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FREE IMMIGRATION SERVICES FILL IN THE BLANKS OF DEPORTATION PREVENTION
By Rachel Williams Photo: Enrique Morones, Border Angels, holds cross reading “No Olvidados”, meaning “never forget” the thousands of migrants who have died crossing the U.S.-Mexican border. March 9, 2017 (San Diego) — Unless law enforcement has a search warrant, do not open the door. You can remain silent, Enrique Morones, executive director of Border Angels, says. On behalf
HACIENDA DE LAS ROSAS WINERY TO CLOSE DOWN
By Miriam Raftery Photo: Tammy Rimes and her husband/winemaker, the late William Holzhauer March 9, 2017 (Ramona) – Hacienda de las Rosas Winery in Ramona is closing its doors. The last day in business will be Saturday, April 29th. The property will be going up for sale in April, owner Tammy Rimes announced in an email to wine club
VIEJAS CASINO & RESORT NAMED FOUR-STAR HOTEL BY FORBES TRAVEL GUIDE
East County News Service March 9, 2017 (Alpine) — Forbes Travel Guide has unveiled its annual Star Rating list, naming Viejas Casino & Resort in Alpine as a new Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotel. Viejas Casino & Resort will be showcased with all of the Star Rating recipients on ForbesTravelGuide.com. Read the Forbes review here: http://www.forbestravelguide.com/san-diego-california/hotels/viejas-casino-resort. “Viejas Casino &
150 KIDS SADDLE UP FOR SAFETY AT REGION’S LARGEST BIKE RODEO SATURDAY IN LAKESIDE
Bike Coalition brings two-wheeled carnival to school parking lot East County News Service March 9, 2017 (Lakeside) — More than 150 elementary school students and their families are ready to master the bicycle skills needed to go from pedaling novice to cycling extraordinaire. At the sixth annual Lakeside Elementary Bike Rodeo, the San Diego Bike Coalition, school staff and
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: VAPOR TRAILS OVER MT. HELIX
East County News Service Photo credit: Rebecca Jefferis-Williamson March 8, 2017 (La Mesa) – Rebecca Jefferis Williamson sent in this photo of trails left by airplanes over Mt. Helix, taken from the Fuerte Street bridge this morning. Some have called these chem trails but they are actually simply water vapor that has condensed/frozen due to cold temperatures high
SAN DIEGO’S TALENTED YOUNG MUSICIANS PERFORM WINTER CONCERTS AT POWAY CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS
East County News Service March 8, 2017 (Poway) – San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory (SDYS) presents two inspiring concerts from their talented musicians on Sunday, March 12 at 1pm & 6pm at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts. These Winter Concerts feature seven of SDYS’ foundation and intermediate orchestras. Audiences will enjoy the experience of the young
QUEEN BEE TEA LIVELY HONEY FESTIVAL CELEBRATION
Honey Festival coming up this Saturday, March 11 Source: Alpine Chamber of Commerce Photos by Kathy Foster Photography for the Alpine Mountain Empire Chamber of Commerce March 7, 2017 (Alpine) — The first Queen Bee Tea was a honey of a show on March 5 in Alpine. Almost 100 guests attended the Honey Festival kick-off event, turning the Alpine
RAMONA RANCH WINERY TEAMS UP WITH JR ORGANICS TO OFFER PICKUPS OF LOCAL VEGGIES: LEARN MORE THIS SUNDAY
By Miriam Raftery March 10, 2017 (Ramona) – “We’re crazy about all things local,” say the owners of Ramona Ranch Winery. Besides offering locally produced wines and cheeses, the winery is now offering customers the opportunity to take home boxes of fresh vegetables from JR Organics. A representative will be at the winery this Sunday, March 12
TRUMP ISSUES REVISED TRAVEL BAN: EXCLUDES IRAQIS, GREEN CARD AND VISA HOLDERS
By Miriam Raftery March 7, 2017 (San Diego) – President Donald Trump has issued a new, more narrowly crafted executive order restricting refugees’ entry into the U.S. after the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals blocked implementation of his earlier executive order as unconstitutional. Here’s what the new ban includes: A 120-day ban on refugees from all nations entering the
MEXICO OFFERS IMMIGRANTS HELP AT U.S. CONSULATES
By Miriam Raftery March 6, 2017 (San Diego) – The Mexican government has announced that it is creating a network of help centers for Mexican immigrants at all consulates in the U.S. The action aims to help Mexican citizens amid “fear and uncertainty” over President Donald Trump’s executive orders ramping up deportation and construction of a border wall, says
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FREE IMMIGRATION SERVICES FILL IN THE BLANKS OF DEPORTATION PREVENTION
By Rachel Williams Photo: Enrique Morones, Border Angels, holds cross reading “No Olvidados”, meaning “never forget” the thousands of migrants who have died crossing the U.S.-Mexican border. March 9,
HACIENDA DE LAS ROSAS WINERY TO CLOSE DOWN
By Miriam Raftery Photo: Tammy Rimes and her husband/winemaker, the late William Holzhauer March 9, 2017 (Ramona) – Hacienda de las Rosas Winery in Ramona is closing its doors.
VIEJAS CASINO & RESORT NAMED FOUR-STAR HOTEL BY FORBES TRAVEL GUIDE
East County News Service March 9, 2017 (Alpine) — Forbes Travel Guide has unveiled its annual Star Rating list, naming Viejas Casino & Resort in Alpine as a new
150 KIDS SADDLE UP FOR SAFETY AT REGION’S LARGEST BIKE RODEO SATURDAY IN LAKESIDE
Bike Coalition brings two-wheeled carnival to school parking lot East County News Service March 9, 2017 (Lakeside) — More than 150 elementary school students and their families are ready
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: VAPOR TRAILS OVER MT. HELIX
East County News Service Photo credit: Rebecca Jefferis-Williamson March 8, 2017 (La Mesa) – Rebecca Jefferis Williamson sent in this photo of trails left by airplanes over Mt.
SAN DIEGO’S TALENTED YOUNG MUSICIANS PERFORM WINTER CONCERTS AT POWAY CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS
East County News Service March 8, 2017 (Poway) – San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory (SDYS) presents two inspiring concerts from their talented musicians on Sunday, March 12 at
QUEEN BEE TEA LIVELY HONEY FESTIVAL CELEBRATION
Honey Festival coming up this Saturday, March 11 Source: Alpine Chamber of Commerce Photos by Kathy Foster Photography for the Alpine Mountain Empire Chamber of Commerce March 7, 2017
RAMONA RANCH WINERY TEAMS UP WITH JR ORGANICS TO OFFER PICKUPS OF LOCAL VEGGIES: LEARN MORE THIS SUNDAY
By Miriam Raftery March 10, 2017 (Ramona) – “We’re crazy about all things local,” say the owners of Ramona Ranch Winery. Besides offering locally produced wines and cheeses,
TRUMP ISSUES REVISED TRAVEL BAN: EXCLUDES IRAQIS, GREEN CARD AND VISA HOLDERS
By Miriam Raftery March 7, 2017 (San Diego) – President Donald Trump has issued a new, more narrowly crafted executive order restricting refugees’ entry into the U.S. after the
MEXICO OFFERS IMMIGRANTS HELP AT U.S. CONSULATES
By Miriam Raftery March 6, 2017 (San Diego) – The Mexican government has announced that it is creating a network of help centers for Mexican immigrants at all consulates
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