EAST COUNTY MAGAZINE’S APRIL RADIO SHOWS ARE NOW ONLINE: LISTEN NOW

In April, we interviewed top newsmakers on hot local issues ranging from closure of rural fire stations to a State Senate race.  We also covered some national and international topics including an interview with a local pastor whose family is impacted by Uganda’s new law criminalizing homosexuality.  Plus we’ll take you on the road to discover Lakeside’s colorful history, cover the 50^th anniversary of the Lakeside rodeo, interview local authors and much more.

For a complete list of interviews and topics covered in April, and to listen to our shows online now, click here.

You can hear our show Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 5 p.m. on KNSJ 89.1 FM.

Audio files to listen to shows are at the bottom of this page, below the index of shows.

Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Newsmakers: Bishop Terry Angel Mason speaks out on  Uganda’s harsh  new law that provides life in prison for gay people, the impact on his own fiancé and children, and a shocking rise in hate crimes and extremist laws targeting gay people across Africa.

Public News Service:  Latino and African-American students lag behind in education

News:  Binge drinking on rise among minors

Capitol Report: Supreme Court throws out election spending limits

Public service announcement: Viejas Wildfire & Emergency Alerts Service

Public service announcement: East County Magazine – send news tips and volunteer

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Green Scene:  State Senator Ben Hueso asks FAA to take action to protect Ocotillo residents from flashing lights on wind turbines

Destination East County:  This week’s festivals, events and attractions

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Missing El Cajon Man David Marquez found dead off freeway exit in Crest

Health: Pertussis cases on rise in county

Jobs Talk:  Congresswoman Susan Davis hosts career reentry and development program at SDSU

Public News Service:  AARP offers free tax preparation services for seniors in CA

Newsmakers: Robin Reardon, Lakeside Riverpark Conservancy, on efforts to clean up San Diego River

Pubilc Service announcement: Donate to KNSJ, Network for Social Justice

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Friday, April 4, 2014

News: AT&T lobbying to get rid of land lines in next few years; Boulevard residents object in public meeting

News: DMV in El Cajon closing for remodeling until October

Crimebeat: Man found shot behind Lakeside Laundromat

Free defensible space workshop coming up in Julian Library

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Jobs Talk: Which jobs attract the most psychopaths?

Public service announcement: Ramona High School seeks donations of prom attire to help students in need

 Spring Eggstravaganza at Santee Lakes 

Public service announcement: East County Magazine – volunteer and send news tips

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SDSU to commemorate 50 year anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr. speech here -- seeks photos, transcript, or video

Destination East County: this week’s festivals, events and attractions

Bookshelf: Reina Menasche interviews Peggy Snyder, author of 10 Minute Cognitive Workout

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Public Service Announcement: National Weather Service seeks Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network weather observers in rural areas

Ready, Set, Grow:  Plants to attract hummingbirds

Public News Service: AARP offers free tax preparation services for seniors

Public service announcement: Viejas Wildfire and Emergency Alerts Service

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Monday, April 7, 2014

Politics: Councilman Mark Arapostathis announces he will challenge Mayor Art Madrid in La Mesa; Councilman Ernest Ewin won’t seek reelection, leaving two open seats

Newsmakers: Leon Thompson interviews Kathy Cassell, executive director of Lakeside’s Chamber of Commerce

News: California proposes to name state amphibian: endangered red legged frog immortalized in Mark Twain’s classic frog-jump tale

News: El Cajon to build new park in a day--designed by community members

Local Government Report: GUHSD , El Cajon, La Mesa, Helix Water Board, San Miguel Fire board, and Spring Valley Planning Group agenda highlights

Politics: League of Women Voters to host meet-the-candidates reception for San Diego races

Green Scene: Invenergy acquires Soitec solar facility in Borrego Springs

SDSU to commemorate 50 year anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr. speech here -- seeks photos, transcript, or video

Public News Service:  Bill to require epi-pens for allergic reactions in schools advances in Legislature

Public service announcement: National Weather Service seeks Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network weather observers in rural areas

Crimebeat: Borrego Springs residents rally against placement of child molester Terry Stone

Health report: Pertussis cases on rise

Public News Service: AARP offers free tax aid program to help seniors

Public service announcement: Viejas Wildfire & Emergency Alerts service

Public service announcement: East County Magazine – volunteer and send news tips

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Newsmakers: Nancy Nunke, Hearts and Hands Animal Rescue, a zebra ranch and rescue facility in Ramona

News: binge drinking on rise; County reminds adults it’s a crime to hold underage drinking parties as spring break begins

Green Scene: Robin Reardon, Lakeside Riverpark Conservancy, on efforts to clean up San Diego River of invasive bamboo-like reeds

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Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Newsmaker: Frank Fotios Tsimboukakis, candidate for State Senate, challenging Senator Joel Anderson

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Scammers, Schemers and Swindlers:  Corrupt employees selling driver’s licenses for cash at El Cajon Department of Motor Vehicles

