September 6, 2012 (Alpine) – Congressman Duncan D. Hunter (R-Alpine) will be the featured guest at the Alpine Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Tuesday, September 25 from 12-2 p.m. Rep. Hunter will inform Chamber members and guests about current issues in Congress.
September 6, 2012 -- (San Diego’s East County)--East County Roundup highlights top stories of interest to East County and San Diego’s inland regions, published in other media. This week’s top “Roundup” headlines include:
LOCAL/REGIONAL
La Mesa-Spring Valley schools face cuts of $12.5 million if tax vote fails (La Mesa Patch)
Wages in San Diego not rising fast enough (UT San Diego)
La Mesa City Council Candidates (La Mesa Courier)
10 privatization fact checks (Voice of San Diego)
21 homes red-tagged: What to expect from classic Brawley earthquake swarm (NBC)
Recruiting allegations haunt Helix, defending state football champions (Mt. Helix Patch.com)
STATE
California jobs picture brightens (Sacramento Bee)
Gov. Brown promotes Prop 30, warns of devastating cuts to education if it fails (Santee Patch)
Most tax deals die as GOP stands united (UT San Diego)
Self-driving cars approved by California legislature (CNBC)
California way behind Germany in solar development (KCET)
Three races could tip the balance of power in state Legislature (Sacramento Bee)
U.S. Chamber launches ad attacking California budget, economy (Sacramento Bee)
August 24, 2012 (El Cajon)—Native Americans from across the nation will convene September 7 -9 at the Sycuan reservation for the 23rd annual Sycuan Pow-wow.
More than $125,000 in prize money will be awarded for top participants in bird singing and dancing and a drum/singing contest.Native American arts and crafts will be available for purchase, as well as food.The event, which is free and open to the public, is an opportunity to learn more about Native American culture and heritage.
September 6, 2012 -- (San Diego’s East County) – ECM World Watch helps you be an informed citizen about important issues globally and nationally. As part of our commitment to reflecting all voices and views, we include links to a wide variety of news sources representing a broad spectrum of political, religious, and social views. Top world and U.S. headlines include:
U.S.
GENERAL NEWS
The way ahead: U.S. hands of war to Afghan troops (UT San Diego)
Sorry savers, interest rates set record lows (ABC News)
Federal Reserve audit finds $16 trillion in secret loans (Senator Bernie Sanders, author of amendment requiring the audit)
Residents impacted by Isaac return home (CBS News)
National Conference of American Indians opposes Dept. of Interior fast-tracking on renewable energy projects near Colorado River
Are small businesses being heard this election year? (Entrepreneur)
Dumped by home insurance after a disaster? (BankRate.com)
VA phone calls won’t solve massive problems (The Reno dispatch)
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION
Obama’s 2008 promises: kept or broken? (CBS)
Democratic convention to make case for 4 more years (BBC)
Romney and Ryan fault Obama’s economic maneuvers (Los Angeles Times)
September 5, 2012 (Lakeside) – The Grand Ladies of the Old West host their annual dance on September 8 at the VFW Hall, Post 5867, 12650 Lindo Lake Lane, Lakeside from 6:00-11:00 p.m. The “Honky Tonk Kings” will provide live entertainment at the event, which also features dancing, raffles, food and drinks.
The cost is $15 per person or $25 for a couple. The event will benefit the 2012 donation to “Project Safehouse and Big Sisters League”.
August 31, 2012 (El Cajon)--California State Ballot Propositions 30 through 40 will be discussed at the East County Democratic Club Meeting on at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012.
The main speaker will be Eric Banks, immediate past-president of SEIU Local 221, who will be addressing issues embedded in Proposition 32, focusing on the questionable issue of "paycheck protection" and sharing information about his public employee union. Diane Cates, a new member of the SEIU Executive Board will be in attendance and adding her insights. ECDC President John Martes and his wife Gloria will be presenting information about the other propositions. Also local Propositions C,D,G,and V, which are bond issues for public education, will be addressed.
September 4, 2012 (San Diego’s East County)--Staying up, sleeping in! Driving your kids to play dates, going to the beach, day camps, sleep away camps, Disneyland, Sea World, Ah…all that fun and now it’s back to school. In this month’s column, read about the top 10 tips for going back to school.
September 6, 2012 (La Mesa)--La Mesa Fit Body Boot Camp, a program designed to help its clientele achieve fitness and weight management goals in a fun and motivating atmosphere, will host an open house on Saturday September 8 from 4:00--8:00 p.m. The event includes an 80s band and DJ, plus a raffle with all proceeds going to Rady Children’s Hospital.
Talks on fitness and nutrition will be provided, as well as fitness demonstrations, chair massages, fitness games, entertainment and healthy food. Raffle prizes include an iPad2 and a six-month personal training program.
