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BIDEN SIGNS AMBITIOUS BILL TO TACKLE CLIMATE CHANGE, REDUCE DEFICIT AND LOWER HEALTHCARE COSTS
By Miriam Raftery August 17, 2022 (Washington D.C.) – President Joe Biden has signed the Inflation Reduction Act, calling it “one of the most significant laws in our history.” He added, “With this law, the American people won and the special interests lost.” The bill cuts prescription drug costs for Medicare and has healthcare savings for many others, provides tax
HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM AT LAKE ELSINORE PROMPTS WARNING TO STAY OUT OF THE WATER
Children and pets and especially vulnerable to HABs Source: California Water Boards August 16, 2022 (Riverside) – The State Water Resources Control Board and Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board are urging fisherman and recreational users to stay out of the water until further notice at Lake Elsinore in Riverside County. Tests results in portions of the lake confirmed the
SDG&E AND CAJON VALLEY UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT FLIP THE SWITCH ON REGION’S FIRST VEHICLE-TO-GRID PROJECT FEATURING LOCAL ELECTRIC SCHOOL BUSES CAPABLE OF SENDING POWER TO THE GRID
First live demonstration of bi-directional charging since launch of the federal cross-sector collaboration initiative to rapidly commercialize technology Source: SDG&E July 26, 2022 (San Diego) – Today, San Diego Gas & Electric announced that it has successfully deployed an innovative technology that enables eight electric school buses to put electricity back on the grid when needed such as on hot summer
MONARCH BUTTERFLIES DECLARED ENDANGERED INTERNATIONALLY, BUT U.S. HAS NOT YET PROVIDED ENDANGERED STATUS
By Miriam Raftery Photo: Monarch butterfly; cc via Bing July 23, 2022 (San Diego) – Monarch Butterflies have been declared an internationally endangered species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The group has placed monarchs on their Red List and warns that the beloved orange and butterflies could become extinct unless actions are taken to protect them.
SAN DIEGO NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE IS CONSIDERING OPENING 160 ACRES NEAR OTAY LAKES TO HUNTING; SEEKING PUBLIC COMMENTS
Deadline for public comments in August 8 By Henri Migala Photo: mule deer buck by Debbie Merrill July 17, 2022 (San Diego) — The San Diego National Wildlife Refuge is seeking public comment on their proposed plan to open 160 acres of the San Diego National Wildlife Refuge to hunting. Hunting would be allowed only in the Otay Mesa and
AWP PROCEEDS WITH EFFORT TO TAKE SAN DIEGO’S PUMP STATION
By Mike Allen July 9, 2022 (San Diego’s East County) — The agency managing the East County Advanced Water Purification (AWP) program took another step toward legally confiscating a sewage pumping station that now belongs to the city of San Diego. Earlier this month, the Joint Powers Authority for AWP filed a complaint in San Diego Superior Court asking the
COUNTY KICKS OFF EXPERIENCE THE OUTDOORS PROGRAM
By Gig Conaughton, County of San Diego Communications Office July 6, 2022 (San Diego) – A new initiative to spread the word about County parks, teach people about the outdoors, share fun, and promote equity, inclusion, accessibility and opportunity, kicks off Friday night with a Summer Movie at the Park at the Waterfront Park. The “Experience the Outdoors Program” will
PUBLIC COMMENTS EXTENDED TO JULY 30 FOR SAN VICENTE COMPREHENSIVE MULTIMODAL CORRIDOR PLAN
East County News Service June 22, 2022 (San Diego’s East County) — SANDAG and Caltrans are seeking public input on their San Vicente Comprehensive Multimodal Corridor Plan (CMCP), which will involve transportation improvements in the Lakeside, Santee, Poway, and Ramona communities. The goal of the project is to balance future transportation needs while also preserving existing rural and community characteristics
ACCESS TO LAKESIDE RECREATION AT LOVELAND AT RISK AS SWEETWATER AUTHORITY CONTINUES TO LOWER WATER LEVEL
By Elijah McKee June 22, 2022 (Alpine) — On the outskirts of Alpine lies something rare in East County — an exceptional opportunity for fishing and other recreation on land that is free to access through an arrangement with the U.S. Forest Service. Its name is Loveland Reservoir, a sparkling lake in the East County foothills that sits just under
FAMILY NATURE DAY JUNE 25 ON MT. HELIX
East County News Service June 19, 2022 (Mt. Helix) – You’re invited to celebrate the historic nature preserve, native plants, and the wildlife that rely on the native habitat at Mt. Helix Park at a family-friendly Nature Day on Saturday, June 25. Take a free shuttle to the event from the fire station at 10105 Vivera (corner of Vivera and
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BIDEN SIGNS AMBITIOUS BILL TO TACKLE CLIMATE CHANGE, REDUCE DEFICIT AND LOWER HEALTHCARE COSTS
