By Donald H. Harrison, San Diego Jewish World, a member of the San Diego Online News Association
February 17, 2019 (San Diego) - A parade of rabbinical colleagues and family members mourning Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal, praised him, which they acknowledged he would have hated, and told jokes about him, which they said he would have loved. The rabbi’s funeral service was attended by hundreds of congregants and friends Friday afternoon in the congregation he had served for over 30 years, Tifereth Israel Synagogue.
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February 17, 2019 (San Diego's East County) -- Heavy snow is blanketing San Diego's mountains tonight, with 8 to 10 inches of snow possible at higher elevations and lighter snow down as low as 2,500 feet in elevation. The following road closures are in effect, per CHP:
State Route 79 is closed from mile marker 7 south of Cuyamaca Lake to State Route 78 in Julian indefinitely.
Chains are required on Sunrise Highway. No vehicles will be allowed north on Sunrie HIghway from Olde Highway 80, just north of I-8.
In addition, the Sheriff urges visitors not to drive to Julian tonight due to hazardous winter storm conditions.
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Senior Kirstie Greenlaw scores career-high five goals to lead Aztecs
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February 17, 2019 (Las Vegas) - Powered by Kirstie Greenlaw’s career-high five goals, the San Diego State lacrosse team completed an unbeaten weekend with a 13-9 victory over California in a neutral-site game Sunday at Canyon Springs High School.
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February 17, 2019 (Washington D.C.) –President Donald Trump has signed a compromise bill to keep the government from shutting down again, but issued an emergency declaration Friday to build a border wall in defiance of Congressional wishes. Both the Republican-controlled Senate and the Democratic-controlled House previously refused to allocate $5 billion requested by Trump for the border wall.
The compromise bill signed by Trump does include $1.3 billion for border security, including 55 miles of new barriers. But under Trump’s executive order he would take even more money than he previously sought – over $7 billion that he hopes to divert from military construction projects, combatting narcotics smuggling, and asset forfeitures.
The latter, money seized from criminals, is currently used to fund police and sheriff operations including substantial local funding in San Diego County. Fom 2004 to mid-2014,San Diego's Sheriff and District Attorney kept 80% of federal assets seized, or about $1.5 million a year, according to a records request by ECM, as we reported in October 2014.
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Aztecs finish three game series with 47 strikeouts
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February 16, 2019 (San Diego) - San Diego State baseball fell victim to a four-run ninth inning rally, dropping a 9-8 decision to San Francisco in game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader at Tony Gwynn Stadium.
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February 16, 2019 (San Diego) - San Diego State received a complete game, four-hit shutout from Marissa Moreno to defeat UC Santa Barbara 1-0 and record a split Saturday night at the 29th annual Campbell/Cartier Classic at SDSU Softball Stadium. The Aztecs (6-3) later lost to Grand Canyon 8-0.
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February 16, 2019 (El Cajon) – Heartland Fire and Rescue crews extinguished a blaze Monday night in the garage of a home in the 1500 block of Condor Ave. in El Cajon. Residents were reportedly doing laundry when they smelled smoke and found their garage on fire.
Firefighters cut open the garage door to access the flames and were able to douse the fire within 10 minutes, saving the residence where eight people reside.
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February 16, 2019 (San Diego) - Devin Watson paced San Diego State with 19 points, Jalen McDaniels added 18 and teammates Matt Mitchell and Joel Mensah also scored in double figures as the Aztecs beat Boise State 71-65 on Saturday.
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February 16, 2019 (San Diego) - San Diego State women's tennis dropped its second dual match of the weekend on Saturday when Arizona State topped the Aztecs 5-2. The Sun Devils captured the doubles point and only allowed SDSU two singles wins for the afternoon.
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February 16, 2019 (Boise) - The Aztecs women’s basketball team (10-13, 5-7) had their four-game winning streak with a 91-67 loss at first place Boise State (21-3, 12-1) Saturday afternoon. The high-powered Bronco offense scored 50 points on 68 percent shooting in the first half and built an insurmountable lead.
