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DA AND EAST COUNTY CHAMBER HOST PUBLIC SAFETY ZOOM WORKSHOP OCT. 10 AT NOON

By Jonathan Goetz   September 27, 2024 (San Diego) — Join San Diego County’s District Attorney Summer Stephan at noon Pacific time Thursday, October 10 for an hour in a virtual Public Safety Workshop. Please register with the San Diego Regional East County Chamber of Commerce here.   This online forum will focus on Prop 36 education. More details on

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DA AND EAST COUNTY CHAMBER HOST PUBLIC SAFETY ZOOM WORKSHOP OCT. 10 AT NOON

By Jonathan Goetz   September 27, 2024 (San Diego) — Join San Diego County’s District Attorney Summer Stephan at noon Pacific time Thursday, October 10 for an hour in a virtual Public Safety Workshop. Please register with the San Diego Regional East County Chamber of Commerce here.   This online forum will focus on Prop 36 education. More details on

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SDSU GUS AND EMMA THOMPSON BLACK RESOURCE CENTER RIBBON-CUTTING

By Jonathan Goetz   Photo courtesy: LinkedIn   September 21, 2024 (San Diego) — San Diego State University’s Black Resource Center was named in memory of entrepreneurs Gus & Emma Thompson Monday, after a $5 million gift from brothers Ron and Lloyd Dong, Jr. and their spouses, Janice and Girina.    A tribute to Emma and Gus Thompson, brothers Ron

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SDSU GUS AND EMMA THOMPSON BLACK RESOURCE CENTER RIBBON-CUTTING

By Jonathan Goetz   Photo courtesy: LinkedIn   September 21, 2024 (San Diego) — San Diego State University’s Black Resource Center was named in memory of entrepreneurs Gus & Emma Thompson Monday, after a $5 million gift from brothers Ron and Lloyd Dong, Jr. and their spouses, Janice and Girina.    A tribute to Emma and Gus Thompson, brothers Ron

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RAMONA SCHOOL THREAT UNFOUNDED, SHERIFF SAYS

East County News Service September 13, 2024 (Ramona) –Yesterday morning before 9 a.m., the Ramona Sheriff’s Substation was notified by Olive Pierce Middle School about a threat of a possible school shooting. After an investigation, authorities have concluded the threat was unfounded. Deputies arrived at the school within minutes. For the safety of students and staff, school administrators made the

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RAMONA SCHOOL THREAT UNFOUNDED, SHERIFF SAYS

East County News Service September 13, 2024 (Ramona) –Yesterday morning before 9 a.m., the Ramona Sheriff’s Substation was notified by Olive Pierce Middle School about a threat of a possible school shooting. After an investigation, authorities have concluded the threat was unfounded. Deputies arrived at the school within minutes. For the safety of students and staff, school administrators made the

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RAMONA SCHOOL THREAT UNFOUNDED, SHERIFF SAYS

East County News Service September 13, 2024 (Ramona) –Yesterday morning before 9 a.m., the Ramona Sheriff’s Substation was notified by Olive Pierce Middle School about a threat of a possible school shooting. After an investigation, authorities have concluded the threat was unfounded. Deputies arrived at the school within minutes. For the safety of students and staff, school administrators made the

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RAMONA SCHOOL THREAT UNFOUNDED, SHERIFF SAYS

East County News Service September 13, 2024 (Ramona) –Yesterday morning before 9 a.m., the Ramona Sheriff’s Substation was notified by Olive Pierce Middle School about a threat of a possible school shooting. After an investigation, authorities have concluded the threat was unfounded. Deputies arrived at the school within minutes. For the safety of students and staff, school administrators made the

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SANTANA SHOOTER HAS FIRST PAROLE HEARING TUESDAY

Update September 11, 2024 — Parole has been denied for Williams. At yesterday’s hearing, Board of Parole Hearings Commissioner Kevin Chappell stated that Williams still poses a threat to public safety, telling Williams ““By your testimony today, it is really unclear if you understand why you committed this horrendous act of violence.”  Testimony was overwhelmingly against Williams’ release, the San

