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PRESIDENT BIDEN AWARDS MEDAL OF FREEDOM TO ASTRONAUT ELLEN OCHOA OF LA MESA

By Miriam Raftery
 
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May 6, 2024 (La Mesa) – President Joe Biden Friday presented the Medal of Freedom to Ellen Ochoa of La Mesa, the first Hispanic female astronaut and second woman to serve as Director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center. She retired in 2018 after 30 years with the agency.

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IMMERSE YOURSELF IN LA MESA'S "ART IN THE PARK"

East County News Service
 
"Celebrating community through artistic expression"
 
May 2, 2024 (La Mesa) — The La Mesa Park & Recreation Foundation and City of La Mesa are excited to bring together local artists, performers, art enthusiasts, and the community for an afternoon of inspiration and creativity during the annual Art in the Park event.
 
This event aims to foster a sense of community and appreciation for the arts while providing a platform for local artists to showcase their talents. It will be held on Saturday, May 18 from 2-6 p.m. at the La Mesa Community Garden in MacArthur Park, located at 5080 Memorial Drive. 

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CHILD MOLESTATION SUSPECT FROM RAMONA DIES IN JAIL

By Miriam Raftery
 
May 6, 2024 (Ramona) – Child molestation suspect Majid Arif Almajid, 38, of Ramona died yesterday morning at the George Bailey Detention Facility in San Diego. He was found unresponsive in his bunk and passed away despite efforts to revive him by deputies, jail medical staff and Cal Fire paramedics.

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CAUGHT ON CAMERA: EL CAJON POLICE DEPT. IS CATCHING THIEVES WITH HELP FROM SOCIAL MEDIA

Nearly all El Cajon crime cases posted on social media have been solved

East County News Service

Image: Free stock photo

May 6, 2024 (El Cajon) -- The El Cajon Police Department announces success of a new approach to capturing retail thieves. In March, ECPD announced implementation of an innovative crime-solving technique utilizing the power of social media.

This approach aims to swiftly identify suspects and solve cases with greater efficiency, making an immediate and tangible impact on the community and retail theft.

“We are harnessing the power of social media to disseminate information,” said Chief of Police Mike Moulton. “In a matter of minutes, we are able to provide images and descriptions of thieves. Our community has responded by assisting our efforts and giving information that leads to arrests.”


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FOUR SUSPECTED DRUG DEALERS ARRESTED IN RAMONA

East County News Service

May 6, 2024 (Ramona) -- Four people are behind bars on suspicion of selling drugs in Ramona. 

On Friday, May 3 around 7:00 a.m., deputies and detectives from the Ramona Sheriff's Substation conducted a search of a home in the 1300 block of Hanson Lane across the street from Ramona High School.

“An investigation by Sheriff's Detectives revealed drug activity may have been taking place at this home. There was also evidence that individuals wanted for outstanding warrants were staying there,” says Sergeant Sean Gallagher.


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SUNSET AND MOON RISE AT FONT’S POINT MAY 23

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Photo courtesy of Anza Borrego Desert State Park

May 6, 2024 (Borrego Springs)—The Anza-Borrego Desert Natural History Association will host its traditional season’s end event—a trip to watch the sunset and moon rise at Font’s Point over the Borrego Badlands and the Salton Sea.

The organization’s program director Mike McElhatton will lead this free event. RSVP at 760-767-3098.


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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS AS A TENANT: FAIR HOUSING PROGRAM MAY 20 IN LEMON GROVE

Source: CSA San Diego County

May 6, 2024 -- Join CSA San Diego County and learn about your rights as a tenant!  This free one-hour presentation will be held Monday, May 20 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the community room at the Lemon Grove Library. Everybody is welcome to join!. RSVP here.

CSA San Diego County is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose primary mission is the promotion of social justice and public welfare through programs, services, and advocacy against all forms of discrimination, including advocacy for the eradication of housing discrimination to assure equal housing opportunity for all individuals. CSA can be reached at (619) 444-5700 or at outreach@c4sa.org.

