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PHOTO OF THE WEEK: TRASH TRUCK FIRE
East County News Service January 7, 2018 (Spring Valley) – San Miguel Fire Department captured this dramatic photo of a firefighter battling a trash truck fire in the 3500 block of Sweetwater Spring Boulevard in Spring Valley on January 3rd. The truck dumped its load in a parking lot to save the truck from burning. Printer-friendly version
SANTEE LAKES 2018 EVENTS START OFF WITH TROUT SEASON REOPENER JANUARY 13 AND 14
East County News Service January 6, 2018 (Santee) – From fishing events to movies, concerts, and holiday celebrations, you’ll find lots of activities coming up in the New Year at Santee Lakes—starting with Trout Re-Opener days on January 13 and 14, when the lakes will be stocked with 2,000 pounds of rainbow trout. Scroll down for details and learn
CHILDREN’S GROUPS PRESS LAWMAKERS TO PASS DREAM ACT
By Suzanne Potter, Public News Service Photo: Avid Creative January 4, 2018 (Sacramento) — Almost 250 California businesses and children’s groups have sent a joint letter to the state’s members of Congress, urging them to pass the Dream Act, which would give certain undocumented immigrants who were brought to the United States as children a work permit and a
ROMAINE LETTUCE SUSPECTED IN E-COLI OUTBREAK
By Miriam Raftery January 4, 2017 (San Diego) – An e-coli outbreak that has sickened 58 people in the U.S., including California, and Canada is likely tied to consumption of romaine lettuce. At least one patient has died, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control reports. Canadian health officials have warned the public not to eat romaine lettuce. Thus far,
LOCAL AUTHORS EXPO AT THE EL CAJON LIBRARY JANUARY 28
East County News Service January 4, 2018 (El Cajon) — The El Cajon Library (201 E. Douglas Ave.), will host its third Local Author Expo on Sunday, January 28, at 2:00 p.m. This free event will feature presentations by three local authors followed by a reception where attendees may meet the authors and enjoy refreshments provided by the Friends
SAN DIEGO LIBRARY’S ACOUSTIC SHOWCASE SERIES
East County News Service Photo: Lisa Sanders January 3, 2018 (San Diego’s East County) – The San Diego County Library’s Acoustic Showcase series offers a variety of top local singer/songwriters, folk music performers and storytellers in free concerts for the community. Upcoming performances include two in East County. Peter Sprague Thursday, January 11 at 6:00 p.m. Ramona Branch Peter Sprague is
SHARP SENIOR RESOURCE CENTER FEBRUARY 2018 PROGRAMS
Source: Sharp Grossmont Hospital January 3, 2018 (La Mesa) – {C} The Senior Resource Center at Sharp Grossmont Hospital offers free or low-cost educational programs and health screenings each month. The Senior Resource Center also provides information and assistance for health information and community resources. For more information, call 619-740-4214. For other programs, call 1-800-827-4277 or visit their website
SANTEE HOSTS 50 KM RACE-WALK CHAMPIONSHIP AND ACTIVE LIFESTYLE EXPO JAN. 20
Source: City of Santee January 3, 2018 (Santee) – The City of Santee is again hosting a national 50 km. race-walk championship on Jan. 20 in conjunction with a local special event aimed at promoting health and fitness. The second annual Santee Active Lifestyle Expo is set for Jan. 20 at the Trolley Square Shopping Center from 9 a.m.
ST. MADELEINE SOPHIE’S CENTER PARTNERS WITH THE MARINE ROOM FOR “TEA BY THE SEA” JANUARY 20
East County News Service January 3, 2018 (San Diego) — St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center (SMSC) in El Cajon will partner with The Marine Room to host Tea by the Sea on Saturday, January 20, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Tea by the Sea will feature complimentary champagne and a signature cocktail, hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction, live music
LOCAL WINE INDUSTRY PACKS A POTENT ECONOMIC PUNCH
By Miriam Raftery January 2, 2018 (San Diego) – A report just released by the San Diego Vintners Association on the economic value of wineries in San Diego County shows that the burgeoning wine making industry is having a potent effect. In 2016, the county’s 116 wineries generated a $30.4 million regional impact and supported 697 jobs here. San
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PHOTO OF THE WEEK: TRASH TRUCK FIRE
East County News Service January 7, 2018 (Spring Valley) – San Miguel Fire Department captured this dramatic photo of a firefighter battling a trash truck fire in the 3500
SANTEE LAKES 2018 EVENTS START OFF WITH TROUT SEASON REOPENER JANUARY 13 AND 14
East County News Service January 6, 2018 (Santee) – From fishing events to movies, concerts, and holiday celebrations, you’ll find lots of activities coming up in the New Year
CHILDREN’S GROUPS PRESS LAWMAKERS TO PASS DREAM ACT
By Suzanne Potter, Public News Service Photo: Avid Creative January 4, 2018 (Sacramento) — Almost 250 California businesses and children’s groups have sent a joint letter to the state’s
ROMAINE LETTUCE SUSPECTED IN E-COLI OUTBREAK
By Miriam Raftery January 4, 2017 (San Diego) – An e-coli outbreak that has sickened 58 people in the U.S., including California, and Canada is likely tied to consumption
LOCAL AUTHORS EXPO AT THE EL CAJON LIBRARY JANUARY 28
East County News Service January 4, 2018 (El Cajon) — The El Cajon Library (201 E. Douglas Ave.), will host its third Local Author Expo on Sunday, January 28,
SAN DIEGO LIBRARY’S ACOUSTIC SHOWCASE SERIES
East County News Service Photo: Lisa Sanders January 3, 2018 (San Diego’s East County) – The San Diego County Library’s Acoustic Showcase series offers a variety of top local
SHARP SENIOR RESOURCE CENTER FEBRUARY 2018 PROGRAMS
Source: Sharp Grossmont Hospital January 3, 2018 (La Mesa) – {C} The Senior Resource Center at Sharp Grossmont Hospital offers free or low-cost educational programs and health screenings each
SANTEE HOSTS 50 KM RACE-WALK CHAMPIONSHIP AND ACTIVE LIFESTYLE EXPO JAN. 20
Source: City of Santee January 3, 2018 (Santee) – The City of Santee is again hosting a national 50 km. race-walk championship on Jan. 20 in conjunction with a
ST. MADELEINE SOPHIE’S CENTER PARTNERS WITH THE MARINE ROOM FOR “TEA BY THE SEA” JANUARY 20
East County News Service January 3, 2018 (San Diego) — St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center (SMSC) in El Cajon will partner with The Marine Room to host Tea by the Sea
LOCAL WINE INDUSTRY PACKS A POTENT ECONOMIC PUNCH
By Miriam Raftery January 2, 2018 (San Diego) – A report just released by the San Diego Vintners Association on the economic value of wineries in San Diego County
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