NBA SUPERSTAR BILL WALTON JOINS OUR “EAST COUNTY FEST” AUGUST 25–AND DONATES SPORTS MEMORABILIA FOR OUR AUCTION 54
Total Views: 174 By Miriam Raftery August 6, 2018 (San Diego’s East County) — NBA superstar, Hall of Famer, sportscaster and hometown hero Bill Walton has announced he will be at East County Magazine’s 10-year-anniversary party, “East County Fest” on August 25th at Mission Trails Regional Park visitor center. Walton was named to the NBA list of 50 best players of all time in 1997 among many other top honors — and he started his winning sports right here in East County, leading Helix High School in La Mesa to CIF championships before going on to a legendary career in college and professional sports. He has also generously agreed to donate autographed sports memorabilia from his personal collection for our fundraising auction. The value of these one-of-a-kind items? Priceless! A graduate of Helix in 1970, he led his team to win the CIF title two years in a row, winning 49 consecutive games. At Helix, Walton became the first and only high school player to ever make the USA Senior Men’s National Basketball Team and play in the World Championship and/or Olympics. He was the first of only two male California high school basketball athletes enshrined in the National High School Hall of Fame and still holds the high school record for field goals at 79%. He’s also the #3 rebounder nationally in the history of high school basketball. At UCLA, he was a member of two undefeated NCAA championship teams that won an NCAA record 88 consecutive games. Named NCAA Player of the Year three times, Walton is also a three-time All America College Player who won the Sullivan Award for U.S. Best Amateur Athlete. He was named to the Pacific 8 All-Conference first team and honored as Pac-8 Conference Player of the Year three times. He went on to play professional sports, first with the Portland Trailblazers as a member of their 1977 championship team and later with the Boston Celtics, earning another championship title in 1986. He also played with the San Diego Clippers and Los Angeles Clippers. He’s been an NBA Most Valuable Player and NBA Playoffs MVP among many other honors. He is one of only four players to have won multiple NCAA and multiple NBA championships. Walton led the league in both blocked shots and rebounding in the same season. He was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1993, the Academic All America Hall of Fame in 1994, and the National High School Sports Hall of Fame in 1997. He’s also been inducted into the UCLA Hall of Fame and others. A scholar as well as an athlete, Walton graduated with honors from UCLA with a B.A. in history and went on to attend Stanford University Graduate School of Law. Walton has stayed active as a TV sports commentator as well as in basketball clinics, camps and coaching. He’s worked for every major TV network (CBS, ABC, NBC, ESPN, Fox, MSNBC, Turner Sports, the NBA and more) as a sports commentator and also covered the 1996 and 2000 Olympics. In 2009, Walton was named one of the top 50 sports broadcasters of all time by the American Sportscasters Association. He’s received the NBA Retired Player’s Association Humanitarian Award as well as numerous Best Television Analyst/Commentator Awards from the Southern California Sports Broadcasters Association. He’s also been nominated for numerous Emmy awards and won a 2001 Emmy for best live sports TV broadcast. He also received a 1979 Emmy for his work on an environmental documentary in the Philippines. Walton has had roles in feature films including Ghost Busters, Little Nicky and others. He’s appeared on numerous TV shows such as Wheel of Fortune and commercials. He’s also won business accolates, including Forbes top 10 pundits in America in 2007 and TSE Sports and Entertainment Group’s top 20 business athlete representatives. Currently, Walton is executive chairman of Connect SD Sports Innovators, a nonprofit trade organization driving growth of southern California’s sports economy by helping startup companies and mature companies as well as service providers. HE is also a board member of the Junior Seau Foundation and an avid fan of the Grateful Dead, teaching business professional what every business can learn from the iconic band. Today, Bill Walton lives in San Diego with his wife, Lori and their four sons including Luke, who followed in his father’s athletic footsteps; they are the only father/son team in history to have each won multiple NBA championships. You can read more about Bill Walton’s amazing life and achievements at www.BillWalton.com. About East County Fest: Our event will feature all