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February 16, 2019 (Boulevard) – The County will be holding a scoping meeting February 28 at 6 p.m. at the Boulevard Fire Station regarding Terra Gen’s Boulder Brush Gen-tie power line and new substation facilities proposed on private land to support the Campo Wind project.
The wind turbines would cover most of the Campo reservation with 60 4-megawatt wind turbines, if approved. The new turbines are twice as powerful and about 100 to 200 feet taller than the existing 25 Kumeyaay Wind and 57 Tule Wind turbines in the area, according to Donna Tisdale, chair of the Boulevard Community Planning Group. The public is encouraged to come voice your views as part of the official public input process at this meeting.
Public comments are due to the County by March 18.
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Photo by E.A. Barrera: Property in Lakeside saved from development by CEQA
February 16, 2019 (San Diego) --- There is a false and very dangerous idea being advanced that somehow the crises of affordable housing can be solved by weakening or gutting the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and other zoning and environmental protections.
Groups calling themselves "Yimby" (Yes in my backyard) have formed across the state. At first glance their intentions seem great - organize and advance the development of greater densities within existing neighborhoods to provide more housing for low income residents.
But these organizations have swiftly become fronts for development, real estate and banking interests who seek to eliminate all rules regarding development. These interests push a tired and flatly deceptive line that if only they could be allowed to develop more supply, the trickle down effect would be lower prices across the board in housing.
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Strong pitching, Escobedo lead SDSU to season-opening win
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February 15, 2019 (San Diego) - Behind a combined 17 strikeouts, the San Diego State baseball team opened its 2019 season with an 8-4 win against San Francisco on Friday night at Tony Gwynn Stadium.
Logan Boyer set a new career-high with 10 strikeouts in five innings. Justin Goossen-Brown and Daniel Ritcheson followed Boyer in relief and maintained SDSU’s lead through the late stages, combining for four innings pitched with three hits and two runs allowed. Ritcheson struck out five of the 11 batters he faced.
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February 15, 2019 (San Diego) - San Diego State women's tennis met a tough foe in Friday’s dual match against California, ultimately falling 7-0 to the Golden Bears. The Aztecs dropped its first doubles point of the season and could not string together singles victories to respond to the Bears.
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February 15, 2019 (San Diego) - Kelsey Munoz (Chula Vista, Calif./Mater Dei Catholic HS) hit a walk-off two-run homer in the bottom of the seventh inning to give San Diego State a 7-5 win over Northern Illinois and Friday night sweep at the 29thannual Campbell/Cartier Classic at SDSU Softball Stadium.
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February 15, 2019 (Alpine) – “The powerful storm system that swept across our region has taken a toll on our sanctuary grounds - and made a HUGE mess in its wake,” Bobbi Brink, founder of the Lions, Tigers and Bears rescue facility in Alpine writes in an e-mail to supporters.
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By Michelle Mowad, County of San Diego Communications Office
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February 15, 2019 (San Diego) - Rain could not dampen the spirit of love for couples tying the knot Thursday at County offices. Valentine’s Day is one of the busiest days of the year for the San Diego County Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk’s Marriage Section, and the office expected more than 100 couples at its downtown location.
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February 15, 2019 (San Diego’s East County) – Yesterday’s Valentine’s Day storm dropped 10.10 inches of snow on Palomar Mountain, breaking a record of 9.58 inches set way back in 1901. The storm also brought sweet relief to drought-stricken Borrego Springs, dropping 2.68 inches of rain on the desert community. Other new records included Ramona with 4.02 inches, Campo with 3.75 inches, and Alpine with 2.94 inches.
Lillian Trautman of El Cajon sent in the video above, showing her El Cajon yard turned into a rushing torrent of water.
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February 15, 2019 (San Diego's East County) -- The county Office of Education reports that schools in the Bonsall Unified School District, Fallbrook Union Elementary School District, Mountain Empire Unified School District, Julian Union School District, Julian Union High School District and Fallbrook Union High School District will be be closed today as a result of winter weather conditions. Hazards include flooding, power outages and dangerous travel due to snow or icy condiions.
Monte Vista High School will be closed today due to a broken water main, the Grossmont Union HIgh School District has announced on Twitter.
