East County News Service

June 14, 2017 (San Diego’s East County) -- This week’s Destination East County includes Father’s Day adventures, the Julian Blues Festival, a Passport Through Time ride along Historic Highway 67, an outdoor movie at Santee Lakes, and historic train rides at the Pacific Southwest Railway Museum in Campo.

Plus, preview coming attractions including Broadway Tenors at Sycuan, Fourth of July parades in Alpine and Julian, fireworks in Santee, El Cajon and Alpine, more parades and festivals during Descanso Days and Pine Valley Days, astronomy on Mount Helix, plus music superstars Mariah Carey and Lionel Richie set to rock the stage at San Diego State.

So scroll down for all of these events and many more!

By Miriam Raftery

June 14, 2017 (Santee) – Just one day after the Sheriff’s Department sent a notice alerting Santee residents of sex offender Michael Bauer’s release into the community, he was arrested again today for violating his parole terms.  The Sheriff’s Department has not provided details on the nature of the parole violation.

By Miriam Raftery

June 14, 2017 (San Diego) -- A Native American religious group is heading to court over a dispute with a landlord in El Cajon over sale of marijuana for use in hallucinogenic sacraments.

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Story by Liz Alper

Photo:  Troy Conyers (LHP, USD/El Capitan HS) drafted 680th overall by the Atlanta Braves.  Via usdtoreros.com

June 14, 2017 (Secaucus, N.J.) - Yesterday in day two of the 2017 MLB Draft, the Padres expanded their horizons and picked from the broad pool of college prospects.  Here’s who they picked on the third and final day in rounds 11-40.

June 14, 2017 (San Diego’s East County) - East County Magazine's World Watch helps you be an informed citizen about important issues globally and nationally. As part of our commitment to reflect 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.

Trump-Russia probe

• Mueller staffing up Russia probe while Trump lawyer declares victory (CNN)
• What Sessions did (and didn’t) tell us (BBC)
• Sen. Kamala Harris leaves Sessions ‘nervous’ in interrogation over his refusal to disclose conversations with Trump (Los Angeles Times)
• Were James Comey’s leaks legal? (Washington Post)
• Trump’s lawyer makes things worse for his client (Washington Post)
• Ex-prosecutor refused Trump’s call, got fired the next day (Huffington Post)
• Feinstein: Congress should probe whether Lynch provided cover for Clinton (Politico)
• Trump announces new pick for FBI Director (Boston Globe)
• Trump attorney signals firm stance in dealing with special prosecutor (L.A. Times)
• Trump’s lawyer completely out of his depth and giving bad legal advice: NYT (RawStory)
• Comey opens door to investigating Trump dossier (Bloomberg)
• Exclusive: NSA Chief admits Donald Trump colluded with Russia (The Observer)

Other national news

• Head of Michigan Health Dept. charged with manslaughter in Flint water crisis (Chicago Tribune)
• House votes along party lines to repeal key Dodd Frank financial reforms (L.A. Times)
• Lawmaker Steve Scalise injured in GOP baseball shooting; suspect dies (Wash.Post)
• Rand Paul on Blocking Indefinite Detention and Saudi Arms Sales (Reason)
• Rallies against Islamic law draw counter-protests across U.S. (USA Today)
• EmergencyBnB: An Altruistic Spin on Airbnb (ApartmentTherapy)
• MD, DC attorneys general suing Trump over payments, alleging 'unprecedented constitutional violations' (Capitol Gazette)
• Hezbollah recruits arrested for planning attacks against Israeli, U.S. targets
• Trump admin ending program for women, children seeking asylum (10 News)
• Puerto Rico overwhelmingly votes on U.S. statehood in non-binding referendum (KPBS)
• Independent journalist faces 70 yrs. in prison after inauguration mass arrest (U.S. News)
• PETA's new formula: deception, manipulation, and fake animal abuse (YahooNews)

WORLD

• U.S. joins battle as Philippines takes losses in besieged city  (Reuters)
• London fire:  people trapped as major blaze engulfs tower block (Guardian)
• British PM May fights for survival ahead of Brexit talks (Reuters)
• The toll that the Mexico City policy will have in Africa (New Yorker)
• Islamic state claims new reach into Iran with twin attacks in Tehran (Washington Post)
• China pollution Survey finds 70% of firms break regulations (BBC)
• Ethiopia, humanitarian groups say food aid for 7.8 million to run out (Reuters)
• In Russia, state TV and the Internet tell a tale of two protests (Reuters)
• Russian Opposition Leader Aims To Build Movement (NPR)
• Tens of thousands pack Tel Aviv streets for LGBT Pride Parade (JPost)
• Australian PM says Melbourne siege 'a terrorist attack' (Reuters)
• WATCH: The Ramadan anti-terror ad going viral in the Mideast (JPost)

For excerpts and links to full stories, click “read more” and scroll down.

