East County Magazine
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SAN DIEGO FESTIVAL CHORUS & ORCHESTRA’S “SOUNDS OF THE SEASON” CONCERT DECEMBER 9
East County News Service November 28, 2018 (San Diego) – Now in its 18th season, the San Diego Festival Chorus and Orchestra will present “Sounds of the Season” on December 9th at 3 p.m. at College Avenue Baptist Church (4747 College Avenue, San Diego 92115). Based in East County, the group performs choral masterworks and popular programs, regularly filling up
CHICK-FIL-A IN SANTEE WILL HOST `STUFF THE TRUCK’ EVENT ON SATURDAY, DEC. 1ST TO BENEFIT SANTEE SANTAS
East County News Service November 28, 2018 (Santee) – The Chick-fil-A® Santee restaurant is hosting a “Stuff the Truck” event from 2 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1 to support Santee Santas, a local nonprofit that assists families in need during the holidays. The community is invited to visit the restaurant at 9418 Mission Gorge Road to “Stuff the Truck” with new,
RUNAWAYS, SEXUAL ABUSE AND MEDICAL NEGLECT OF IMMIGRANT CHILDREN AT U.S.-RUN FACILITIES RAISE CONCERNS
By Miriam Raftery Photo: federal shelter for migrant children in El Cajon, where five runaways remain unaccounted for November 28, 2018 (El Cajon) — Concerns over the safety and well-being of migrant children are rising amid disturbing reports of sexual abuse and medical neglect at federal detention centers in Arizona and Texas, as well as runaways from an El Cajon shelter who remain unaccounted for. At least seven
ALPINE RESIDENT TO SHOWCASE 25 CHRISTMAS TREES DEC. 8 TO BENEFIT CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
By Miriam Raftery November 27, 2018 (Alpine) – Alpine resident Rhonda Lamar will be opening her home on December 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to showcase 25 decorated, themed Christmas trees – all to benefit Rady Chldren’s Hospital of San Diego. She’s decked the halls with a popular peppermint tree, a wine tree, a monkey tree and
LA MESA SHIMMER HOLIDAY LIGHTING CEREMONY NOV. 29
Source: City of La Mesa November 27, 2018 (La Mesa) – The City of La Mesa kicks off the holidays on Thursday, November 29 starting at 5:00 p.m. Enjoy live music as you “Dine, Shop and Explore” the beautiful downtown La Mesa Village. La Mesa Shimmer will feature a lighting ceremony at 5:30 p.m. at the Lookout at Legacy Park located at the corners of La Mesa Blvd. and 4th Avenue. Complimentary hot chocolate bar, hot cider, and cookies will be available, as
BUSINESSES HURT BY BORDER CLOSURE; MORE CHAOS COULD LIE AHEAD
Las Americas Premium Outlets was forced to close on the busiest shopping weekends of the year, as a sky made hazy by tear gas bit at customers’ throats and eyes By Kendra Sitton Photos by Philip Ballew Updated November 30, 2018 with figures from a Reuters news report on economic losses to hotels in our region
GROSSMONT HEALTHCARE DISTRICT SHIFTS TO DISTRICT ELECTIONS: HEARING DEC. 3
Source: Grossmont Healthcare District November 26, 2018 (La Mesa) – The public is invited to provide input during a public hearing December 3, 2018 at 6 p.m. on the Grossmont Healthcare District’s transition to a new system for electing its board members. Like many health care districts and public agencies throughout California, Grossmont Healthcare District (GHD) has used an at-large election system since forming in the 1950s.