Topics to be discussed in this presentation include: 

- What is Fair Housing? 

- What are protected classes?

- What to do if you have faced housing discrimination.

- What to know before you rent.

- Just cause and no fault evictions.


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EL CAJON COUNCIL WEIGHS SALES TAX EXTENSION, APPROVES INCUBATOR BUSINESS CENTER

Story and photos by Bransen Harper
Miriam Raftery contributed to this report
 
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May 6, 2024 (El Cajon) -- The El Cajon City Council discussed matters of pivotal importance at its April 30 meeting, including a potential extension of the Proposition J sales tax measure previously approved by voters. Council also approved a landmark deal with the Chaldean Community Council to create an incubator business program for refugees and immigrants, as well as funding social services. 
 
The half-cent sales tax increase has been in place since voters approved Proposition J in 2008. It generates $14 million, or about 13% of the city’s revenue stream, according to a report presented to the Council, and has been instrumental in continuing to provide much-needed funds for local police and fire departments. But it will sunset, or end, in 2028, unless a new ballot measure is approved to extend it.

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LINDO PARK ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL AND TEACHER GET “PIED” BY STUDENTS - ALL FOR A GOOD CAUSE

Story and photos by Ron Cook: Tessa Green (photo, lower right), Principal, Lindo Park Elementary and Barrett Braun (photo, left), Teacher, Lindo Park Elementary.
 
May 6, 2024 (Lakeside_— Lindo Park Elementary School marked a special celebration today with a "Pie the Principal and Mr. Braun" event, recognizing students' achievements in their recent jog-a-thon fundraiser.
 
The exciting celebration gave students an unusual incentive: those who raised $50 or more could hurl a pie at Principal Ms. Green or Teacher Mr. Braun. Students who raised $100 or more enjoyed the chance to “pie” both.

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SANTANA COACH AND WIFE WILL HEAD TO PARIS OLYMPICS TO WATCH SON COMPETE, THANKS TO A COMMUNITY FUNDRAISER

By Miriam Raftery
 
May 4, 2024 (Santee) – Thanks to community support, Santana High School water polo coach Rod Bowen and his wife, Barb, will be flying to Paris to watch their son, Alex Bowen, compete in the Paris summer Olympics in water polo for Team U.S.A.
 
As ECM reported on March 31, a GoFundMe site was launched to raised funds for the Bowens’ travel expenses to the summer Olympics. Andrew Harmon, whose three sons have all been mentored by Coach Bowen, set up the GoFundMe page, which has raised over $7,500.

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RECEPTION AT OLAG WIEGHORST MUSEUM SATURDAY MAY 4

East County News Service
 
May 2, 2024 (El Cajon) -- The Olaf Wieghorst Museum cordially invites you to attend an opening reception for local artists AJ Bartelle and Gail Nellans who will be exhibiting their original works at the museum during the month of May 2024.
 
When:  Saturday, May 4, 2024, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where:  Olaf Wieghorst Museum, 131 Rea Avenue, El Cajon
Cost:  No Charge. Free parking on the street, at the municipal parking lot or on the alley behind the museum.

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GARDEN'S GIFT SHOP REOPENS ON MOTHER’S DAY WEEKEND

By Miriam Raftery

May 2, 2024 (Rancho San Diego) – You’re invited to the grand reopening and newly refurbished “Gifts from the Garden” gift shop at the Water Conservation Garden on Saturday, May 11 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Discover one-of-a-kind crafts, art pieces, and garden treasures—the perfect gifts for Mom. Visitors will also receive a do-it-yourself succulent for Mom with every purchase.

The Garden is located on the campus of Cuyamaca College in El Cajon’s Rancho San Diego community.


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RAMONA GETS GRANT FOR SUSTAINABLE SHUTTLE SERVICE

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May 1, 2024 (Ramona) -- Ramona residents who need a ride to shop for groceries, visit a doctor or a cultural event, will soon have a shuttle service with electric vehicles powered by the sun.