the best of East County including foods from top restaurants, wine tasting from local wineries, book signings by well-known local authors, live music and entertainment by several different performers, Richard Lederer, the Union-Tribune’s “Lederer on Language columnist and KPBS “A Way with Words” cofounder/host, and local artists including a live painting by prominent artist Chuck McPherson. Proceeds will benefit East County Magazine and East County Wildfire & Emergency Alerts published by the Heartland Coalition, a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Get tickets to East County Fest (August 25 from 6-10 p.m. at the Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center in San Diego just west of Santee) at http://www.eastcountymagazine.org/east-county-fest-august-25-party-decade-our-10th-anniversary. Our thanks to major sponsors SDG&E and Diego Party Bus, and to our food and wine sponsors: Bekker’s Catering, Farmer’s Table, Red Lobster, Cucina Basilica, Giardino’s Neighborhood Cucina, Por Favor, Downtown Café, Café 67, Lemon Grove Bakery, Baron’s Market, Richard’s Honey, Brew Coffee Spot, Granite Lion Cellars, San Pasqual Winery, Campo Creek Vineyards, Casi Cielo Winery, and Lenora Winery. We also thank: artists Chuck McPherson, who will create a painting live for our auction, artists Gloria Chadwick and Jackie Hanson, wildlife photographer Debbie Merrill, Richard Lederer (UT columist and founding cohost of “A Way With Words on KPBS), Sunbelt Publications authors Richard Carrico, Jim and Terri Varnell, Don Endicott, Reina Menasche, Bette Pegas, Linda Hawley and Del Hood, musicians Miles Moynier, Jim Earp, Visionary Dance Theatre and San Diego
54 viewsTONIGHT: JOIN US AT THE HILLS! $2500 IN PRIZES–CHARGERS AUTOGRAPHED FOOTBALL, GULLS & AZTECS TICKETS, PADRES GEAR & MORE–BENEFITS OUR LOCAL SPORTS & NEWS REPORTING 11
Total Views: 36 October 12, 2016 (La Mesa) — Bring you friends, family or favorite team to East County Magazine’s “Good Sports” night out at the Hills Local Pub in La Mesa (8753 La Mesa Blvd., near Jackson Drive and La Mesa Blvd) this Wednesday, October 12 between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m.! There’s no cover charge, but the Hills wil donate a percentage of all food and drinks sold to benefit East CountyMagazine and our coverage of East County youth and high school sports, as well as Aztecs and pro sports. Enjoy awesome food and drinks, plus you can win great prizes including a Chargers’ football autographed by Antonio Gates (heading to the Hall of Fame, per the Chargers), Aztecs football ticktes, autographed Padres caps, Workout with Kirk personal training, Padres books, T-shirts, Performance Bike tune-ups, Woodstock Pizza birthday party pack, Effin Pub gift certificate, local wines basket, fiesta basket, Butler’s coffee gift certificates, UFC gym membership and more! RSVP for an early-bird prize drawing! editor@eastcountymagazine.org ; 619-698-7617 Want to be a sportswriter or community reporter? We welcome interns and volunteers. 708 reads Printer-friendly version
11 viewsJOIN US OCT. 12 AT THE HILLS PUB IN LA MESA! BENEFIT SUPPORTS EAST COUNTY MAGAZINE & OUR COVERAGE OF LOCAL YOUTH SPORTS 10
Total Views: 42 Win autographed Chargers and Padres memorabilia,Aztecs tickets, a pizza party package and much more! October 7, 2016 (La Mesa) — Bring you friends, family or favorite team to East County Magazine’s “Good Sports” night out at the Hills Local Pub in La Mesa (8753 La Mesa Blvd., near Jackson Drive and La Mesa Blvd) this Wednesday, October 12 between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m.! There’s no cover charge, but the Hills wil donate a percentage of all food and drinks sold to benefit East CountyMagazine and our coverage of East County youth and high school sports, as well as Aztecs and pro sports. Enjoy awesome food and drinks, plus you can win great prizes including a Chargers’ football autographed by Antonio Gates, Aztecs football ticktes, autographed Padres caps, Workout with Kirk personal training, Padres books, T-shirts, Performance Bike tune-ups, Woodstock Pizza birthday party pack, Effin Pub gift certificate, local wines basket, fiesta basket, Butler’s coffee gift certificates, UFC gym membership and more! RSVP for an early-bird prize drawing! editor@eastcountymagazine.org ; 619-698-7617 Want to be a sportswriter or community reporter? We welcome interns and volunteers. Printer-friendly version
10 viewsAZTEC BASKETBALL TICKETS ON SALE STARTING MONDAY; SEASON STARTS NOV. 1 2.6K
