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TRUMP BROADENS ICE SWEEPS TO INCLUDE MANY MORE IMMIGRANTS
By Miriam Raftery February 23, 2017 (San Diego) — Immigration and Customs Enforcement Secretary John F. Kelly has signed sweeping new guidelines that dramatically expand powers of federal authorities to detain and deport many more undocumented immigrants than in the past – including some who have never been arrested or convicted of any crime. Cases in recent days appear
SPRING CONCERT SERIES RETURNS TO CUYAMACA COLLEGE FEB. 24 WITH BLACK HISTORY MONTH TRIBUTE
East County News Service February 23, 2017 (Rancho San Diego) – A celebration of black history that includes music, dance, spoken word and theater performances takes center stage when the annual Spring Concert Series gets underway Friday, Feb. 24, at Cuyamaca College. Some of the performances are timed so students in Cuyamaca College music courses can hear live presentations
SANTEE GARDEN CLUB ANNOUNCES MARCH AND APRIL EVENTS
East County News Service February 23, 2017 (Santee) – The Santee Garden Club announces upcoming meetings, an “All About Worms” vermicomposting workshop, and a plant sale. The club meetings at the Santee Library (9225 Carlton Hills Blvd., #17) on the third Saturday of each month at 9:30 a.m. On March 18, the Solana Center for the Environment will present
CONGRESSWOMAN DAVIS TO HOST TOWN HALL MARCH 11 AT SDSU
By Miriam Raftery February 23, 2017 (San Diego) – Congresswoman Susan Davis (D-San Diego) invites constituents to attend a town hall meeting Saturday, March 11 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Montezuma Hall at San Diego State University (in the Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union) at 6075 Aztec Circle Drive, San Diego. “Over the past few weeks, many
JACUMBA HIKERS AND WALKERS TREK TO TOP OF MT. TULE ON SATURDAY FEB. 25
East County News Service February 23, 2017 (Jacumba) – On Saturday, February 25th, the Jacumba Hikers and Walkers will hike to the top of Mt. Tule. With an elevation of 4,647 feet, Mt. Tule has spectacular views of Carrizo Gorge and McCain Valley. This five-mile hike includes a 900 foot elevation gain/loss and is rated hard. It is all
BORDER ANGELS LEADER BLAMES TRUMP POLICIES FOR DEPORTED MIGRANT’S SUICIDE
By Chris Stone Reprinted from Times of San Diego, a member of the San Diego Online News Association Photo via Facebook: Guadalupe Olivas Valencia, gardener who jumped off bridge at border after deportation, unable to support his three children after wife’s death February 23, 2017 (San Diego) — The founder and head of San Diego-based Border Angels blames President
LAKESIDE RIVER PARK CONSERVANCY ANNOUNCES 2017 SPECIAL EVENTS
East County News Service February 22, 2017 (Lakeside) – From a 5K run/walk to the ever popular Boars and Brew fest, classes, hikes, a gala and a haunted trail, Lakeside River Park Conservancy has a wealth of fascinating events coming up this year. Saturday, May 6, 2017 San Diego River Run, Walk, and Ride 5k Lakeside’s River Park Conservancy
PICKWICK PLAYERS BRING CHARACTERS TO LIFE IN TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
By Kathy Carpenter, Associate/Youth Reviewer www.sdtheatrereviews.com February 22, 2017 (Santee) – In the novel To Kill A Mockingbird, Atticus Finch admonished his children to walk in someone else’s shoes before judging them. You cannot know another clearly until you have considered things through their eyes. That’s a lesson we could all benefit from if we chose to exercise the
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: TOP FESTIVALS AND EVENTS FEB. 25-MARCH 26
East County News Service Hear this week’s Destination East County from our radio show on KNSJ by clicking the audio link. February 22, 2017 (San Diego’s East County) – This week’s Destination East County includes black history celebrations in Spring Valley and Cuyamaca College. Plus, we’ll tell you about coming attractions including Jungle Book for Kids, concerts, carnival rides, a
2,000 PROTESTERS URGE FAULCONER TO DECLARE SAN DIEGO A SANCTUARY CITY
Reprinted from Times of San Diego, a member of the San Diego Online News Association February 19, 2017 (San Diego) — Hoping to persuade Mayor Kevin Faulconer to declare San Diego a sanctuary city, an estimated 2,000 protesters marched through downtown streets Saturday. “We want to tell (President Donald) Trump and people that we are going to march in
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TRUMP BROADENS ICE SWEEPS TO INCLUDE MANY MORE IMMIGRANTS
By Miriam Raftery February 23, 2017 (San Diego) — Immigration and Customs Enforcement Secretary John F. Kelly has signed sweeping new guidelines that dramatically expand powers of federal authorities
SPRING CONCERT SERIES RETURNS TO CUYAMACA COLLEGE FEB. 24 WITH BLACK HISTORY MONTH TRIBUTE
East County News Service February 23, 2017 (Rancho San Diego) – A celebration of black history that includes music, dance, spoken word and theater performances takes center stage when
SANTEE GARDEN CLUB ANNOUNCES MARCH AND APRIL EVENTS
East County News Service February 23, 2017 (Santee) – The Santee Garden Club announces upcoming meetings, an “All About Worms” vermicomposting workshop, and a plant sale. The club meetings
CONGRESSWOMAN DAVIS TO HOST TOWN HALL MARCH 11 AT SDSU
By Miriam Raftery February 23, 2017 (San Diego) – Congresswoman Susan Davis (D-San Diego) invites constituents to attend a town hall meeting Saturday, March 11 from 10 a.m. to
JACUMBA HIKERS AND WALKERS TREK TO TOP OF MT. TULE ON SATURDAY FEB. 25
East County News Service February 23, 2017 (Jacumba) – On Saturday, February 25th, the Jacumba Hikers and Walkers will hike to the top of Mt. Tule. With an elevation
BORDER ANGELS LEADER BLAMES TRUMP POLICIES FOR DEPORTED MIGRANT’S SUICIDE
By Chris Stone Reprinted from Times of San Diego, a member of the San Diego Online News Association Photo via Facebook: Guadalupe Olivas Valencia, gardener who jumped off bridge
LAKESIDE RIVER PARK CONSERVANCY ANNOUNCES 2017 SPECIAL EVENTS
East County News Service February 22, 2017 (Lakeside) – From a 5K run/walk to the ever popular Boars and Brew fest, classes, hikes, a gala and a haunted trail,
PICKWICK PLAYERS BRING CHARACTERS TO LIFE IN TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
By Kathy Carpenter, Associate/Youth Reviewer www.sdtheatrereviews.com February 22, 2017 (Santee) – In the novel To Kill A Mockingbird, Atticus Finch admonished his children to walk in someone else’s shoes
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: TOP FESTIVALS AND EVENTS FEB. 25-MARCH 26
East County News Service Hear this week’s Destination East County from our radio show on KNSJ by clicking the audio link. February 22, 2017 (San Diego’s East County) –
2,000 PROTESTERS URGE FAULCONER TO DECLARE SAN DIEGO A SANCTUARY CITY
Reprinted from Times of San Diego, a member of the San Diego Online News Association February 19, 2017 (San Diego) — Hoping to persuade Mayor Kevin Faulconer to declare
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