March 10, 2012 (Alpine) -- The Alpine Sheriff’s Station at 2751 Alpine Boulevard will be hosting a station tour as well as an opportunity to learn about bullying, bike safety, personal safety and much more.There will also be a K-9 Unit demonstration.
March 10, 2012 (San Diego) – In recognition of her leadership on animal protection issues and for receiving a perfect score on the 2011 Humane Scorecard, Congresswoman Susan Davis (D-San Diego) was named a Humane Advocate by the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and the Humane Society Legislative Fund (HSLF).
March 9, 2012 (La Mesa) –A La Mesa Middle School student was arrested yesterday at his home in the unincorporated area of La Mesa for making criminal death threats against the school. Detectives are also investigating possible bullying and harssing conduct reportedly made against the suspect.
March 9, 2012 (Lakeside) – Most every day I like to drive down El Monte Rd in Lakeside. It reminds me of how it used to be in the old days with wide open fields, some farming and the best part is all the wildlife in the area--golden eagles, hawks and falcons, wild turkeys, deer and every once in a while a mountain lion or a bobcat.
March 9, 2012 (Rancho Penasquitos)-- San Diego Police Department Robbery Unit detectives are investigating two similar commercial robberies committed by a masked suspect in Rancho Penasquitos.
Surveillance video captured the same female entering the business, just prior to the suspect’s entry, in both cases.
Partnership with Privacy Commissioner of Ontario, Canada, will bring Privacy by Design best practices to customer offerings
March 9, 2012 (San Diego) – San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) and the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario, Canada, has released a joint paper to document the incorporation of Privacy by Design into SDG&E’s smart grid initiative.
According to an SDG&E press release, this partnership is the first of its kind in the United States, and emphasizes the “commitment of the company in designing, building and operating a secure, reliable and trustworthy smart grid that safeguards customer privacy” from the start.
March 9, 2012 (El Cajon) -- How do students save on the expense of prom? By attending the 2012 Fashion Show and Prom/Grad Expo on Friday, March 16, 2012 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Valhalla High School theatre. This event is sponsored by the Valhalla High School Cheer Program. All students, parents, and the Grossmont High School community are invited to attend.
March 9, 2012 -- State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson has applauded efforts by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights (OCR) to shed light on the problem of excessive use of suspension and expulsion of students as a disciplinary tool in the nation’s schools.
March 9, 2012 (El Cajon) -- The El Cajon Animal Shelter has sent out a request through its new Facebook page to fill a need of rubber backed bath mats for the outdoor dog runs. The dog runs are floor heated but the dogs need some padding.
“If everyone brought in one mat that could go a long way in satisfying their need,” says Peggy Buffo. Sizes needed are 2 x 3 feet or 3 x 4 feet.
March 9, 2012 (San Diego) -- Family Health Centers of San Diego will feature award winning author and international women’s empowerment movement leader, Barbara Field, at their March 16 Spirit of the Barrio Luncheon.
Field, a former writer for CBS in New York is currently a U.C. San Diego Communications Manager, Opinion/Editorial Project Regional Manager and a mentor for the Afghan Women’s Writing Project.
Meet the filmmakers during premier at local libraries
February 25, 2012 (El Cajon)--From 1942 to 1964, millions of Mexico's men and their families participated in the temporary contract worker program known as the Bracero program. Harvest of Loneliness is a documentary that tells the story of men, women, and children whose lives were changed by this program.
March 5, 2012 (Jacumba) – County Supervisors unanimously approved a resolution to support a state grant for improvements to the runway at the Jacumba Airport. Located one mile east of Jacumba on Old Highway 80, the airport is mainly used as a glider facility for sailplanes and single-engine aircraft.
March 8, 2012 (San Diego and East County) --“The reason I’ve run for office is because I’ve always cared about the areas I’ve lived in,” said Denise Moreno Ducheny, Congressional hopeful for California’s 51st district—an open seat, since Congressman Bob Filner is running for Mayor.
“This is my district now. It needs representation,” said Ducheny, a self-described Democrat “with a little Libertarian streak.”
Nations that have led way in cutting carbon emissions have seen strong economic growth, RFK Jr. reveals at Forging a Sustainable Future Conference
By Miriam Raftery
March 8, 2012 (San Diego) – “I flew over the Cumberland Plateau.They are literally cutting down the Appalachian Mountains,” Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told attendees at the Forging a Sustainable Future conference sponsored by UnitedGREEN at San Diego State University last Saturday.