Total Views: 38 October 23, 2013 (San Diego) — A limited quantity of San Diego State men’s basketball single-game tickets will go on sale on Monday, Oct. 28, at 9 a.m. Tickets can be purchased at GoAztecs.com, by calling 619-283-7378 or by visiting the Aztec Ticket Office at Window E at Qualcomm Stadium. There are no single-game tickets available for games against Arizona and UNLV, but fewer than 100 remain for the rest of the Aztecs’ home slate, including dates against 2013 NCAA tournament teams Boise State, Colorado State and New Mexico. There are also less than 100 tickets left for SDSU contests vs. perennial powers Washington and Utah State. Single-game tickets are available for purchase on Monday after San Diego State’s foes returned their unused allotment. The Aztecs open with an exhibition on Friday, Nov. 1, against Cal State San Marcos and start the regular season on Friday, Nov. 8, vs. UC Riverside. Both games will take place at Viejas Arena. Printer-friendly version
2.6K viewsAZTECS BASEBALL: MOUNTAIN WEST CO-LEADERS SDSU AND UNM SET FOR THREE-GAME SERIES 9
Total Views: 52 Freshman third baseman Ty France leads the Aztecs in home runs and is tied for the team RBI lead. March 27, 2013 Complete Release and Season Statistics – SDSU Athletics WHAT’S ON TAP THIS WEEKEND IN AZTEC BASEBALL SDSU will be on the road this week for Mountain West play with a three-game series at conference foe New Mexico beginning Thursday, March 28, at 2:05 p.m. (MT) at Lobo Field in Albuquerque. The Aztecs and Rebels will also meet in singles games on Friday (March 29) and Saturday (March 30) at 2:05 p.m. and 1:05 p.m. respectively. The games were originally scheduled to be played at Isotopes Park, but have been moved to the on-campus Lobo Field with all three contests being played in the afternoon. The series runs Thursday through Saturday due to Easter falling on Sunday (March 31). SERIES RECORD SDSU leads its series against New Mexico by the count of 98-61. The Lobos have won 18 of the last 25 meetings between the teams dating back to the 2008 season. That mark includes the Lobos winning five of six during the 2012 regular season as well as the contest between the teams in the championship game of the 2012 Mountain West tournament. San Diego State has a record of 63-27 vs. UNM in San Diego, 31-30 in Albuquerque and 4-4 on neutral fields.MUNO RETURNS First baseman Ryan Muno made his return to the lineup last weekend after missing five weeks with a broken hand suffered during practice on Feb. 19. Over the three games against UNLV (March 22-24)he went 4-for-8 with a pair of doubles, one RBI and three runs scored. He also drew four walks and was hit by pitch to record a .692 on-base percentage for the series vs. the Rebels. Muno had previously appeared in only the three-game season-opening series at the University of San Diego (Feb. 15-17). DERBY SAVES Freshman closer Bubba Derby made two appearances last weekend during the series against UNLV and picked up a save and a win. On Friday he tossed a perfect ninth inning to preserve SDSU’s 5-3 victory and earn his sixth save of the year. On Sunday he entered the contest in the top of the ninth with the Aztec trailing 4-3 and UNLV having runners at first and second with one out. He retired the next two batters and was credited with the win when SDSU rallied in the bottom of the ninth. Derby has made a total of 11 relief appearances this season covering 14.1 innings and has struck out 19 batters. His six saves rank second in the Mountain West this week. MILLER TOUGH ON THE MOUND Senior Ethan Miller tossed four more innings of shutout baseball in two appearances during last weekend’s (March 22-24) series vs. UNLV. In the process he lowered his team-leading earned run average to 1.50. His overall ERA ranks second in the conference this week while his 0.00 ERA in league contests (7.0 innings) ranks first. He has not allowed a run over his last eight appearances (one start, seven relief) covering 19.1 innings. FRANCE HEATS UP Freshman third baseman Ty France has hit safely in each of the last seven contests. Over that span he has gone 9-for-26 (.346) with 9 RBI. He singled in the winning runs in the bottom of the eighth inning in the 5-3 win over UNLV last Friday (March 22). His seven-game hitting streak is the longest current streak on the team. ROBARDS GETS FIRST WIN Sophomore lefty Mike Robards picked up his first win of the season as the starting pitcher against Long Beach State last Tuesday (March 19). He went 5.2 innings allowing two runs (one earned) on eight hits with a walk and three strikeouts. RoBards made four relief appearances prior to his two starts and has moved into the role of SDSU’s mid-week starting pitcher. AZTEC NOTES Freshman Danny Sheehan had his second two-hit effort in his