Febuary 2016
East County Magazine
FROM THE YOUTH SPORTS DESK: BASKETBALL CAMP AT THE MCYC
By Liz Alper February 2, 2016 (San Diego) – David Reichner, a former college basketball player for the University of Utah and high school, college and pro basketball coach, will be hosting a FREE basketball camp at the Murphy Canyon Child & Youth Center on Saturday, February 6 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. You can sign up
WINERY ORDINANCE AND HOSKINGS RANCH TO BE HEARD FEB. 5 BY PLANNING COMMISSION
East County News Service January 31, 2016 (San Diego’s East County) – The San Diego County Planning Commission, after months of review and public input on proposed changes to the tiered winery ordinance, will hold a hearing on Friday, February 5th on the proposed zoning ordinance amendment. In addition, planners will consider a proposed map for the Hoskings
GOING TO POT: SACRAMENTO APPROVES MARIJUANA GROWING
East County News Service February 3, 2016 (Sacramento) – At a time when many local cities in San Diego County are banning the cultivation of marijuana even for medical purposes, our state’s capitol city has approved a measure to license and tax commercial marijuana cultivation. The measure won approval by an 8-0 vote of the Sacramento City Council on
STATE CATCHES ILLEGAL CONTRACTORS FLOODING SAN DIEGO WHILE HOMEOWNERS PREPARE FOR EL NIÑO
Two-day sting catches 15 illegal operators, including three repeat offenders and a Most Wanted suspect East County News Service February 3, 2016 (San Diego) — Forecasters have been warning West Coast residents to prepare for heavy rain and flooding from this season’s El Niño. Along with these warnings, the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) urges homeowners to be cautious
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: TOP FESTIVALS AND EVENTS FEB. 6-21
Listen to Destination East County, also aired on KNSJ radio, by clicking the audio link. We thank the County of San Diego for a Community Enhancement Grant supporting Destination East County. February 3, 2016 (San Diego’s East County) –This week’s Destination East County includes a Native American pow-wow at Cuyamaca College, an author speaking on how to cook for
GOING TO THE DOGS: LA MESA ALLOWS FIVE PER HOME
East County News Service February 3, 2016 (La Mesa) – La Mesa residents can now keep up to five dogs per home. On Tuesday, the Council voted 4-1 to increase the number from two, the current maximum. The ordinance change was proposed by Councilwoman Kristine Alessio, who hopes to encourage La Mesa residents to adopt more dogs from local
NEW GUIDELINES FOR BLOOD DONATIONS, SEX AFTER ZIKA EXPOSURE
East County News Service February 3, 2016 (San Diego) – Recent evidence reveals troubling facts: Zika virus has been transmitted sexually and found in blood plasma. British health officials have issued guidelines urging that travelers to areas with Zika virus outbreaks should abstain from unprotected sex for at least four weeks, or up to six months if symptoms of
SAN DIEGAN, 62, IS SIXTH TO DIE OF FLU THIS SEASON
East County News Service February 3, 2016 (San Diego) — A 62-year-old man is the first person under the age of 65 to die from influenza in the San Diego region this season, the County Health and Human Services Agency reported today. The man died Jan. 25 from the H1N1 strain of influenza. He had no underlying medical conditions
HATFIELD CREEK WINERY & JEREMY’S ON THE HILL TEAM UP FOR FARM-TO-TABLE FOOD AND WINE PAIRING FEB. 5
By Miriam Raftery February 3, 2016 (Julian) — If you’re looking for a delectable experience Friday evening, Jeremy’s on the Hill’s Courdon Bleu-trained chef and owner will be cooking up culinary delights featuring farm-to-table foods paired with wines from Hatfield Creek Winery. The five-course meal, dubbed “Tapas Influence,” will be served at Jeremy’s (4354 Highway 78, Julian) this Friday,
APHRODISIAC’S DELIGHT: VALENTINE DINNER AT JEREMY’S ON THE HILL
By Miriam Raftery February 3, 2016 (Julian) — From Maine Lobster-watermelon salad to leg of lamb, scallops in saffron and banana bruleé, the Valentine’s weekend “aphrodisiac menu” at Jeremy’s on the Hill in Julian has an array of delights you’ll love to savor. This special menu will be served up Friday, Saturday and Sunday, February 12-14 from 4
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