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HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF THE CAMPO GUNFIGHT
By Ariele Johannson If you’ve watched a reenactment of the 1875 Campo gunfight, you may have wondered what led up to the conflict and wanted to learn more about this fascinating tale. Here are the true details behind one of East County’s most infamous historical episodes. The leader of a Mexican gang, or Californios banditos, was Clodoveo Chavez
SANTEE COMMUNITY RALLIES TO HELP KINDERGARDEN BOY WITH BRAIN CANCER: BENEFITS SET APRIL 16 AND APRIL 20
April 9, 2013 (Santee)—The Santee community is organizing a benefit for a Santee family whose kindergarten boy is battling brain cancer. Diagnosed just this past December, Dylan Pourner has become bed ridden, is on oxygen 100% of his time and is in the process of starting a “research” chemo after the last treatment failed to shrink his very large
WELLS FARGO COMMITS TO LEND $55 BILLION TO WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES BY 2020
Angels of Hope, serving Chaldean and Arabic communities in El Cajon, is among recent loan recipients fulfilling a dream April 8, 2013 (El Cajon)—An El Cajon woman’s goal of providing trauma counseling to refugees in East County has been fulfilled, thanks to Wells Fargo & Company. Wells Fargo, a leading lender to women- and diverse-owned businesses, recently announced a
THOUSANDS CELEBRATE AKITU, CHALDEAN NEW YEAR TRADITION, IN EL CAJON
By Miriam Raftery April 8, 2013 (El Cajon ) – In Babylon 7,313 years ago, Chaldea became the first nation to celebrate Akitu, a New Year Festival heralding the arrival of spring and the renewal of life. Yesterday the tradition continued in El Cajon’s Prescott Promenade Park, where thousands of local Chaldeans turned out to celebrate the ancient
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: CAN YOU NAME THIS BIRD?
April 7, 2013 (Julian) – This photo taken by Nadin Abbott in Julian stumped our staff initially when we were asked to identify the bird with dramatic black and white markings. Fortunately, our “Bird Talk” columnist Greg Dunne checked with experts and confirmed that this beautiful bird in flight is Acorn Woodpecker. “Acorn Woodpeckers are social birds,” he said,
CONGRESSMAN VARGAS CALLS FOR EMERGENCY AMNESTY MEASURE TO PROTECT THREATENED WORKERS, VISITS WITH “SAN DIEGO NINE” ON HUNGER STRIKE
By Nadin Abbott April 7, 2013 (San Diego) Updated April 8 with statement by Evolution Hospitality—East County residents and Congressman Juan Vargas (D-51), whose district includes the border areas in East County, turned out yesterday in support of low wage workers staging a hunger strike at the Mission Valley Hilton. Vargas spoke with ECM on immigration reform and how
MEET NATIONALLY KNOWN ARTISTS AT RAMONA OPEN STUDIOS TOUR APRIL 13-14
April 7, 2013 (Ramona)–If you’ve ever wondered what an artist’s studio looks like, now is your opportunity to see for yourself. During the Ramona Open Studios Tour, artists in Ramona will open their studios to curious visitors, inviting them to talk, check out how they work, and buy artwork if they’re interested. The Ramona area is home to many
ALPINE WOMEN’S CLUB HOSTS A GOLD PARTY FUNDRAISER APRIL 17
April 11, 2013 (Alpine) – The Alpine Women’s Club invites you to its “Gold Party” fundraiser on Wednesday, April 17 from 5-7 p.m. at 2156 Alpine Boulevard in Alpine. You can get cash for your unwanted jewelry items. The Gold Refinery will be buying your old, out-dated and mismatched gold, silver and platinum jewelry. For more information or to RSVP,
JONAS BROTHERS CONCERT AT SDSU’S VIEJAS ARENA AUGUST 14; TICKETS ON SALE STARTING IN APRIL
April 6, 2013 – (New York, NY) – Hot on the heels of sold-out shows at Radio City Music Hall and the Pantages Theatre, and as they come off a hugely successful Latin American run, the Jonas Brothers will embark on their first North American tour in three years this summer as they hit cities across the U.S. and Canada
AKITU: CHALDEAN NEW YEAR CELEBRATION APRIL 7 IN EL CAJON TRACES ROOTS BACK THOUSANDS OF YEARS
April 5, 2013 (El Cajon) – The ancient Babylonians celebrated the New Year during the spring equinox with an 11-day festival. On Sunday, April 7, Iraqi Chaldeans—descendants of the Babylonians– will host Akitu, a Chaldean New Year celebration. The event, which is free and open to the public, will take place from 3-8 p.m. in Prescott Premenade Park. Chaldean
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HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF THE CAMPO GUNFIGHT
By Ariele Johannson If you’ve watched a reenactment of the 1875 Campo gunfight, you may have wondered what led up to the conflict and wanted to learn more
SANTEE COMMUNITY RALLIES TO HELP KINDERGARDEN BOY WITH BRAIN CANCER: BENEFITS SET APRIL 16 AND APRIL 20
April 9, 2013 (Santee)—The Santee community is organizing a benefit for a Santee family whose kindergarten boy is battling brain cancer. Diagnosed just this past December, Dylan Pourner has
WELLS FARGO COMMITS TO LEND $55 BILLION TO WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES BY 2020
Angels of Hope, serving Chaldean and Arabic communities in El Cajon, is among recent loan recipients fulfilling a dream April 8, 2013 (El Cajon)—An El Cajon woman’s goal of
THOUSANDS CELEBRATE AKITU, CHALDEAN NEW YEAR TRADITION, IN EL CAJON
By Miriam Raftery April 8, 2013 (El Cajon ) – In Babylon 7,313 years ago, Chaldea became the first nation to celebrate Akitu, a New Year Festival heralding
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: CAN YOU NAME THIS BIRD?
April 7, 2013 (Julian) – This photo taken by Nadin Abbott in Julian stumped our staff initially when we were asked to identify the bird with dramatic black and
CONGRESSMAN VARGAS CALLS FOR EMERGENCY AMNESTY MEASURE TO PROTECT THREATENED WORKERS, VISITS WITH “SAN DIEGO NINE” ON HUNGER STRIKE
By Nadin Abbott April 7, 2013 (San Diego) Updated April 8 with statement by Evolution Hospitality—East County residents and Congressman Juan Vargas (D-51), whose district includes the border areas
MEET NATIONALLY KNOWN ARTISTS AT RAMONA OPEN STUDIOS TOUR APRIL 13-14
April 7, 2013 (Ramona)–If you’ve ever wondered what an artist’s studio looks like, now is your opportunity to see for yourself. During the Ramona Open Studios Tour, artists in
ALPINE WOMEN’S CLUB HOSTS A GOLD PARTY FUNDRAISER APRIL 17
April 11, 2013 (Alpine) – The Alpine Women’s Club invites you to its “Gold Party” fundraiser on Wednesday, April 17 from 5-7 p.m. at 2156 Alpine Boulevard in Alpine. You
JONAS BROTHERS CONCERT AT SDSU’S VIEJAS ARENA AUGUST 14; TICKETS ON SALE STARTING IN APRIL
April 6, 2013 – (New York, NY) – Hot on the heels of sold-out shows at Radio City Music Hall and the Pantages Theatre, and as they come off a
AKITU: CHALDEAN NEW YEAR CELEBRATION APRIL 7 IN EL CAJON TRACES ROOTS BACK THOUSANDS OF YEARS
April 5, 2013 (El Cajon) – The ancient Babylonians celebrated the New Year during the spring equinox with an 11-day festival. On Sunday, April 7, Iraqi Chaldeans—descendants of the
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