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East County Magazine
READER’S EDITORIAL: ASHES OF HATE WILL REIGN ON AMERICA
By Daniel J. Smiechowski May 2, 2016 (San Diego) — The Treaty of Versailles was signed with almost no German participation on June 28, 1919. The Great War had
READER’S EDITORIAL: WHERE HAS ALL THE CREAM GONE?
By Leon Thompson May 2, 2016 (East County) – My earliest childhood memories are of my grandfather’s dairy farm in Solway, Minnesota, where I learned to love cows. The
READER’S EDITORIAL: OFF-ROADING GLORY
By Jim Rue April 24, 2016 (San Diego’s East County) — There are many ignorant riders who think they’re driving and in control of their off-road vehicles. But each
READER’S EDITORIAL: TAXPAYER WATCHDOG: “I WON’T SIGN THE CHARGERS’ MEASURE BECAUSE IT IS NOT A GOOD DEAL FOR TAXPAYERS”
By April Boling April 24, 2016 (San Diego’s East County) – Voters asked to help qualify the Chargers proposal for the November election should know a few things before
READER’S EDITORIAL: AN OPEN LETTER TO GILLESPIE FIELD NEIGHBORS REGARDING SENATOR ANDERSON’S DISRESPECT OVER OUR CONCERNS
By Sue Strom, ASAP Steering Committee April 24, 2016 (El Cajon) – A number of residents recently attended a community coffee for State Senator Joel Anderson. It was hosted
READER’S EDITORIAL: ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS
By Dan Jauregui, aka “Boltman” On April 4th, selected Chargers fans met with Dean Spanos and other Chargers representatives for an hour and a half to discuss a ballot
READERS’ EDITORIAL: OUR CULTURE IS NOT FOR SALE
By students at Mount Miguel High School in Spring Valley and East County Youth Coalition members trained as advocates to educate the community about risks of underage drinking and
READER’S EDITORIAL: FLETCHER HILLS RESIDENTS CONCERNED ABOUT BREWERY AND NOISE
By Susan Brinchman March 31, 2016 (La Mesa) – Depot Springs Beer Company is apparently planning an outdoor music venue and brewery/restaurant in Fletcher Hills, La Mesa, at Dallas St and
READER’S EDITORIAL: CALIFORNIA VOTING RIGHTS ACT (CVRA)
By Jim Stieringer, Member, Governing Board, Grossmont Union High School District March 31, 2016 (San Diego’s East County)–Like my board colleagues I enthusiastically endorse the concept of the California
READERS EDITORIAL: STOP GROSSMONT’S GERRYMANDERING! SPEAK OUT AT COUNTY’S ALPINE FORUM APRIL 4
By George Barnett March 19, 2016 (Alpine) – Grossmont Union High School District Trustees are in the process of gerrymandering its voter district. Grossmont intends to move from a
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READER’S EDITORIAL: ASHES OF HATE WILL REIGN ON AMERICA
By Daniel J. Smiechowski May 2, 2016 (San Diego) — The Treaty of Versailles was signed with almost no German participation on June 28, 1919. The Great War had
READER’S EDITORIAL: WHERE HAS ALL THE CREAM GONE?
By Leon Thompson May 2, 2016 (East County) – My earliest childhood memories are of my grandfather’s dairy farm in Solway, Minnesota, where I learned to love cows. The
READER’S EDITORIAL: OFF-ROADING GLORY
By Jim Rue April 24, 2016 (San Diego’s East County) — There are many ignorant riders who think they’re driving and in control of their off-road vehicles. But each
READER’S EDITORIAL: TAXPAYER WATCHDOG: “I WON’T SIGN THE CHARGERS’ MEASURE BECAUSE IT IS NOT A GOOD DEAL FOR TAXPAYERS”
By April Boling April 24, 2016 (San Diego’s East County) – Voters asked to help qualify the Chargers proposal for the November election should know a few things before
READER’S EDITORIAL: AN OPEN LETTER TO GILLESPIE FIELD NEIGHBORS REGARDING SENATOR ANDERSON’S DISRESPECT OVER OUR CONCERNS
By Sue Strom, ASAP Steering Committee April 24, 2016 (El Cajon) – A number of residents recently attended a community coffee for State Senator Joel Anderson. It was hosted
READER’S EDITORIAL: ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS
By Dan Jauregui, aka “Boltman” On April 4th, selected Chargers fans met with Dean Spanos and other Chargers representatives for an hour and a half to discuss a ballot
READERS’ EDITORIAL: OUR CULTURE IS NOT FOR SALE
By students at Mount Miguel High School in Spring Valley and East County Youth Coalition members trained as advocates to educate the community about risks of underage drinking and
READER’S EDITORIAL: FLETCHER HILLS RESIDENTS CONCERNED ABOUT BREWERY AND NOISE
By Susan Brinchman March 31, 2016 (La Mesa) – Depot Springs Beer Company is apparently planning an outdoor music venue and brewery/restaurant in Fletcher Hills, La Mesa, at Dallas St and
READER’S EDITORIAL: CALIFORNIA VOTING RIGHTS ACT (CVRA)
By Jim Stieringer, Member, Governing Board, Grossmont Union High School District March 31, 2016 (San Diego’s East County)–Like my board colleagues I enthusiastically endorse the concept of the California
READERS EDITORIAL: STOP GROSSMONT’S GERRYMANDERING! SPEAK OUT AT COUNTY’S ALPINE FORUM APRIL 4
By George Barnett March 19, 2016 (Alpine) – Grossmont Union High School District Trustees are in the process of gerrymandering its voter district. Grossmont intends to move from a
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