Photos: teapots by Michael Cusick of Spring Valley and Richard Burkett in Rolando
November 10, 2021 (San Diego) -- The 14th annual San Diego Pottery Studio Tour will take place on the weekend of December 4 & 5, 2021 from 9 a. m. to 4 p.m. each day. This free, self-guided tour will feature the open studios of many of our region’s best ceramic artists, spread throughout the area from Spring Valley to San Diego.
November 10, 2021 (Poway) -- It's the Christmas time of year. PowPac Theatre is presenting "Dashing Through the Snow," a Jones, Hope & Wooten Southern-fried comedy directed by Samantha Goldstein. This is festive entertainment that draws you into the season, ready or not.
November 12, 2021 (El Cajon) – Parkway Plaza shopping mall in El Cajon will host a job fair on Saturday, November 13 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
“There are a range of positions available from seasonal to full-time/management positions,” says Petra Rich, marketing and business development manager for Parkway Plaza. “These opportunities provide great flexibility and extra holiday cash. We will have opportunities with Pandora, Tilly’s, Cabrera and Associates, Sunglasses Hut and more.”
November 10, 2021 (El Cajon) -- Beauty abounds at The Water Conservation Garden at Cuyamaca College in Rancho San Diego, where the Fall Garden Festival will be held on November 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event includes fall plant sales, educational talks, and tours to help you get planting for the season.
November 10, 2021 (San Diego) - Matt Bradley led all scorers with 23 points and Trey Pulliam added 15 as the San Diego State men's basketball team defeated the UC Riverside Highlanders 66-53 to open the 2021-22 season on Tuesday night in Viejas Arena.
November 10, 2021 (El Cajon) – El Cajon Police responded to reports of a shooting near 200 South Mollision at 4:27 p.m. yesterday. The caller reported hearing a gunshot, then seeing a woman running from the area.
“Officers arrived on the scene and located the victim, who had been shot in the upper back near the shoulder,” says Lt. Jeremiah Larson. “Shortly after, officers were able to detain the suspect as he was walking away from his apartment where the shooting took place. The suspect and the victim are currently in a relationship and live together.”
The victim was transported to the hospital and is expected to survive. The suspect, a 32 year old El Cajon resident, was arrested without incident.
San Diego County Grand Jury Looking for New Applicants Application period is open through January 14, 2022
November 9, 2021 – The San Diego Superior Court is now seeking dedicated residents with sound judgment from throughout the county to serve on the 2022/2023 San Diego County Grand Jury. The Grand Jury investigates citizen complaints and performs its traditional function as a “watchdog” over government agencies. It does not conduct criminal investigations.
Applications can be downloaded from the San Diego Superior Court’s website at sdcourt.ca.gov or the Grand Jury’s website at sdcounty.ca.gov/grandjury. Applications can also be obtained by calling 619-450-7272 or stopping by the Central Courthouse or East County, North County or South County Regional Centers.
November 9, 2021 (Santee) -- A few years ago, Santee and other cities in San Diego County were flooded by electric-bike businesses whose products were strewn about, creating sidewalk congestion and possible liability problems. In response, Santee and other cities enacted restrictions to the new bikes and scooters, requiring the businesses to enter into clearly defined contracts.
November 9, 2021 (El Cajon) – Downtown El Cajon will host its annual Holiday Lights on Main on Saturday, November 27 from 12 noon to 8 p.m. The event features a tree lighting at 6 p.m. and free musical entertainment by the Original Starfires Band from 2-4 p.m., followed by the Siers Brothers Band.
There will also be a Santa Village with ice skating, carnival rides, live holiday music and Santa Claus!
The merchants group also invites the public to help support local business on this “Shop Small” occasion to keep revenues in the community.
The Aztecs hit 13 three-pointers, their most in nearly four years
Source: goaztecs.com
Photo courtesy goaztecs.com
November 9, 2021 (San Diego) - The Aztecs women’s basketball team knocked off Cal State Los Angeles 72-57 Tuesday afternoon in their season opener inside Viejas Arena. SDSU hit 13 three-pointers, their most in a game since Dec. 10, 2017, and were paced by Sophia Ramos’ 21 points.
November 9, 2021 (San Diego) -- This holiday season, Assemblywoman Dr. Akilah Weber is giving back to the community by hosting the 79th Assembly district’s 9th annual Drive-Through Turkey Giveaway and Walk-Up Vaccination Clinic on Saturday, November 20 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Joe and Vi Jacobs Center, 404 Euclid Avenue in east San Diego.