June 14, 2017 (San Diego’s East County) -- Our Health and Science Highlights provide cutting-edge news that could impact your health and our future.

HEALTH

• Insurance policy: How an industry shifted from protecting patients to seeking profit (Stanford Medicine)
• Yemen cholera cases pass 100,000 in unprecedented epidemic (BBC)
• America’s health inequality problem (The Atlantic)
• Babies Sleep Better in Their Own Rooms After 4 Months, Study Finds (NPR)
• Some Small Tumors in Breasts May Not Be So Bad After All (NPR)
• A Dad Takes His Son to the Doctor and Discovers Fear of Vaccines (NPR)

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

• Supreme Court rules cell phones cannot be searched without a warrant (MSNBC)
• Who's your mummy? Genetic secrets of ancient Egypt unwrapped  (Reuters)
• Kiwis take front line in global war against invasive species (CS Monitor)
• When Trump blocks someone on Twitter does that violate the First Amendment?(10 News)
• Covfefe Act would make social media a presidential record (The Hill)
• Microsoft Co-Founder Paul Allen Unveils Stratolaunch, the World's Largest Plane (CNet Traveler)

For excerpts and links to full stories, click “read more” and scroll down.

East County News Service

June 13, 2017 (Rancho San Diego) -- Families and folks of all ages are welcomed to the Rancho San Diego Library at 11555 Via Rancho San Diego for their annual Celebrate the USA event, an old-fashioned Fourth of July festival. This event will be taking place Saturday, July 1^st  from 11am-1pm, and is free for all ages. As part of the event, the Friends of the Rancho San Diego Library will be holding a half-price book sale in the library courtyard from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

East County News Service

June 13, 2017 (San Diego’s East County) -- Gordon Bosma, a long-time resident of East County, died on May 29, 2017.   Bosma was a retired United States postal worker.  While working there, he led his local union, American Postal Workers, AFL-CIO.

East County News Service

June 13, 2017 (San Diego) - At the May 24, 2017 V.I.P. (Very Important Planet) Reception held at the City of San Diego Environmental Services Department, San Diego EarthWorks recognized EDCO with the E.A.R.T.H. (Environmental Action and Restoration That Helps) Award for EarthFair efforts. There to accept the award on EDCO’s behalf was John Snyder, EDCO’s Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, and Elmer Heap, EDCO’s Division Manager.

By Miriam Raftery

June 13, 2017 (San Diego’s East County) — Family members of Santana High School teacher Janelle Pasquale Garrison are asking help to cover medical bills as she battles an acute form of leukemia that rarely occurs in adults.

50 years as organist/pianist at The Table:  United Church of Christ of La Mesa

By Mary Domb Mikkelson

June 13, 2017 (La Mesa) -- A national treasure right in our midst-- that’s the incomparable Valerie Victor, organist/pianist at The Table:  United Church of Christ of La Mesa (UCCLM).

Born in National City (as were her mother and grandmother), Valerie was seven when she started to play the piano, eight when her elementary school music teacher asked that she not return to class – it was “too easy” for her.  Taken on as the teacher’s private student for the next seven years, young Valerie thrived.  Another teacher followed, working with her for the next 25 – 30 years.  Once a month a “bonus” was added:  organ lessons. 

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June 13, 2017 (La Mesa) – The Grossmont Healthcare District’s Dr. William C. Herrick Community Health Care Library, 9001 Wakarusa St. in La Mesa, will host “Qigong: Meditation in Motion,” a free program on Qigong, an ancient breathing technique originated in China, from 10 to 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 28. The program is part of the library’s “Wellness Wednesday” series, normally held on the fourth Wednesday of the month. Admission is free. Light refreshments will be served. Advance RSVP is not necessary. Handouts will be available.

By Miriam Raftery

June 13, 2017 (La Mesa)—Helix Water District’s board will hold a special meeting tonight at 6 p.m. at the district headquarters (7811 University Avenue, La Mesa) to consider the proposed fiscal year 2017-18 budget of $88,282,730. Click to view the complete board package.  Scroll down for details on a proposed rate increase, most due to a hike in rates from the County Water Authority:

East County News Service

June 13, 2017 (Tierrasanta) – If you’re looking for a delicious way to celebrate Father’s Day in inland San Diego, Andiamo Ristorante in Tierrasanta is offering a prix fixe menu starting at 5 p.m. on June 18^th for $29.95 per person – and kids under 12 eat free.