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SHIRTLESS FIREFIGHTERS TO SIGN CALENDARS AT DEANO’S PUB MAY 2 TO BENEFIT PROTECT SANTEE BALLOT MEASURE

MAY 1, 2024 (Santee) --“There’s not much we won’t do to protect our family, friends, and neighbors in Santee,” Santee firefighters say in a social media post promoting the launch of a new calendar to support the Protect Santee ballot measure.

People who like shirtless firefighters are invited to join the calendar launch party at Deano’s Pub East in Santee (11541 Woodside Ave., Suite D) on Thursday, May 2 from 6 – 9 p.m.. In addition to some good food and cold beer, attendees can get a calendar and an autograph from Santee’s homegrown hotshots.

But there’s a catch.

As the last days of the Protect Santee signature gathering come to a close, Santee residents will be asked if they can put their autographs on a petition of their own.


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A DREAM FULFILLED: CHALDEAN COMMUNITY COUNCIL OPENS INCUBATOR BUSINESS CENTER IN EL CAJON

County and City provide major support for landmark project

By Miriam Raftery

Photo, left: Supervisor Joel Anderson presents half million dollar check to kickstart the incubator business center, joined by El Cajon Mayor Bill Wells and Dr. Noori Barka, Chaldean Community Council.

May 1, 2024 (El Cajon) – Opening an incubator business center to help refugees and immigrants start new businesses has been a dream of Dr. Noori Barka for more than a decade.  On April 11, that dream came to fruition at a ceremony launching the Chaldean Community Council’s new incubator business center at 405 East Lexington Avenue in El Cajon. The center will provide help for low-income and underserved refugee communities.

Supervisor Joel Anderson called the occasion a “joyous day” as he presented a check for a half million dollars from the County to the Chaldean Community Council to kickstart the incubator business center. He also issued a proclamation declarring April 11 El Cajon Small Business Incubator Day. Funding was through the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), the Small Business Stimulus Grant program, and the County’s Community Enhancement program.

 “For years, I’ve said we need an incubator to kick start businesses,” the Supervisor said. “In East County, we’ve got enterpreneurial spirit to be tapped,” he added, predicting that the enterprise will produce new entrepreneurs, “bringing wealth and opportunities to East County.”

He praised El Cajon Mayor Bill Wells after the city agreed to lease office space for the incubator business center for just a dollar a year, over the next five years.


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MISSING CAMPO WOMAN FOUND SAFE

Update May 7, 2024:  The Sheriff today announced that Paula Connolly has been found and is safe.  No other details were provided.

East County News Service

April 30, 2024 (Campo) -- A Feather Alert has been issued for a missing woman from the Campo Indian Reservation. The San Diego County Sheriff's Department wants the public's help in locating her.
 
On Monday, April 29, just after 11:00 p.m., 28-year-old Paula Connolly was reported missing to the Sheriff's Department. Deputies from the Sheriff's Rural Division immediately began investigating the disappearance. During the investigation, Connolly's vehicle and personal belongings were located at a hotel in Jacumba. However, there was no sign of Connolly. 

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SEARCH ON FOR MISSING WOMAN LAST SEEN AT JACUMBA GAS STATION

East County News Service

April 30, 2024 (Jacumba) -- A search is underway for a missing Campo woman, Paula Connolly, 28. She was last seen 4/28 at 10 p.m. at a gas station in Jacumba.

She is 5 ft. 4, 151 pounds, with brown hair and eyes, tattoos on shoulder and right forearm.

To volunteer in search, call the Tribal Office (619)478-9046.

If you have any information on Paula Connolly’s whereabouts, please call:


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PILOT INJURED IN EL CAJON CRASH

By Miriam Raftery
 
Photo courtesy of ECM news partner KGTV 10 News
 
April 29, 2024 (El Cajon) – A pilot suffered moderate injuries after a single-engine Bellanca Super Viking plane crashed Sunday evening onto a sidewalk in the vicinity of Lily Avenue and Clarke Drive in El Cajon. The accident also knocked down power lines, causing an outage in the neighborhood to about 1,000 customers, according to SDG&E. No homes were struck and nobody else was injured.

