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JERSEY MIKE’S SUBS TO OPEN SECOND EL CAJON LOCATION

  Owners Celebrate With Free Sub Fundraiser July 30, 2014 (El Cajon)–– Jersey Mike’s Subs, known for its fresh sliced/fresh grilled subs,  opens in El Cajon on July 30.  Franchise owners Ray Ibrahim and Nabil Somo will hold a grand opening and free sub fundraiser from Wednesday, July 30 to Sunday, August 3 to support the Eric Paredes Save a

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WORLDWIDE PROTEST AUGUST 2 OVER VIOLENCE AGAINST CHRISTIANS IN IRAQ & SYRIA

  August 1, 2014 (El Cajon) – Tomorrow, nearly 12,000 people worldwide will be staging protests over the violence against Christians in Iraq and Syria.   In San Diego’s East County, Ben and Jessica Kalasho have organized a local protest at 6 p.m. in Prescott Promenade Park  on Main Street in downtown El Cajon. ISIS terrorsts have sprayed the red letter

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VINES AND WINES: RAMBLIN’ ROUND RAMONA

  By Don Rutkoff Photo: Elaine Lyttleton, Hatfield Creek Winery July 30, 2014 (Ramona)–I went tooling around Ramona Sunday, visiting and tasting some newer wineries, and I will tell you, if you haven’t started tasting the locals, you need to get off your couch and hit the road.  There are a lot of very good wines in Ramona, mostly red,

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DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: TOP FESTIVALS AND EVENTS THIS WEEK

  By Miriam Raftery July 30, 2014 (San Diego’s East County)–This week on Destination East County we’ve got music, music, music!  From a battle of the bands to a jazz concert– and some good old ‘60s rock and roll.  Plus stay tuned for details on a political comedian, musical theater and a world championship event for sports fans—all in San

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RELIGIOUS AND POLITICAL LEADERS OFFER HOPE AMID DESPAIR TO PERSECUTED IRAQI CHRISTIANS AT PRAYER VIGIL IN EL CAJON: HEAR AUDIO

  By Miriam Raftery Hear our audio highlights from the vigil, as reported on KNSJ 89.1.  Listen now:  http://kiwi6.com/file/31hofx5nbg July 26, 2014 (El Cajon)–Local political and religious leaders offered messages of hope for Iraqi Christians fleeing persecution and genocide in Iraq, many of them seeking to find refuge in America.   They offered a safe haven here in East County, as

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LA MESA CHURCH LAUNCHES PETITION TO HELP REFUGEE CHILDREN; MEETS WITH CONGRESSWOMAN DAVIS

  “We  expressed our concern over the current debate that is focusing on sending the children back while we believe it should be focusing on the care and safety of the children.”—Doug Brunson, UCCLM Committee on Border Justice View or sign petition: http://tableucc.com/witness/sign-the-petition-central-american-refugee-crisis/ Over 50,000 young children have crossed the border to seek refugee status in the U.S. this year. 

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VIVIAN BLACKSTONE – A REMARKABLE WOMAN

  Former Campo artist now creating film on cofounder of Rancho La Puerta By Mimi Pollack On July 24th, 2014, my good friend Vivian Blackstone will celebrate her 86th birthday. A woman in excellent health, she has lived an unconventional life with an artistic, bohemian and spiritual bent. That artistic side still continues as she is working on a film

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SATURDAYS AT THE RANCH: A DAY TO REJUVENATE YOUR SPIRIT

  By Mimi Pollack July 24, 2014 (Tecate)–Many of us lead hectic, stressful lives, so it is always healthy to find ways to unwind. Spending a week at a spa is one good way to relax and recharge, but not everyone can afford that or has the time. Here in San Diego, we are lucky to have a world class

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THOUSANDS EXPECTED AT PRAYER VIGIL FOR IRAQI CHRISTIANS TONIGHT

East County News Service July 25, 2014 (El Cajon) — The recent persecution of Iraqi Christians has outraged people all over the world. Over 40,000 Chaldeans and other Iraqi Christians live in the San Diego suburb of El Cajon, which has one of the world’s largest concentrations of Chaldeans.  Tonight, elected officials, community leaders and Christian leaders of all denominations

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VINES AND WINES: RAMBLIN’ ROUND RAMONA

  By Don Rutkoff Photo: Elaine Lyttleton, Hatfield Creek Winery July 30, 2014 (Ramona)–I went tooling around Ramona Sunday, visiting and tasting some newer wineries, and I will tell you,

VIVIAN BLACKSTONE – A REMARKABLE WOMAN

  Former Campo artist now creating film on cofounder of Rancho La Puerta By Mimi Pollack On July 24th, 2014, my good friend Vivian Blackstone will celebrate her 86th birthday.

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