East County News Service

November 16, 2016 (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.

Election

• Trump to supporters harassing minorities: stop it (CNN)
• Many of Trump’s promises will be hard if not impossible to fulfill.  (Washington Post)
• Donald Trump’s first 100 days’ action plan (NPR)
• 20 things Donald Trump said he wants to get rid of as president (New York Times)
• Donald Trump is picking his cabinet:  here’s a short list (San Diego Union-Tribune)
• Russian diplomat: We had ‘contacts’ with Trump campaign during election  (Snopes)
• 4 threats to the media under President Trump (Washington Post) 
• Trump will roll back Obama’s LGBT protections, Mike Pence confirms (Pink News)
• Donald Trump introduces child-care policies influenced by Ivanka Trump (Washington Post)
• Election shows weakened labor support for the Democratic party  (APM Marketplace)
• Trumponomics could split the GOP in two (CNN)
• Trump-U lawsuit trails the president right to the White House door (Yahoo! News)
• The election was hacked (Reporting San Diego)

Other national news

• At least 20 wildfires sweeping Southeast suspected of arson (CS Monitor)
• U.S. transport safety board calls for tougher rail oversight (Reuters)

 WORLD

• Trump victory provokes crisis in foreign policy (Politico)
• Taliban bomber attacks Bagram air base, kills 4 Americans (CS Monitor)
• At Least 500,000 Protest in Seoul Demanding Korean President's Resignation (NPR)
• After Powerful Quake, Tourists, Residents (And Cows) Stranded in New Zealand (NPR)
• Turkey could put EU talks to a referendum next year: Erdogan (Reuters)
• EU split over how to handle post-coup Turkey  (Reuters)
• Challenging government, Egypt's parliament approves 'repressive' NGO bill  (Reuters)

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East County News Service

November 16, 2016 (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

• San Diego Somali community scared in wake of alleged hate crimes (KPBS)
• Plaza de Panama Project Banks on Paid Parking (Voice of San Diego)
• San Diego still struggling with police vacancies (San Diego Union-Tribune)
• 4 Things to Watch with San Diego’s New Seaport Development (KPBS)
• SeaWorld still trying to rebrand after 'Blackfish' (APM Marketplace)
• San Diego County results show Trump, Clinton strongholds by precinct (San Diego Union-Tribune)
• Glossy snakes in El Monte Valley a rare surprise to USGS scientists (EC Californian)
• Gunman shot dead by police after killing 1, wounding 3 in City Heights (Times of SD)

STATE

• 7 things to know now that Prop 64 is law (San Diego Union-Tribune)
• More Californians Voted for Ballot Initiatives Than for a Senator (Reason)
• State office opposes SDG&E plan to charge ratepayers for $379 million of wildfire costs (San Diego Union-Tribune)
• Silicon Valley reels after Trump’s election (New York Times)

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By Tracy DeFore, County of San Diego Communications Office

November 16, 2016 (San Diego) -- It’s the season to “fall” in love with a warm and fuzzy cat or dog at County Animal Services. It’s offering a “Fall in Love” half-price adoption special on Saturday, November 19 and Sunday, November 20.

As part of a 90-day pilot project, all three of the County’s shelters are open on Sundays, except for holidays. So feel free to stop by between 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on either day and you may possibly meet the unconditional love of your life.

East County News Service

November 16, 2016 (Alpine) — A 55-year-old Alpine man died yesterday in a solo motorcycle accident.  He was riding a Harley Davidson westbound on Japatul Road near Hidden Glen Road at 2:36 p.m. when the vehicle crossed the yellow lines onto the dirt shoulder and struck an embankment, ejecting the rider.

East County News Service

November 16, 2016 (Washington D.C.) — For the fifth time in U.S. history, the president who won the popular vote has lost the presidency.  Hillary Clinton received nearly a million more actual votes than Donald Trump, yet Trump is poised to be named president by the Electoral College after receiving more electoral college delegates.

