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EL CAJON SEEKS VOLUNTEERS FOR NEIGHBORHOOD CLEAN-UP DEC. 11
December 1, 2010 (El Cajon)–You’re invited to join downtown El Cajon businesses in a special neighborhood clean up day scheduled for Saturday, December 11th from 9:00 to11:00 am at Prescott Promenade in downtown El Cajon. Businesses, property owners, volunteers and residents of all ages will come together to enhance public spaces in downtown El Cajon by removing trash
COUNTY SEEKS ADOPTIVE FAMILIES FOR CHILDREN
December 1, 2010 (San Diego)–On any given day, 50 to 75 foster children are waiting for permanent adoptive homes in San Diego County. A court ceremony in November celebrated the successful adoption of many foster children locally. Those are the lucky ones. Many more children remain in need of a permanent home this holiday season. San Diego Health
FBI OFFERS TIPS TO AVOID BEING SCAMMED THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
December 1, 2010 (San Diego)–As the holidays approach, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) reminds the public to use caution when making online purchases. Cyber criminals continue to create ways to steal your money and personal information. If a deal looks too good to be true, it likely is. Special Agent Darrell Foxworth with the San Diego FBI offers these tips to protect
THE SOUL SPEAKS: BOOK CELEBRATES STORIES OF SAN DIEGO IMMIGRANTS & REFUGEES
November 30, 2010 (San Diego) — Get ready for the Holidays with the La Maestra Foundation. Now through Christmas, Noble fir trees and Paul Ecke poinsettias are available for pickup in El Cajon and City Heights to benefit the La Maestra Foundation. To order, click here and view hours here. They also offer an inspiration gift for under the tree,
SENATE PASSES FOOD SAFETY BILL
November 30, 2010 (Washington D.C.) By a 73-25 vote, the Senate has approved S.510, the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act. California Senators Barbara Boxer and Dianne Feinstein voted for the bill, which aims to protect consumers following widespread outbreaks of e-coli and salmonella involving foods such as spinach, eggs, peanut butter. Those outbreaks results in deaths and thousands of illnesses. The bill
AUTHOR BRINGS MESSAGE OF HOPE, REDEMPTION TO SAN DIEGO IN SERIES OF MID-DECEMBER EVENTS
Ex-inmate and author of I Was…I Am is now an advocate for the formerly incarcerated By Dennis Moore November 30, 2010 (San Diego) — Author Allison "Tammy" Moore will bring her message of hope and redemption to San Diego during the Christmas season, speaking at an Urban League reception as well as to women prisoners at Las Colinas and
JAZZ NIGHT AT GROSSMONT COLLEGE DEC. 5
November 29, 2010 (El Cajon)–Grossmont College Music Department will present “Jazz Night,” an evening of Grossmont College students performing a recital of various styles of jazz music, starting at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 5, in Room 220 on the Grossmont College campus. The public is invited to attend. Also performing at the event will be Grossmont College Music
BEST PHOTOS FROM EAST COUNTY: NOVEMBER 29, 2010
November 29, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) — While residents in other parts of the country are shoveling snow, and even coastal residents are contending with foggy winter days, here in East County it’s been a week to savor some beautiful moments. We hope you’ll enjoy a few of the best shots captured by our readers and staff this week in East County!
AUTHORS TO APPEAR AT READER’S INC BOOKSTORE DURING LA MESA’S CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE
November 29, 2010 (La Mesa)—During La Mesa’s Christmas in the Village holiday celebration on December 10 and 11, the Readers, Inc. bookstore will have numerous authors speaking. Below is a schedule of events. Friday, Dec. 10 5-9pm Tom Kirkbride, author of Gamadin series will appear, along with Doug Richards, author of The Prometheus Project trilogy, Jordan Reimer, author
STUDENTS SUPPORTING DREAM ACT TO LIGHT UP BRIDGES AROUND SAN DIEGO THIS EVENING
(November 29, 2010 ) San Diego–Hundreds of DREAM Act students and supporters are expected to light up San Diego County bridges with banners displaying the word “DREAM” and a candlelight vigil during rush-hour on Monday, November, 29, from 5:30—7 p.m. They are raising awareness for the DREAM Act (Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors) bill, which will
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EL CAJON SEEKS VOLUNTEERS FOR NEIGHBORHOOD CLEAN-UP DEC. 11
December 1, 2010 (El Cajon)–You’re invited to join downtown El Cajon businesses in a special neighborhood clean up day scheduled for Saturday, December 11th from 9:00 to11:00 am at
COUNTY SEEKS ADOPTIVE FAMILIES FOR CHILDREN
December 1, 2010 (San Diego)–On any given day, 50 to 75 foster children are waiting for permanent adoptive homes in San Diego County. A court ceremony in November celebrated
FBI OFFERS TIPS TO AVOID BEING SCAMMED THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
December 1, 2010 (San Diego)–As the holidays approach, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) reminds the public to use caution when making online purchases. Cyber criminals continue to create ways to steal
THE SOUL SPEAKS: BOOK CELEBRATES STORIES OF SAN DIEGO IMMIGRANTS & REFUGEES
November 30, 2010 (San Diego) — Get ready for the Holidays with the La Maestra Foundation. Now through Christmas, Noble fir trees and Paul Ecke poinsettias are available for
SENATE PASSES FOOD SAFETY BILL
November 30, 2010 (Washington D.C.) By a 73-25 vote, the Senate has approved S.510, the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act. California Senators Barbara Boxer and Dianne Feinstein voted for the bill, which
AUTHOR BRINGS MESSAGE OF HOPE, REDEMPTION TO SAN DIEGO IN SERIES OF MID-DECEMBER EVENTS
Ex-inmate and author of I Was…I Am is now an advocate for the formerly incarcerated By Dennis Moore November 30, 2010 (San Diego) — Author Allison "Tammy" Moore will
JAZZ NIGHT AT GROSSMONT COLLEGE DEC. 5
November 29, 2010 (El Cajon)–Grossmont College Music Department will present “Jazz Night,” an evening of Grossmont College students performing a recital of various styles of jazz music, starting at
BEST PHOTOS FROM EAST COUNTY: NOVEMBER 29, 2010
November 29, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) — While residents in other parts of the country are shoveling snow, and even coastal residents are contending with foggy winter days, here in East County it’s
AUTHORS TO APPEAR AT READER’S INC BOOKSTORE DURING LA MESA’S CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE
November 29, 2010 (La Mesa)—During La Mesa’s Christmas in the Village holiday celebration on December 10 and 11, the Readers, Inc. bookstore will have numerous authors speaking. Below
STUDENTS SUPPORTING DREAM ACT TO LIGHT UP BRIDGES AROUND SAN DIEGO THIS EVENING
(November 29, 2010 ) San Diego–Hundreds of DREAM Act students and supporters are expected to light up San Diego County bridges with banners displaying the word “DREAM” and a
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