June 2022 Articles

June 2022 Articles

VIEW THE WINNING PHOTOS OF THE LAKE JENNINGS SPRING PHOTO CONTEST

Source:  Helix Water District

June 22, 2022 (Lakeside) - Helix Water District is proud to announce the winners of the 2022 Lake Jennings Spring Photo Contest, with this year’s first place in the adult category going to photographer John Wozny of El Cajon for his image titled “Casting a Sunset.”


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LA MESA COMMEMORATES JUNETEENTH WITH A CELEBRATION OF LIFE, LIBERTY AND COMMUNITY

 

By Henri Migala

Photo, left: ECM editor Miriam Raftery with Allan Durden, organizer of La Mesa’s Juneteenth event.

June 21, 2022 (La Mesa) -- Several hundred people came out to commemorate and celebrate Juneteenth at MacArthur Park in La Mesa on Sunday, June 19, with food, music, history, entertainment, including the MLK Choir, step-show dance groups, bounce house with slide, crafts, and family fun.

This La Mesa Juneteenth and Friends celebration is a grassroots community effort to bring the rich heritage, culture, and fun of a Juneteenth Jubilee to La Mesa, East County and the wider San Diego region.

Juneteenth commemorates the official end of slavery in the U.S., when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned of their freedoms on June 19, 1865, over two years after U.S. President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. The inaugural commemoration of it was in 1866, and it was officially recognized as a federal holiday in 2021.


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VACCINES FOR INFANTS AND YOUNG CHILDREN APPROVED, APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE LOCALLY

By Miriam Raftery

June 22, 2022 (San Diego) -- COVID-19 vaccines for children as young as six months of age have been approved the federal regulators. The vaccines will be available locally within days at medical facilities including Rady Children’s Hospital, which is now scheduling appointments, as well as at community clinics, pediatricians’ offices, and some pharmacies.


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ECM PADRES REPORT: AUSTIN BEATS AARON FOR PADRES WIN

By Liz Alper
 
Photo via @padres on Twitter
 
June 24, 2022 (San Diego) -  The Phillies took game one of this series, now it was on to game two.  Aaron Nola started for Philadelphia against MacKenzie Gore.

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ECM PADRES REPORT: PHILLIES REBOUND TO TAKE GAME ONE

By Liz Alper
 
Photo via @padres on Twitter
 
June 23, 2022 (San Diego) - After a very successful series sweeping the Diamondbacks, the Padres took a break from hosting the NL West now that they had first place of it.  Now, they turned their attention to the NL East by hosting the Phillies this weekend.  Ranger Suarez started tonight’s game one for Philadelphia against Grossmont High alum Joe Musgrove.

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SUPREME COURT RULING TURNS SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE INTO 'CONSTITUTIONAL VIOLATION,' WARNS SOTOMAYOR

"We are witnessing one of the most extreme Supreme Courts in modern history rewrite the most basic social commitments of our society," said the head of one of the nation's largest teachers unions.

By Julia Coney, staff writer, Common Dreams

Photo:  Sonia Sotomayor, official court portrait

Reprinted under a Creative Commons license from Common Dreams

June 23, 2022 (Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor on Tuesday warned that the court's right-wing majority had further eroded the nation's bedrock laws separating church and government when it ruled that Maine must include religious schools in a state-run tuition program.


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WHAT HAPPENS IF CALIFORNIANS PASS TWO SPORTS BETTING INITIATIVES?

By Grace Gedye, CalMatters

CalMatters is a public interest journalism venture committed to explaining how California’s state Capitol works and why it matters

Photo CC via Bing

June 23, 2022 (Sacramento) - Come November, Californians will likely face the question: Should sports betting be legalized?

And then, a bit further down their ballot, there’s a good chance they’ll get asked again: Should sports betting be legalized?

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LAWMAKERS WEAKEN CALIFORNIA'S NURSING HOMES BILL; SPONSORS YANK THEIR SUPPORT

By Jocelyn Wiener, CalMatters

CalMatters is a public interest journalism venture committed to explaining how California’s state Capitol works and why it matters

June 22, 2022 (Sacramento) - A group of advocates that has long fought to reform the state’s troubled nursing home licensing system is now attempting to kill legislation it sponsored, calling the amended bill “a step backwards.”


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PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: LIGHTNING STORM

 

By Miriam Raftery

June 22, 2022 (Mt. Helix) -- Amy Payton took these dramatic images during last night's thunderstorm from her porch in Spring Valley overlooking state route 94 at Calavo.

Her photos show some spectacular lightning strikes over Mt. Helix in San Diego's East County.


