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“LITTLE FIELD OF DREAMS” IS OPEN ON MOUNT HELIX
By Miriam Raftery June 10, 2017 (Mt. Helix) – “This is a little field of dreams,” Cajon de Oro Little League President Josh Bailey declared at a ribbon-cutting ceremony today at the new facility on Russell Road in the Mount Helix community. The new field at 10400 Russell Road, L a Mesa
THREE ARRESTED FOR IMPERSONATING FEDERAL AGENTS, SCAMMING IMMIGRANTS OUT OF $6 MILLION
By Jordan Damond June 9, 2017 (San Diego) — Three individuals, including one from East County, were arrested July 7th for impersonating Homeland Security officers and trying to charge immigrants substantial amounts of money in exchange for legal immigration documents that they never provided. Two of the scam artists were ex-employees who had not worked in the Department
LA MESA HEALTH CARE LIBRARY’S PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT PRESENTED BY GROSSMONT HOSPITAL LAB SCIENTISTS
East County News Service June 8, 2017 (La Mesa) – The Dr. William C. Herrick Community Health Care Library, a consumer health library at 9001 Wakarusa St. in La Mesa, is now presenting its Spring 2017 art exhibit featuring 37 photographs shot by three amateur photographers who work as laboratory scientists at Sharp Grossmont Hospital in La Mesa. The show
CLIMATE CHANGE AND ECONOMICS PROFESSORS SPEAK TONIGHT IN LA MESA
East County News Service June 7, 2017 (La Mesa) — Tonight’s meeting of the La Mesa Foothills Democratic Club will feature a veritable who’s who of leading San Diego experts in the political ramifications of executive orders dealing with our economy and the environment. Social hour starts at 6:30 with the program at 7 p.m. at the La Mesa
100,000 CHILDREN AT RISK IN MOSUL, UNICEF WARNS AS BATTLE TO FREE CITY FROM ISIS RAGES
Minority Humanitarian Foundation President Mark Arabo calls for global response By Miriam Raftery June 7, 2017 (San Diego) – Iraqi forces backed by the U.S. are driving Islamic State (ISIS) forces from the stronghold in Mosul where the terrorists have held civilians captive for three years. But the toll is bloody. CNN reports ISIS killed over 160 civilians in
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: TOP FESTIVALS AND EVENTS JUNE 10 – JULY 15
East County News Service June 7, 2017 (San Diego’s East County) — This week’s Destination East County includes lavender day at Summer’s Past Farms, the Julian Dance, the Taste of La Mesa, Fido Fest in Santee, outdoor concerts in La Mesa and Santee and night fishing at Santee Lakes. Plus, we’ll tell you about coming attractions including a Father’s
SAN DIEGO CONCERT BAND ANNOUNCES ITS SUMMER SEASON
East County News Service June 6, 2017 (San Diego) – The San Diego Concert Band, based in East County, will host upcoming summer concerts at La Mesa’s Harry Griffen Park, an Independence celebration at St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church in San Carlos, and at the Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park. Below are details: 06/11/2017 Sundays at Six (6 p.m.) The San
LEMON GROVE BAKERY REBORN: CHERISHED LANDMARK TO REOPEN JUNE 9
By Miriam Raftery Photo: Lemon Grove Bakery June 6, 2017 (Lemon Grove) – Here’s some sweet news for Lemon Grove residents and baked goods aficionados: the Lemon Grove Bakery will be opening on Friday, June 9th from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the site of the former Grove Pastry Shop at 3308 Main Street, Lemon Grove. The new
THE LOBSTER HOUSES OF PUERTO NUEVO
By Rebecca Jefferis Williamson June 5, 2017 (Puerto Nuevo) — Lobster dinners, Viagra coffee, ponchos and more are to be found in Puerto Nuevo, Baja California, Mexico. The city, as legend has it, was named after a Newport cigarette billboard. The legend goes there was a fishing village that offered cheap lobster dinners. When people asked where to find
“CHURCHILL” AN EMBARRASSING DISTORTION OF HISTORY
By E.A. Barrera June 5, 2017 (San Diego’s East County) – There is something particularly galling when a writer and supposed historian pens a screenplay and intentionally distorts history for the purposes of modern day sensibilities. In this case, that sensibility is rampant in the portrayal of British Prime Minister Winston Churchill – under a childish modern notion of
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“LITTLE FIELD OF DREAMS” IS OPEN ON MOUNT HELIX
By Miriam Raftery June 10, 2017 (Mt. Helix) – “This is a little field of dreams,” Cajon de Oro Little League President
THREE ARRESTED FOR IMPERSONATING FEDERAL AGENTS, SCAMMING IMMIGRANTS OUT OF $6 MILLION
By Jordan Damond June 9, 2017 (San Diego) — Three individuals, including one from East County, were arrested July 7th for impersonating Homeland Security officers and trying to
LA MESA HEALTH CARE LIBRARY’S PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT PRESENTED BY GROSSMONT HOSPITAL LAB SCIENTISTS
East County News Service June 8, 2017 (La Mesa) – The Dr. William C. Herrick Community Health Care Library, a consumer health library at 9001 Wakarusa St. in La
CLIMATE CHANGE AND ECONOMICS PROFESSORS SPEAK TONIGHT IN LA MESA
East County News Service June 7, 2017 (La Mesa) — Tonight’s meeting of the La Mesa Foothills Democratic Club will feature a veritable who’s who of leading San Diego
100,000 CHILDREN AT RISK IN MOSUL, UNICEF WARNS AS BATTLE TO FREE CITY FROM ISIS RAGES
Minority Humanitarian Foundation President Mark Arabo calls for global response By Miriam Raftery June 7, 2017 (San Diego) – Iraqi forces backed by the U.S. are driving Islamic State
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: TOP FESTIVALS AND EVENTS JUNE 10 – JULY 15
East County News Service June 7, 2017 (San Diego’s East County) — This week’s Destination East County includes lavender day at Summer’s Past Farms, the Julian Dance, the Taste
SAN DIEGO CONCERT BAND ANNOUNCES ITS SUMMER SEASON
East County News Service June 6, 2017 (San Diego) – The San Diego Concert Band, based in East County, will host upcoming summer concerts at La Mesa’s Harry Griffen Park,
LEMON GROVE BAKERY REBORN: CHERISHED LANDMARK TO REOPEN JUNE 9
By Miriam Raftery Photo: Lemon Grove Bakery June 6, 2017 (Lemon Grove) – Here’s some sweet news for Lemon Grove residents and baked goods aficionados: the Lemon Grove Bakery
THE LOBSTER HOUSES OF PUERTO NUEVO
By Rebecca Jefferis Williamson June 5, 2017 (Puerto Nuevo) — Lobster dinners, Viagra coffee, ponchos and more are to be found in Puerto Nuevo, Baja California, Mexico. The city,
“CHURCHILL” AN EMBARRASSING DISTORTION OF HISTORY
By E.A. Barrera June 5, 2017 (San Diego’s East County) – There is something particularly galling when a writer and supposed historian pens a screenplay and intentionally distorts history
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