East County Magazine
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BALLOT MEASURE WOULD END SANCTUARY CITIES IN CALIFORNIA, REQUIRE STATE AND LOCAL AGENCIES TO ASK IMMIGRATION STATUS
East County Magazine Photo: Homeland Security/Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility at Otay Mesa November 16, 2015 (Sacramento) — A proposed ballot initiative submitted to the California Secretary of State takes aim at sanctuary cities that shelter undocumented immigrants from deportation under certain circumstances. Called the “Davis-Oliver and Kate’s Law, Protecting Americans,” the measure would require all law enforcement
STATE GOVERNORS SPLIT ON ADMITTING SYRIAN REFUGEES IN U.S.
Refugees in Europe, most fleeing ISIS, risk death with winter approaching if not enough places will accept them. But fear of potential terrorism has led some nations to bar entry. Photo: Refugees marching across Europe arrive in Slovenia; source: Slovenia Ministry of Defense. By Miriam Raftery November 16, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – After Friday’s terrorist attacks in
LA MESA ARTIST GRACE SCHLESIER’S PAINTING WINS NATIONAL AWARD
By Miriam Raftery November 16, 2015 (La Mesa) – La Mesa artist Grace Schlesier has been awarded the American Women Artists Gold Medal for her oil painting titled “Desert Magic.” “It was chosen by the curator of the Scottsdale Museum Of The West,” Schlesier said. The show is currently at the Bonner David Gallery in Scottsdale until the
HO! HO! CHRISTMAS RESALE SHOPPE IN LAKESIDE
November 14, 2015 (Lakeside)–The Lakeside Historical Society will be hosting its popular Mrs Claus Christmas Resale Shoppe during the month of December. Gently used Christmas decorations and related items and gifts will be sold at bargain prices. The location of the Shoppe is the Olde Community Church, 9906 Maine Avenue (corner of Parkside). Store hours will be Mondays-Thursdays 10a.m.-2p.m.
PICKWICK PLAYERS PRESENTS A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS DEC. 4-19 IN SANTEE, BENEFITTING PROJECT LINUS
November 13, 2015 (Santee)–You loved them so much last year, Pickwick Players, your East County theatre family, is bringing them back again! Come join Charlie Brown, Linus, Lucy, Snoopy and the entire Peanuts gang as they come to life one more time on the Off Broadway Live stage (9490 Cuyamaca Street in Santee) to look for the true meaning
PLENTY TO SAVOR AT “TOAST TO EAST COUNTY”
By Miriam Raftery Photo, left: Dulzura Winery owners November 15, 2015 (San Diego’s East County)–At the inaugural Toast to East County event hosted by the San Diego East County Chamber of Commerce and San Diego Vintners Association at Cottonwood Golf in Rancho San Diego on November 8th, guests savored a wide array of wines from local vintners
BAJA BLOG: VINTANGO AND QUINTO ELEMENTO IN GUADALUPE VALLEY
By Susan A Mahalick Photos of Vintango provided by Jo Ann Martino November 13, 2015 (Baja California, Mexico)–It was a fine fall day to visit one of my favorite winemakers, Jo Ann Knox Martino who owns Vintango. She has been making wine for six years now and this year she only put up Nebbiolo. In years previous she has
JFK REMEMBERERED NOV. 21 IN LEMON GROVE
November 12, 2015 (Lemon Grove)—“JFK Remembered,” a screening of President John F. Kennedy’s visit to San Diego on June 6, 1963, will be presented on Saturday, Nov. 21 at 2 p.m. by the Lemon Grove Historical Society at the Lemon Grove Library (3001 School Lane). “If you were there that day, please bring your memories and join with
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: TOP FESTIVALS AND EVENTS NOV. 13 – DEC. 23
Listen to Destination East County, also aired on KNSJ, by clicking the audio link. By Miriam Raftery November 12, 2015 (San Diego’s East County)–This week’s Destination East County includes a banjo jam at Grossmont Center, a famed harmonica performer in Ramona, a western dinner theater show in El Cajon, and a storytelling celebration in Santee. Plus we’ll have previews of
FINDING THE BALANCE IN CAREGIVING EDUCATES AND HONORS MILITARY VETERANS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS
By Janis Russell November 11, 2015 (La Mesa)- On November 6th, the Caregiver Coalition of San Diego with the city of La Mesa had an event for caregivers of military veterans called “Finding the Balance in Caregiving- Caring for Veterans.” The event took place at the La Mesa Community Center with resource booths, free lunch provided by AARP, and a
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BALLOT MEASURE WOULD END SANCTUARY CITIES IN CALIFORNIA, REQUIRE STATE AND LOCAL AGENCIES TO ASK IMMIGRATION STATUS
East County Magazine Photo: Homeland Security/Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility at Otay Mesa November 16, 2015 (Sacramento) — A proposed ballot initiative submitted to the California Secretary of
STATE GOVERNORS SPLIT ON ADMITTING SYRIAN REFUGEES IN U.S.
Refugees in Europe, most fleeing ISIS, risk death with winter approaching if not enough places will accept them. But fear of potential terrorism has led some nations to bar
LA MESA ARTIST GRACE SCHLESIER’S PAINTING WINS NATIONAL AWARD
By Miriam Raftery November 16, 2015 (La Mesa) – La Mesa artist Grace Schlesier has been awarded the American Women Artists Gold Medal for her oil painting titled
HO! HO! CHRISTMAS RESALE SHOPPE IN LAKESIDE
November 14, 2015 (Lakeside)–The Lakeside Historical Society will be hosting its popular Mrs Claus Christmas Resale Shoppe during the month of December. Gently used Christmas decorations and related items
PICKWICK PLAYERS PRESENTS A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS DEC. 4-19 IN SANTEE, BENEFITTING PROJECT LINUS
November 13, 2015 (Santee)–You loved them so much last year, Pickwick Players, your East County theatre family, is bringing them back again! Come join Charlie Brown, Linus, Lucy, Snoopy
PLENTY TO SAVOR AT “TOAST TO EAST COUNTY”
By Miriam Raftery Photo, left: Dulzura Winery owners November 15, 2015 (San Diego’s East County)–At the inaugural Toast to East County event hosted by the San Diego
BAJA BLOG: VINTANGO AND QUINTO ELEMENTO IN GUADALUPE VALLEY
By Susan A Mahalick Photos of Vintango provided by Jo Ann Martino November 13, 2015 (Baja California, Mexico)–It was a fine fall day to visit one of my favorite
JFK REMEMBERERED NOV. 21 IN LEMON GROVE
November 12, 2015 (Lemon Grove)—“JFK Remembered,” a screening of President John F. Kennedy’s visit to San Diego on June 6, 1963, will be presented on Saturday, Nov. 21
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: TOP FESTIVALS AND EVENTS NOV. 13 – DEC. 23
Listen to Destination East County, also aired on KNSJ, by clicking the audio link. By Miriam Raftery November 12, 2015 (San Diego’s East County)–This week’s Destination East County includes a
FINDING THE BALANCE IN CAREGIVING EDUCATES AND HONORS MILITARY VETERANS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS
By Janis Russell November 11, 2015 (La Mesa)- On November 6th, the Caregiver Coalition of San Diego with the city of La Mesa had an event for caregivers of military
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