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PEARL HARBOR SURVIVORS JOIN THOUSANDS TO HONOR VETERANS IN EL CAJON
By Jesse B. Kendrick Photo: El Cajon Councilmember Bob McClellan and granddaughter Jessica (left) join Mayor Pro Tem Gary Kendrick (center) to honor Pearl Harbor survivor Stu Hedley, 96 (right). July 3, 2018 (El Cajon) – Nearly 10,000 community members gathered this weekend for Celebrate America, the annual Independence Day event hosted by Shadow Mountain Community Church. The event
30,000 DREAMERS HAVE DACA RENEWALS APPROVED SINCE APRIL DUE TO PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION SECURED BY CALIFORNIA
East County News Service July 3, 2018 (Sacramento) – A preliminary injunction obtained by California Attorney General Xavier Becerra in January halted the Trump administration from ending renewals of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. “While the Trump Administration keeps trying to crush our Dreamers’ ability to stay here, we continue to fight to defend their rights,” said Attorney General Becerra,
FEDERAL JUDGE RULES ASYLUM SEEKERS MUST HAVE HEARINGS AND CAN’T BE ARBITRARILY DETAINED
Despite having committed no crime, some asylum seekers have been kept in windowless cells for over a year, never allowed outside even a single day By Miriam Raftery July 2, 2018 (Washington D.C.) – People who ask for asylum when they arrive at the U.S. border after fleeing violence and persecution have committed no crime, unlike people who cross
TAKE A VIRTUAL HIKE AROUND LINDO LAKE
By Andy Tolley, County of San Diego Communications Office July 2, 2018 (Lakeside) – Hit the trail at one of the oldest County parks: Lindo Lake County Park in Lakeside. We’ve chosen a scenic 1 1/4 mile route that’s ADA-friendly and fun for the entire family. And if you’re looking to get more than just a stroll in, you’re
‘CHILDREN ARE CRYING’: THOUSANDS MARCH DOWNTOWN ANEW AGAINST TRUMP BORDER POLICIES
By Ken Stone and Chris Stone Reprinted with permission from Times of San Diego, a member of the San Diego Online News Association Photo: Families marched together downtown against the Trump Administration’s immigration policy. Photo by Chris Stone July 2, 2018 (San Diego) – Sandra Delgadillo of Roseville, marching downtown Saturday while visiting her father, repeatedly called out “the
FROM OUTLAWS TO A WOLF ON A MOTORCYCLE, ALPINE’S 4TH OF JULY PARADE IS SOMETHING TO HOWL ABOUT
East County News Service July 1, 2018 (Alpine) — Alpine’s Fourth of July Festival Parade rolls out at 10 a.m. Wednesday down Alpine Boulevard featuring a biplane flyover, donkeys, a clown on stilts, the Alpine outlaws, tumblers, floats, and a wolf on a motorcycle among over 50 entries. After the parade, which ends at Tavern Road, a festival will
RAMONA RACEWAY DRAGSTER MURAL TO BE DEDICATED JULY 7
Source: Ramona H.E.A.R.T. Mural Project July 1, 2018 (Ramona) — The Ramona H.E.A.R.T. Mural Project will hold a dedication ceremony for its 18th mural, “Ramona Raceway Dragster,” by artist Dave Ybarra at Ron’s Tire & Brake, 2560 Main St., Ramona on Saturday, July 7, at 10:00 a.m. The public is invited to attend. In addition to refreshments, attendees will
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY
Find Fourth of July fireworks, parades, picnics and more By Miriam Raftery June 28, 2018 (San Diego’s East County)–This week’s Destination East County includes Sha Na Na at Sycuan, the Jamul Wine Tasting Festival, El Cajon’s 4th of July picnic and fireworks, Deerhorn Valley’s Independence Day Parade, Santee Salutes, Julian’s Fourth of July Parade, the Lake Murray Music Festival,
DEERHORN VALLEY’S INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE
East County News Service June 29, 2018 (Deerhorn Valley) – “If it moves, it can parade!” say organizers of the 6th annual Deerhorn Valley Independence Day Parade. That includes wagons, carts, tractors, bikes, strollers, joggers, horses, dogs, emus and other animals in a parade that reflects small town Americana at its best. Staging for the parade in Deerhorn
EL CAJON COMMUNITY FORUM ON HATE CRIMES
East County News Service June 28, 2018 (El Cajon) — The San Diego Regional Hate Crimes Coalition and the El Cajon Police Department are hosting a free community Forum on hate crimes, law enforcement and community resources. The event will be held on Tuesday, July 17 from 6-8 p.m. at the El Cajon Police Department’s community room at 100
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PEARL HARBOR SURVIVORS JOIN THOUSANDS TO HONOR VETERANS IN EL CAJON
By Jesse B. Kendrick Photo: El Cajon Councilmember Bob McClellan and granddaughter Jessica (left) join Mayor Pro Tem Gary Kendrick (center) to honor Pearl Harbor survivor Stu Hedley, 96
30,000 DREAMERS HAVE DACA RENEWALS APPROVED SINCE APRIL DUE TO PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION SECURED BY CALIFORNIA
East County News Service July 3, 2018 (Sacramento) – A preliminary injunction obtained by California Attorney General Xavier Becerra in January halted the Trump administration from ending renewals of
FEDERAL JUDGE RULES ASYLUM SEEKERS MUST HAVE HEARINGS AND CAN’T BE ARBITRARILY DETAINED
Despite having committed no crime, some asylum seekers have been kept in windowless cells for over a year, never allowed outside even a single day By Miriam Raftery July
TAKE A VIRTUAL HIKE AROUND LINDO LAKE
By Andy Tolley, County of San Diego Communications Office July 2, 2018 (Lakeside) – Hit the trail at one of the oldest County parks: Lindo Lake County Park in
‘CHILDREN ARE CRYING’: THOUSANDS MARCH DOWNTOWN ANEW AGAINST TRUMP BORDER POLICIES
By Ken Stone and Chris Stone Reprinted with permission from Times of San Diego, a member of the San Diego Online News Association Photo: Families marched together downtown against
FROM OUTLAWS TO A WOLF ON A MOTORCYCLE, ALPINE’S 4TH OF JULY PARADE IS SOMETHING TO HOWL ABOUT
East County News Service July 1, 2018 (Alpine) — Alpine’s Fourth of July Festival Parade rolls out at 10 a.m. Wednesday down Alpine Boulevard featuring a biplane flyover, donkeys,
RAMONA RACEWAY DRAGSTER MURAL TO BE DEDICATED JULY 7
Source: Ramona H.E.A.R.T. Mural Project July 1, 2018 (Ramona) — The Ramona H.E.A.R.T. Mural Project will hold a dedication ceremony for its 18th mural, “Ramona Raceway Dragster,” by artist
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY
Find Fourth of July fireworks, parades, picnics and more By Miriam Raftery June 28, 2018 (San Diego’s East County)–This week’s Destination East County includes Sha Na Na at Sycuan,
DEERHORN VALLEY’S INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE
East County News Service June 29, 2018 (Deerhorn Valley) – “If it moves, it can parade!” say organizers of the 6th annual Deerhorn Valley Independence Day Parade. That
EL CAJON COMMUNITY FORUM ON HATE CRIMES
East County News Service June 28, 2018 (El Cajon) — The San Diego Regional Hate Crimes Coalition and the El Cajon Police Department are hosting a free community Forum
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