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SDG&E ANNOUNCES “ENERGY FOR OTHERS” MULTI-YEAR GIVING CAMPAIGN
Increased Contributions will Support San Diego Foundation’s COVID-19 Community Response Fund, Civic Engagement and Social Justice East County News Service June 18, 2020 (San Diego) — San Diego Gas & Electric has announced “Energy for Others,” a new multi-year giving campaign to support communities in need, civic engagement and social justice. In March, SDG&E shareholders seeded The San Diego Foundation’s
VIRTUAL CAMPFIRE CHATS WITH ANZA-BORREGO PARK RANGERS KICK OFF THIS WEEKEND
) East County News Service Photo by Kirtland Smith: Verdin in Ocotillo June 18, 2020 (Borrego Springs) – The Anza Borrego Foundation is planning five virtual Campfire chats with retired Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Rangers and Superintendents, streamed live from various Park locations. In 30-minute segments, each ranger will share stories, focused on their favorite park topics such as
JULIAN WELCOMES VISITORS BACK
By Bobbi Zane June 18, 2020 (Julian) –Julian shop and restaurant owners are now back open to serve visitors, though the rules have changed in the historic gold rush town located in San Diego’s back country. “Visitors no longer need to stay at home,” says Robin Boland, manager of the Julian Chamber of Commerce. During the COVID-19 shutdown, the Chamber
‘DREAMERS ARE HOME’: SUPREME COURT REJECTS TRUMP EFFORT TO END DACA PROGRAM
“Today we celebrate and tomorrow we will continue to fight because Trump’s attacks on the immigrant community must end.” By Julia Conley Credit to Common Dreams, under a Creative Commons share with attribution license Photo: public domain image via Wikipedia June 18, 2020 (Washington, D.C.) – Immigrant rights advocates celebrated a major victory Thursday morning as the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the
CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES WIN SUIT ON BEHALF OF UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS
By Mikhail Zinshteyn, CALmatters CALmatters is an independent public interest journalism venture covering California state politics and government. Photo: U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos speaks at CPAC in National Harbor, Maryland in 2018. Photo by Gage Skidmore via Flickr June 18, 2020 (San Diego’s East County) – A federal judge sided with California’s community colleges today in ruling that the Trump
NEW SANDAG REPORT FINDS BLACKS AND HISPANIC COMMUNITIES HARDEST HIT BY HEALTH AND ECONOMIC CRISIS
Source: SANDAG June 17, 2020 (San Diego) — As the San Diego region’s labor market continues to experience an historic decline, Black and Hispanic communities are most impacted, according to a new SANDAG Data Science and Analytics report, “COVID-19 Impact on the San Diego Regional Economy: Black and Hispanic Communities Hardest Hit.” Since the stay home order began in mid-March, SANDAG
ANIMAL ATTRACTIONS: SAN DIEGO ZOO AND SAFARI PARK SET TO REOPEN JUNE 20
By Miriam Raftery June 17, 2020 (San Diego) – Roaring back after the COVID-19 shut down of the past three months, the world famous San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in San Pasqual are set to reopen to the public on June 20. However, admissions will be limited and hours are reduced to 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Preview
COUPLES CAN NOW HOST WEDDINGS – BUT RECEPTIONS STILL RESTRICTED
By Miriam Raftery Photo: CC by ND via Bing June 17, 2020 (San Diego) – Couples eager to tie the knot can now hold weddings under newly announced state of California rules, but with limits due to COVID-19. However, receptions are generally not allowed per state health guidelines, due to concerns about dancing and close contact among non-household members potentially
FERN PLATT HALL LIVES A LIFE OF GOOD DEEDS
By Mimi Pollack, San Diego Jewish World, a member of the San Diego Online News Association Photo: Jeff and Fern (Platt) Hall with their dog Chico June 16, 2020 (La Mesa) – Growing up in the last century, it was not always easy being outside of the box. In most cultures and countries, one followed a certain path: go to school, work an
LA MESA DISASTER RECOVERY FUND REGISTRATION PROCESS NOW OPEN FOR AFFECTED BUSINESSES
East County News Service A convenient online registration process is now available for La Mesa businesses damaged during civil unrest overnight on Saturday, May 30, and Sunday, May 31 to receive money from the La Mesa Disaster Recovery Fund. The East County Economic Development Council (ECEDC) is supporting the effort initiated through the San Diego East County Chamber of Commerce
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SDG&E ANNOUNCES “ENERGY FOR OTHERS” MULTI-YEAR GIVING CAMPAIGN
Increased Contributions will Support San Diego Foundation’s COVID-19 Community Response Fund, Civic Engagement and Social Justice East County News Service June 18, 2020 (San Diego) — San Diego Gas &
VIRTUAL CAMPFIRE CHATS WITH ANZA-BORREGO PARK RANGERS KICK OFF THIS WEEKEND
) East County News Service Photo by Kirtland Smith: Verdin in Ocotillo June 18, 2020 (Borrego Springs) – The Anza Borrego Foundation is planning five virtual Campfire chats with
JULIAN WELCOMES VISITORS BACK
By Bobbi Zane June 18, 2020 (Julian) –Julian shop and restaurant owners are now back open to serve visitors, though the rules have changed in the historic gold rush town
‘DREAMERS ARE HOME’: SUPREME COURT REJECTS TRUMP EFFORT TO END DACA PROGRAM
“Today we celebrate and tomorrow we will continue to fight because Trump’s attacks on the immigrant community must end.” By Julia Conley Credit to Common Dreams, under a Creative Commons
CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES WIN SUIT ON BEHALF OF UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS
By Mikhail Zinshteyn, CALmatters CALmatters is an independent public interest journalism venture covering California state politics and government. Photo: U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos speaks at CPAC in National Harbor,
NEW SANDAG REPORT FINDS BLACKS AND HISPANIC COMMUNITIES HARDEST HIT BY HEALTH AND ECONOMIC CRISIS
Source: SANDAG June 17, 2020 (San Diego) — As the San Diego region’s labor market continues to experience an historic decline, Black and Hispanic communities are most impacted, according to
ANIMAL ATTRACTIONS: SAN DIEGO ZOO AND SAFARI PARK SET TO REOPEN JUNE 20
By Miriam Raftery June 17, 2020 (San Diego) – Roaring back after the COVID-19 shut down of the past three months, the world famous San Diego Zoo and the San
COUPLES CAN NOW HOST WEDDINGS – BUT RECEPTIONS STILL RESTRICTED
By Miriam Raftery Photo: CC by ND via Bing June 17, 2020 (San Diego) – Couples eager to tie the knot can now hold weddings under newly announced state of
FERN PLATT HALL LIVES A LIFE OF GOOD DEEDS
By Mimi Pollack, San Diego Jewish World, a member of the San Diego Online News Association Photo: Jeff and Fern (Platt) Hall with their dog Chico June 16, 2020 (La Mesa) – Growing
LA MESA DISASTER RECOVERY FUND REGISTRATION PROCESS NOW OPEN FOR AFFECTED BUSINESSES
East County News Service A convenient online registration process is now available for La Mesa businesses damaged during civil unrest overnight on Saturday, May 30, and Sunday, May 31 to
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