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CONGRESSWOMAN SUSAN DAVIS JOINS DEMOCRATIC WOMEN IN PRESSING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO EXPLAIN “WHERE ARE THE GIRLS?”
East County News Service June 28, 2018 (San Diego) – Earlier this month, members of Congress visited detention facilities holding boys separated from their immigrant parents at the border. But thus far, no members have been allowed to go inside facilities holding girls who were taken from their mothers or fathers, and no photos have been released showing girls
LUNA GRILL SPONSORS THE 32ND ANNUAL JUNIOR ADAPTIVE SPORTS CAMP
Source: Adaptive Sports and Recreation Association June 28, 2018 (San Diego) – The Adaptive Sports and Recreation Association (www.adaptivesportsandrec.org) announces their 32nd annual Junior Adaptive Sports Camp, presented by Luna Grill. The camp will take place July 16-20, 2018, in San Diego, California. This unique summer camp is an opportunity for kids ages 4-18 with physical impairments such as
SAN DIEGO JUDGE ORDERS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO REUNITE IMMIGRANT FAMILIES
By Miriam Raftery June 27, 2018 (San Diego) – U.S. District Judge Dana Sabraw in San Diego issued a ruling Tuesday ordering the Trump administration to end separation of parents from children at the border and to reunite families already separated, except in limited circumstances. Judge Sabraw, who was appointed by Republican President George W. Bush, is the son
OUR NAMES ARE NATASH, LETICIA, MARGARITA: WE SEEK ASYLUM
By Chris Stone Reprinted with permission from Times of San Diego, a San Diego Online News Association member Photo: Many women and children from Mexico and Central America waited to see if they would be the next people allowed to enter the U.S. Photo by Chris Stone June 24, 2018 (San Diego) – Natash waited in line Saturday morning
A JEWEL IN THE WILDERNESS: WILLIAM HEISE COUNTY PARK
Backcountry hidden pleasures: our guide to unique lodging and adventures in San Diego’s beautiful backcountry By Paul Kruze, Contributing Editor Photos by Miriam Raftery and Paul Kruze June 24, 2018 (Julian) — Nestled at the end of a series of winding roads shaded by pines and oak trees minutes from downtown Julian is William Heise County Park,
ON THE ROAD ALONG A PASSPORT THROUGH TIME
By Miriam Raftery Photos by Robert Gehr and Miriam Raftery June 24, 2018 (San Diego’s Est County) – Dozens of riders revved up outside Indian Motorcycles in El Cajon yesterday morning to start their journey on the “Passport Through Time Fun Ride.” The event organized by the San Diego East County Chamber of
CITY HOSTS CONTEST FOR YOUR BEST LA MESA PHOTOS
By Miriam Raftery June 24, 2018 (La Mesa) — You can earn gift cards from $25 to $100 and other prizes for taking and posting photos on social media between Friday, July 6th and Sunday, July 8th for a “Dine, Shop, Explore” contest sponsored by the city of La Mesa. Photos must be taken in the city in July
MOUNT LAGUNA: A PLACE FOR ALL SEASONS
Backcountry hidden pleasures: our guide to unique lodging and adventures in San Diego’s beautiful backcountry and inland areas By Miriam Raftery June 24, 2018 (Mount Laguna) – At 6,000 feet in elevation, Mount Laguna is the highest peak in San Diego’s East County. From meadows filled with spring wildflowers to summer picnics, colorful fall foliage and winter snowfall, it’s a
LAGUNA MOUNTAIN LIVING HISTORY THIS WEEKEND
By Miriam Raftery June 23, 2018 (Mount Laguna) – The Laguna Mountain Volunteer Association invites you to the 31st annual Living History program this Saturday and Sunday, June 23 and 24. Learn about the history of Mount Laguna residents and take free tours offered at 9:30, 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. both days. Meet at the Red-Tailed
CABINS , CAMPING AND FISHING ARE LURES AT LAKE MORENA COUNTY PARK, GATEWAY TO THE PACIFIC CREST TRAIL
Our guide to unique lodging and adventures in San Diego’s beautiful backcountry and inland areas Story by Jonathan Ronald Goetz Photos by Jonathan Ronald Goetz, Ronald Goetz, Miriam Raftery, and County of San Diego, Department of Parks and Recreation June 18, 2018 (Campo) – People have been hiking, fishing and camping in
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CONGRESSWOMAN SUSAN DAVIS JOINS DEMOCRATIC WOMEN IN PRESSING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO EXPLAIN “WHERE ARE THE GIRLS?”
East County News Service June 28, 2018 (San Diego) – Earlier this month, members of Congress visited detention facilities holding boys separated from their immigrant parents at the border.
LUNA GRILL SPONSORS THE 32ND ANNUAL JUNIOR ADAPTIVE SPORTS CAMP
Source: Adaptive Sports and Recreation Association June 28, 2018 (San Diego) – The Adaptive Sports and Recreation Association (www.adaptivesportsandrec.org) announces their 32nd annual Junior Adaptive Sports Camp, presented by
SAN DIEGO JUDGE ORDERS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO REUNITE IMMIGRANT FAMILIES
By Miriam Raftery June 27, 2018 (San Diego) – U.S. District Judge Dana Sabraw in San Diego issued a ruling Tuesday ordering the Trump administration to end separation of
OUR NAMES ARE NATASH, LETICIA, MARGARITA: WE SEEK ASYLUM
By Chris Stone Reprinted with permission from Times of San Diego, a San Diego Online News Association member Photo: Many women and children from Mexico and Central America waited
A JEWEL IN THE WILDERNESS: WILLIAM HEISE COUNTY PARK
Backcountry hidden pleasures: our guide to unique lodging and adventures in San Diego’s beautiful backcountry By Paul Kruze, Contributing Editor Photos by Miriam Raftery and Paul Kruze
ON THE ROAD ALONG A PASSPORT THROUGH TIME
By Miriam Raftery Photos by Robert Gehr and Miriam Raftery June 24, 2018 (San Diego’s Est County) – Dozens of riders revved up
CITY HOSTS CONTEST FOR YOUR BEST LA MESA PHOTOS
By Miriam Raftery June 24, 2018 (La Mesa) — You can earn gift cards from $25 to $100 and other prizes for taking and posting photos on social media
MOUNT LAGUNA: A PLACE FOR ALL SEASONS
Backcountry hidden pleasures: our guide to unique lodging and adventures in San Diego’s beautiful backcountry and inland areas By Miriam Raftery June 24, 2018 (Mount Laguna) – At 6,000 feet
LAGUNA MOUNTAIN LIVING HISTORY THIS WEEKEND
By Miriam Raftery June 23, 2018 (Mount Laguna) – The Laguna Mountain Volunteer Association invites you to the 31st annual Living History program this Saturday and Sunday, June 23
CABINS , CAMPING AND FISHING ARE LURES AT LAKE MORENA COUNTY PARK, GATEWAY TO THE PACIFIC CREST TRAIL
Our guide to unique lodging and adventures in San Diego’s beautiful backcountry and inland areas Story by Jonathan Ronald Goetz Photos by
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