September 9, 2012 (San Diego) – Parks and Rec has created a camping PSA to be shown in movie theaters and on cable television. Next time you settle into your seat and juggle your popcorn and your soda, keep your eyes on the giant, silver screen. Along with reminders to turn off your cell phone, you’ll see a reminder of another sort - how to enjoy the outdoors at our County parks.
September 9, 2012 (Alpine) -- California State Assemblyman Brian Jones will host a 2nd Amendment Awareness Event to celebrate “Constitution Week” on September 22 from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. The event will be held at the Lemon Grove Rod & Gun Club, 16232 Sequan Truck Trail, Alpine.
Risk to public is low; be aware of signs and symptoms.
September 9, 2012 (San Diego) – Anyone who may have eaten at a College Avenue McDonalds on August 25, 26, 27 and 30 is being advised by the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) that they may have been exposed to the Hepatitis A virus.
September 8, 2012 (El Cajon) -- Witnesses told El Cajon Police that a 69-year-old man who stepped from behind a parked pickup truck into a roadway was struck by an oncoming white Toyota pickup. El Cajon Police responded at approximately 8:04 p.m. Friday night to the accident scene in the 1400 block of Sunnyland near Jamacha Road.
The pedestrian was transported to an area hospital where he is currently receiving treatment for his life threatening injuries.
September 8, 2012 (San Diego) – The BLM expects to finalize its plan to fast –track solar projects as early as this month while ignoring written protests filed by several environmental groups (as previously reported by ECM http://www.eastcountymagazine.org/node/10908). The projects affect more than a quarter-million acres across six Southwestern states, including California.
September 8, 2012 (Lakeside) – Lakeside River Park Conservancy is holding its 6th Annual Once in a Blue Moon Gala Dinner & Auction on September 29. The event will begin with a stroll along the path at Lakeside River Park at dusk, followed by dining under the stars.
September 8, 2012 (San Diego) – Nile Sisters is hosting its Annual Brunch and Auction on September 22 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 7715 Draper Avenue in La Jolla. A sumptuous catered buffet brunch will be served.
September 8, 2012 (San Diego’s East County) – On August 31, Cogentrix filed a supplement to its original application for the Quail Brush Generation Project (Quail Brush) in response to community concerns regarding the project. The filing includes several modifications to the plant developed in response to community feedback gathered over the past several months. Cogentrix states these would reduce visual and environmental impacts in the surrounding areas. Specific alterations to the Project are as follows:
September 8, 2012 (Lemon Grove)—A meet-and-greet with Lemon Grove City Council candidate Lou Melendez wll be held on Sunday, September 16 from 2-4:30 pm.
A 15-year resident of Lemon Grove, Melendez has worked as an engineer with CalTrans for 21 years with experience in infrastructure issues. He says he is committed to community development, local history and youth.
September 8, 2012 (San Diego) -- Sen. Christine Kehoe (D-San Diego) announced yesterday that Governor Jerry Brown has signed her bill to allow the City of San Diego to convert up to approximately 10,000 acres of city-owned “designated” open space to “dedicated” open space.
Organic foods have lower pesticide residues, lower chance for antibiotic-resistant bacteria
September 8, 2012 (Washington, D.C.)—A review article published September in the Annals of Internal Medicine confirms that consuming organic foods reduces consumers’ exposure to pesticide residues and to bacteria resistant to antibiotics, the Organic Trade Association (OTA) notes. These are among the top reasons consumers cite for choosing to buy organic products.
September 8, 2012 (Washington, D.C.) -- Food is expensive, but preparing your own meals can be healthier and less expensive than eating out. Get ideas on how to eat healthy meals on a budget, including:
September 5, 2012 (Poway)—A 17-year-old driver of a green Ford Escort with three teenage passengers swerved over the center line in Poway today, triggering a three-vehicle collision. The crash occurred at 2:33 p.m. on Twin Peaks Road, west of Woodcreek Road.
The teen driver and a 15-year-old passengers were critically injured with major head trauma. They were flown to Scripps La Jolla Hospital by air ambulance.
