Source: Cuyamaca College

February 10, 2019 (Rancho San Diego) -- A wide assortment of musicians ranging from a San Diego mariachi band that has played at the Super Bowl to one of the most in-demand French hornists in the country will be performing in this year’s Spring Concert Series at Cuyamaca College beginning Feb. 28.

All performances, except the Coyote Music Festival, will be held at the Samuel M. Ciccati Theatre in the Samuel M. Ciccati Performing Arts Center. The annual Coyote Music Festival will be held at Cuyamaca College’s Grand Lawn.

On tap for the Spring Concert Series:

By Miriam Raftery

February 8, 2019 (San Diego’s East County) – Light rain is possible late tonight through the weekend and Monday. While Tuesday should be clear, another “atmospheric river” will arrive Wednesday through Friday, bringing heavy rains, says National Weather Service forecaster James Brotherton.  Moderate to major flooding could occur Wednesday and Thursday, with minor flooding earlier in the week in some areas.

Several inches of snow are possible above 3,500 feet.

SDSU has won three in a row 

Source: goaztecs.com

Photo courtesy goaztecs.com

February 9, 2019 (Logan, Utah) - The Aztec women’s basketball team (9-12, 4-6) outlasted Utah State (10-12, 5-6) 56-54 Saturday afternoon.  Senior Arantxa Gómez-Ferrer hit two clutch free throws win 22 seconds left and the Aztecs got two big defensive stops in the final seconds to secure their third straight win.

Source:  San Diego Sheriff's Department

February 8, 2019 (Santee) - San Diego County Crime Stoppers along with investigators from the Santee Sheriff's Station are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating an unknown suspect who stole a purse from an unlocked vehicle and used stolen credits cards to make purchases at various stores in Santee.

Actor Dean Chisnall to visit East County high school in March

East County News Service

February 8, 2019 (Spring Valley) -- London stage actor, Dean Chisnall, will be visiting Steele Canyon Charter High School from March 7 through March 9 to help prepare the school’s theatre department for their own production of the award-winning hit, Les Misérables, premiering March 20th.  He will also be the main event in “Who Am I? An Evening with Dean Chisnall” benefit night for San Diego County theater students at Steele Canyon High School on the evening of Thursday, March 7 @ 7:00pm.  “I’m so excited and honoured to come to Steele Canyon - it’s a huge privilege to be invited to share my passion with such like minded students and staff. I’ll be there soon... See you on the barricade.” -Dean Chisnall

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February 7, 2019 (La Mesa) – The Dr. William C. Herrick Community Health Care Library, a consumer health library at 9001 Wakarusa St. in La Mesa, is now presenting its Winter Art Exhibit featuring 15 paintings by 10-year-old Mia Bruso of  Alpine. The exhibit runs through the end of March. Kathy Quinn, Herrick Library director, said it is the first time since the library opened in 2002 that the featured artist for the quarterly art exhibit is a child.

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February 7, 2019 (El Cajon) – The California housing market will continue soft in 2019 as prices remain flat and sales pull back because buyers are expected to remain on the sidelines throughout the year, according to California Association of Realtors (CAR) senior economist Oscar Wei.

February 6, 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:

U.S.

• 50 Photos That Show Just How Insanely Cold It Is In America Right Now (Bored Panda)
• 5 key takeaways from Donald Trump’s State of the Union speech (CNN)
• Dems unveil bill for Medicare to negotiate drug prices (The Hill)
• Trump lashes out as Democrats step up inquiries of president and administration (Washington Post)
• Trump Admin Says It’s Too Hard To Reunite Thousands Of Separated Families: Court Filing (Huffington Post)
• ICE confirms it is force feeding detainees on hunger strike (SD Union-Tribune)
• Russia’s propaganda machine discovers 2020 Democratic candidate Tulsi Gabbard (NBC)
• A simple technology could secure the border for a fraction of the cost of a wall — but no one's talking about it  (Business Insider)
• Travel agents charged with bringing pregnant Chinese women to give birth in U.S. (Los Angeles Times)

WORLD

• Russia pulls out of nuclear treaty in “symmetrical” response to U.S. move (NY Times)
• Pentagon report warns about the future of ISIS in Syria, as Trump says US troops can return 'very quickly' (ABC)
• Iran unveils long-range cruise missile on anniversary of revolution (Reuters)
• The U.S. And Russia Are Stocking Up On Missiles And Nukes For A Different Kind Of War (NPR)

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February 6, 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:

LOCAL

• Lemon Grove asking judge to remove city from lawsuit involving Councilman, dispensary applicant (San Diego Union-Tribune)
• Campaign for Rep. Duncan Hunter reports spending hundreds at amusement park, disputes drone charges (San Diego Union-Tribune)
• Baja Railroad's overhaul of MTS-owned Desert Line appears stuck in the sand (SDUT))
• Immigrant rights attorneys and journalists denied entry into Mexico (SDUT)
• Marijuana business opening, children's center to move (in La Mesa) (San Diego Union-Tribune)
• Local school board member to lead statewide organization (SDUT)
• Santee – where everyone wants to live (San Diego Reader)
• San Diego restaurants can legally add a surcharge to diners' bills for labor costs, court rules (SDUT)

STATE

• Wildfire victims living in RVs forced to leave their own properties (NBC)
• Federal judge asks PG&E: Should I ‘let you keep killing people?’ Rules utility violated its felony probation (San Jose Mercury News)
• Lorena Gonzalez announces 2022 Secretary of State bid (SDUT)
• As California wildfires grew, so did PG&E lobbying spending (Sacramento Bee)
• A web of threats to California's power supply could leave the state in the dark (CAL Matters)
• California Introduces Rewards Program for Buying Milk (Food and Wine)

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February 7, 2019 (San Diego's East County) -- Our Health and Science Highlights provide cutting edge news that could impact your health and our future.

HEALTH

• Trump administration fires all members of HIV/AIDS advisory council (Washington Post)
• How your health information is sold and turned into ‘risk scores’ (Politico)
• Federal Appeals Court Blocks San Francisco Law On Ad Warnings For Sugary Drinks (NPR)

SCIENCE & TECH

• As mysterious BMW fires continue, calls for investigation into possible causes grow (ABC News)
• The doorbells have eyes: The privacy battle brewing over home security cameras (Washington Post)
• Why Is the Cold Weather So Extreme if the Earth Is Warming? (New York Times)
  

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February 6, 2019 (Laguna Mountain) – Five days of storms have blanketed local mountains including Mount Laguna with up to a foot of snow, the National Weather Service reports. Julian, Pine Valley and Descanso all received snow.  The storm also doused much of the county with heavy rains, including up to six inches in some locations.

If you’re considering a trip to frolic in the snow, check current road and weather conditions since tire chains may be required, and use caution on icy roads. Also check these resources:

February 6, 2019 (San Diego's East County) -- Heavy snowfall  has resulted in a "snow day" off for students today in the Julian Union School District, Julian Union High School District, Spencer Valley School District and Warner Unified School District, according to the San Diego County Education.