Destination East County:  this week’s festivals, events and attractions

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Public service announcement: East County Magazine, volunteer and send news tips

On the Road in East County:   Profiling Lakeside, California’s colorful history and highlights of Lakeside today – from the rodeo to the riverfront

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Friday, April 11, 2014

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Public News Service: Women still lagging in pay; CA legislator holds hearing

Capitol Report:  Senate Republicans block passage of Paycheck Protection Act

Crimebeat:  Fishermen say shots fired at them along San Diego River

News: El Council votes to seek proposals from groups to rent or lease space at East County Performing Arts Center

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Jobs Talk:  Report shows immigrants create small businesses at double the rate of other Americans

Destination East County: this week’s festivals, events and attractions

Public service announcement:  Pool safety tips from Dept. of Environmental Health

 Public service announcement: East County Magazine, volunteer and send news tips

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Public service announcement: Viejas Wildfire & Emergency Alerts Service

Newsmakers: La Mesa Councilwoman Kristine Alessio and Craig Maxwell discuss their efforts to put a Term Limits measure on ballot

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Monday, April 14, 2014

Education: Grossmont Union High School District votes 4-1 to oppose unification efforts with Alpine Union High School District

California News Service: Bills would offer free preschool for low-income students, expand college financial aid to undocumented immigrants

News:  Dog reunited with family  nearly 7 years after 2007 wildfires-thanks to microchip

Green Scene: Daniel Sullivan, president and founder of Sullivan Solar on net metering decision by CPUC

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News:  Proposed energy projects and more on Hammond properties in Boulevard area stir controversy

Crimebeat:  Police doctored photos in murder trial of Shaima Alawadi

County News Service:  rabbit rescues and responsibilities of rabbit ownership: think twice before giving a bunny for Easter

Crimebeat: Triple murder case remains unsolved; relatives held fundraiser in Lakeside to boost reward

Public service announcement: Viejas Wilidfire and Emergency Alerts

Public service announcement: East County Magazine – volunteer and send news tips

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What to do over spring break:  ECM staffers offer tips for students and parents

Scammers, schemers and swindlers:  Corrupt employees selling driver’s licenses at El Cajon DMV

Bookshelf: Dr. Joy Carter (Dr. Joy), author, forensic pathology consultant, and columnist

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Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Introduction

ECM investigation: Slow Sheriff response times in rural areas

Border Patrol asks public to report suspicious ultra-light aircraft

Green Scene: Daniel Sullivan, Sullivan Solar, discusses incentives for rooftop vs. industrial solar and wind

Public service announcement: Viejas Wilidfire and Emergency Alerts

Public service announcement: East County Magazine – volunteer and send news tips

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Newsmaker: Frank Fotios Tsimboukakis, Democrat challenger to Senator Joel Anderson

Destination East County: this week’s festivals, events and attractions

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Friday, April 18, 2014

Newsmakers: Craig Williams reveals understaffing and closures of rural fire stations under new County Fire Authority

Public service announcement: Viejas Wildfire & Emergency Alerts Service

Public Service announcement: East County Magazine – volunteer and send news tips

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News: Quail Brush applicant takes step to keep gas-fired project alive, asks for extension of suspension for a year

Capitol Report: Veterans lobby Congress to reduce suicides among veterans

News: La Mesa Council votes to allow Council members to continue receiving and sending cell phone messages during meetings, though public cannot

Green Scene:  Supervisors extended PACE solar financing program to homeowners

News: Hundreds of butterflies and birds found dead, many burned, at Ivanpah and other solar facilities

Destination East County: this week’s festivals, events and attractions

News: dog reunited with 2007 fire survivors, thanks to microchip

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Monday, April 21, 2014

Newsmakers: Chris Lavin, editor of La Mesa Today newspaper, on latest news from La Mesa

Tribal Beat: Families file lawsuit alleging Jamul Indians desecrated human remains, seek injunction to halt casino construction

Green Scene:  Solar roadways prototype installed

Public Service announcement: East County Magazine – volunteer and send news tips

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Education report:  Hearing set in Alpine by County Board of Education on unification proposal

Sports report: Local athletes make big splash  at US National synchronized swimming championship

News: Lakeside skate park  to open

News: La Mesa Council votes to continue allowing council members to use cell phones in meetings, though public cannot

April is distracted driver awareness month

People Power: Tad Parzen, City Heights Partnership for Children discusses successful efforts to help local children

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FBI offers warning for college students traveling abroad: beware of espionage recruitment efforts

Public service announcement: Viejas Wildfire and Emergency Alerts

Border Patrol asks public to report suspicious ultra-light aircraft

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Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Introduction

Sports: San DIego refugee wins Boston Marathon

Newsmakers: Taylor Smith, Chair of Performing Arts and Annie Zuckerman, music industry marketing instructor at Cuyamaca College preview Coyote Music Festival (song:Gonzalo:  PTSD)

Crimebeat: Guilty plea in murder trial of Shaima Alawadi

U.S Dept. of Agriculture public service announcement: Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program seeks to attract  veterans, young people and others to agriculture

News: Where do federal government’s revenues come from—and how are your tax dollars spent?

