October 30, 2011 (Rancho San Diego) -- Young artists in grades K to 12 are invited to free workshops to enter the 20th annual California State Junior Duck Stamp competition. The event is sponsored by Pacific South West Art (PSWA) and Heritage of the Americas Museum. All students who enter will receive a certificate form the State of California Fish and Game Department and be eligible for ribbons and awards.
October 30, 2011 (Lemon Grove) – The San Diego Sheriff’s Homicide Unit is investigating the death of a taxi driver found with a gunshot wound following a rollover collision at 3:48 a.m. The crash occurred at 3445 Main Street in Lemon Grove.
A Time Of Reflection About The Meaning Of Life And The Mission That One Needs To Fulfill
By Millicent Arko
October 29, 2011 (Borrego Springs) -- The Borrego Art Institute and the Borrego schools are planning a major celebration of the Dia de los Muertos - Day of the Dead this year. The celebration will be at the Art Institute Gallery, in the Mall, on Wednesday, November 2, 10:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m., 587 Palm Canyon Dr # 105, Borrego Springs, CA. There will be music, dancing, and food -- a real family celebration. The two-day event features multiple activities, performances, and opportunities for the community to celebrate and learn about this cultural tradition.
Wal-Mart’s assault on its employees’ health is symptomatic of what ails America
By Bonnie Price, PhD
October 29, 2011 (La Mesa)--What’s happening to our nation? Why are thousands of demonstrators gathering in hundreds of parks and public places with signs and slogans proclaiming everything from, “I AM THE 99%!” to “They got bailed out; we got sold out!”
October 29, 2011 (Lakeside) -- The Lakeside Chamber of Commerce would like to invite family and friends to join the festivity of Halloween for children ages 12 and under. The event takes place on Monday, October 31, from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., on Maine Avenue, in Lakeside. The spooky streets consist of two blocks of free treats from local businesses with the children being escorted by Lakeside Royalty.
October 29, 2011 (Lemon Grove) -- “Please help us send 8th grade students at Palm Middle School, Lemon Grove, to Washington, DC in March, 2012,” says Helen Ofield, president of the Lemon Grove Historical Society. “The trip--a first for most of the students--will cap two years of history courses in U.S. and world history and give them that in-person experience with the institutions and people who represent our government in action. These 13 and 14-year-olds will greatly benefit from seeing our nation's capital just as they are preparing to move on to high school.”
October 29, 2011 (San Diego’s East County) -- The following local, state and national education news items are excerpted from a very informative e-newsletter published by Doug Deane, chair of the Business Education Committee at the San Diego East County Chamber of Commerce.
Our picks for Deane’s top education stories from the latest issue include:
All-day event to teach energy efficiency and green building
October 29, 2011 (San Diego)--San Diego homeowners and home contractors interested in remodeling can learn how to make homes more efficient, safe, healthy and comfortable during an all-day workshop on Wednesday, Nov. 2, at the California Center for Sustainable Energy (CCSE). The workshop and parking are free and open to the public.
October 28, 2011(San Diego) —This Halloween, the San Diego Police Officers Association wants to remind San Diegans to stay safe while having fun. Here are some helpful hints to keep the festivities safe:
October 28, 2011 (La Mesa) -- As party‐going ghosts and goblins celebrate Halloween this October, the Avoid the 14 San Diego County DUI Task Force reminds everyone to keep the party off the road.
Roving DUI Saturation Patrols will be out in force looking to stop and arrest ‘Drunk’ and ‘Buzzed’ drivers this Halloween weekend. There will also be a DUI/Driver License Checkpoint near SDSU on Saturday October 29th, to deter and lower impaired driving in the region.
Hikers Urged to be Cautious and Use Insect Repellent When Hiking
October 28, 2011 -- Severalticks collected in routine monitoring last week in the Lopez Canyon area of Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve have tested positive for tularemia, a potentially serious illness also known as “rabbit fever,” County environmental health officials said Friday.
