’s initiative to give back to the community, specifically to ensure everyone, no matter their socioeconomic background, has access to an SAT prep course.  
   

 

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FILING PERIOD OPEN FOR PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENT APPEALS

Public Can Submit Applications from July 2 to Nov. 30

July 1, 2011 (San Diego County) -- Residents and business owners who disagree with their property tax assessments for the 2011-2012 year may file an application to appeal it between July 2 and Nov. 30, said Thomas J. Pastuszka, Cleerk of the County Assessment Appeals Boards today.

Applications and information booklets are available on the County’s web site: http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/cob/aab/index.html. Residents may also pick them up and speak with staff at the Clerk of the Board Office in the County Administration Center, 1600 Pacific Highway, Room 402.


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DREAM DOGS LOOKING FOR FOREVER HOMES


July 1, 2011 Beethoven is looking for a forever home.  He is a neutered 3 year old Dry mouth, smooth coat pure Saint Bernard.  He gets along well with other dogs, lives with horses, and loves people.  Beethoven knows all his basic obedience and is house broken.

Sampson is a 13 pound 11 month old dachshund mix who loves to run with the big dogs, but cuddles like a little dog.  Sampson would be a great dog for anybody who wants a partner to take to dog parks or the beach.  He is a fun little guy who loves dogs, kids, and anybody who comes his way.

 


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RED FLAG/HOLIDAY PATROLS BY VOLUNTEERS IN PREVENTION

 

 
July 1, 2011 (San Diego County) --  This 4th of July CAL FIRE’S Volunteers In Prevention will be conducting Red Flag/Holiday Patrols throughout the County of San Diego serving as our “eyes and ears”.


Private Citizen Volunteers will be patrolling the backcountry, from 10 am to 4 pm, in marked private vehicles looking for fires or other dangers that may start a fire.

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JAMUL HAVEN INVITES PUBLIC TO PLAY-READING SERIES

"The Boston Forty-Nine Flamingo" to be read Saturday

 
July 1, 2011 (Jamul) -- The Jamul Haven holds play readings on the first Saturday of each month. On Saturday July 2, the reading will be "The Boston Forty-Nine Flamingo" by K Biadaszkiewicz. The play is a romantic comedy about a tie.
 
The program begins at 4:30 p.m. for a light dinner. The readings begin at 5:15 p.m. Following the reading there will be a talkback session with dessert.
 

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HANTAVIRUS FOUND IN EAST COUNTY: COUNTY OFFERS TIPS TO STAY HEALTHY

July 1, 2011 (San Diego’s East County)—Six rodents trapped in locations around San Diego County have tested positive for the potentially deadly hantavirus, including two deer mice from Campo.

 


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SHEAR JOY: SUMMER FRUIT PRUNING WORKSHOP


  
June 30, 2011 (La Mesa) -- On Saturday, July 9, La Mesa Live Well and Grow is holding a free Summer Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop from 12:00 to 2:00pm. The Workshop will be held in the La Mesa Police Department Community Room at 8085 University Avenue.
 
Learn about new garden volunteer and educational programs in and around La Mesa including gardening classes, backyard garden builds and fruit tree harvesting for donation to nonprofits serving neighbors with limited incomes. 
 

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SHEAR JOY: SUMMER FRUIT PRUNING WORKSHOP

June 30, 2011 (La Mesa) -- On Saturday, July 9, La Mesa Live Well and Grow is holding a free Summer Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop from 12:00 to 2:00pm. The Workshop will be held in the La Mesa Police Department Community Room at 8085 University Avenue.

Learn about new garden volunteer and educational programs in and around La Mesa including gardening classes, backyard garden builds and fruit tree harvesting for donation to nonprofits serving neighbors with limited incomes.


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SHERIFF GORE TO SPEAK AT CHAMBER BREAKFAST AT MISSION TRAILS JULY 8

 

July 1, 2011 (San Diego) -- San Diego Sheriff Bill Gore will speak at the San Diego East County Chamber of Commerce breakfast on Friday, July 8 from 7-9 a.m.  This month's breakfast will be held at the Mission Trails Regional Park Visitors Center.

 

 The Visitors Center is located at One Father Junipero Serra Trail in San Diego, amid the 6,200 acre Mission Trails Regional Park.

 


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