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MULTIPLE SMALL BRUSH FIRES

June 22, 2022 (San Diego's East County) -- Several small brush fires have ignited late this afternoon in East County and San Diego's inland areas, including blazes in McCain Valley near Boulevard, Borrego Springs, and Highland Valley near Ramona and Escondido. Firefighters have contained an earlier blaze near the border.

Here are details on the fires:


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PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: COLORFUL CLOUDS

East County News Service

June 22, 2022 (San Diego’s East County) – They may look like impressionist paintings, but they’re clouds over East County taken by Robert Gehr in El Cajon today.  The colorful palette and orange glow enhance formations from a tropical storm, says Gehr.

 


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SDSU VOLLEYBALL UNVEILS 2022 SCHEDULE

Aztecs to play 16 home matches this fall

Source:  goaztecs.com

Photo courtesy goaztecs.com

June 22, 2022 (San Diego) - San Diego State volleyball head coach Brent Hilliard announced the team’s eagerly awaited schedule for the 2022 campaign, with the Aztecs set to play 30 matches this fall, highlighted by 18 Mountain West encounters and 12 non-conference affairs.


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JUDGE ENDS RESTRAINNG ORDER AGAINST COUNCILMEMBER LEBARON

East County News Service

June 22, 2022 (Lemon Grove) – A judge has lifted a restraining order which had barred Lemon Grove Councilmember Liana LeBaron from her home due to her husband accusing her of assault. The order was ended after LeBaron’s husband, Timothy Howell, told the judge that the couple had sorted matters out civilly.


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ECM PADRES REPORT: PADRES SWEEP SNAKES TO MOVE BACK INTO FIRST

By Liz Alper
 
Photo:  Mike Clevinger via @padres on Twitter
 
June 22, 2022 (San Diego) - The Padres are, for the first time in a long time, going for the sweep today against the Diamondbacks.  But they had to get through Madison Bumgarner first.  He faced Mike Clevinger.

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FREE LUNCH AND LEARN WEBINAR ON VETERANS’ BENEFITS AND CAREGIVER SUPPORT

East County News Service

June 22, 2022 (San Diego) – The Caregiver Coalition of San Diego and the County of San Diego invite you to a free Lunch and Learn webinar on veterans benefits and caregiver support on Wed., June 29 from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.


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PUBLIC COMMENTS EXTENDED TO JULY 30 FOR SAN VICENTE COMPREHENSIVE MULTIMODAL CORRIDOR PLAN

East County News Service

June 22, 2022 (San Diego’s East County) -- SANDAG and Caltrans are seeking public input on their San Vicente Comprehensive Multimodal Corridor Plan (CMCP), which will involve transportation improvements in the Lakeside, Santee, Poway, and Ramona communities. The goal of the project is to balance future transportation needs while also preserving existing rural and community characteristics including the natural landscape of mountains, hills, valleys, lakes, and creeks.


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ACCESS TO LAKESIDE RECREATION AT LOVELAND AT RISK AS SWEETWATER AUTHORITY CONTINUES TO LOWER WATER LEVEL

By Elijah McKee 

June 22, 2022 (Alpine) — On the outskirts of Alpine lies something rare in East County — an exceptional opportunity for fishing and other recreation on land that is free to access through an arrangement with the U.S. Forest Service. 


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ECM PADRES REPORT: PADRES WALK IT OFF EPICALLY IN EXTRAS

By Liz Alper
 
Photo:  Ha-Seong Kim via @padres on Twitter
 
June 21, 2022 (San Diego) - After getting swept over the weekend, it was nice to get a rebound win yesterday.  The Padres tried to take the series against Arizona tonight against Zac Gallen for the Diamondbacks against Sean Manaea.

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SANTEE VICE MAYOR RONN HALL HOLDS DISTRICT 2 MEET AND GREET ON JUNE 30

East County News Service

June 21, 2022 (Santee) -- Santee residents are invited to join Vice Mayor Ronn Hall on Thursday, June 30 at Santee City Hall, Building 8 (10601 Magnolia Ave, Santee) from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. for the District 2 Community Meet & Greet event.


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SWANSON TAKES OVER AT PADRE DAM & EAST COUNTY AWP

By Mike Allen

June 21, 2022 (Santee) -- Kyle Swanson responds to a question about the safety of the drinking water to be produced at the East County Advanced Water Purification (AWP) plant in a way that conveys a sure grasp and confidence in the science behind the $950 million project.


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CAMPO DAY BRINGS WESTERN HISTORY TO LIFE

 

By Kylie Dees

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June 21, 2022 (Campo) – Campo, an unincorporated community in the Mountain Empire area of southeastern San Diego County, is striving to keep its Wild West heritage alive. The town has a rich history that includes railway lore, cowboys, a former cavalry fort, and a notorious gunfight. Earlier this month, the community revived its signature annual event. 