By Miriam Raftery

November 15, 2016 (San Diego’s East County) -- Congressman Duncan Hunter (R-Alpine) could be the next Secretary of Defense.  His name, along with several others, appears on a list of possible Defense Secretary nominees who could be appointed by President-Elect Donald Trump, Politico reports.

By Gig Connaughton, County of San Diego Communications Office

Image credit: CDC

November 15, 2016 (Spring Valley) - County Vector Control crews will hand-spray a neighborhood in Spring Valley this week to kill invasive Aedes mosquitoes to keep them from potentially spreading the Zika virus after mosquitoes were found near a person who contracted Zika traveling abroad.

Story and photos by Liz Alper

Full quotes courtesy Jamie McConeghy

November 15, 2016 (San Diego) - The San Diego State football team won again last week against Nevada, but now it's on to their second road game in a row against Wyoming on Saturday and this time, it's a day game.  Coach Rocky Long, redshirt sophomore quarterback Christian Chapman, junior running back Rashad Penny and senior defensive lineman Kyle Kelley spoke to the media at this week's press conference.

East County News Service

November 15, 2016 (La Mesa) – Friends of Angie Andrus are asking for public help to locate her.  According to Esther McElroy Beish, a family friend, Andrus suffers from paranoid schizophrenia, diabetes and high blood pressure. 

She was last seen in the Lake Murray area on October 24, when her vehicle was towed.   She could be living on the streets and confused.  “We have no idea where she is or if she is okay,” says Beish.

For more sports coverage, visit ECM's Sports section

By Liz Alper

Photos by Cris Rangel

November 14, 2016 (San Diego) - The lady Aztecs played their first game of the season on Steve Fisher Court tonight against San Diego Christian.

East County News Service

November 14, 2016 (San Diego) -- The Sheriff's Department is partnering with the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and other agencies in spreading the word about a nationwide recall to replace at-risk airbags in certain vehicles.

The recall involves vehicles, particularly Hondas and Acuras, that are equipped with Takata airbag inflators. Recall repairs are free of charge to all vehicle owners.

By Miriam Raftery

Photo 1:   Jane and Drum Macomber, Linda McWilliams, Dianne Jacob, Steve and Marilyn Kahle

Photo 2:  Greg Maness and Sarah Babine

November 13, 2016 (Rancho San Diego) — Visitors savored an array of local wine vintages, craft brews and foods at the San Diego East County Chamber of Commerce’s 2016 Toast to East County.  Greg Maness of Maness Vineyards, Supervisor Dianne Jacob and Linda McWiilliams, president of the San Diego County Vintners Association, presented three “Dynamic Duo” awards in the annual Trail Blazer awards to a trio of power couples in our wine industry.

The winners were Sarah Babine and Grant Spotts from Granite Lion Cellars in, Steve and Marilyn Kahle from Woof and Rose Winery in Ramona and Drum and Jane Macomber, amateur wine makers and vineyard tour organizers.

Below are remarks from Greg and P.J. Maness on the winners. 

By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna

Now You’re Cooking – With Safety!

November 14, 2016 (San Diego)--Thanks giving is quickly approaching and did you know Thanksgiving Day is the leading day for home cooking fires, with three times as many occurring on Thanksgiving as any other day of the year? “Thanksgiving is a fun, festive holiday, but it’s also very hectic says Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna. “All the entertaining and distractions make it easy to forget about what’s cooking on the stovetop.”

By Rebecca Jefferis Williamson

November 13, 2016 (El Cajon) -- The City of El Cajon held a Veterans Day ceremony at Centennial Plaza on November 11^th and presented its first Veteran of the Year Award to retired Chief Ray Moody.

In addition to the WWII veterans and others in attendance, a 30-year-old veteran, Kenny Patterson, US Navy, was also present.  He went in the service at 19. The phrase “I am a veteran –my oath of enlistment has no expiration date” aptly applies to Patterson.  He gives back to the community by participating in the American Legion Riders Chapter #303 which raises money to help other veterans.  A vet helping other vets. A vet who was also honoring other vets by his attendance at the ceremony.