He painted a grim picture of the devastating costs of coal on the environment and human lives—then offered hope for an alternative that would not only be cleaner, but also revitalize the U.S. economy.
March 9, 2012 -- (San Diego’s East County) – ECM World Watch helps you be an informed citizen about important issues globally and nationally. As part of our commitment to reflecting all voices and views, we include links to a wide variety of news sources representing a broad spectrum of political, religious, and social views. Top world and U.S. headlines include:
WORLD
Strong solar storm to hit earth Thursday (BBC)
Election irregularities reported across Russia (NPR)
Syria’s deputy oil minister defects from Assad (Reuters)
Satellite images show buildup in Syria (New York Times)
U.S.
Romney wins Ohio, 4 other Super Tuesday states (Sacramento Bee)
Seattle’s first urban food forest will be open to foragers (NPR)
Where women stand on the political race (NPR)
All the ads pulled from Rush Limbaugh’s show (Yahoo! News)
Green firms get fed cash, give executives bonuses, fail (ABC)
Big Pharma’s role in the contraception debate (Daily Beast)
BP Settlement sells out victims: deal buries evidence of oil company willful negligence (GregPalast.com)
Deaths from dangerous gut bacteria hit historic highs (NPR)
Cash mobs profit locally owned stores (PRI)
Scroll down for excerpts and links to full stories.
March 8 2012 (San Carlos) -- The first-ever Taste of San Carlos event will take place at the Mission Trails Golf Course (7380 Golfcrest Place, San Diego, CA 92119) from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 9, 2012. Local Foodies looking to sample the latest fare from local restaurants and caterers, as well as neighbors looking to enjoy an evening mingling with friends will enjoy this event.
March 8, 2012 -- (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:
STATE
Jerry Brown pushes his tax proposal
Redevelopment demise leaves CA housing money in limbo (Sacramento Bee)
LOCAL
Scripps warning on Statin-induced diabetes (UT San Diego)
Would you buy gas in Mexico? It’s $2.91 a gallon (UT San Diego)
Barona Fire Captain arrested on molestation charges (UT San Diego)
Madrid opposes county taxes to help build Chargers Stadium (La Mesa Patch)
Poway reps to oppose water rate increases (Pomerado News)
Bonnie buys some open government cred (CityBeat)
SDG&E helicopter has hard landing (10 News)
Tire surcharge funds paving projects that use old tires (KPBS)
Scroll down for excerpts and links to full stories.
March 8, 2012 (La Mesa)--The City of La Mesa seeks two veterans to serve on the newly reorganized Aging and Veterans Commission.
Applicants must live within La Mesa city limits and be either an honorably discharged veteran of the U.S. armed forces, an active duty armed forces member serving in a civilian capacity, or a member of a veterans service organization based in La Mesa which is federally chartered and/or recognized by the Department of Veterans Affairs for claim representation.
March 1, 2012 (San Diego’s East County) – What are the cumulative impacts on our region from the loss of federal, state and county public lands?In the span of just a few short years, we’ve lost vast tracts of our most beautiful properties once set aside by the federal, state and county governments as preserves for future generations. Wildfires, budget cuts, and now, massive energy projects are destroying our region's scenic wonders.
East County Magazine has sent our photographers into the wilds of San Diego’s East County, as well as just over the border into neighboring Imperial County, to document the destruction of our inland treasures.
March 8, 2012 (Santee) -- County officials and community partners unveiled the new volunteer garden at Edgemoor in Santee yesterday.
The volunteer garden, located at 255 Park Center Dr., is open to both community residents and County staff to increase access to fresh produce and physical activity. Residents of Edgemoor, will be involved in the garden through the Recreational Therapy Unit.
Saldaña wins endorsement after impassioned pledge to fight for women’s rights; Secor gains unanimous support
By Miriam Raftery
March 8, 2012 (La Mesa) – The largest Democratic Club in East County last night heard from candidates running for Congress, State Legislature, and local offices before holding endorsement votes.
Former Assemblywoman Lori Saldaña received overwhelming endorsement over ex-Council president Scott Peters by a 48-7 vote. Both are running in the new 52nd Congressional District against incumbent Republican Brian Bilbray.
March 1, 2012 (Julian) -- Imagine making a brutal desert crossing on a San Diego-bound stagecoach and coming to a station with water, food and the first sign of greenery for miles. Or marching east across the desert during the Civil War as a Union volunteer from California, determined to reach Arizona or New Mexico to halt invading Confederates.