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SUPERVISORS MOVE FORWARD ON CANNABIS TAX INITIATIVE AND SAFETY MEASURES FOR UNINCORPORATED AREAS

By Henri Migala and Miriam Raftery

June 20, 2022 (San Diego) – San Diego County Supervisors on June 15 approved a draft resolution for a ballot initiative to tax cannabis businesses in unincorporated areas.  The measure will still need final board approval on June 28 before going before the voters on the November ballot.

Supervisors also voted to have staff report back on a proposal by Supervisor Joel Anderson aimed at reducing disproportionate impacts on unincorporated communities through 16 measures that would enhance public safety, limit locations of cannabis businesses, require education on cannabis negative impacts and drug interactions, and require funds from a cannabis tax be used to benefit communities.


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ECM PADRES REPORT: PADRES REBOUND WITH SMOOTH WIN OVER DBACKS

By Liz Alper
 
Photo:  Yu Darvish via @padres on Twitter
 
June 20, 2022 (San Diego) - The Padres trudged home with their tails between their legs after getting swept by the Rockies.  A tough week lays ahead, starting with this three-game series with the Diamondbacks.  Zach Davies started for Arizona tonight against Yu Darvish.

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LATINO LEGACY AWARDS HONOR PIONEERS IN SAN DIEGO’S CHICANO CULTURE



By J.W. August

Photo:  Latino Legacy Foundation President Maria Velasquez, Granddaughter of Cesar Chavezcourtesy of the Latino Legacy Foundation

June 19, 2022 (San Diego) –  Social justice movements have swept America again and again.  When the times call for change, leaders have risen like Cesar Chavez, who led the struggle for farm workers rights in this country.  Recognizing him and other leaders in the Chicano movement was the purpose of a celebratory event on the Community District Campus in Barrio Logan.


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SUSPECT ARRESTED FOR THEFTS FROM ELDERLY IN LEMON GROVE STORES

East County News Service

June 19, 2022 (Lemon Grove) – A suspect accused of robbing elderly victims inside grocery stores in Lemon Grove was arrested on June 10, thanks to help from the public, says Detective Freddy Herrero of the Lemon Grove Sheriff’s substation.


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RACE AMITY DAY COMMEMORATED IN LEMON GROVE

By Mike Lavach

Photo: Mayor Racquel Vasquez presents proclamation to Roberta Bulling of the Lemon Grove Baha'i Community

June 19, 2022 (Lemon Grove) -- Lemon Grove’s Mayor, Racquel Vasquez attended a picnic hosted by the Baha'is of Lemon Grove in observance of Race Amity Day at Berry Street Park on June 12.  This was the fourth annual celebration in Lemon Grove.  Mayor Vasquez read an official statement proclaiming June 12, 2022 as Race Amity Day in Lemon Grove.


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FAMILY NATURE DAY JUNE 25 ON MT. HELIX

East County News Service

June 19, 2022 (Mt. Helix) – You’re invited to celebrate the historic nature preserve, native plants, and the wildlife that rely on the native habitat at Mt. Helix Park at a family-friendly Nature Day on Saturday, June 25.  Take a free shuttle to the event from the fire station at 10105 Vivera (corner of Vivera and Mt. Helix Drive) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. since there is no parking on Mt. Helix during the event.


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CONCERTS BY CANDLELIGHT AT MT. HELIX PARK CONTINUE

East County News Service

June 19, 2022 (Mt. Helix) – The Fever Events Candlelight Series brings classical music to the amphitheatre atop Mt. Helix on July 8, Aug. 12 and Sept. 9 at 8 p.m. The concerts feature classical and popular music played by a string quartet beneath the stars, surrounded by the glow of candlelight in a spectacular setting.


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SUPERVISORS ANDERSON AND FLETCHER ASK STATE TO BOOST FUNDS FOR NOAH HOMES, SAVE HOUSING FOR INTELLECTUALY AND DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED ADULTS

By Henri Migala 

June 19, 2022 (Spring Valley)  A change in the state’s funding formula threatens to force Noah Homes in Spring Valley to evict 40 percent of the residents it houses, all with intellectual and development disabilities (I/DD). Now San Diego County Supervisor Joel Anderson and Chairman Nathan Fletcher are joining forces to urge the state to change its policy.


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ECM PADRES REPORT: SWEPT BY THE ROCKIES

By Liz Alper

Photo via @padres on Twitter

 

June 19, 2022 (Denver) - The Padres just played today’s game for fun, having lost the first two to the Rockies.  Blake Snell started today against Antonio Senzatela for Colorado.


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