By Miriam Raftery August 17, 2022 (Washington D.C.) – President Joe Biden has signed the Inflation Reduction Act, calling it “one of the most significant laws in our history.” He added, “With this law, the American people won and the special interests lost.” The bill cuts prescription drug costs for Medicare and has healthcare savings for many others, provides tax
HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM AT LAKE ELSINORE PROMPTS WARNING TO STAY OUT OF THE WATER
Children and pets and especially vulnerable to HABs Source: California Water Boards August 16, 2022 (Riverside) – The State Water Resources Control Board and Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board are urging fisherman and recreational users to stay out of the water until further notice at Lake Elsinore in Riverside County. Tests results in portions of the lake confirmed the
SDG&E AND CAJON VALLEY UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT FLIP THE SWITCH ON REGION’S FIRST VEHICLE-TO-GRID PROJECT FEATURING LOCAL ELECTRIC SCHOOL BUSES CAPABLE OF SENDING POWER TO THE GRID
First live demonstration of bi-directional charging since launch of the federal cross-sector collaboration initiative to rapidly commercialize technology Source: SDG&E July 26, 2022 (San Diego) – Today, San Diego Gas & Electric announced that it has successfully deployed an innovative technology that enables eight electric school buses to put electricity back on the grid when needed such as on hot summer
MONARCH BUTTERFLIES DECLARED ENDANGERED INTERNATIONALLY, BUT U.S. HAS NOT YET PROVIDED ENDANGERED STATUS
By Miriam Raftery Photo: Monarch butterfly; cc via Bing July 23, 2022 (San Diego) – Monarch Butterflies have been declared an internationally endangered species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The group has placed monarchs on their Red List and warns that the beloved orange and butterflies could become extinct unless actions are taken to protect them.
SAN DIEGO NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE IS CONSIDERING OPENING 160 ACRES NEAR OTAY LAKES TO HUNTING; SEEKING PUBLIC COMMENTS
Deadline for public comments in August 8 By Henri Migala Photo: mule deer buck by Debbie Merrill July 17, 2022 (San Diego) — The San Diego National Wildlife Refuge is seeking public comment on their proposed plan to open 160 acres of the San Diego National Wildlife Refuge to hunting. Hunting would be allowed only in the Otay Mesa and
AWP PROCEEDS WITH EFFORT TO TAKE SAN DIEGO’S PUMP STATION
By Mike Allen July 9, 2022 (San Diego’s East County) — The agency managing the East County Advanced Water Purification (AWP) program took another step toward legally confiscating a sewage pumping station that now belongs to the city of San Diego. Earlier this month, the Joint Powers Authority for AWP filed a complaint in San Diego Superior Court asking the
COUNTY KICKS OFF EXPERIENCE THE OUTDOORS PROGRAM
By Gig Conaughton, County of San Diego Communications Office July 6, 2022 (San Diego) – A new initiative to spread the word about County parks, teach people about the outdoors, share fun, and promote equity, inclusion, accessibility and opportunity, kicks off Friday night with a Summer Movie at the Park at the Waterfront Park. The “Experience the Outdoors Program” will
PUBLIC COMMENTS EXTENDED TO JULY 30 FOR SAN VICENTE COMPREHENSIVE MULTIMODAL CORRIDOR PLAN
East County News Service June 22, 2022 (San Diego’s East County) — SANDAG and Caltrans are seeking public input on their San Vicente Comprehensive Multimodal Corridor Plan (CMCP), which will involve transportation improvements in the Lakeside, Santee, Poway, and Ramona communities. The goal of the project is to balance future transportation needs while also preserving existing rural and community characteristics
ACCESS TO LAKESIDE RECREATION AT LOVELAND AT RISK AS SWEETWATER AUTHORITY CONTINUES TO LOWER WATER LEVEL
By Elijah McKee June 22, 2022 (Alpine) — On the outskirts of Alpine lies something rare in East County — an exceptional opportunity for fishing and other recreation on land that is free to access through an arrangement with the U.S. Forest Service. Its name is Loveland Reservoir, a sparkling lake in the East County foothills that sits just under
FAMILY NATURE DAY JUNE 25 ON MT. HELIX
East County News Service June 19, 2022 (Mt. Helix) – You’re invited to celebrate the historic nature preserve, native plants, and the wildlife that rely on the native habitat at Mt. Helix Park at a family-friendly Nature Day on Saturday, June 25. Take a free shuttle to the event from the fire station at 10105 Vivera (corner of Vivera and
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Support community news in the public interest! As nonprofit news, we rely on donations from the public to fund our reporting — not special interests. Please donate to sustain East County Magazine’s local reporting and/or wildfire alerts at https://www.eastcountymedia.org/donate to help us keep people safe and informed across our region.