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SANTANA SHOOTER HAS FIRST PAROLE HEARING TUESDAY

Update September 11, 2024 — Parole has been denied for Williams. At yesterday’s hearing, Board of Parole Hearings Commissioner Kevin Chappell stated that Williams still poses a threat to public safety, telling Williams ““By your testimony today, it is really unclear if you understand why you committed this horrendous act of violence.”  Testimony was overwhelmingly against Williams’ release, the San

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CUYAMACA COLLEGE CAREER FAIR DRAWS RECORD CROWD

Employer representatives say sizable attendance a reflection of the times May 13, 2009 (EL CAJON) – Jobless figures topping 9 percent in San Diego County – 12 percent in El Cajon, according to the most recent state employment numbers – resulted in record attendance of about 500 people at this year’s career fair at Cuyamaca College, organizers say. In addition

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HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR SHARON NEUMANN RECEIVES ENDOWMENT AWARD

May 10, 2009 (San Diego’s East County)–Sharon Neumann, a Grossmont Middle College High School counselor, has been honored as the 2009 Frank Jonasson Endowment Award recipient. The Jonasson Endowment at San Diego State University (SDSU) annually recognizes a high school counselor in San Diego or Imperial Counties who has “gone above and beyond the call of duty” for students in

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CUYAMACA COLLEGE EAST COUNTY CAREER FAIR SET FOR MAY 5

Community interest likely to be high as more people look for jobs April 30, 2009 (El Cajon)– With unemployment figures topping a record 9 percent in San Diego County, Cuyamaca College’s 15th annual Career Fair set for Tuesday, May 5 is expected to draw strong interest among job and career-seekers. Nearly 60 companies and organizations will be represented at the

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GROSSMONT COLLEGE HONORS EL CAJON POLICE CHIEF IN WALK OF FAME

By Miriam Raftery May 2, 2009 (El Cajon)—El Cajon Police Chief Pat Sprecco was inducted into the Grossmont College “Walk of Fame” yesterday at a ceremony in which he was honored by Congressman Duncan D. Hunter (photo) and other local leaders. Sprecco, a 1976 graduate of Grossmont, praised his fellow police officers, then revealed that he drew inspiration from his

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CHARLEY’S AUNT:  VICTORIAN COMEDY AT GROSSMONT COLLEGE

May 1, 2009 (El Cajon)–The Grossmont College Theatre Arts Department will present “Charley’s Aunt,” the classic stage farce about a disguise that doesn’t turn out as planned, on May 7-9 and 13-16 at 7:30 p.m. and on Saturday, May 9 and 16 at 2 p.m. at the Stagehouse Theatre, located on the college campus, near Parking Lot #1 and the

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EL CAJON POLICE CHIEF JOINS GROSSMONT COLLEGE WALK OF FAME

April 28, 2009 (El Cajon)–On Friday, May 1, the Grossmont College Foundation will induct El Cajon Police Chief Pat Sprecco into their Walk of Fame for 2009. The public is cordially invited to attend the ceremonies honoring Chief Sprecco that will start at 9:00 a.m. at Grossmont College’s Main Quad area; this is following the conclusion of the San Diego

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TEMPEST IN A TEAPOT? LOCAL LEGISLATORS SQUARE OFF OVER TAX DAY “TEA PARTY” PROTESTS

By Miriam Raftery April 27, 2009 (San Diego’s East County)—California’s Republican legislators joined in a “tea party” tax protest in Sacramento earlier this month. In response, Democratic leaders staged a “reality check” to unveil a 150-foot long scroll listing $26 billion in budget cuts made since 2003–warning that more severe cuts to schools and other essential programs would be required

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SUPERVISOR JACOB & AREA MAYORS TO SPEAK MAY 1 AT GROSSMONT COLLEGE

April 26, 2009 (El Cajon)–County Supervisor Dianne Jacob is scheduled to be joined by several mayors of East County cities as featured speakers at the East County Chamber of Commerce’s “First Friday Breakfast” starting at 7:15 a.m., Friday, May 1, at Grossmont College’s Student Center on the eastern side of the campus. Also speaking at the breakfast will be Barry

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