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November 26, 2014 (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
- Freeways blocked, bottles thrown at police (UT San Diego)
- Arapostathis’ vision for La Mesa (East County Californian)
- East County brewers showcased during San Diego beer week (East County Californian)
- The San Diego Housing Commission’s bold move on homelessness (CityBeat)
- Deputy airlifted from backcountry ATV crash (UT San Diego)
- Rescue crews search for lost hiker (UT San Diego)
STATE
- Cal State funding talks include scenario of turning away freshmen (Los Angeles Times)
- Rallies across UC system protest tuition hikes (Los Angeles Times)New California Law May Prolong Vote Counts (KPBS)
- Solar farm proposal in Mojave desert rejected (UT San Diego)
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LOCAL
Freeways blocked, bottles thrown at police (UT San Diego)
Hundreds of demonstrators marching in response to a grand jury decision not to indict a police officer in the fatal shooting of Missouri teenager Michael Brown twice blocked a freeway in City Heights Tuesday night, later moving to nearby streets, where some threw bottles at a line of San Diego police officers.
Arapostathis’ vision for La Mesa (East County Californian)
Dr. Mark Arapostathis has always been a part of La Mesa. He grew up in La Mesa, his mother taught for 30 years in La Mesa, he attended La Mesa schools and San Diego universities. With a doctorate in education, he thrives in his element in the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District. He is invested in future generations. It seems that’s where his path was always leading.
East County brewers showcased during San Diego beer week (East County Californian)
What do you call people who compete with each other in business but spend most time alternately praising their professional counterparts’ camaraderie and extolling the family atmosphere of enterprises in their craft? You call them East County brewers.
The San Diego Housing Commission’s bold move on homelessness (CityBeat)
If supportive services follow close behind shelter, it could transform the landscape
Deputy airlifted from backcountry ATV crash (UT San Diego)
A sheriff’s deputy was injured when his all-terrain four-wheeler overturned while he was on patrol near Buckman Springs Saturday, authorities said.
Rescue crews search for lost hiker (UT San Diego)
Cal Fire and San Diego County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue were looking for a lost hiker with an injured ankle Sunday night near the Three Sisters trailhead southwest of Cuyamaca Rancho State Park.
STATE
Cal State funding talks include scenario of turning away freshmen (Los Angeles Times)
The University of California's decision to raise tuition generated much controversy. But the California State system could consider what by some measures is an even more radical plan as it struggles with budget constraints and increasing demand from freshmen and community college transfers. Rather than increasing tuition, Cal State has reduced enrollment targets for this fall. And trustees recently discussed the dark scenario of having to stop accepting freshmen.
Rallies across UC system protest tuition hikes (Los Angeles Times)
Hundreds of students rallied at campuses across the UC system Monday, staging walkouts, marches and sit-ins in protest of tuition increases.
New California Law May Prolong Vote Counts (KPBS)
Election Day was two weeks ago, but workers are still counting votes in some California counties. Next year, tallying the votes could take even longer.
Solar farm proposal in Mojave desert rejected (UT San Diego)
The U.S. Interior Department rejected a proposal to build a 200-megawatt solar farm in Southern California. It’s the first time the agency’s Bureau of Land Management has denied a permit for a solar plant outside certain zones that have been designated as preferred locations for solar power.
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