News: Consumers persuade General Mills to drop policy  that took away customers’ rights to sue company if they like company on Facebook or downloaded coupons

Warning: Easter lilies are toxic to cats

News: County asks public to conserve water during drought

Health: U.S. FDA on verge of approving new drug treatment for a type of muscular dystrophy

Public Service announcement: East County Magazine – volunteer and send news tips

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Lakeside Rodeo preview: Interview with Betty Washburn

Destination East County: this week’s festivals, events and attractions

Where your tax dollars go

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Friday, April 25, 2014

Newsmakers: John Valencia and Laurie Corbin, Cuyamaca College Foundation on “Give the Dream” music video filming – community invited to participate

Politics: Mayor Art Madrid formally announces mayoral reelection bid

News: The show will go on at Ken Cinema after fans protested planned closure

Politics:  Ethics controversies surround judicial candidate Ken Gosselin

Wildest Jobs in East County: Interview with rodeo clown Kevin Higley

Public Service announcement: East County Magazine – volunteer and send news tips

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News: El Cajon votes to fund San Diego Youth Choir

California News Service: bill would restrict antibiotics use in livestock

Monday, April 28, 2014

Politics:  Crawford vs. Prager in Seat Nine Judicial Race: Douglas Crawford faces suspension of law license and racism complaints

Chariot Fire caused by Bureau of Land Management, attorney for fire survivors alleges

Capitol Report: 3 competing budgets introduced in Congress

News:  Councilman Todd Gloria asks for minimum wage increase in San Diego

Jobs Talk: Dr. Larry Paul, President, Mt. Helix Toastmasters offers Speechcraft program to help job-seekers

Education: Grand Jury finds many San Diego schools have private foundations running website, lacking security and soliciting students for information

Chaldean Corner:  Journey to the Sun production at Cuyamaca College depicts history from 6000 BC Babylon to immigrants newly arrived in U.S. in search for a better life

Public service announcement: Viejas Wildfire and Emergency Alerts

Public service announcement: East County Magazine – volunteer and send news tips

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Crimebeat: Federal  and local charges filed against gang members, ranging from racketeering to murder

Sports: Injured veterans and service members  to participate in horsemanship competition withTeam Semper Fi and Team America’s Fund

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Health: West Nile Virus update from County News Service

Education: Senator Marty Block’s bill  for pilot program to allow community colleges to offer limited 4-year degrees passes key committee

News:  Fatal hit and run accident in San Carlos

Green Scene: California Fish and Game Commission delays action on protecting gray wolves

News: Search and Rescue personnel save stallion found by Border Patrol fallen into ravine

News: General Mills drops controversial policy; customers who downloaded coupons or liked GM on Facebook were duped into giving up right to sue company

Public service announcement: Viejas Wildfire and Emergency Alerts

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Wednesday,  April 30, 2014

Viejas Emergency Alert: National Weather Service issues red flag alert for fire danger and high wind warning

Fire report: 3 fires scorched region; Nadin Abbott reports from Santee

News: 2 killed by drunk driver charged with murders

California News Service:  FCC considers “speed lanes” on Internet, watchdogs call this a setback for consumers, say it would create separate but unequal access online if net neutrality is eliminated

Chaldean Corner: Iraq to hold elections, Iraqi immigrants cast ballots locally

News: San Diego Police seek information on fatal hit and run accident in San Carlos

Green Scene: California Fish and Game Commission delays action on protecting gray wolves

Health: West Nile Virus update from County News Service

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Green Scene: Disabled-friendly cabins open at Potrero County Park

Sports: : Injured veterans and service members to participate in horsemanship competition withTeam Semper Fi and Team America’s Fund

News:  Ballot initiatives on the June ballot

Politics:  FPPC weighs fine against Christian Voters  group in East County for flyer lacking disclosure

News: Governor asks California residents to save water during drought; county offers videos on water-wise gardening tips

Sports: Harlem Globetrotters to offer  basketball clinics in East County and San Diego

Public service announcement: East County Magazine – volunteer and send news tips

Public service announcement: Viejas Wildfire and Emergency Alerts

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Bookshelf: Paul DeLancy, comedic author and economist

Interview with Robin Reardon, Lakeside Riverpark Conservancy, on  arrundo control project to clean up local creeks

On the Road in East County: Jacumba Hot Springs, a town bubbling with activity (rerun)

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Sports: Sea Stars make a splash in national synchronized swimming competition

FBI warns students abroad to beware of espionage recruitment efforts

News: new skate park opens in Lakeside

Border Patrol asks public to report suspicious ultra-light aircraft

Public service announcement: Viejas Wildfire and Emergency Alerts

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