By: Chuck Westerheid, County of San Diego Communications Office
November 9, 2021 (San Diego County Administration Building) - The TRUTH Act community forum including a report from the Sheriff’s Department will be held November 16, 2021, during the County of San Diego Board of Supervisors’ meeting, which is open to the public.
November 8, 2021 (Vista) – The ceiling collapsed in Department 12 of the Vista Courthouse at 6 a.m. Fortunately, no one was present in the courtroom at the time of the collapse.
The single-story (North) building was evacuated and will remain closed indefinitely until the officials determine what caused the collapse and deem it is safe to reopen. The closure impacts 18 courtrooms, the criminal business office, juvenile court business office, Family Court Services, Family Law Facilitator, and the children’s waiting room.
The South building and annex are not affected and remain open.
November 8, 2021 (San Diego’s East County) - This week’s Destination East County ushers in the holiday season with a wealth of holiday happenings and other special events across San Diego’s inland region.
Scroll down for all of these events and many more!
Photo: Josh Williams, president of BW Research, answers question about the Santee survey on Nov. 2 in front of City Council members Rob McNelis, Dustin Trotter and Mayor John Minto. All five members were present.
November 8, 2021 (Santee) -- A survey commissioned by the city of Santee found that while the great majority of residents, 80 percent, feel the city’s quality of life is excellent or good, about a third said that quality is declining.
November 8, 2021 (Lemon Grove) – Sheriff’s deputies responding to a call reporting a shooting near Blossom Lane and Washington Street in Lemon Grove this morning at 10:15 a.m. found an unoccupied truck with multiple bullet holes in its side. The truck had struck a curb, causing a tire to go flat. A 29-year-old victim later arrived at a hospital suffering from a gunshot wound to his leg.
“The gunshot wound did not appear to be life-threatening and the victim is currently listed in stable condition,” says Sergeant Pat Fox.
November 8, 2021 (Sacramento) -- Now is the time to sign up for health insurance or hunt for a better deal, as this year's CoveredCA's open-enrollment period runs now through Jan. 31.
Groups advocating for older Americans urged everyone, even those currently insured, to check out the CoveredCA website, which said more than 70% of consumers who get subsidies could choose health coverage for less than $10 per month.
November 8, 2021 (San Diego) – The San Diego Concert Band will have two performances of its “Holiday Reunion” concert feature Barbara Allen as guest vocalist. The concerts will be held December 7th and 8th at 7 p.m. in the Joan B. Kroc Theatre for the Performing Arts, 6611 University Avenue in San Diego (just one block west of La Mesa).
Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors, military and students, and free for children age 5 and under.
November 8, 2021 (San Diego’s East County) -- In honor of Veterans Day, several special events are being held in East County.These include patriotic ceremonies, a concert and more.
November 8, 2021 (San Diego) – After an 81-year-old man went missing from San Ysidro on November 4, San Diego Police posted notices on social media.
Two days later, SDPD posted on Twitter, “Javier has been found! A Facebook user who saw our post recognized him and helped get him to safety! Thank you to everyone who kept an eye out for him.”
November 8, 2021 (Alpine) – Southern California’s largest outdoor ice skating rink at Viejas Casino & Resort will reopen for the holiday season November 12 and will remain open until January 3.
Enjoy the sights and sounds of the season with holiday lights, entertainment and a winter water show as well – all at the Viejas Outlets Center, across the street from the Viejas Casino in Alpine at 5003 Willows Road.
The rink is open daily from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., weather permitting, except for these holidays:
November 8, 2021 (San Diego’s East County) -- Cynthia Robertson spotted this herd of bison while on a day trip in route to Lake Henshaw in San Diego’s East County.
November 7, 2021 (San Diego) – Fast food workers in San Diego are planning to join a statewide strike on Tuesday, November 9. Workers will rally at 10 a.m. at Dennis V. Allen Park, 850 Boundary Street in San Diego, to highlight health and safety violations and wage theft, according to a flyer. They will also be calling on state legislators to pass Assembly Bill 257, the Fast Food Accountability and Standards Recovery Act also known as the Fast Recovery Act, which was introduced by San Diego Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez.
November 7, 2021 (San Diego) – The Southern Border Communities Coalition has sent documents to Congress and to the District Attorney which reveal “unlawful operation of Border Patrol’s Critical Incident Teams (BPCITs),” a press release states. In shocking revelations, the documents detail how the shadow force teams “act without congressional authority to obstruct justice, undermine public safety, and violate public trust.”
