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IRAQIS IN EL CAJON RALLY FOR REFORMS
By Miriam Raftery August 19, 2015 (El Cajon)—About 250 to 300 Iraqis from multiple religions and beliefs united in a demonstration in El Cajon on Saturday, standing in solidarity with people across Iraq who have taken to the streets to demand governmental reforms. Mass protests in Iraq followed a cut-off of electricity amid sweltering heat. In El Cajon, demonstrators
TAKE A DIP, VIEW A MOVIE!
Free Dive-In Movie at the La Mesa Municipal Pool August 19, 2015 (La Mesa) — Dive in and enjoy the movie Rio (rated PG) at the La Mesa Municipal Pool on August 21, presented by the City of La Mesa and the La Mesa Park and Recreation Foundation. The movie is free to the public and will be shown on
SUPPORTING CAST: A TALENTED TEAM IN LAMPLIGHTER’S PRODUCTION
The Supporting Cast runs August 14 – September 13 By Kathy Carpenter, www.sdtheatrereviews.com Associate and Youth Reviewer August 19, 2015 (La Mesa) – The Supporting Cast, is not a title of a play that grabs me and says “Hey, you need to see me.” However, the play it turns out is aptly named. The title is the name of a
GUNSHOT VICTIM’S BODY FOUND EAST OF OTAY
East County News Service August 17, 2015 (Otay) –An agent from the U.S. Border Patrol found the body of a Hispanic man alongside a roadway in unincorporated San Diego County at 6 a.m. on the morning of August 12, 2015. “The man had been shot multiple times in the upper body and died as a result of his injuries,”
LEGISLATIVE CANDIDATES BRIAN JONES AND RANDY VOEPEL SPEAK OUT AT 2ND CHALDEAN CHAMBER’S “MEET YOUR CANDIDATE” EVENT
By Janis Russell August 17, 2015 (La Mesa)- The San Diego East County Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce hosted its second Meet Your Candidates event at Sammy’s Woodfire Pizza in La Mesa on August 5. The speakers were Assemblyman Brian Jones, who is running for Senator Joel Anderson’s seat, and 71st state Assembly district candidate Randy Voepel, who has
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN EL CAJON
By Monica Zech, Public Information Officer for the City of El Cajon Whether you’re looking for some hot events, a free pet, disaster response training, or tips to stay cool, the City of El Cajon has news you can use. EVENTS August 18, 2015 (El Cajon) – A Special Day of Free Concerts On August 29 In Downtown El
SENATOR ANDERSON HOSTS EMERGENCY RESOURCE FAIR AT PARKWAY PLAZA AUG. 22
August 17, 2015 (El Cajon) – The public is invited to an Emergency Resource Fair at Parkway Plaza mall in El Cajon on Saturday, August 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. organized by Senator Joel Anderson. You can learn about earthquake safety, fire safety and how to prepare for emergencies. Organizations participating include American Medical Response, Community Emergency
MEET OUR EDITOR! AUG. 25 IN SANTEE: HELP BUILD OUR SANTEE/LAKESIDE COMMUNITY SECTION
East County Magazine and the Santee Solutions Coalition invite you to meet our editor on Tuesday, August 25th from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Santee Library (9225 Carlton Hills Blvd.) Help us build our new Santee and Lakeside community section! What important community events, issues and organizations do you want covered in East County Magazine? Be a
MASS DEMONSTRATIONS IN IRAQ: SOLIDARITY RALLY SET TODAY IN EL CAJON
By Miriam Raftery Photos courtesy of Camilia Sadik August 15, 2015 (El Cajon) –This photo is not in Egypt nor Tunisia. The scene is Iraq, this month, where demonstrators are calling for an end to corruption and a return to secular government amid scorching temperatures that have reached 122 degrees. A solidarity rally is planned today in
LA MESA SEEKING VOLUNTEERS TO SERVE ON VARIOUS COMMISSIONS
August 14, 2015 (La Mesa) — Applications are being accepted for several openings on the City’s Aging and Veterans Commission, Environmental Sustainability Commission, La Mesa Community Parking Commission, and Historic Preservation Commission. “The Mayor and City Councilmembers value the input from our community volunteers,” said Mary Kennedy, City Clerk. “By bringing new ideas to the table and representing the
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IRAQIS IN EL CAJON RALLY FOR REFORMS
By Miriam Raftery August 19, 2015 (El Cajon)—About 250 to 300 Iraqis from multiple religions and beliefs united in a demonstration in El Cajon on Saturday, standing in solidarity
TAKE A DIP, VIEW A MOVIE!
Free Dive-In Movie at the La Mesa Municipal Pool August 19, 2015 (La Mesa) — Dive in and enjoy the movie Rio (rated PG) at the La Mesa Municipal Pool
SUPPORTING CAST: A TALENTED TEAM IN LAMPLIGHTER’S PRODUCTION
The Supporting Cast runs August 14 – September 13 By Kathy Carpenter, www.sdtheatrereviews.com Associate and Youth Reviewer August 19, 2015 (La Mesa) – The Supporting Cast, is not a title
GUNSHOT VICTIM’S BODY FOUND EAST OF OTAY
East County News Service August 17, 2015 (Otay) –An agent from the U.S. Border Patrol found the body of a Hispanic man alongside a roadway in unincorporated San Diego
LEGISLATIVE CANDIDATES BRIAN JONES AND RANDY VOEPEL SPEAK OUT AT 2ND CHALDEAN CHAMBER’S “MEET YOUR CANDIDATE” EVENT
By Janis Russell August 17, 2015 (La Mesa)- The San Diego East County Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce hosted its second Meet Your Candidates event at Sammy’s Woodfire Pizza
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN EL CAJON
By Monica Zech, Public Information Officer for the City of El Cajon Whether you’re looking for some hot events, a free pet, disaster response training, or tips to stay
SENATOR ANDERSON HOSTS EMERGENCY RESOURCE FAIR AT PARKWAY PLAZA AUG. 22
August 17, 2015 (El Cajon) – The public is invited to an Emergency Resource Fair at Parkway Plaza mall in El Cajon on Saturday, August 22 from 10 a.m.
MEET OUR EDITOR! AUG. 25 IN SANTEE: HELP BUILD OUR SANTEE/LAKESIDE COMMUNITY SECTION
East County Magazine and the Santee Solutions Coalition invite you to meet our editor on Tuesday, August 25th from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Santee Library (9225
MASS DEMONSTRATIONS IN IRAQ: SOLIDARITY RALLY SET TODAY IN EL CAJON
By Miriam Raftery Photos courtesy of Camilia Sadik August 15, 2015 (El Cajon) –This photo is not in Egypt nor Tunisia. The scene is Iraq, this month,
LA MESA SEEKING VOLUNTEERS TO SERVE ON VARIOUS COMMISSIONS
August 14, 2015 (La Mesa) — Applications are being accepted for several openings on the City’s Aging and Veterans Commission, Environmental Sustainability Commission, La Mesa Community Parking Commission, and Historic
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