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February 14, 2019 (San Diego) - The No. 25 San Diego State water polo team knocked off the University of Toronto 11-3 in an exhibition match Thursday afternoon. Playing in the rain, the Aztecs allowed the opening goal then reeled of eight unanswered goals.
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By Michelle Mowad, County of San Diego Communications Office
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February 14, 2019 (San Diego) - Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Dianne Jacob delivered the annual State of the County address from the County Administration Center Wednesday. Jacob announced several initiatives and goals to address housing and homelessness, wildfire protection, mental health, substance abuse, energy and the challenges facing seniors.
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February 14, 2019 (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:
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By Tom Christensen, County of San Diego Communications Office
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February 14, 2019 (San Diego) - The County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency issued a health advisory to area doctors today and is asking parents to be alert about a local increase in Kawasaki disease.
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Action comes on heels of countywide firearms trafficking investigation
By Paul Kruze, Contributing Editor
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February 14, 2019 (Rancho San Diego) -- Capt. Marco Garmo, who most recently headed up the Rancho San Diego substation of the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department has been placed on an administrative leave until further notice, according to ECM news partner 10News.
On the same day that the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) conducted raids throughout San Diego County, including the large sprawling Jamul estate of San Diego jeweler Leo Hamel due to a firearms trafficking investigation, Garmo was put on leave. The Rancho San Diego substation covers the same area of Hamel’s property.
Sheriff Gore, in a e-mail obtained by 10News yesterday, states that he was made aware of potential criminal conduct by Garmo by a senior member of the Sheriff’s Department, and implies that the removal of Garmo is linked to the broader federal investigation involving Hamel’s properties.
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February 14, 2019 (San Diego’s East County) -- “What do you want to be when you grow up?” It’s a question virtually every American child is asked from the time he or she begins talking. They are continually asked this question until adulthood, when the question becomes,“What do you do for a living?”
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February 14, 2019 (El Cajon) - Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Mallard drakes are gathering together before Spring, awaiting the arrival of female Mallard ducks at the waterscape in downtown El Cajon, located at Sulzfeld Way and east Main St.
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February 14, 2019 (San Diego’s East County) --- East County Magazine's World Watch helps you be an informed citizen on important issues globally and nationally. As part of our commitment to reflect all voices and views, we include links to a variety of news sources representing a broad spectrum of political, religious, and social views. Top world and U.S. headlines include:
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A flash flood warning is in effect countywide through 1:15 p.m. Flash flooding, heavy rains and high winds .are causing power outages and road closures across our region including:
Highway 94 is closed at Honey Springs Rd. due to flooding.
Mud/rocks on Lyons Valley Rd. in Jamul.
Summit Drive in La Mesa is closed at the 4400 block due to power lines down
13th St. and Maple are closed in Ramona between just north of Hwy 67 and Walnut St. due to flooding.
Vallecitos School Rd. is closed due to flooding.
Power lines are down on Hwy 78 near San Pasqual cemetery
Power lines are down on Hwy 67 near Mt. Woodson.
Montezuma Valley Rd. in Borrego is closed from Palm Canyon to the 6 mile marker due to rock slides covering both lanes
Pine Valley’s Manzanita Drive from Lilac Dr. to Lakeview Dr. is closed.
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February 14, 2019 (Alpine) – You’re invited to discover “Women Warriors” this Sunday, Feb. 17 in Alpine. Presented by the Alpine Historical Society, author and performer Annette Hubbell will bring to life the amazing stories of ordinary women who changed themselves and helped others.
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February 14, 2019 (Alpine) - You’re invited to join the Alpine Chamber of Commerce “Third Thursday Mixer” on Feb. 21 at Mediterraneo’s Bistro Bar & Grill in Alpine.
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By E.A. Barrera
February 14, 2019 (San Diego’s East County) --- East County Magazine's World Watch helps you be an informed citizen on important issues globally and nationally. As part of our commitment to reflect all voices and views, we include links to a variety of news sources representing a broad spectrum of political, religious, and social views. Top world and U.S. headlines include:
A flash flood warning is in effect countywide through 1:15 p.m. Flash flooding, heavy rains and high winds .are causing power outages and road closures across our region including:
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