September 5, 2012 (Sierra Nevadas) -- It begins as a prayer. Zen-like in its simplicity. Your paddle glides soundlessly into the chilly mix of Sierra snow melt where the tiniest of insects alight on the water amid bursts of orange and red leaves. Just you, a lake and the mountains' reflection.
September 6, 2012 (La Mesa)—La Mesa Chamber of Commerce invites you to join in kicking off the biggest community event in the region - 2012 Oktoberfest. The three-day Oktoberfest annually brings in over 200,000 people to La Mesa. The Chamber’s preview kick-off will be held September 12 from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Continental Catering, 8238 Parkway Drive, La Mesa.
This event is free to Oktoberfest volunteers. Chamber Member & all guests pay $10 per person.
September 5, 2012 (San Diego) – Smart City San Diego and the San Diego Zoo today announced they will install a solar photovoltaic canopy that will charge electric vehicles (EV) in the Zoo parking lot. Smart City San Diego is a collaboration that combines the resources of San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E), City of San Diego, GE, UC San Diego and CleanTECH San Diego to drive projects forward that improve the region’s energy independence, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and assert San Diego as a clean energy leader.
Resolution is prompted by Lakeside case of 11-year-old murder suspect with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.
September 7, 2012 (San Diego)-- Professors in the UC San Diego School of Medicine and directors of the California Teratogen Information Service (CTIS) Pregnancy Health Information Line applaud the American Bar Association's (ABA) new resolution urging attorneys, judges, state, local and specialty bar associations, and law school clinical programs to receive training that will help them identify and respond effectively to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) in children and adults. The resolution was passed on the heels of a high profile East County murder case and just ahead of International FASD Awareness Day, which is recognized on September 9, 2012.
September 7, 2012 (San Diego’s East County) – The stars shine brightly at Mission Trails Regional Park! Join members of the San Diego Astronomy Association (weather permitting) on Friday, September 14 and on the 2nd Friday of each month, from sunset to 10 p.m. Telescopes will be available for you to view the stars and planets.
September 7, 2012 (San Diego) -- The Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation will present "Sumi-e Journey," an art exhibit featuring Asian Brush paintings by Iris Lowe-Reiss and Joan Rasp. The exhibit will be on display in the Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center Art Gallery from September 8 through 28, 2012.
The public is cordially invited to a reception for the artists on Sunday, September 16, from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
September 6, 2012 (San Diego’s East County) -- On Saturday, September 8, 2:00 p.m., join Chris Burns, of Many-Strings, at the Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center's outdoor amphitheater for an interactive musical journey through San Diego's history!
September 7, 2012 (San Diego) – There are two people who have had the biggest influence on me as a critic. The first is Duncan Shepherd, who authored film criticism for the San Diego Reader from its inception in 1972 until he retired in November 2010. I didn't really know Duncan that well as a person. I saw him at pretty much every screening, but I was too shy to approach him. He was the type of critic who preferred to keep to himself, who expressed himself best in writing rather than with the spoken word. I didn't read his criticism until I started writing for East County Magazine, but I immediately noted his frequent, adept commentary on cinematography. If you wonder why in every review I write these days I talk about image, this is part of the reason.
“Ours is a fight to restore the values that built the largest middle class and the strongest economy the world has ever know.” – President Barack Obama
“We believe that `we’re all in this together’ is a far better philosophy than `you’re on your own.’” --ex-President Bill Clinton, contrasting Democratic and Republican parties
By Miriam Raftery
September 6, 2012 (Charlotte, North Carolina) -- President Barack Obama, accepting his party’s nomination at the Democratic National Convention tonight, said voters have “the clearest choice in a generation…It will be a choice between two different paths for America.”
A nominating speech by former President Bill Clinton laid out arguments for reelecting Obama. Since 1991, Republicans have held the White House for 28 years, Democrats 24 years, yet Democrats have provided more jobs, he noted.