AN OLD-FASHIONED CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE DEC. 1ST IN SANTEE
East County News Service November 25, 2018 (Santee) – The Santee Historical Society invites you to an old-fashioned Christmas Open House on Saturday, December 1st from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Santee Barn (9200 Magnolia, between Mast and Mission Gorge Rd.) Festivities include a visit with Santa, a petting zoo, museum tours, holiday refreshments and holiday music by the Santee Community Choir. For more information,
U.S. SHUTS DOWN BORDER AT SAN YSIDRO, TEAR GASSES MIGRANTS INCLUDING CHILDREN
By Miriam Raftery Photo: Screenshot off CBS 8 live feed Update November 26, 2018 with comments from Congresswoman Susan Davis. Update 5:30 p.m.: Border Patrol has reopened northbound and southbound lanes. November 25, 2018 (San Diego)—U.S. Customs and Border Patrol has shut down the international border at San Ysidro in both directions today, also closing major highways and roads
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: TOP FESTIVALS AND EVENTS
East County News Service November 25, 2018 (San Diego’s East County) — The holiday season in East County has many fun and festive events coming up, including North Pole Limited train rides in Campo, the Spirit of Christmas in Lakeside, Ramona’s tree lighting with sleigh rides, outdoor ice skating at Viejas, the Alpine Parade of Lights and Snow Festival, La Mesa’s
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SAN DIEGO FESTIVAL CHORUS & ORCHESTRA’S “SOUNDS OF THE SEASON” CONCERT DECEMBER 9
East County News Service November 28, 2018 (San Diego) – Now in its 18th season, the San Diego Festival Chorus and Orchestra will present “Sounds of the Season” on
CHICK-FIL-A IN SANTEE WILL HOST `STUFF THE TRUCK’ EVENT ON SATURDAY, DEC. 1ST TO BENEFIT SANTEE SANTAS
East County News Service November 28, 2018 (Santee) – The Chick-fil-A® Santee restaurant is hosting a “Stuff the Truck” event from 2 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1 to support Santee
RUNAWAYS, SEXUAL ABUSE AND MEDICAL NEGLECT OF IMMIGRANT CHILDREN AT U.S.-RUN FACILITIES RAISE CONCERNS
By Miriam Raftery Photo: federal shelter for migrant children in El Cajon, where five runaways remain unaccounted for November 28, 2018 (El Cajon) — Concerns over the safety and well-being of
ALPINE RESIDENT TO SHOWCASE 25 CHRISTMAS TREES DEC. 8 TO BENEFIT CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
By Miriam Raftery November 27, 2018 (Alpine) – Alpine resident Rhonda Lamar will be opening her home on December 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to showcase 25
LA MESA SHIMMER HOLIDAY LIGHTING CEREMONY NOV. 29
Source: City of La Mesa November 27, 2018 (La Mesa) – The City of La Mesa kicks off the holidays on Thursday, November 29 starting at 5:00 p.m. Enjoy live music as you “Dine, Shop and Explore” the beautiful downtown La Mesa Village. La Mesa
BUSINESSES HURT BY BORDER CLOSURE; MORE CHAOS COULD LIE AHEAD
Las Americas Premium Outlets was forced to close on the busiest shopping weekends of the year, as a sky made hazy by tear gas bit at customers’ throats
GROSSMONT HEALTHCARE DISTRICT SHIFTS TO DISTRICT ELECTIONS: HEARING DEC. 3
Source: Grossmont Healthcare District November 26, 2018 (La Mesa) – The public is invited to provide input during a public hearing December 3, 2018 at 6 p.m. on the Grossmont Healthcare District’s transition to a new system
AN OLD-FASHIONED CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE DEC. 1ST IN SANTEE
East County News Service November 25, 2018 (Santee) – The Santee Historical Society invites you to an old-fashioned Christmas Open House on Saturday, December 1st from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Santee
U.S. SHUTS DOWN BORDER AT SAN YSIDRO, TEAR GASSES MIGRANTS INCLUDING CHILDREN
By Miriam Raftery Photo: Screenshot off CBS 8 live feed Update November 26, 2018 with comments from Congresswoman Susan Davis. Update 5:30 p.m.: Border Patrol has reopened northbound and
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: TOP FESTIVALS AND EVENTS
East County News Service November 25, 2018 (San Diego’s East County) — The holiday season in East County has many fun and festive events coming up, including North Pole Limited
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