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LA MESA SUNRISE ROTARY CLUB HOLDS FUNDRAISER BOWLING EVENT MAY 10 AT PARKWAY BOWL

East County News Service
 
April 28, 2024 (La Mesa) — La Mesa Sunrise Rotary Club invites you to their FUNdraiser bowling event on Friday, May 10 from 5:30 to 8:45 p.m. at Parkway Bowl, 1280 Fletcher Parkway in El Cajon.  

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WANT FRESH EGGS? TIPS FOR RAISING BACKYARD CHICKENS

By Patrick Watkins
 
Photo: Easter Egger chicken, known for blue eggs
 
April 27, 2024 (Alpine) -- With grocery prices skyrocketing and everyone looking for a way to cut back on costs, a fun and surprisingly low maintenance way to save money is by owning chickens. Now don’t mistake low maintenance for entirely no maintenance. Chickens aren’t just simply egg machines; some initial effort must be made. Here are some basic tips as well as things to avoid if you’re bringing chickens into your own backyard. 
 
My personal experience raising hens started five months ago when the skyrocketing egg prices and avian flu reports made me give into impulse and finally start a flock. I took the longer route of raising them from a young age, and this comes with its own set of pros and cons. A big issue new owners run into is figuring out whether their chicks are male or female, especially with most cities not allowing roosters. Experienced flock owners have methods such as wing shape, but the rest of us are left guessing if Betty is in fact a Bruno until a larger comb develops on boys at about six months.

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CELEBRATING FINANCIAL LITERACY: SUPERVISOR ANDERSON PROCLAIMS 'MOMENTUM TUTORING FAMILY FINANCIAL FUN DAY'

By Rania Notowidigdo 
 
April 27, 2024 (Santee) -- During the monthly Santee City Council Meeting on April 10th, Supervisor Joel Anderson stood alongside Santee Mayor John W. Minto, the San Diego Center for Economic Education at Cuyamaca College, and youth entrepreneurs to celebrate a local tutoring organization’s efforts in teaching financial literacy to families and children in Santee.  

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CELEBRATE WESTERN HERITAGE IN LAKESIDE THIS WEEKEND WITH RODEO AND PARADE

By Miriam Raftery

April 25, 2024 (Lakeside)—The Lakeside Rodeo April 25-28 features events such as bronco and bull riding, barrel racing and more.

Plus Lakeside’s Western Days Parade rolls out on Saturday, April 27 starting at 9:35 am.


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“SWATTING” CALL PROMPTS LOCKDOWNS AT RAMONA HIGH AND OTHER SCHOOLS IN VICINITY

By Miriam Raftery

April 25, 2024 (Ramona) – A phone call to the Sheriff’s communications center yesterday around 1:40 p.m. reported an individual armed with a firearm outside  Ramona High School. The incident prompted a lockdown of the high school and other nearby schools while deputies from Ramona and Poway stations searched the campus.

The call appears to have been a false report or “swatting” incident to provoke a law enforcement response. Nothing suspicious was found.


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FREE HEALTH FAIR SATURDAY AT GROSSMONT CENTER

East County News Service
 
April 25, 2024 (La Mesa) -- Join Grossmont Healthcare District and the East County Chamber of Commerce for a free Health Fair this Saturday! Whether you’re looking to learn about wellness, get health screenings, or explore healthy living options, this event has something for everyone.

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RABBIT DEATHS RAISE CONCERNS IN RURAL EAST COUNTY: STATE SEEKS CARCASSES TO ANALYZE

By Miriam Raftery

April 25, 2024 (San Diego’s East County)—A cluster of rabbit deaths in the past week in the Jamul-Dulzura areas has residents and wildlife officials concerned. The State Department of Fish and Wildlife is asking anyone who finds a dead or dying wild rabbit to immediately report it online at Wildlife Mortality Reporting (ca.gov), or phone 916-358-2790.

A state wildlife official told East County Magazine that Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus 2 (HDV2) is a likely possible reason for the deaths, though Tularemia, a tick-born disease also known as Rabbit Fever, is another possibility. A third option suspected locally is a parasite infection, which can migrate to the brain.