September 6, 2012 (San Diego)-- Mayoral candidates Carl DeMaio and Congressman Bob Filner met at the Photographic Museum in Balboa Park in a lively debate hosted by Innovation Alliance, moderated by Erik Anderson of KPBS this week.
The candidates sparred over innovation, the arts and education issues, offering clear choices for voters.
"Right now, it’s all about finances. It should be our kids’ education." -- Emma Turner
By Janis Mork
Incumbent Emma Turner is up for re-election this November for her spot as a board member in the La Mesa Spring Valley District. The district includes La Mesa, Spring Valley, and El Cajon. View a map of the district.
September 6, 2012 (San Diego’s East County)-Two seats are open in the LMSV. Emma Turner hopes that she will get re-elected for the board to continue serving the needs of students. She also needs the seat in order to run for Vice President of the California School Board Association later this year. She’s ready to win, insisting she has “all my endorsements ready” for her spot as VP. Other candidates include incumbent William ‘Bill’ Baber, President of the board, and challenger Jay Steiger.
“I don’t think we have a taxing problem; I think we have a spending problem.”—Bill Baber
By Janis Mork
Incumbent La Mesa-Spring Valley School Board President William ‘Bill’ Baber is up for re-election this November, running against Emma Turner and Jay Steiger for two spots on the school board. The LMSV district includes El Cajon, Spring Valley, and La Mesa. View a map of the district.
September 5, 2012 (San Diego’s East County)-Since being in office since 2004 as president of the board, William Baber believes major achievement has been “the fiscal stability of the district with very prudent financial management.”
September 6, 2012 (El Cajon) -- Rosalie Dosik, landscape painter and avid gardener, will walk the Garden with you and show you how to coordinate color among your hardscape, walls, pots, plants, and everything else. The principles of texture, value and hue will be clearly defined and illustrated through the Garden's beautiful examples.
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna, East County Magazine’s “In-House Fire Chief”
September 5, 2012 (San Diego’s East County) – We continue in our summer “monsoon season” which can quickly and unexpectedly bring flash floods. More people lose their LIVES in floods than in any other weather-related event. 80% of flood deaths occur in vehicles, and most happen when drivers make a single, fatal mistake - trying to navigate through floodwaters.
State to receive estimated $573 million in additional Medicaid funds.
September 5, 2012 (Sacramento) – The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced its approval today of California’s State Plan Amendment (SPA) to enact the Community First Choice Option. The SPA approval will provide the state with an estimated $573 million in additional federal funds during the first two years of implementation in its effort to continue to prioritize an individual’s ability to reside in one’s community rather than in institutional care.
Three incumbents and four challengers are vying for three seats on the El Cajon City Council. ECM has requested interviews with each. Below is the first in our series of in-depth candidate profiles.
By Miriam Raftery
September 6, 2012 (El Cajon)—Earlier this year, when a vacancy opened on the El Cajon Council due to a resignation, the Councilmembers refused to accept applications from the public – including an Iraqi Chaldean immigrant and an African-American woman who wanted the job. Instead, they appointed an insider like themselves--a white male, who served on Planning Commission.
To Ben Kalasho, that action exemplifies what’s wrong in El Cajon –and why the Council needs people from diverse backgrounds.
September 1, 2012 (La Mesa)--The Grossmont Healthcare District and the City of La Mesa have jointly announced that Saturday, Sept. 22 will be the date for the 2012 Kids Care Fest, a free, family-oriented event featuring free health care screenings at Briercrest Park, 9001 Wakarusa St., La Mesa. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. It will be the 11th annual Kids Care Fest event. The public is invited to attend.
September 9, 2012 (San Diego) – Parks and Rec has created a camping PSA to be shown in movie theaters and on cable television. Next time you settle into your seat and juggle your popcorn and your soda, keep your eyes on the giant, silver screen. Along with reminders to turn off your cell phone, you’ll see a reminder of another sort - how to enjoy the outdoors at our County parks.
