April 2015
East County Magazine
HOW DO COUNTY’S RESPONSE TIMES FOR AMBULANCE SERVICE STACK UP TO OTHER AREAS?
Ambulance responses in our region raise alarms: Part IV in a series By Miriam Raftery April 6, 2015 (San Diego’s East County)—San Diego County’s contract with its new ambulance provider for East County, Mercy, requires that response times be less than 30 minutes 90% of the time in rural areas and 10 minutes in urban areas. That’s too
DROUGHT DRIES UP WATER SOURCES FOR FIREFIGHTING
East County News Service Photo: Once brimming with water, the eastern portion of Lake Morena is bone dry. April 9, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – The drought is shrinking ponds and lakes across East County—and Cal-Fire is concerned about the loss of water for fighting fires. Cal Fire Captain Kendal Bortisser told 10 News, “We’re extremely concerned.” He
CRAIGSLIST GAY “DATE” ROBS AND TASERS MAN, 74
East County News Service April 9, 2015 (San Diego) – A 74-year-old College area man who answered a personal ad on Craigslist seeking a date got a shock—literally. At 1:15 a.m. Tuesday, the suspect showed up at the victim’s home on El Cerrito Drive. The suspect used a Taser on the elderly victim, tied him up and robbed him,
EL CAJON MAN MISSING, VEHICLE FOUND NEAR SUNRISE HIGHWAY
April 9, 2015 (San Diego’s East County)—A search is under way for Isac Molina, 27, an El Cajon resident, paramedic and father of two. Family reported Monday that Molina left home Sunday at 3 p.m. “on his own volition appearing very despondent,” said Lt. Frank La Haye with the El Cajon Police. He is considered a missing person at
DEAD HAWK IN SPRING VALLEY TESTS POSITIVE FOR WEST NILE VIRUS
County News Service April 8, 2015 (Spring Valley) — A dead hawk found in Spring Valley has tested positive for West Nile virus, making it the first appearance of the potentially deadly disease in San Diego County in 2015. Elizabeth Pozzebon, director of the County Dept. of Environmental Health, advises, “Everyone should remember to eliminate standing water inside and
NEW BORREGO HEALTH CENTER’S OPEN HOUSE APRIL 11 IN EL CAJON CELEBRATES PUBLIC HEALTH
East County News Service April 8, 2015 (El Cajon )—Borrego Health, a community health center with clinics throughout our region, will host an open house and ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, April 11th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its new location at 133 West Main Street in El Cajon. A program will be held at noon with
LA MESA APRIL ACTIVITIES
By Kristin Kjaero April 9, 2015 (La Mesa) – There’s something for everybody going on this month in La Mesa. There are activities for every age and interest, as well as for mind, body and entertainment. The City of La Mesa has three free activities for or about youth this month; for more information call 619-667-1300: April Pools Day is
PASSAGES: MANZANITA TRIBAL CHAIRMAN LEROY ELLIOTT
By Miriam Raftery April 9, 2015 (Manzanita Reservation)—For the past 18 years, Leroy Joseph Elliott has served as Chairman of the Manzanita Band of the Kumeyaay Nation. A respected leader and elder in the Native American community who led efforts to revive cultural traditions, Chairman Elliott passed away on March 18, 2015. Born on April 18, 1943 to John Elliott
COUNCILMAN TODD GLORIA ANNOUNCES BID FOR STATE ASSEMBLY
By Chris Jennewein Photo by Chris Stone Reprinted with permission from Times of San Diego, a member of the San Diego Online News Association (SDONA) April 9, 2015 (San Diego) –City Councilman Todd Gloria announced Tuesday that he will run for State Assembly in 2016 at the end of his council term. In an email to supporters, Gloria said he
RAMONA H.E.A.R.T MURALS REFLECT AREA’S HISTORIC HERITAGE
April 9, 2015 (Ramona) – If you’ve traveled through Ramona recently , you may have noticed some colorful murals depicting the town’s historical heritage. They’re the products of Ramona H.E.A.R.T. Murals, a nonprofit dedicated to encouraging economic vitality by increasing tourism, promoting community pride, and celebrating Ramona’s rich cultural heritage through the innovative outdoor visual arts program. So far,
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