October 2015
East County Magazine
LA MESA CHAMBER LAUNCHES “FALLFEST” LINEUP: “A LITTLE BIT COUNTRY AND A LITTLE BIT ROCK AND ROLL”
East County News Service September 9, 2015 – The La Mesa Chamber of Commerce has announced the entertainment lineup of its new “FallFest” event being held October 16th and October 17th at Grossmont Center (5500 Grossmont Center Drive, in the Macy’s parking lot.) The entertainment lineup will combine the best in music with “a little bit country and a
GOVERNOR BROWN SIGNS BILL THAT SEEKS TO ERADICATE WAGE GAP WITH SIGNING OF NEW LAW
“I have two daughters…The thought that their gender could be held against their abilities is outrageous.” – Senator Joel Anderson, speaking in favor of the bill on the State Senate floor By Liz Alper October 7, 2015 (Sacramento)- A new era is beginning for working women in California. On Tuesday, Governor Jerry Brown signed legislation into effect that gives
LINDO LAKES RESTORATION MEETING OCT. 14
East County News Service October 7, 2015 (Lakeside)– The first in a series of community meetings will be held Wednesday, October 14, 2015, regarding the planned restoration of the west basin of Lindo Lake. From 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. a consultant from County Parks and Recreation will be requesting community input on how to proceed with the restoration under
EAST COUNTY INTERGENERATIONAL GAMES OCT. 8 IN LA MESA
Source: City of La Mesa October 7, 2015 (La Mesa)–On Thursday, October 8, from 9:30 to 12:00 noon, adult athletes age 50 and older from East County are teaming up with elementary school students for the annual East County Intergenerational Games in La Mesa. This marks the 10th year the City of La Mesa hosts the Intergenerational Games event. The
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: TOP FESTIVALS AND EVENTS OCT. 9-24
Listen to Destination East County, also aired on KNSJ radio, by clicking the audio link. East County News Service October 8, 2015 (San Diego’s East County)–This week’s Destination East County includes a production of Stage Fright, a craft and harvest festival, Oktoberfest, Fall Fest at Grossmont Center, and a Fair Trade Gift Fair. Plus we’ll have a preview of
SANDAG BOARD TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF REGIONAL PLAN ON SUSTAINABILITY OCT. 9
East County News Service Update October 9, 2015 – SANDAG voted for adoption of the Final San Diego Forward Plan and EIR. October 6, 2015 (San Diego)–The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) Board will consider approval of the Final San Diego Forward: The Regional Plan and its Sustainable Communities Strategy, as well as its Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR), on
GROUP THAT SUCCESSFULLY SUED SANDAG OVER 2011 TRANSPORTATION PLAN SAYS 2015 PLAN HAS SAME FLAWS
Source: Cleveland National Forest Foundation October 8, 2015 (San Diego)–The Cleveland National Forest Foundation (CNFF) today announced that its attorneys submitted a critical letter to the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) on its behalf over SANDAG’s proposed 2015 update to its Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy. The letter, which is posted to the CNFF website, makes a strong
CROP REPORT: COUNTY’S AGRICULTURE VALUE JUST UNDER $1.82 BILLION
Source: County News Service October 8, 2015 (San Diego)–Agriculture continues to be an economic heavyweight in San Diego County, totaling nearly $1.82 billion in value. Trendy crops — like grapes for the region’s budding wine industry — continue to rise. Specialty crops like cacti and succulents have blossomed in spite of, or maybe even because of, the ongoing drought.
COUNTY SEEKS INPUT FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS
October 8, 2015 (San Diego)–Do you or a loved one have a mental health challenge? Do you have ideas about what behavioral health programs and services are needed in your community? Agency is seeking input from the public and professionals about the types of mental health programs needed in San Diego County. Twelve regional forums will take place throughout
CEDAR FIRE HISTORIC MONUMENT DEDICATION OCT. 24 IN LAKESIDE
East County News Service October 8, 2015 (Lakeside)—A dedication ceremony for the newly completed Cedar Fire Historic Monument will be held on October 24 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Lakeside Fire Protection Office and Fire Station 2, 12216 Lakeside Avenue in Lakeside. The monument includes a pocket park and honors first responders , those lost in the
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