Scenes like these from the 1850s and 1860s frontier will come to life at the sixth annual “Vallecito Days” at Vallecito Stage Station County Park Saturday, March 10 and Sunday, March 11. The festival runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday.
Update March 8, 2012: The deceased have been identified as Jim Simmons, 41, and Donna Simmons, 16.
March 6, 2012 (Campo) – Yesterday morning, Sheriff’s deputies discovered the bodies of a man and his 16-year-old daughter at a home in the 2600 block of Cameron Truck Trail in Campo.
“The reporting party told deputies that he read a text message on his phone,”Sgt. David Martinez said. The message, from the father found dead, “essentially read that the man’s daughter committed suicide and the man was going to be with his daughter.”
March 8, 2012 (Potrero) – The SNAP (Spay Neuter Action Project) Mobile Veterinarian staffed bus will be at the Potrero Library, 24883 Potrero Valley Road, in Potrero on March 16th and 17th.The project provides spay and neutering services for low income pet owners as well as good Samaritans with feral cats in traps.
March 6, 2012 (Sacramento) -- In January, California Fish and Game Commission president Dan Richards shot a mountain lion on a guided hunt in Idaho, after dogs drove the big cat up a tree. A guide took a picture of Richards smiling as he held up the slain animal. Richards sent it to a hunting newspaper, which posted the photo.
March 8, 2012 (San Diego)--Upon filing the necessary paperwork with the San Diego County Registrar of Voters, Congresswoman Susan Davis qualified for the 2012 ballot making it official that she will be running for re-election in the newly drawn 53rdCongressional District.
Aztecs Sweep Player of the Year and Coach of the Year Awards
By Ryan Schuler
March 8, 2012 (San Diego)--Everyone knew the San Diego State men’s and women’s basketball teams had great seasons. Both won regular-season titles and are No. 1 seeds heading into this week’s Mountain West Tournament in Las Vegas, Nev.
March 8, 2012 (La Mesa)--Do you have a budding artist or a child that loves to act?What about your sports enthusiast or do they love to work with wood and tools?La Mesa Community Services is offering these 12 “memories-to-be-made” camps to put a smile on children's faces. Camps are offered for ages four years and up:
*Art Smarts Art Camp, *Arts and Crafts Camp, *Creative Theatre Camp, *Day Camp, *Engineering Camp, *Fencing Camp, *Flag Football Camp, *FRESHi Filmmaking Camp, *Jump Rope Camp, *Mad Science Camp, *Tennis Camp and * Woodworking Camp.
March 8, 2012 (San Diego’s East County) – Remember to wind your clocks ahead one hour this weekend. Daily Savings Time starts Sunday, March 11, so set your clocks forward before going to sleep Saturday night.
March 10, 2012 (Alpine) -- The Alpine Sheriff’s Station at 2751 Alpine Boulevard will be hosting a station tour as well as an opportunity to learn about bullying, bike safety, personal safety and much more.
By Billy Ortiz 
March 9, 2012 (Rancho Penasquitos)-- San Diego Police Department Robbery Unit detectives are investigating two similar commercial robberies committed by a masked suspect in Rancho Penasquitos.
Partnership with Privacy Commissioner of Ontario, Canada, 
By Miriam Raftery
March 9, 2012 -- (San Diego’s East County) – ECM World Watch helps you be an informed citizen about important issues globally and nationally. As part of our commitment to reflecting all voices and views, we include links to a wide variety of news sources representing a broad spectrum of political, religious, and social views. Top world and U.S. headlines include:
March 8, 2012 (La Mesa)--
March 8, 2012 (Santee) -- County officials and community partners unveiled the new volunteer garden at Edgemoor in Santee yesterday.
By Miriam Raftery
March 1
March 8, 2012 (Potrero) – The SNAP (Spay Neuter Action Project) Mobile Veterinarian staffed bus will be at the Potrero Library, 24883 Potrero Valley Road, in Potrero on March 16th and 17th.
March 6, 2012 (Sacramento) -- In January, California Fish and Game Commission president Dan Richards shot a mountain lion on a guided hunt in Idaho, after dogs drove the big cat up a tree. A guide took a picture of Richards smiling as he held up the slain animal. Richards sent it to a hunting newspaper, which posted the photo.
March 8, 2012 (La Mesa)-- Do you have a budding artist or a child that loves to act?
March 8, 2012 (San Diego’s East County) – Remember to wind your clocks ahead one hour this weekend. Daily Savings Time starts Sunday, March 11, so set your clocks forward before going to sleep Saturday night.
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