last three games with a pair of singles vs. Long Beach State on Tuesday (March 19). He had an RBI and scored once in the series final win over UNLV on Sunday (March 24) … Matt Muñoz has a personal season-high three hits and two runs scored in the victory over Long Beach State last Tuesday (March 19) … The Aztec pitching staff has a 1.60 earned run average over the past five contests (8 earned runs allowed over 45 innings) … Philip Walby’s .186 opponent batting average ranks second in the conference this week while Michael Cederoth’s mark of .189 is fourth … Catcher Brad Haynal suffered a hairline fracture in his hand during the game at Fresno State on March 16. He could return for next week’s games against UC Riverside (April 1-2). Printer-friendly version
9 viewsSAN DIEGO CHARGERS FORECAST: PARTLY OPTIMISTIC WITH A SLIGHT CHANCE OF REIGN 2.8K
Total Views: 40 By Jamie Reno September 6, 2012 (San Diego)–Will the 2012 San Diego Chargers energize this city the way they did a few years ago and again reign supreme in the AFC West? Without consulting a meteorologist, I’d say the chances of lightning striking this season in Mission Valley are about 50-50. Read the full post at The Reno Dispatch: http://therenodispatch.blogspot.com/2012/09/san-diego-chargers-forecast-partly.html. Printer-friendly version
2.8K viewsSDSU WOMEN’S WATER POLO ROUTS HARTWICK TO STAY UNDEFEATED 4.5K
Total Views: 13 Season home openers bring added excitement for a team, but also added pressure By Ryan Schuler February 9, 2012 (San Diego’s East County)–Coming off an emotional 13-12 win over No. 15 Long Beach State last Saturday, the No. 9 San Diego State women’s water polo team looked to prove to the home crowd at Aztec Aquaplex on the SDSU campus that they are better than their performance at Long Beach showed. And that is exactly what the Aztecs did, as they defeated No. 15 Hartwick, 16-6. “I think we were all just really excited about it being our first home game,” senior goalkeeper Kelly Campoli said. “We wanted to come out with a lot of intensity, and we just wanted to keep our winning streak alive.” With the victory, SDSU has won its last six home-openers and improves to a perfect 5-0 record. Hartwick drops to 2-2 after the loss. The Hawks took an early 1-0 lead over the Aztecs less than two minutes into the game, but it was all SDSU from there. The Aztecs would counter with four goals of their own to take a 4-1 lead after the first quarter, with two goals coming from junior Amber Pezzolla. By halftime, SDSU’s lead had grown to 8-3 after goals from Pezzolla, senior Meaghan Poland, freshman Carina Carballo, and freshman Tori Long. The Aztecs continued to pour it on in the second half. Goals by senior Leanne Ford, and freshmen Kelli Boling Taelor Moreno finished up the strong performance. “We knew we needed to not take this game lightly, and not treat this game like we were going to win by a lot,” Poland said. Pezzolla finished the game with four goals, as Moreno added three and Poland, Ford and Boling each chipped in two. Poland has now scored at least two goals in each game this season. Campoli finished with 16 saves. The Aztecs return to action on Saturday at the Triton Invitational at UCSD. SDSU will play Sonoma State at 10:40 a.m. in Canyonview Pool. Printer-friendly version
4.5K viewsAZTECS TO VIE IN NEW ORLEANS BOWL 3.7K
Total Views: 46 SDSU News Center December 7, 2011 (San Diego)–For the first time in the program’s Division I history, the San Diego State football team (8-4) will participate in back-to-back postseason bowl games, as the Aztecs accepted an invitation Sunday to play in the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl against the University of Louisiana at Lafayette (8-4) at 8 p.m. CT/6 p.m. PT, Saturday, Dec. 17. The game will be played at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, and will be televised on ESPN. Division I program first Prior to 2010 and 2011, the Aztecs had never played in a postseason bowl game in consecutive seasons in the school’s Division I era. The only time the program has participated in bowl games in back-to-back years was in 1966 and 1967, when the squad advanced to the Camellia Bowl while competing in the College Division. Last season, San Diego State defeated Navy in the Poinsettia Bowl at Qualcomm Stadium for the school’s first bowl victory since 1969. Fighting a new foe This will be the first meeting between the two foes and the Aztecs’ first against a member of the Sun Belt Conference since defeating Arkansas State 24-14 in San Diego in 1976. SDSU owns a 7-1 all-time record vs. members of the Sun Belt with the other seven meetings coming against North