November 7, 2021 (Honolulu) - Greg Bell and Jack Browning had first-half touchdown runs and the San Diego State defense made them stand up in a 17-10 victory over Hawaii in Mountain West Conference play on Saturday.
Photo: Homeless Outreach Team member speaks with a man who is homeless.
By José A. Álvarez, County of San Diego Communications Office
November 6, 2021 (San Diego) -- The County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on November 3 to adopt a new framework that aims to end homelessness in the San Diego region.
A comprehensive presentation shown at the Board meeting focused on how the County will centralize critical expertise and operations, and use equity and data, to better provide housing and supportive services that address the needs of people who are homeless or at risk of losing their home.
November 6, 2021 (Santee) -- The City of Santee and the Santee Chamber of Commerce will hold a ceremony on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, from 11 a.m. to noon, to unveil the new Santee Veterans Memorial Bridge & Monument. The color guard, speakers, and refreshments will be a part of the event that will honor veterans.
The memorial is at the intersection of Mast Boulevard and Fanita Parkway on the southwest corner at the the east end of the Mast Boulevard Bridge.
Environmental Health Trust and 13 petitioners win ruling
Source: Environmental Health Trust
Photo: Creative Commons image via Bing
November 6, 2021 (Washington D.C.) -- The Environmental Health Trust recently won a victory in the U.S. Court of Appeals of the District of Columbia Circuit with a ruling in favor of EHT. In its ruling, the court ordered the FCC to explain why it ignored scientific evidence showing harm from wireless radiation, such as that transmitted by cell phones and cell phone towers and 5G technology.
The court held that FCC failed to respond to “record evidence that exposure to radiofrequency radiation at levels below the FCC’s current limits may cause negative health effects unrelated to cancer.” The court also said that the agency demonstrated “a complete failure to respond to comments concerning environmental harm caused by RF radiation.” The court found the FCC ignored numerous organizations, scientists, medical doctors who called on them to update its 1996 human exposure limits for wireless radiation. The court found the FCC failed to address these issues.
impacts of long-term wireless exposure
impacts to children,
the testimony of people injured by wireless radiation,
An independent panel of local doctors addressed COVID-19 misinformation brought up by some public speakers at the Nov. 2 County Board of Supervisors meeting. View video in English and Spanish.
Among the facts presented:
The American Academy of Pediatrics has strongly endorsed immunizing young children against COVID-19.
Several thousand U.S. children have gotten multi-system inflammatory syndrome (MSIS) from COVID, which causes long-term organ damage.
Children are getting long-term COVID symptoms such as brain damage/trouble concentrating.
94 kids ages 5-11 have died of COVID in the U.S. There have been more deaths in pediatrics from COVID in the past year than is usually seen in a year from flu.
Children are just as likely to get infected with COVID as adults and can transmit it to family members or others.
Even a mild case of COVID means lost school time to quarantine, which can set children back in their education.
No children have died of COVID vaccines.
No cases of heart inflammation after COVID vaccines were found in any of the children ages 5-11 during testing.
Testing found the vaccines to be extremely safe for children ages 5-11.
The Pfizer COVID vaccine for children ages 5-11 is only one-third the dose that adults or teens receive.
November 6, 2021 (San Diego) -- Effective Monday November 8th at 8 a.m., the burn permit suspension in San Diego County will be lifted. Cal Fire/San Diego County Fire Chief Tony Mecham is formally canceling the burn permit suspension and advises that those possessing current and valid agricultural and residential burn permits can now resume burning on permissible burn days from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
East County News Service
By Kathy Carpenter
By Miriam Raftery
East County News Service
East County News Service
San Diego County Grand Jury Looking for New Applicants Application period is open through January 14, 2022 
By Mike Allen
By Miriam Raftery
The Aztecs hit 13 three-pointers, their most in nearly four years
By Miriam Raftery
Source: Superior Court of San Diego County
East County News Service
Traffic, homeless and racism are top concerns
East County News Service
By Suzanne Potter, California News Service
East County News Service
East County News Service
By Miriam Raftery
By Miriam Raftery
By Miriam Raftery
By Miriam Raftery
Source: goaztecs.com
Photo: Homeless Outreach Team member speaks with a man who is homeless. 
Story and photos by Rebecca Jefferis Williamson
Environmental Health Trust and 13 petitioners win ruling 
Source: Cal Fire
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