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PUBLIC WEBINAR ON CALLING 9-1-1 SEPT. 9: IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES WELCOME
Source: San Diego Sheriff September 8, 2021 (San Diego) – “We want our immigrant and refugee neighbors to know the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department embraces people of all backgrounds, faiths, cultures and nationalities. We welcome you to the county. You are a valuable part of our communities,” a press release from the San Diego Sheriff states. “We understand it
BARONA POWWOW RETURNS SEPT. 4-5
By Miriam Raftery September 4, 2021 (Lakeside) – Since 1932, the Barona Powwow has been an event for Native American tribal members to gather. The pandemic cancelled last year’s event, but this weekend the powwow returns with the theme “Back to our roots.” On September 4 and 5, events include gourd dancing from 2-5 p.m. supper from 5-7 p.m. and
MT. MIGUEL HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION HOSTS QUARTERMANIA OCT. 9 TO FUND SCHOOL’S SPECIAL PROJECTS
East County News Service September 4, 2021 (Spring Valley) – Mt. Miguel High School Foundation, the nonprofit organization devoted to helping Mt. Miguel High School, is hosting Quartermania on Saturday, October 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mt. Miguel High School Multi-Cultural Event Center, 8585 Blossom Lane, Spring Valley. The cost of admission is $20; all proceeds will
LEMON GROVE HISTORICAL SOCIETY HOSTS GALA DINNER WITH FLAMENCO DANCERS ON OCTOBER 9
East County News Service September 3, 2021 (Lemon Grove) – The Lemon Grove Historical Society invites you to savor a gala dinner with live Flamenco dancers on Saturday, October 9 at 5:30 p.m. in the H. Lee House courtyard, 3205 Olive in Lemon Grove. The event celebrates Treganza Heritage Park, the new name of the cultural landscape that includes H.
EL CAJON FOODIE FEST OCT. 9 OFFERS TASTES OF UP TO 40 RESTAURANTS
East County News Service September 3, 2021 (El Cajon) — Foodie Fest aims to reignite the City of El Cajon restaurant/food services industry while celebrating the community’s diversity, supporting a major local non-profit and increasing a presence in Downtown El Cajon. The event will be hosted on Saturday, October 9, 4:00-8:00 p.m. Pre-event ticket sales are available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/el-cajon-foodie-fest-tickets-167003430757.
FREE DISPOSAL OF HAZARDOUS WASTE SEPT. 25 FOR LEMON GROVE RESIDENTS
East County News Service September 1, 2021 (Lemon Grove) – Residents of Lemon Grove are invited to dispose of household hazardous waste free on September 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. A reservation is required and can be made by calling (619) 287-5696 or email lmhhw@edcodisposal.com. Two additional household hazardous waste drop-off events are slated for Oct. 23 and Dec.
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: DUST STORM IN BORREGO SPRINGS
East County News Service August 31, 2021 (Borrego Springs) – “Strong thunderstorms east of Borrego and subsequent downdrafts has created a Haboob in Borrego Springs, see progression below over several minutes,” says Bob Kutscher, who sent in these photos. A haboob is an intense dust storm carried on an atmospheric gravity current or weather front; haboobs occur commonly in dry
SEVERAL CAJON VALLEY STUDENTS AND FAMILIES ESCAPE AFGHANISTAN, FATE OF OTHERS UNKNOWN AFTER DEADLY ISIS ATTACKS NEAR AIRPORT
Update August 31, 2021: One local family with three Children in the Cajon Valley district has been left behind after the U.S. troop withdrawal, 10 News supports. A district spokesperson said they are exploring ways to bring them home. The other Cajon Valley familes have been safely evacuated and some students are now back in school. Over 104,000 civilians
CAJON VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT REPORTS 24 STUDENTS STRANDED IN AFGHANISTAN
By Chris Jennewein, Times of San Diego, a member of the San Diego Online News Association Photo: District offices in El Cajon. Photo courtesy of the district Update August 31, 2021 – At least 6 of the familes have escaped Afghanistan and three students are back in classes, district spokesman Howard Shen told the San Diego Union-Tribune yesterday. Two other families were
FOUR WAYS TO HELP OUR AFGHAN NEIGHBORS IN SAN DIEGO
Story and photo via International Rescue Committee, San Diego August 25, 2021 (San Diego) — The United States has begun a humanitarian evacuation and is relocating a group of Afghan Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) applicants to San Diego. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in San Diego is working alongside communities and partners to support Afghans living in San Diego. SIV
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PUBLIC WEBINAR ON CALLING 9-1-1 SEPT. 9: IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES WELCOME
Source: San Diego Sheriff September 8, 2021 (San Diego) – “We want our immigrant and refugee neighbors to know the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department embraces people of all backgrounds,
BARONA POWWOW RETURNS SEPT. 4-5
By Miriam Raftery September 4, 2021 (Lakeside) – Since 1932, the Barona Powwow has been an event for Native American tribal members to gather. The pandemic cancelled last year’s event,
MT. MIGUEL HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION HOSTS QUARTERMANIA OCT. 9 TO FUND SCHOOL’S SPECIAL PROJECTS
East County News Service September 4, 2021 (Spring Valley) – Mt. Miguel High School Foundation, the nonprofit organization devoted to helping Mt. Miguel High School, is hosting Quartermania on Saturday,
LEMON GROVE HISTORICAL SOCIETY HOSTS GALA DINNER WITH FLAMENCO DANCERS ON OCTOBER 9
East County News Service September 3, 2021 (Lemon Grove) – The Lemon Grove Historical Society invites you to savor a gala dinner with live Flamenco dancers on Saturday, October 9
EL CAJON FOODIE FEST OCT. 9 OFFERS TASTES OF UP TO 40 RESTAURANTS
East County News Service September 3, 2021 (El Cajon) — Foodie Fest aims to reignite the City of El Cajon restaurant/food services industry while celebrating the community’s diversity, supporting a
FREE DISPOSAL OF HAZARDOUS WASTE SEPT. 25 FOR LEMON GROVE RESIDENTS
East County News Service September 1, 2021 (Lemon Grove) – Residents of Lemon Grove are invited to dispose of household hazardous waste free on September 25 from 9 a.m. to
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: DUST STORM IN BORREGO SPRINGS
East County News Service August 31, 2021 (Borrego Springs) – “Strong thunderstorms east of Borrego and subsequent downdrafts has created a Haboob in Borrego Springs, see progression below over several
SEVERAL CAJON VALLEY STUDENTS AND FAMILIES ESCAPE AFGHANISTAN, FATE OF OTHERS UNKNOWN AFTER DEADLY ISIS ATTACKS NEAR AIRPORT
Update August 31, 2021: One local family with three Children in the Cajon Valley district has been left behind after the U.S. troop withdrawal, 10 News supports. A district spokesperson
CAJON VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT REPORTS 24 STUDENTS STRANDED IN AFGHANISTAN
By Chris Jennewein, Times of San Diego, a member of the San Diego Online News Association Photo: District offices in El Cajon. Photo courtesy of the district Update August 31, 2021 –
FOUR WAYS TO HELP OUR AFGHAN NEIGHBORS IN SAN DIEGO
Story and photo via International Rescue Committee, San Diego August 25, 2021 (San Diego) — The United States has begun a humanitarian evacuation and is relocating a group of Afghan
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