Texas. Meeanwhile, the Ragin’ Cajuns placed third in the Sun Belt Conference with a 6-2 mark in 2011, and are making their first postseason bowl appearance in 41 years. After dropping their opening outing to then ninth-ranked Oklahoma State, the team won six in a row and eight of its next nine overall before dropping its final two regular-season outings at Arkansas State University and at University of Arizona. Aztec bowl-ing The R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl began in 2001, when Colorado State University defeated University of North Texas, 45-20, in the inaugural game. That season is the only time the New Orleans Bowl previously featured a Mountain West squad. This year is the third time that San Diego State has ventured out of the state for a bowl game. Previous outings included the 1998 Las Vegas Bowl in Nevada and the 1952 Pineapple Bowl in Hawaii. Get tickets Aztec fans who wish to travel to New Orleans should contact Premiere Global Sports, SDSU’s official bowl travel partner. Land tour packages are available by visiting AztecSportsTravel.com or by calling 877-373-5059. In addition, bowl tickets priced at either $40 or $60 apiece will go on sale on Monday, Dec. 5, beginning at 9 a.m. PT, via goaztecs.com. Tickets can also be purchased in person through the Aztecs Ticket Office at Qualcomm Stadium Window E or by phone at 619-283-7378. There will also be a special pregame tailgate in New Orleans available to all Aztec fans for just $40 per ticket. Please contact the Aztec Ticket Office for more information at the phone number listed above. SDSU finished the 2011 regular season on Saturday by coming back from a 21-point first-half deficit to defeat Fresno State University 35-28 at Qualcomm Stadium. The victory gave the Aztecs an 8-4 regular-season record for the second year in a row. Printer-friendly version
3.7K viewsSDSU ALUM & PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAMER MARSHALL FAULT HOSTS AZTEC FOR LIFE HOMECOMING CELEBRATION OCT. 7 5.7K
Total Views: 41 Event proceeds to benefit Aztec Club, the Jackie Robinson Family YMCA and other local San Diego organizations October 6, 2011 (San Diego)– The Marshall Faulk Foundation announces the fourth annual Aztec For Life Homecoming Celebration on Friday, October 7 from 7 p.m. to midnight at the Parma Payne Goodall Alumni Center on the campus of San Diego State University. All proceeds from the event benefit the Marshall Faulk Foundation, a local nonprofit led by SDSU Aztec and NFL superstar Marshall Faulk. The Foundation provides funding for local San Diego inner city youth programs that focus on sports and education to keep kids off the streets. Specifically, the majority of funds procured from this event will go to the Jackie Robinson Family YMCA and to the SDSU Aztec Club to support SDSU Aztec Football Program scholarships. In 2010, the Aztec For Life Homecoming Celebration event raised more than $50,000 for SDSU’s Aztec Club and Jackie Robinson YMCA. This year the Foundation hopes to raise more than $75,000 to be given to these two great organizations, and expand giving to additional area community groups. Faulk, who will be inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame, Class of 2011 on Aug. 6, played for the Indianapolis Colts and the St. Louis Rams. He enjoyed success as a leading NFL running back and earned numerous titles and honors for his talent, including Rookie of the Year and Offensive Player of the Year. Off the field, Faulk focuses his energy on charitable organizations in San Diego, and on developing opportunities for at-risk youth. "I am so grateful to this community and to SDSU for helping me excel in my career, and hosting the Aztec For Life Homecoming Celebration is my way to give back and support local youth, the way this school and community supported me," says Faulk, founder and president, Marshall Faulk Foundation. "As someone who spent a lot of time in the YMCA as a child, Marshall understands the needs of the Y and the crucial role it plays in youths’ lives," says Michael Brunker, executive director, Jackie Robinson YMCA. "Marshall is an inspiration to many for his tremendous talent on the field, and the fruits of his generosity will surely be a game-changer for many San Diego youths." The Aztec For Life Homecoming Celebration will be a commemoration of SDSU football both past and present. The event will help kick-off the school’s homecoming festivities by supporting the Aztecs as they prepare to battle Texas Christian University in Qualcomm Stadium the following night. The event begins at 6:00 p.m. for VIPs and sponsors with a private reception and autograph signing