September 9, 2012 (Alpine) -- California State Assemblyman Brian Jones will host a 2nd Amendment Awareness Event to celebrate “Constitution Week” on September 22 from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. The event will be held at the Lemon Grove Rod & Gun Club, 16232 Sequan Truck Trail, Alpine.
Risk to public is low; be aware of signs and symptoms.
September 8, 2012 (El Cajon) -- Witnesses told El Cajon Police that a 69-year-old man who stepped from behind a parked pickup truck into a roadway was struck by an oncoming white Toyota pickup. El Cajon Police responded at approximately 8:04 p.m. Friday night to the accident scene in the 1400 block of Sunnyland near Jamacha Road.
September 8, 2012 (San Diego) – The BLM expects to finalize its plan to fast –track solar projects as early as this month while ignoring written protests filed by several environmental groups (as previously reported by ECM 
September 8, 2012 (Lakeside) – Lakeside River Park Conservancy is holding its 6th Annual Once in a Blue Moon Gala Dinner & Auction on September 29. The event will begin with a stroll along the path at Lakeside River Park at dusk, followed by dining under the stars.
September 8, 2012 (San Diego) – Nile Sisters is hosting its Annual Brunch and Auction on September 22 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 7715 Draper Avenue in La Jolla. A sumptuous catered buffet brunch will be served.
September 8, 2012 (Lemon Grove)—A meet-and-greet with Lemon Grove City Council candidate Lou Melendez wll be held on Sunday, September 16 from 2-4:30 pm.
September 8, 2012 (Washington, D.C.) -- Food is expensive, but preparing your own meals can be healthier and less expensive than eating out. Get ideas on 
September 5, 2012 (Poway)—A 17-year-old driver of a green Ford Escort with three teenage passengers swerved over the center line in Poway today, triggering a three-vehicle collision. The crash occurred at 2:33 p.m. on Twin Peaks Road, west of Woodcreek Road.
Autumn in California's Eastern Sierras
September 6, 2012 (La Mesa)—La Mesa Chamber of Commerce invites you to join in kicking off the biggest community event in the region - 2012 Oktoberfest. The three-day Oktoberfest annually brings in over 200,000 people to La Mesa. The Chamber’s preview kick-off will be held September 12 from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Continental Catering, 8238 Parkway Drive, La Mesa.
September 5, 2012 (San Diego) – Smart City San Diego and the San Diego Zoo today announced they will install a solar photovoltaic canopy that will charge electric vehicles (EV) in the Zoo parking lot. Smart City San Diego is a collaboration that combines the resources of San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E), City of San Diego, GE, UC San Diego and CleanTECH San Diego to drive projects forward that improve the region’s energy independence, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and assert San Diego as a clean energy leader.
Resolution is prompted by Lakeside case of 11-year-old murder suspect with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.
September 7, 2012 (San Diego’s East County) – The stars shine brightly at Mission Trails Regional Park! Join members of the San Diego Astronomy Association (weather permitting) on Friday, September 14 and on the 2nd Friday of each month, from sunset to 10 p.m. Telescopes will be available for you to view the stars and planets.
September 7, 2012 (San Diego) -- The Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation will present "Sumi-e Journey," an art exhibit featuring Asian Brush paintings by Iris Lowe-Reiss and Joan Rasp. The exhibit will be on display in the Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center Art Gallery from September 8 through 28, 2012.
September 6, 2012 (San Diego’s East County) -- On Saturday, September 8, 2:00 p.m., join Chris Burns, of 
By Nadin Abbott
"Right now, it’s all about finances. It should be our kids’ education." -- Emma Turner
By Janis Mork
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna, East County Magazine’s “In-House Fire Chief”
State to receive estimated $573 million in additional Medicaid funds.
By Miriam Raftery
September 1, 2012 (La Mesa)--The Grossmont Healthcare District and the City of La Mesa have jointly announced that Saturday, Sept. 22 will be the date for the 2012 Kids Care Fest, a free, family-oriented event featuring free health care screenings at Briercrest Park, 9001 Wakarusa St., La Mesa. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. It will be the 11th annual Kids Care Fest event. The public is invited to attend.
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