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PHOTO OF THE WEEK: MOUNTAIN MAGIC
June 28, 2013 (San Diego’s East County) – Lighting can transform a scene into a magical display. Milt Cyphert captured one of those golden magic moments with this photo, taken at a Laguna Mountain meadow. Printer-friendly version
IMMIGRATION BILL PASSES U.S. SENATE WITH LARGE MAJORITY, FACES BATTLE IN HOUSE
By Nadin Abbott June 27, 2013 (San Diego)—The United States Senate passed a comprehensive immigration bill today with 68 Senators voting for it, and 32 Senators voting against it. In addition to citizenship for some undocumented immigrants and other provisions, the bill contains many provisions that would impact many in East County, including businesses, agriculture, and bolstering medical personnel.
SOMALI-AMERICAN CULTURAL FEST JUNE 29 IN CITY HEIGHTS
June 26, 2013 (San Diego) – Commemorating the 53rd anniversary of Somali independence, the 9th annual Somali American Cultural Fest will be held on Saturday, June 29 from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Market Creek Plaza at Jacob Center in City Heights, 3- 8 p.m. Thousands of Somali refugees and immigrants now call San Diego home. The event
HUNDREDS CHEER OPENING OF WINERY IN LA MESA AS WINEMAKER REAPS REWARDS
By Miriam Raftery June 26, 2013 (La Mesa) – “Isn’t this amazing?” Linda McWilliams, winemaker at San Pasqual Winery, exclaimed, standing inside the company’s new winery in a former industrial building in La Mesa. Hundreds of guests packed into the 4,500 square foot space for the winery’s grand opening celebration last weekend, savoring the fruits of McWilliams’ labors.
MOUNTAIN EMPIRE MEN’S CLUB HOSTS SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER JUNE 28 AT DESCANSO TOWN HALL
By Ariele Johannson June 26, 2013 (Descanso) — Get ready to kick up your heels, because there will be live music and dancing in Descanso on Friday evening, June 28, 2013. Mountain Empire Men’s Club presents their 5th Annual Scholarship Fundraiser at the Descanso Town Hall. The newly designated “historical” town hall is located at 24536 Viejas Blvd. in
GROSSMONT COLLEGE TO PRESENT “FAMILY-FRIENDLY” SEASON AT STAGEHOUSE THEATER
June 25, 2013 (El Cajon) – Grossmont College will offer a “family-friendly” schedule of theater productions in the 2013-2014 season, starting Oct. 3-12 with Pygmalion, the George Bernard Shaw play that was converted into the musical My Fair Lady, and ending May 8-17 with “a new spin” on Alice in Wonderland, according to Beth Duggan, chair of the Theatre
WORLD REFUGEE DAY HEALTHCARE FAIR DRAWS HUNDREDS
Event is part of massive roll-out to educate local refugees on new healthcare laws and more By Miriam Raftery June 24, 2013 (City Heights) – “This is the largest refugee resettlement community in California and one of the largest in the United States,” Councilmember Marti Emerald said at Somali Family Service Community Healthcare Fair held on World Refugee
ACLU CLASS ACTION SUIT ALLEGES U.S. OFFICIALS DUPED IMMIGRANTS INTO GIVING UP RIGHTS IN VOLUNTARY DEPORTATIONS
June 23, 2013 (San Diego)–Using misinformation, deception, and coercion, Border Patrol and ICE officers have pressured hundreds, if not thousands, of Mexican nationals with deep roots in the United States into forfeiting their right to a fair hearing and a chance to live here lawfully, alleges the ACLU in a lawsuit filed June 4 in federal court in Los
“CQ. CQ STANDING BY FOR A CALL!!” HAM RADIO OPERATORS IN LAKESIDE TAKE PART IN GLOBAL FIELD DAY
Story, photos and video by Billy Ortiz June 22, 2013 (Lakeside) The airwaves have come alive at the Lakeside Fire Protection District fire station annex this weekend, where the Lakeside Amateur Radio Club is taking part in a two-day Field Day event held worldwide. The American Radio Relay League (ARRL ) is a 150,000 + member organization partaking in an
WORLD REFUGEE HEALTH FAIR JUNE 22 IN CITY HEIGHTS
June 22, 2013 (City Heights)–The Fifth Annual Health Fair in Honor of World Refugee Day willl be held on June 22 in the City Heights Community Park at 3795 Fairmont Avenue, San Diego from 1-5 p.m. This year Somali Family Services is partnering once again with the East African Collaborative – a collaborative of eight organizations working with East
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PHOTO OF THE WEEK: MOUNTAIN MAGIC
June 28, 2013 (San Diego’s East County) – Lighting can transform a scene into a magical display. Milt Cyphert captured one of those golden magic moments with this photo,
IMMIGRATION BILL PASSES U.S. SENATE WITH LARGE MAJORITY, FACES BATTLE IN HOUSE
By Nadin Abbott June 27, 2013 (San Diego)—The United States Senate passed a comprehensive immigration bill today with 68 Senators voting for it, and 32 Senators voting against it.
SOMALI-AMERICAN CULTURAL FEST JUNE 29 IN CITY HEIGHTS
June 26, 2013 (San Diego) – Commemorating the 53rd anniversary of Somali independence, the 9th annual Somali American Cultural Fest will be held on Saturday, June 29 from 3
HUNDREDS CHEER OPENING OF WINERY IN LA MESA AS WINEMAKER REAPS REWARDS
By Miriam Raftery June 26, 2013 (La Mesa) – “Isn’t this amazing?” Linda McWilliams, winemaker at San Pasqual Winery, exclaimed, standing inside the company’s new winery in a
MOUNTAIN EMPIRE MEN’S CLUB HOSTS SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER JUNE 28 AT DESCANSO TOWN HALL
By Ariele Johannson June 26, 2013 (Descanso) — Get ready to kick up your heels, because there will be live music and dancing in Descanso on Friday evening, June
GROSSMONT COLLEGE TO PRESENT “FAMILY-FRIENDLY” SEASON AT STAGEHOUSE THEATER
June 25, 2013 (El Cajon) – Grossmont College will offer a “family-friendly” schedule of theater productions in the 2013-2014 season, starting Oct. 3-12 with Pygmalion, the George Bernard Shaw
WORLD REFUGEE DAY HEALTHCARE FAIR DRAWS HUNDREDS
Event is part of massive roll-out to educate local refugees on new healthcare laws and more By Miriam Raftery June 24, 2013 (City Heights) – “This is the
ACLU CLASS ACTION SUIT ALLEGES U.S. OFFICIALS DUPED IMMIGRANTS INTO GIVING UP RIGHTS IN VOLUNTARY DEPORTATIONS
June 23, 2013 (San Diego)–Using misinformation, deception, and coercion, Border Patrol and ICE officers have pressured hundreds, if not thousands, of Mexican nationals with deep roots in the United
“CQ. CQ STANDING BY FOR A CALL!!” HAM RADIO OPERATORS IN LAKESIDE TAKE PART IN GLOBAL FIELD DAY
Story, photos and video by Billy Ortiz June 22, 2013 (Lakeside) The airwaves have come alive at the Lakeside Fire Protection District fire station annex this weekend, where the Lakeside
WORLD REFUGEE HEALTH FAIR JUNE 22 IN CITY HEIGHTS
June 22, 2013 (City Heights)–The Fifth Annual Health Fair in Honor of World Refugee Day willl be held on June 22 in the City Heights Community Park at 3795
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