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ISSA BILL TO EXPAND JAMUL TRIBAL LAND PASSES HOUSE



By Miriam Raftery

April 25, 2024 (Washington D.C)  – The Jamul Indian Village Land Transfer Act (H.R.6443) authored by Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48), passed the House of Representatives on April 10.

H.R.6443 incorporates 172 acres of land in San Diego’s East County region into the Jamul Indian Village Reservation, placing the land into tribal trust and preserving it for generations to come. This area also includes a 100-year-old church (photo, left, by Miriam Raftery) and cemetery where their tribal lineage has rested for generations.

The acreage is currently owned by the Jamul Indian Village and includes residential land for homes and council buildings, an ancestral cemetery, and the tribe’s only road for transportation.

If approved by the Senate and signed by President Joe Biden, this would be a dramatic expansion of Jamul’s tribal lands, since the existing reservation has only six acres,  most of which is occupied by the tribe’s casino and a hotel under construction.


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4th ANNUAL BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT HONORS LIFE OF 13-YEAR-OLD KILLED IN TRAGIC CAR ACCIDENT

 

April 24, 2024 (Lemon Grove) -- The Lemon Grove Recreation Center will be hosting the 4th annual 3-on-3 Trevon Harris basketball tournament on June 8, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 3131 School Lane. Basketballers must be ages 10 to 16 to participate in the tournament. 

There is no entry fee and players may register onsite at the event beginning at 8:15 a.m.  The tournament will begin at 9 a.m. with tip-off. This is a free event that will bode a March Madness bracket style basketball competition, free music/entertainment, and free food.


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CAJON VALLEY APPOINTS LILY SCHWORM TO FILL VACANCY ON SCHOOL BOARD

By Miriam  Raftery

April 24, 2024 (El Cajon)—The Cajon Valley Union School District’s board of trustees voted during a special meeting April 22 to appoint Emily “Lily” Schworm to fill the vacancy on the board left by the resignation of Jo Alegria.

A bilingual education teacher, Schworm previously ran for El Cajon City Council in 2012. In an interview then with East County Magazine, Schworm said she has taught in the Cajon Valley, La Mesa-Spring Valley and South Bay school districts before choosing to homeschool her children..

In her application for the position, she describes herself as an "extremely invested parent and an experience teacher" who has resided in El Cajon most of her life.

She has also been an active volunteer with Foothills Christian Church including mentoring at-risk youths, after-school groups and more.


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SIPS AND SAMPLES TO SAVOR AT VINTAGE ALPINE MAY 5

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April 24, 2024 (Alpine) -- The 37th annual Vintage Alpine, a wine and food experience in the country, will be held on May 5 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Summers Past Farms, 15602 Olde Hwy 80 in Flinn Springs. Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Alpine, this event traditionally offers tastes from over 40 local wineries, as well as samples of foods from local restaurants and sips from local breweries.

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ON THE MONEY: HEARTLAND COIN CLUB'S BI-ANNUAL COIN SHOW MAY 11 IN SANTEE

East County News Service

April 24, 2024 (Santee) – Heartland Coin Club invites you to discover a fascinating world of coins and currency at the club’s bi-annual coin show on Saturday, May 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.   There will be something for everyone, from seasoned collectors to curious beginners, at the Cunnane Social Center at Guardian Angels Catholic Church,  9310 Dalehurst Rd. in SanteeEnjoy a fun-filled day with your family and friends as you explore:

• a wide array of collectible U.S. and foreign coins, antique coins, and currency from trusted dealers.

• rare and interesting coins, including early American coins, Buffalo nickels, Seated Liberty quarters, and more.

• modern U.S. coins, commemorative coins, and error coins.

• ancient coins and foreign currency from countries that no longer exist.

• tokens, medals, and other collectibles.

• free coin appraisals by over 20 expert dealers and club members with 44 tables and thousands of rare coins, medals, and paper currency.

• fun activities and free coin collecting items for kids in our Young Numismatists Area.


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