September 2, 2012 (Alpine) – The Alpine Woman’s Club will be holding its monthly luncheon on September 18 at 12 p.m. at 2156 Alpine Blvd., Alpine. The Rhinestone Grannies will perform a variety of songs and dances at the event. Some of the members of the Rhinestone Grannies include past CCT Senior Follies cast members.
The luncheon is open to all East County women as well as past and future members. Space is limited, so please make a reservation prior to September 15 by contacting Judy Grant at 619-445-1987 or alpinejude@yahoo.com.
August 31, 2012 (San Diego)--Ocotillo California is an apron of desert fanning out broadly from the base of the rugged Jacumba and Inkopah Mountains, ninety miles east of San Diego and 60 miles west from Yuma Arizona. After winding down 16 miles of Interstate 8 from the agricultural town of Jacumba at 3,000 ft. to the desert floor at 500 ft., you will be treated to a view of a spectacular and relatively uncluttered Colorado Desert landscape. On a rare clear day, you can see the blue of the Salton Sea about 40 miles away. Mexico is just south on the other side of the Jacumba Mountains.
September 5, 2012 (San Diego)--A NEW PATH, or PATH (Parents for Addiction Treatment & Healing), is a voluntary, non-profit group of concerned parents of individuals suffering from addiction. They partner with health care professionals, the criminal justice system, recovering addicts and concerned members of society to seek better understanding of the illness and to create "therapeutic justice" for substance abuse related crimes. PATH's goals are to reduce recidivism, save lives, heal families and move toward a healthier society.
On September 8, PATH invites you to the organization's annual “Strut for Sobriety” fashion show celebrating recovery from addiction. The event, held at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina, will also feature a luncheon, awards, silent auction, live entertainment and boutique.( For full details, see http://www.anewpathsite.org/newevents1.html.)
September 1, 2012 (Santee) – Beat Cancer Boot Camp is a fitness based program designed to help cancer survivors stay active during treatment and beyond. It’s also open to friends and family of those whose lives have been touched by cancer. On Saturday, September 8 at 8:30, the program kicks off in Santee’s Mast Park, 9125 Carlton Hills Blvd.
The program is geared toward all fitness levels so everyone can participate, utilizing scaled-down Navy Seal training fitness methods to empower participants.
By Sal Casamassima, Chair of the Alpine High School Citizens Committee
September 3, 2012 (Alpine)--Divorce is a traumatic and difficult subject that many folks have to deal with in their lives. However, it is often the only path that can be taken when one spouse becomes abusive and deceitful to the other.
There is no better metaphor than divorce to describe what must be done by the Alpine Union School District (AUSD) to escape the abusive and deceitful relationship it has with the Grossmont Union High School District (GUHSD).
September 1, 2012 (El Cajon) – The East County Cash Mob’s next target is Home & Soul, 229 E. Main St., El Cajon on September 8 at 12 p.m. The group will meet at Prospect Promenade at 11:55 a.m. before heading to Home & Soul. The purpose of a Cash Mob is to assemble a large number of people to support a local small business during tough economic times.
September 1, 2012 (San Diego) – Beginning September 2, all trolley lines end in the downtown area, providing single seat service to downtown from everywhere on the Trolley network. It’s all part of the Trolley Renewal project, designed to improve Blue Line and Orange Line stations and bring low-floor cars to the entire Trolley system.
Now, the Green Line will travel through Old Town and terminate at 12th & Imperial via Seaport Village, Convention Center and Gaslamp Quarter stations. Blue Line trains will travel between San Ysidro and America Plaza. Orange Line trains will travel between El Cajon and Santa Fe Depot.
In addition to an improved Trolley network, the Metropolitan Transit System will add considerable bus services on September 2.
September 5, 2012 (El Cajon) – A man who was struck while crossing the intersection at Fletcher Parkway and Johnson Avenue against a do not cross sign Monday night died yesterday in a local hospital from injuries sustained in the accident.
"The El Cajon Police would like to remind pedestrians when walking at night to wear bright clothing and to obey all designated cross walk signs," Lieutenant Frank La Haye with the El Cajon Police stated in a media release.
September 4, 2012 (San Diego) -- The 2012-2013 Grossmont Community Concert Association has announced six outstanding concerts featuring a variety of music including vocalists, Motown, Jazz, and the music of popular artists. The mission of the Grossmont Community Concert Association is to cultivate, in citizens of the local community and surrounding area, an interest in quality music and the performing arts by a variety of artistic genres featuring live performances by professional artists.
September 4, 2012 (El Cajon)—El Cajon Police seek information on whoever sprayed graffiti, including hate speech, on buildings at Kennedy Park on East Madison Avenue in El Cajon.