in the "Hall of Fame Club" VIP reception. Guests will also receive the once in a lifetime opportunity to see the bust of Faulk created by famed sculptor Bill Walsh, who creates the busts that are enshrined in perpetuity at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Guests of this event will also enjoy complimentary bar and signature dish tastings from some of San Diego’s best restaurants including Bully’s East, J Six, Fleming’s, Pamplemousse Grill and more. Guests also have the opportunity to bid on fabulous auction packages including priceless sports memorabilia, great vacation getaways and much more. Ticket prices start at $100 per person for general admission and can be purchased online at www.marshallfaulk.com. Additional sponsorship and ticket opportunities are available, and include program and website recognition, admission into the "Hall of Fame Club" VIP reception and more. For tickets or more information about the event and sponsorship opportunities, please contact the Marshall Faulk Foundation at 858-277-2828 or info@marshallfaulk.com. The fourth annual Aztec For Life Homecoming Celebration committee members include: Event Chair Carlos Gutierrez (board member) Committee Members include: Rick Ahumada (board member); Michael Brunker; Jennifer Cardenas (board member); Kevin Carlson; Frank Cuenca; Stephanie Dathe; Mike Lopez; Mike McNeill (board member); Jim Miller Jr.; Bob Moosbrugger; Frederick W. Pierce, IV; Elizabeth Ruch (board member); and Steve Schnall. The Marshall Faulk Foundation was founded in 1994 by Marshall Faulk, a leading NFL running back. Faulk will be inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame, Class of 2011. The Foundation provides funding for local San Diego organizations’ inner city youth programs, focusing on sports and education to keep kids off the streets. Through its partnerships and contributions to well-established charitable organizations, The Foundation has given away more than $1 million to positively impact the lives of thousands of children. For more information, please visit www.marshallfaulk.com, Facebook or Twitter. Members of the Marshall Faulk Foundation Board of Directors include Rick Ahumada; Carlos H. Becerra; Jennifer Cardenas; Marc Chase; Melissa DeVita; Carlos Gutierrez; Terry Gilmore; Mike McNeill; Chad Moore; Frederick W. Pierce, IV; and Elizabeth Ruch. Printer-friendly version
5.7K viewsEAST COUNTY VIDEO ADVENTURE: SNEAK PREVIEW! NEW ADDITION TO SAN DIEGO RIVER PARK IN SANTEE 11
Total Views: 52 May 7 5K Run/walk will give public glimpse of new park lands—see it first in our ECM video adventure By Miriam Raftery Photos by Pam Wilmer Video by Billy Ortiz April 27, 2011 (Santee) – San Diego River Run is moving its 5K fun run/walk to the Walker Lakes property in Santee this year. Participants will be the first members of the public to experience this site, which will soon become part of the San Diego River Trail, which is not yet open to the public. East County Magazine’s Billy Ortiz got a special preview tour. View his video adventure here. The City of Santee just approved purchase of the 125-acre Walker Lakes property, stretching from Magnolia Avenue hnear the RCP Block & Brick plant to the city’s eastern boundary. The former sand-mining site is being restored to provide wildlife habitat while connecting Lakeside to Santee with trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding. County Supervisor Dianne Jacob calls Walker Lakes “a stunning piece of property.” She will be in attendance at the San Diego River Run, which will take participants from the new Lakeside Baseball Park to Magnolia Avenue along the banks of Walker Lakes and the San Diego River. She expressed gratitude to the family for opening up the site to the public. The San Diego River Run 5K is an annual run/walk each May that highlights different segments of the San Diego River Trail. As each segment of the River Trail is developed, the race will continually expand until someday it will stretch from the base of El Capitan Dam in Lakeside to Dog Beach at the sea. “This event is about getting the community involved to support a great cause, create lasting memories and to get people motivated to use recreational facilities that are right in their backyards,” said Robin Rierdan, executive director of Lakeside’s River Park Conservancy. The 5K run will take place starting at 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 7th. Proceeds raised will benefit expansion of the trail on this site. For more information, run registration or to donate, visit www.SDRiverRun.org. Printer-friendly version
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