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BILL TO EXPEDITE HELP FOR IRAQI REFUGEES INTRODUCED IN CONGRESS
By Miriam Raftery March 25, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – A bill introduced this week by San Diego Congressional members Juan Vargas, a Democrat, and Duncan Hunter, a Republican, would provide expedited processing for religious minorities in Iraq/Syria. Mark Arabo, a spokesman for Iraqi Chaldeans in America, worked with the Congressmen on the measure to help saves lives
CAJON CLASSIC CRUISES: SEASON OPENS APRIL 22
March 24, 2015 (El Cajon) – Get ready to rev up – Cajon Classic Cruises is rolling out its 2015 season starting Wednesday, April 22nd with a full street closure for opening night. The cruises will continue all summer long on Wednesday nights from 5 to 8 p.m. The second week, April 29th will celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Other
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: TOP FESTIVALS AND EVENTS MARCH 24 – APRIL 12
March 24, 2015 (San Diego’s East County)–This week’s Destination East County includes the Ramona Music Festival and Vallecito Days, recreating frontier life, plus our very own Party with the Press. We’ll also have a preview of coming attractions including egg hunts, April Pool’s Day in La Mesa, and readings of baseball’s most famous stories! Stay tuned for all of these
READERS & WRITERS CALENDAR: MARCH 22-APRIL 14, 2015
For complete Calendar including Authors Events, go to www.SDWriteWay.orgReaders March 22 (Sunday, 12:00 noon) — As part of our ongoing Weekend with Locals Program we will be hosting Lesia Cartelli author of Citadel of Fire. For more information regarding the event, please contact Warwick’s Books | 7812 Girard Avenue | La Jolla, Ca | 92037 | Ph. (858) 454-0347
LAWSUIT CLAIMS 28 CALIFORNIA WINES HAVE HIGH LEVELS OF ARSENIC
By Miriam Raftery March 20, 2015 (San Diego’s East County)–A class action lawsuit has been filed by four individuals on behalf of California consumers who purchased certain wines in the past four years. The suit was filed against 28 California wineries, claiming that their wines have high levels of arsenic—in some cases, 500 times higher than what is considered
FROM COUNTRY TO REGGAE, RAMONA MUSIC FEST TAKES STAGE MARCH 28
March 26, 2015 (Ramona) — This Saturday, March 28th,te Ramona Music Fest will feature emerging talent and popular San Diego musicians playing everything from rock to reggae and from country to Americana. This all-day outdoor event benefits the Ramona Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs. It will be held at the Ramona Outdoor Community Center, 421 Aqua Lane in Ramona.
PRODUCE PICKS: GOLDEN NUGGET TANGERINE (LOCAL GROWN)
Recipe: Tangerine and feta salad By Greg Dunne March 20, 2015 (San Diego’s East County)–Get your Tangerine on! Here’s a beauty of a Tangerine: the Golden Nugget Tangerine. If you are not familiar with these tangerines you must give them a try, you will have found a “Golden Nugget” in the produce department. This variety is not found everywhere,
GOING NATIVE: CELEBRATE THE EQUINOX MARCH 20 AT O’DUNN FINE ART
East County News Service March 19, 2015 (La Mesa) – The public is invited to meet artist Vanessa Rusczyk and Sunbelt Publishers authors Philip Pryde, Diana Lindsay, Jack Innis and Nicholas Clapp. It’s all part of a “Going Native” spring equinox celebration on Friday, March 20th from 6 to 9 p.m at O’Dunn Fine Art in La Mesa. The
KRAFT RECALLS MACARONI AND CHEESE
By Leon Thompson March 18, 2015 – (San Diego’s East County) That familiar blue box dinner may have shards of metal in it. Kraft has recalled its Macaroni & Cheese dinners, after receiving eight consumer complaints. The recalled product is limited to the 242,000 cases of the Original flavor of Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinners common 7.25-oz. size of
APRIL POOLS DAY: APRIL 11 IN LA MESA
March 19, 2015 (La Mesa) – The City of La Mesa will host April Pools Day to promote water safety. The event will be held – no, not on April Fool’s Day, but on April 11th from 12-3 p.m. at the La Mesa Municipal Pool, 5100 Memorial Drive, La Mesa, CA 9142. Activities include swimming lessons, water safety and
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BILL TO EXPEDITE HELP FOR IRAQI REFUGEES INTRODUCED IN CONGRESS
By Miriam Raftery March 25, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – A bill introduced this week by San Diego Congressional members Juan Vargas, a Democrat, and Duncan Hunter, a
CAJON CLASSIC CRUISES: SEASON OPENS APRIL 22
March 24, 2015 (El Cajon) – Get ready to rev up – Cajon Classic Cruises is rolling out its 2015 season starting Wednesday, April 22nd with a full street
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: TOP FESTIVALS AND EVENTS MARCH 24 – APRIL 12
March 24, 2015 (San Diego’s East County)–This week’s Destination East County includes the Ramona Music Festival and Vallecito Days, recreating frontier life, plus our very own Party with the
READERS & WRITERS CALENDAR: MARCH 22-APRIL 14, 2015
For complete Calendar including Authors Events, go to www.SDWriteWay.orgReaders March 22 (Sunday, 12:00 noon) — As part of our ongoing Weekend with Locals Program we will be hosting Lesia
LAWSUIT CLAIMS 28 CALIFORNIA WINES HAVE HIGH LEVELS OF ARSENIC
By Miriam Raftery March 20, 2015 (San Diego’s East County)–A class action lawsuit has been filed by four individuals on behalf of California consumers who purchased certain wines in
FROM COUNTRY TO REGGAE, RAMONA MUSIC FEST TAKES STAGE MARCH 28
March 26, 2015 (Ramona) — This Saturday, March 28th,te Ramona Music Fest will feature emerging talent and popular San Diego musicians playing everything from rock to reggae and from
PRODUCE PICKS: GOLDEN NUGGET TANGERINE (LOCAL GROWN)
Recipe: Tangerine and feta salad By Greg Dunne March 20, 2015 (San Diego’s East County)–Get your Tangerine on! Here’s a beauty of a Tangerine: the Golden Nugget Tangerine. If
GOING NATIVE: CELEBRATE THE EQUINOX MARCH 20 AT O’DUNN FINE ART
East County News Service March 19, 2015 (La Mesa) – The public is invited to meet artist Vanessa Rusczyk and Sunbelt Publishers authors Philip Pryde, Diana Lindsay, Jack Innis
KRAFT RECALLS MACARONI AND CHEESE
By Leon Thompson March 18, 2015 – (San Diego’s East County) That familiar blue box dinner may have shards of metal in it. Kraft has recalled its Macaroni &
APRIL POOLS DAY: APRIL 11 IN LA MESA
March 19, 2015 (La Mesa) – The City of La Mesa will host April Pools Day to promote water safety. The event will be held – no, not on
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