The graffiti was found and reported yesterday morning (Monday) by a park visitor who said he saw four people leaving the park at 4 a.m., when he found the wet paint. According to the witness, there were two men wearing all-white clothing and two women, one carrying a large duffel bag, ECM news partner 10 News reports.
September 4, 2012 (El Cajon )--The Medical Examiner's office has identified Maria, Josephine Newman, 51 of La Mesa as the victim who died Sepember 1 after trying to climb out of a pickup truck in El Cajon. According to witnesses, she was hanging on the passenger side of the vehicle while it drove north on Orlando at 12:07 p.m., when she fell and was struck by the pickup.
Police seek help to find the driver, who fled the scene.The vehicle is described as a 1969-72 Chevy pickup, light blue with a white stripe and a faded white camper shell. It may have a construction-type sign on the driver’s door. The license plate and identity of the driver are unknown.
September 1, 2012 (Santa Ysabel) – A woman and two children, ages 7 and 9, were killed August 28 after the driver of a Pontiac Vibe crossed the center line and struck their Honda Odyssey van head-on. The driver, Francisco Raul Higueros Perez, was also killed in the crash, the Medical Examiner's office reports.
Mary Helen Elizabeth Aguilar, 33, from San Diego was the driver of the Odyssey, traveling eastbound on State Route 78 just west of State Route 79 when the crash occurred at 3:15 p.m. Two young girls, Jennifer Aguilar, 9, and Camryn Aguilar, 7, who were in the backseat, also died at the scene.
September 1, 2012 (La Mesa)—At Bugsy’s Brew Coffee, La Mesa’s newest java joint, owner Dan Moran serves up some colorful history along with coffee drinks named after famous gangsters such as Al Capone, Lucky Luciano and Ma Barker. The shop's slogan, “So good it should be illegal,” also hints at a delicious whiff of controversy.
“I named the place after my grandfather,” says Moran, a San Diego native with an infamous family tree.
His grandfather, George “Bugs” Moran, ran Chicago bootlegging operation during Prohibition. Moran's gang was gunned down in the notorious St. Valentine’s Day massacre in 1929, reportedly on the orders of Al Capone. Ironically, Moran’s life was spared--thanks to a coffee shop.
September 3, 2012 (Warner Springs) – A motorist struck and killed a cow tonight around 8:17 p.m. on S-2 between Highway 79 and Montezuma Grade, after encountering a herd of cattle in the roadway, the CHP website reports.
The vehicle, a sedan, left the scene of the accident. The person who reported the collisions told CHP that he began flashing his lights to alert other drivers.
September 5, 2012 (El Cajon) – Home of Guiding Hands is holding the 30th Annual Golf Classic Pro-Am Tournament on September 28 at Sycuan Golf & Tennis Resort, 3007 Dehesa Road, El Cajon. The event begins at 10 a.m. with registration and a Meet & Mingle with San Diego PGA Members. The Shotgun start will be at 12 p.m. followed by a buffet dinner at 5 p.m.
September 5, 2012 (El Cajon) – The San Diego East County Chamber of Commerce is holding its First Friday Breakfast on September 7 at the German-American Club of El Cajon, 1017 S. Mollison Ave., El Cajon at 7:15 a.m. The September breakfast marks the end of summer and the beginning of the busy autumn season. Learn why El Cajon Oktoberfest is the most authentic in San Diego County.
September 4, 2012 (San Diego's East County) -- CalFire has informed East County Magazine that there is a fire 4 miles south of Otay Mountain. There is no danger to the U.S., but smoke is visible from the U.S. side of the border.
In addition, a flash flood warning has been issued for the eastern portions of the county. See http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/sgx/
September 3, 2012 (San Diego) -- News and Calendar Items for San Diego County Book Lovers August 22 October 28, 2012
SEPTEMBER
September 4 (Tuesday, 7:30 pm) — Warwick's will host writer and entrepreneur Chris Guillebeau, who will discuss and sign his book The $100 Startup. This event is free and open to the public. In order to be signed the book must be purchased from Warwick's.
Update: Cal-Fire is assisting the U.S. Forest Service with crews, engines, planes and helicopters. "Good progress" is being made, said Cal-Fire's Roxanne Provaznik. Planes and one of the helicopters have been dismissed.
September 3, 2012 (San Diego's East County) -- A fully engulfed car fire has sparked a brush fire on I-8 at Buckman Springs that IPN reports is five acres and spreading rapidly.
An incident commander has indicated that if the blaze reaches the top of the ridge line, the wildfire has potential to reach 1,000 acres. Air tankers have been requested.
