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BORDER ANGELS ACTIVIST BACK IN SAN DIEGO WITH HEAD INJURIES
By Miriam Raftery April 24, 2017 (San Diego) – Border Angels activist Hugo Castro is back in San Diego, after more than $15,000 was raised through a Go Fund Me site to pay for a medical evacuation. His partner, Gaba Castro, posted the news on Facebook. But Castro may face a long recovery. KPBS reports that his injuries include
GET THE BUZZ ON BEES AND HONEY MAY 13 IN LAKESIDE
East County News Service April 23, 2017 (Lakeside) – Bees are amazing and essential–and they’re vanishing. On May 13 at 11 a.m., third generation beekeeper Richard Edwords will be speaking at the Lakeside River Park Conservancy, 12108 Industry Road in Lakeside. You can tap into his knowledge during a riveting talk and maybe even get your hands on some
LA MESA CHAMBER WELCOMES FARMER’S TABLE TO COMMUNITY
By Miriam Raftery Photos by Rebecca Jefferis-Williamson April 22, 2017 (La Mesa) — The La Mesa Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Wednesday to celebrate the opening of Farmer’s Table, La Mesa’s hot new dining spot. The restuarant specializes in farm-to-fork fresh cuisine, serving up hearty breakfasts, lunches and dinners daily. From a farmer’s salad
LEARN ABOUT NASA, NATIONAL PARKS AND NATIVE AMERICAN FIRE BUILDING APRIL 29 AT HERITAGE OF THE AMERICAS MUSEUM
By Miriam Raftery April 22, 2017 (Rancho San Diego) – During the Spring Garden Festival at Cuyamaca College, Heritage of the Americas Museum is offering entertaining and education presentations including tops on NASA, the National Parks, and Native American fire building: Journey through the Cosmos with the Art of NASA – 11 a.m. Adventure & Discoveries in Your Nearby
FIRST MONARCH BUTTERFLY FESTIVAL AT EL CAJON LIBRARY MAY 13
Story and photo by Miriam Raftery April 21, 2017 (El Cajon) — The El Cajon Library, located at 201 E. Douglas Avenue in El Cajon, will host its first Monarch Butterfly Festival, in partnership with San Diego Master Gardeners and the Water Conservation Garden organization, on Saturday, May 13, 2017, from 1 – 4 pm. Beautiful orange and black
THOUSANDS TO DEMAND CLIMATE ACTION IN SAN DIEGO “PEOPLE’S CLIMATE MARCH” APRIL 29
Marchers will resist climate-denying policies and urge strong local climate action, including 100% clean energy and Community Choice Energy, in solidarity with the national day of action Source: SanDiego350 April 21, 2017 (San Diego) – On Saturday April 29th over three thousand San Diegans are expected to join the People’s Climate March (PCM) at the downtown Waterfront Park under
COMMUNITY WILDFIRE ACTION PLAN WORKSHOP MAY 6 IN DESCANSO
East County News Service April 20, 2017 (Descanso) – Do you have a plan for reducing your wildfire risks and protecting your family and pets? The Descanso Emergency Planning/FireSafe Group is holding a workshop on Saturday May 6 from 1-3 p.m. at the Descanso Library (9545 River Drive in Descanso) to help families prepare for wildfires. They will guide
ACLU HOSTS COUNTY BUDGET TOWN HALLS ON INVESTING IN SAN DIEGO FAMILIES
East County News Service April 20, 2017 (San Diego) — The Invest in San Diego Families Coalition invites you to join a series of Town Hall meetings throughout the county to discuss the San Diego County’s $5.4 billion budget and how it can better serve communities. The ACLU of San Diego & Imperial Counties and other members of the Invest
CERT DISASTER TRAINING CLASSES IN JAMUL, PINE VALLEY AND BOULEVARD IN MAY
East County News Service April 20, 2017 (San Diego’s East County) — If a disastrous event overwhelms or delays the community’s professional response, CERT members can assist others by applying the basic response and organizational skills that they learn during training. These skills can help save and sustain lives following a disaster until professional help arrives. The San Diego
LEARN HOW TO RAISE CHICKENS MAY 13 IN LAKESIDE
East County News Service April 20, 2017 (Lakeside) — You can learn the ins and outs of backyard chicken care from chicken expert Richard Edwords on Saturday, May 13th at 1 p.m. This educational program will be held at the Lakeside River Park Foundation at 12108 Industry Road in Lakeside. To RSVP, visit the education program page at www.LakesideRiverPark.org.
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BORDER ANGELS ACTIVIST BACK IN SAN DIEGO WITH HEAD INJURIES
By Miriam Raftery April 24, 2017 (San Diego) – Border Angels activist Hugo Castro is back in San Diego, after more than $15,000 was raised through a Go Fund
GET THE BUZZ ON BEES AND HONEY MAY 13 IN LAKESIDE
East County News Service April 23, 2017 (Lakeside) – Bees are amazing and essential–and they’re vanishing. On May 13 at 11 a.m., third generation beekeeper Richard Edwords will be
LA MESA CHAMBER WELCOMES FARMER’S TABLE TO COMMUNITY
By Miriam Raftery Photos by Rebecca Jefferis-Williamson April 22, 2017 (La Mesa) — The La Mesa Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Wednesday to celebrate
LEARN ABOUT NASA, NATIONAL PARKS AND NATIVE AMERICAN FIRE BUILDING APRIL 29 AT HERITAGE OF THE AMERICAS MUSEUM
By Miriam Raftery April 22, 2017 (Rancho San Diego) – During the Spring Garden Festival at Cuyamaca College, Heritage of the Americas Museum is offering entertaining and education presentations
FIRST MONARCH BUTTERFLY FESTIVAL AT EL CAJON LIBRARY MAY 13
Story and photo by Miriam Raftery April 21, 2017 (El Cajon) — The El Cajon Library, located at 201 E. Douglas Avenue in El Cajon, will host its first
THOUSANDS TO DEMAND CLIMATE ACTION IN SAN DIEGO “PEOPLE’S CLIMATE MARCH” APRIL 29
Marchers will resist climate-denying policies and urge strong local climate action, including 100% clean energy and Community Choice Energy, in solidarity with the national day of action Source: SanDiego350
COMMUNITY WILDFIRE ACTION PLAN WORKSHOP MAY 6 IN DESCANSO
East County News Service April 20, 2017 (Descanso) – Do you have a plan for reducing your wildfire risks and protecting your family and pets? The Descanso Emergency Planning/FireSafe
ACLU HOSTS COUNTY BUDGET TOWN HALLS ON INVESTING IN SAN DIEGO FAMILIES
East County News Service April 20, 2017 (San Diego) — The Invest in San Diego Families Coalition invites you to join a series of Town Hall meetings throughout the
CERT DISASTER TRAINING CLASSES IN JAMUL, PINE VALLEY AND BOULEVARD IN MAY
East County News Service April 20, 2017 (San Diego’s East County) — If a disastrous event overwhelms or delays the community’s professional response, CERT members can assist others by
LEARN HOW TO RAISE CHICKENS MAY 13 IN LAKESIDE
East County News Service April 20, 2017 (Lakeside) — You can learn the ins and outs of backyard chicken care from chicken expert Richard Edwords on Saturday, May 13th
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