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READER’S EDITORIAL: COMMUTERS FED UP WITH GRIDLOCK IN SANTEE
By Eid Fakhouri, CPA, CGMA, Commuter and Family Advocate December 13, 2019 (Santee) — Look at these photos! (Inverness Rd. and Carlton Oaks Dr. in Santee taken Dec. 12 at 7:40 a.m.). Happens ALL
READER’S EDITORIAL: MY GRANDMOTHER’S STORY – PLEASE BAN VAPING
An open letter to El Cajon City Councilmembers to consider vaping ban Nov. 12 By Amanda McGimpsey, El Cajon November 6, 2019 (El Cajon) — My grandmother had a beautiful
READER’S EDITORIAL: TROUBLING QUESTIONS OVER FIRES IN LAKESIDE
By Barry A. Treahy, Lakeside resident and retired firefighter October 27, 2019 (Lakeside) — My neighbors in El Monte Valley, Blossom Valley, Lakeside and Barona: Emergency medical and fire
READER’S EDITORIAL: LA MESA CITY COUNCIL SET TO APPROVE HAZARDOUS 5G SMALL CELLS TUESDAY
Update: La Mesa’s City Council voted 4-1 ton October 22 to approve the 5G measure, with Councilman BIll Baber voted against it. By Susan Brinchman Photo: Small Cells on pole
READER’S EDITORIAL: CALIFORNIA MUST ACT TO PROTECT MOUNTAIN LIONS
By J.P. Ross and Tiffany Yap | CALmatters CALmatters is an independent public interest journalism venture covering California state politics and government. Photo: Mountain lion P-61 was struck and killed on
READER’S EDITORIAL: AREN’T WE WORTH THE INVESTMENT?
By Jerry Jones, Lemon Grove Councilman “Let’s first save the city, and then deal with the leadership and trust issues.” – Councilman Jerry Jones October 4, 2019 (Lemon Grove) —
READER’S EDITORIAL: IT’S TIME TO STOP THE MARKETING AND SALES OF VAPING DEVICES AND FLAVORED PRODUCTS USED IN THEM
“We applaud the 26 California jurisdictions that have taken these steps and encourage El Cajon to join them.” – Dana Stevens By Dana Stevens, Community Action Service & Advocacy (CASA)
HOW MUCH MORE DAMAGE WILL BE DONE BEFORE UNDERAGE VAPING IS PREVENTED?
By Dr. Joshua Mansour September 9, 2019 (San Diego) – The FDA is allowing e-cigarette makers until 2022 to submit their plans for preventing underage access to their products. But
AB 5 SILENCES YOUR VOICES AND VIOLATES CONSTITUTION SEVERAL WAYS: PLEASE HELP US PROTECT A FREE PRESS
By Miriam Raftery, Editor, East County Magazine I fought a case all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court to protect the rights of freelance journalists. AB 5 takes that
READER’S EDITORIAL: RECENT VAPING DEATH MAKES FDA THREE-YEAR PLAN FOR YOUTH RESTRICTIONS FEEL LIKE A MILLENIUM
How much more damage will be done before the fix is in? By Joshua Mansour, M.D. Photo via Creative Commons August 27, 2019 (San Diego) – Despite the
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READER’S EDITORIAL: COMMUTERS FED UP WITH GRIDLOCK IN SANTEE
By Eid Fakhouri, CPA, CGMA, Commuter and Family Advocate December 13, 2019 (Santee) — Look at these photos! (Inverness Rd. and Carlton Oaks Dr. in Santee taken Dec. 12 at 7:40 a.m.). Happens ALL
READER’S EDITORIAL: MY GRANDMOTHER’S STORY – PLEASE BAN VAPING
An open letter to El Cajon City Councilmembers to consider vaping ban Nov. 12 By Amanda McGimpsey, El Cajon November 6, 2019 (El Cajon) — My grandmother had a beautiful
READER’S EDITORIAL: TROUBLING QUESTIONS OVER FIRES IN LAKESIDE
By Barry A. Treahy, Lakeside resident and retired firefighter October 27, 2019 (Lakeside) — My neighbors in El Monte Valley, Blossom Valley, Lakeside and Barona: Emergency medical and fire
READER’S EDITORIAL: LA MESA CITY COUNCIL SET TO APPROVE HAZARDOUS 5G SMALL CELLS TUESDAY
Update: La Mesa’s City Council voted 4-1 ton October 22 to approve the 5G measure, with Councilman BIll Baber voted against it. By Susan Brinchman Photo: Small Cells on pole
READER’S EDITORIAL: CALIFORNIA MUST ACT TO PROTECT MOUNTAIN LIONS
By J.P. Ross and Tiffany Yap | CALmatters CALmatters is an independent public interest journalism venture covering California state politics and government. Photo: Mountain lion P-61 was struck and killed on
READER’S EDITORIAL: AREN’T WE WORTH THE INVESTMENT?
By Jerry Jones, Lemon Grove Councilman “Let’s first save the city, and then deal with the leadership and trust issues.” – Councilman Jerry Jones October 4, 2019 (Lemon Grove) —
READER’S EDITORIAL: IT’S TIME TO STOP THE MARKETING AND SALES OF VAPING DEVICES AND FLAVORED PRODUCTS USED IN THEM
“We applaud the 26 California jurisdictions that have taken these steps and encourage El Cajon to join them.” – Dana Stevens By Dana Stevens, Community Action Service & Advocacy (CASA)
HOW MUCH MORE DAMAGE WILL BE DONE BEFORE UNDERAGE VAPING IS PREVENTED?
By Dr. Joshua Mansour September 9, 2019 (San Diego) – The FDA is allowing e-cigarette makers until 2022 to submit their plans for preventing underage access to their products. But
AB 5 SILENCES YOUR VOICES AND VIOLATES CONSTITUTION SEVERAL WAYS: PLEASE HELP US PROTECT A FREE PRESS
By Miriam Raftery, Editor, East County Magazine I fought a case all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court to protect the rights of freelance journalists. AB 5 takes that
READER’S EDITORIAL: RECENT VAPING DEATH MAKES FDA THREE-YEAR PLAN FOR YOUTH RESTRICTIONS FEEL LIKE A MILLENIUM
How much more damage will be done before the fix is in? By Joshua Mansour, M.D. Photo via Creative Commons August 27, 2019 (San Diego) – Despite the
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