September 3, 2012 (San Diego) -- The 30-day countdown has begun for the largest innovation conference this year: Tijuana Innovadora. This event is unlike any other event in the U.S. or Mexico in the range of renowned speakers and the variety of cultural events. Nearly 700,000 people attended the last time the conference was held. San Diegans are invited to attend this celebration of innovation and culture close to home. Mayors Sanders and Bustamante are celebrating their cities' historic cooperation to promote Tijuana Innovadora. Community groups on both sides of the border have been invited to promote the upcoming conference.
Next up, Sycuan pow-wow slated for 2nd weekend in September
By Janis Mork
September 3, 2012 (Lakeside)- Despite scorching heat at the Barona baseball field, the annual powwow continued on from August 31-September 2. There were booths with food, hand crafted jewelry, contests for dancing, singing, and a drum contest. Over $60,000 in prize money was up for grabs.
Emcee Tom Phillips led the festivities, announcing the gourd dancing that took place on Saturday and Sunday afternoon, as well as all three evenings, and a grand entry took place nightly.
September 5, 2012 (San Diego’s East County)--The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for San Diego County’s mountains, valleys and deserts.
There is a chance of afternoon and evening thunderstorms with heavy downpours, hail and gusty winds. Flash flood potential is low to moderate.
September 5, 2012 (Lakeside) – The Grand Ladies of the Old West host their annual dance on September 8 at the VFW Hall, Post 5867, 12650 Lindo Lake Lane, Lakeside from 6:00-11:00 p.m. The “Honky Tonk Kings” will provide live entertainment at the event, which also features dancing, raffles, food and drinks.
August 31, 2012 (El Cajon)--California State Ballot Propositions 30 through 40 will be discussed at the East County Democratic Club Meeting on at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012. 
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September 2, 2012 (Alpine) – The Alpine Woman’s Club will be holding its monthly luncheon on September 18 at 12 p.m. at 2156 Alpine Blvd., Alpine. The Rhinestone Grannies will perform a variety of songs and dances at the event. Some of the members of the Rhinestone Grannies include past CCT Senior Follies cast members.
September 5, 2012 (San Diego)--A NEW PATH, or PATH (Parents for Addiction Treatment & Healing), is a voluntary, non-profit group of concerned parents of individuals suffering from addiction. They partner with health care professionals, the criminal justice system, recovering addicts and concerned members of society to seek better understanding of the illness and to create "therapeutic justice" for substance abuse related crimes. PATH's goals are to reduce recidivism, save lives, heal families and move toward a healthier society.
September 1, 2012 (Santee) – Beat Cancer Boot Camp is a fitness based program designed to help cancer survivors stay active during treatment and beyond. It’s also open to friends and family of those whose lives have been touched by cancer. On Saturday, September 8 at 8:30, the program kicks off in Santee’s Mast Park, 9125 Carlton Hills Blvd. 
September 1, 2012 (El Cajon) – The East County Cash Mob’s next target is Home & Soul, 229 E. Main St., El Cajon on September 8 at 12 p.m. The group will meet at Prospect Promenade at 11:55 a.m. before heading to Home & Soul. The purpose of a Cash Mob is to assemble a large number of people to support a local small business during tough economic times.
September 1, 2012 (San Diego) – Beginning September 2, all trolley lines end in the downtown area, providing single seat service to downtown from everywhere on the Trolley network. It’s all part of the Trolley Renewal project, designed to improve Blue Line and Orange Line stations and bring low-floor cars to the entire Trolley system.
September 5, 2012 (El Cajon) – A man who was struck while crossing the intersection at Fletcher Parkway and Johnson Avenue against a do not cross sign Monday night died yesterday in a local hospital from injuries sustained in the accident.
September 4, 2012 (El Cajon)—El Cajon Police seek information on whoever sprayed graffiti, including hate speech, on buildings at Kennedy Park on East Madison Avenue in El Cajon.
September 4, 2012 (El Cajon )--
By Miriam Raftery
September 5, 2012 (El Cajon) – The San Diego East County Chamber of Commerce is holding its First Friday Breakfast on September 7 at the German-American Club of El Cajon, 1017 S. Mollison Ave., El Cajon at 7:15 a.m. The September breakfast marks the end of summer and the beginning of the busy autumn season. Learn why El Cajon Oktoberfest is the most authentic in San Diego County.
September 3, 2012 (San Diego) -- The 30-day countdown has begun for the largest innovation conference this year: Tijuana Innovadora. This event is unlike any other event in the U.S. or Mexico in the range of renowned speakers and the variety of cultural events. Nearly 700,000 people attended the last time the conference was held. San Diegans are invited to attend this celebration of innovation and culture close to home. Mayors 
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September 5, 2012 (San Diego’s East County)--The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for San Diego County’s mountains, valleys and deserts.
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