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UNION BANK, KPBS HONOR 2014 HEROES AS PART OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH
February 26, 2014 (San Diego)–In celebration of Black History Month and as part of its ongoing commitment to cultural diversity and responsible banking, Union Bank, N.A., has partnered with KPBS in San Diego to honor extraordinary African Americans as local heroes. The 2014 Black History Month honorees are: former professor and breast cancer awareness advocate Tessie Bonner, and J.T.
EL CAJON WEIGHS LEASING ECPAC TO ROCK CHURCH; COUNCIL TO CONSIDER FEB. 25
By Miriam Raftery February 24, 2014 (El Cajon ) – El Cajon City Council and its redevelopment agency are negotiating “price and terms for the potential lease” of the East County Performing Arts Center (ECPAC). A lease could allow the church to rentl use of the facility for a specified period of time each month or year as an
FASHION SHOW MARCH 22 TO BENEFIT HEARTLAND LIONS
February 24, 2014 (El Cajon ) – Heartland Lions Club invites the public to its 26h annual fashion show, champagne luncheon and silent auction on Saturday, March 22. The show will feature limited edition ECCOCI collections. The doors open at 11 a.m., with a silent auction from 11 a.m. to 12:45, lunch at 12 noon and fashion show at
16TH ANNUAL MORNING GLORY BRUNCH TO BENEFIT ST. MADELEINE SOPHIE’S
February 20, 2014 (El Cajon)—Frog racing with over $10,000 in cash prizes is an annual highlight at the upcoming Morning Glory Brunch on April 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Guests can also stroll through St. Madeleine Sophie Center’s two-acre organic garden and poolside area while savoring food and beverages from over 20 restaurants, artwork created by students
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: DRY TIMES AT LAKE CUYAMACA AND MOUNT LAGUNA
By Miriam Raftery; photos by Tom Lemon February 23, 2014 (Cuyamaca) – “The meadows should be green, Cuyamaca Lake full. Not so,” Tom Lemon writes after a trip to the mountain area. “The area is tinder dry and the lake down six or eight feet.” Still, he found some interesting sights, as thees
SOMETIMES NEWS HAPPENS OUTSIDE YOUR WINDOW
By Nadin Abbott Photos by Tom and Nadin Abbott February 21, 2014 (San Diego) There is nothing like a romantic evening outside by the porch with a fire. Well, it was not quite that. Over the last two months we have had a good dozen fires in the Fashion Valley area in San Diego.
TWISTED MANZANITA, NEW NAME FOR SANTEE BREWERY AND DISTILLERY
February 22, 2014 (Santee)—Gearing up to launch its brand nationally, the former Manzanita Brewing Company and Manzanita Distilling Company has announced a name change to reflect the twisted Manzanita tree that grows wild throughout California. Jeff Trevaskis owner and founder stated, “We wanted to unify our logos and focus on our tree. People always ask us what Manzanita
JACUMBA HIKER’S SATURDAY “WALK-ABOUT”
February 21, 2014 (Jacumba) – Back by popular demand, the Jacumba Hikers will lead a Jacumba Walk-About on Saturday, February 22. Walkers will meet at 8:00PM at Mr. Jalapeno’s Restaurant, 44461 Old Hwy. 80, Jacumba Hot Springs. Breakfast is available starting at 7:00AM. This hike will take you to the Chinese Castle, the natural hot springs, Jacumba lake, the
PEOPLE’S BALL MARCH 15 TO SUPPORT KNSJ RADIO
February 21, 2014 (San Diego’s East County) – The 2014 Activist People’s Ball will be held on Saturday, March 15 at 7:00PM at the World Beat Center in Balboa Park. The extravaganza is a benefit for Activist San Diego and its newly-launched radio station KNSJ (Networking for Social Justice). The featured musical group will be the world-renowned Liquid Blue,
BORDER PATROL AGENT SHOOTS, KILLS MAN AFTER BEING STRUCK IN FACE BY A ROCK
Updated February 24, 2014 with identities of agent and suspect February 18, 2014 (Otay)—A U.S. Border Patrol agent who was struck by a thrown rock shot and killed Jesus Flores-Cruz, 43 , who died at the scene. The shooting occurred at 6:40 this morning in the White Cross area of the Otay Mountain Range. The identity of the deceased,
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UNION BANK, KPBS HONOR 2014 HEROES AS PART OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH
February 26, 2014 (San Diego)–In celebration of Black History Month and as part of its ongoing commitment to cultural diversity and responsible banking, Union Bank, N.A., has partnered with
EL CAJON WEIGHS LEASING ECPAC TO ROCK CHURCH; COUNCIL TO CONSIDER FEB. 25
By Miriam Raftery February 24, 2014 (El Cajon ) – El Cajon City Council and its redevelopment agency are negotiating “price and terms for the potential lease” of the
FASHION SHOW MARCH 22 TO BENEFIT HEARTLAND LIONS
February 24, 2014 (El Cajon ) – Heartland Lions Club invites the public to its 26h annual fashion show, champagne luncheon and silent auction on Saturday, March 22. The
16TH ANNUAL MORNING GLORY BRUNCH TO BENEFIT ST. MADELEINE SOPHIE’S
February 20, 2014 (El Cajon)—Frog racing with over $10,000 in cash prizes is an annual highlight at the upcoming Morning Glory Brunch on April 12 from 10 a.m. to
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: DRY TIMES AT LAKE CUYAMACA AND MOUNT LAGUNA
By Miriam Raftery; photos by Tom Lemon February 23, 2014 (Cuyamaca) – “The meadows should be green, Cuyamaca Lake full. Not so,” Tom
SOMETIMES NEWS HAPPENS OUTSIDE YOUR WINDOW
By Nadin Abbott Photos by Tom and Nadin Abbott February 21, 2014 (San Diego) There is nothing like a romantic evening outside by the
TWISTED MANZANITA, NEW NAME FOR SANTEE BREWERY AND DISTILLERY
February 22, 2014 (Santee)—Gearing up to launch its brand nationally, the former Manzanita Brewing Company and Manzanita Distilling Company has announced a name change to reflect the twisted
JACUMBA HIKER’S SATURDAY “WALK-ABOUT”
February 21, 2014 (Jacumba) – Back by popular demand, the Jacumba Hikers will lead a Jacumba Walk-About on Saturday, February 22. Walkers will meet at 8:00PM at Mr. Jalapeno’s
PEOPLE’S BALL MARCH 15 TO SUPPORT KNSJ RADIO
February 21, 2014 (San Diego’s East County) – The 2014 Activist People’s Ball will be held on Saturday, March 15 at 7:00PM at the World Beat Center in Balboa
BORDER PATROL AGENT SHOOTS, KILLS MAN AFTER BEING STRUCK IN FACE BY A ROCK
Updated February 24, 2014 with identities of agent and suspect February 18, 2014 (Otay)—A U.S. Border Patrol agent who was struck by a thrown rock shot and killed Jesus
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