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ACTIVISTS SUGGEST A WRONGFUL DEPORTATION OF AN UNDOCUMENTED 22 YEAR-OLD COLLEGE STUDENT
By Rachel Williams Public protest planned Monday in San Diego May 22, 2017 (San Diego) — Last Thursday the Border Patrol detained college student Claudia Rueda from Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, as she moved her mother’s car for street cleaning. Agents tried to enter the family home, but they were denied access without a warrant. Rueda, a “dreamer” who
LIVING WITH COYOTES: MAY 28 AT RAMONA RANCH WINERY
East County News Service May 21, 2017 (Ramona) – You’re invited to “Living with Coyotes,” a talk by Ali Crumpacker, director of the Wildlife Center. The presentation will be held Sunday, May 28th at 5 p.m. at the Ramona Ranch Winery, 23578 Highway 78 in Ramona. Learn how to live with our wild neighbors in harmony and get advice
NEW RESEARCH: HIGH LEVELS OF ANXIETY FOUND AMONG SYRIAN REFUGEE CHILDREN
Source: American Psychiatric Association Photo by Rachel Williams: Syrian refugee girls in El Cajon May 21, 2017 (San Diego) — The Syria Civil War has exposed millions of civilians to extreme physical and emotional trauma. Anxiety is common among Syrian refugee children, affecting more than four in five children, according to research presented at the Annual Meeting of the
SHERIFF HOSTS COFFEE WITH COMMUNITY IN LEMON GROVE JUNE 13 AND RANCHO SAN DIEGO JUNE 20
East County News Service May 20, 2017 (Lemon Grove and Rancho San Diego) — Community outreach is a priority of the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department. “Members of the community should feel comfortable bringing problems related to safety and security to our staff,” a press release states. You can meet your Sheriff station’s command staff, deputies and crime prevention
“FIRE OPS 101” WITH HEARTLAND FIRE JUNE 17
East County News Service May 19, 2017 (San Diego’s East County) – What’s it like to be a firefighter? Find out on June 17th from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Heartland Fire Training Facility, 1301 North Marshall Avenue in El Cajon. “Fire Ops 101,“ a fire ground-operations orientation for civilians including elected officials and media representatives, will
HEARTLAND COIN CLUB PRESENTS SUMMER COIN SHOW JUNE 3 IN SANTEE
East County News Service May 19, 2017 (Santee) — The Heartland Coin Club presents the Heartland Summer Coin Show on Saturday, June 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Santee. Learn how to start your own coin collection, or add new coins to your existing collection. You’ll find plenty of U.S. and foreign coins, antique coins, and currency—plus dealers
9TH ANNUAL TASTE OF LA MESA JUNE 12 HAS DOZENS OF TASTING OPTIONS
East County News Service May 18, 2017 (La Mesa) — The La Mesa Chamber of Commerce encourages you to taste foods and beverages from dozens of local restaurants at the ninth annual “Taste of La Mesa” being held on Monday, June12th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the La Mesa Community Center, 4975 Memorial Drive in La Mesa.
SHOW YOUR MILITARY APPRECIATION AT COUNTY PARKS
By Michelle Mowad, County of San Diego Communications Office May 18, 2017 (San Diego) – Celebrate Military Appreciation Month with two patriotic events at County parks. First, gather up family and friends for a Salute to Military Families at Lake Morena on Saturday, May 20. The festivities are hosted by County Parks in partnership with VALOR, the County’s employee
CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY AT THE WATER CONSERVATION GARDEN MAY 21
East County News Service May 18, 2017 (El Cajon) – The Water Conservation Garden at Cuyamaca College will host its second Customer Appreciation Day on Sunday, May 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The winners of the 2017 Landscape Contest will be recognized. There will also be kids’ activities, free shaved ice and presentations. For more information, visit
WALK FOR CANCER THIS WEEKEND IN SPRING VALLEY AND CELEBRATE WITH FIREWORKS
East County News Service May 19, 2017 (Spring Valley) – Calling all walkers! You’re invited to get on track and take turns walking for 24 hours, since cancer never sleeps. It’s all part of the American Cancer Society Relay for Life team event to fight cancer this Saturday and Sunday, May 21, starting at 9 a.m. each day at
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ACTIVISTS SUGGEST A WRONGFUL DEPORTATION OF AN UNDOCUMENTED 22 YEAR-OLD COLLEGE STUDENT
By Rachel Williams Public protest planned Monday in San Diego May 22, 2017 (San Diego) — Last Thursday the Border Patrol detained college student Claudia Rueda from Boyle Heights,
LIVING WITH COYOTES: MAY 28 AT RAMONA RANCH WINERY
East County News Service May 21, 2017 (Ramona) – You’re invited to “Living with Coyotes,” a talk by Ali Crumpacker, director of the Wildlife Center. The presentation will be
NEW RESEARCH: HIGH LEVELS OF ANXIETY FOUND AMONG SYRIAN REFUGEE CHILDREN
Source: American Psychiatric Association Photo by Rachel Williams: Syrian refugee girls in El Cajon May 21, 2017 (San Diego) — The Syria Civil War has exposed millions of civilians
SHERIFF HOSTS COFFEE WITH COMMUNITY IN LEMON GROVE JUNE 13 AND RANCHO SAN DIEGO JUNE 20
East County News Service May 20, 2017 (Lemon Grove and Rancho San Diego) — Community outreach is a priority of the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department. “Members of the
“FIRE OPS 101” WITH HEARTLAND FIRE JUNE 17
East County News Service May 19, 2017 (San Diego’s East County) – What’s it like to be a firefighter? Find out on June 17th from 8 a.m. to 4
HEARTLAND COIN CLUB PRESENTS SUMMER COIN SHOW JUNE 3 IN SANTEE
East County News Service May 19, 2017 (Santee) — The Heartland Coin Club presents the Heartland Summer Coin Show on Saturday, June 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in
9TH ANNUAL TASTE OF LA MESA JUNE 12 HAS DOZENS OF TASTING OPTIONS
East County News Service May 18, 2017 (La Mesa) — The La Mesa Chamber of Commerce encourages you to taste foods and beverages from dozens of local restaurants at
SHOW YOUR MILITARY APPRECIATION AT COUNTY PARKS
By Michelle Mowad, County of San Diego Communications Office May 18, 2017 (San Diego) – Celebrate Military Appreciation Month with two patriotic events at County parks. First, gather up
CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY AT THE WATER CONSERVATION GARDEN MAY 21
East County News Service May 18, 2017 (El Cajon) – The Water Conservation Garden at Cuyamaca College will host its second Customer Appreciation Day on Sunday, May 21 from
WALK FOR CANCER THIS WEEKEND IN SPRING VALLEY AND CELEBRATE WITH FIREWORKS
East County News Service May 19, 2017 (Spring Valley) – Calling all walkers! You’re invited to get on track and take turns walking for 24 hours, since cancer never
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