October 27, 2011 (El Cajon)--The City of El Cajon may become another in a string of cities to remove itself from the safeguards of state law and give “supreme authority” in municipal affairs to the city council. The measure is touted as a cost-savings step. But in some areas, charter city status has led to abuse and even fleecing of taxpayers—notably in Bell, California.
October 28, 2011 (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:
U.S.
·Senate blocks vote on jobs bill (CNN)
·Obama’s housing rescue plan: Up from underwater (Los Angeles Times editorial)
·U.S. economic growth up (BBC)
·Euro zone deal sparks rally on Wall Street (Reuters)
·Rate on 30-year fixed mortgage falls to 4.6 percent (San Diego Union-Tribune)
·Medicare’s 2012premium increase is less than expected (CNN)
·The craze for flat taxes: Republican candidates are competing to race to the lowest point (London Economist)
·Flat-tax renews fight on `trickle’down’ economics (Associated Press/San Francisco Chronicle)
·Skeptical scientist ends up confirming climate change (Washington Post)
·Federal contracts study says privatization isn’t cheaper (Sacramento Bee)
·Disasters strain FEMA resources (USA Today)
·Exxon Mobile profits soar 41% (money.cnn.com)
·Ron Paul to “eventually” end all student aid (RawStory)
·Occupy tensions high after vet’s skull fracture (CBS News)
WORLD
·7.2 mag quake hits turkey; 217 dead (CBS News)
·Girls given equal rights to British throne under law changes (CNN)
·Rainbow of religious leaders join Pope for peace (Fox News)
·Israel, Palestinians agree on step toward new talks (CNN)
·Bangkok residents flee as floods threaten dikes (Reuters)
October 27 , 2011 (San Diego)--The USA now has more people in prison than China and Russia combined. Sentencing enhancements and Three Strikes law can put an unemployed drug user into prison for life in a heartbeat. Many State prisons are so overcrowded that private prisons are used to house out-of-state prisoners who get no judicial review when they are shipped from one state to another.
At Nov. 4 hearing, county planners should reject cell phone tower in heart of our small town
By Lisa Rene Anderson
October 27, 2011 (Julian)--On November 4th, 2011, the San Diego County Planning Commission will render their decision on whether to approve a proposed cell tower to be placed in the center of residential-zoned Shelter Valley, Julian- the tiny, dark sky-designated rural town at the edge of the Anza Borrego Desert State Park that I and my husband live in.
October 27, 2011 (La Mesa)--Even though the Tuesday October 11 vote before the La Mesa City Council did not result in the passage of a Fair Trade Town resolution, La Mesa Fair Trade and Fair Trade San Diego welcome this opportunity to further educate La Mesans and the larger San Diego community on what Fair Trade is as well as what it means it means to be a Fair Trade Town.
By Ginny Grimsley
Insider Secrets From A Human Resources Veteran
October 27, 2011 (San Diego) -- You may have aced Intermediate Accounting, but you didn’t count on getting lost on the way to your first big job interview. So you arrived late and flustered, chugged a restorative cup of coffee in the reception area, and then offered your interviewer a sweaty handshake.
Employee award recognizes John Thomas’ many contributions to department
October 27, 2011 (Rancho San Diego) -- For John Thomas, working as a technician in Cuyamaca College’s Ornamental Horticulture department has never been just a 9-to-5 job.
"How they will conduct the search is a decision that the full board is entitled to vote on. " - Terry Francke, general counsel, Californians Aware
“Transparency in this case is not only questionable but sends the wrong message to the voters…Does the selection process pass the smell test? The voters should decide that.” – La Mesa Mayor Art Madrid
October 27, 2011 (La Mesa)— Without calling for a vote, Helix Water District Board Director DeAna Verbeke announced during the October 19 board meeting that a subcommittee of two board and two staff members, not the full board, will handle screening applications to replace retiring General Manager Mark Weston. Verbeke then appointed herself and board member Chuck Muse (who was absent), to comprise the subcommittee charged with narrowing the field of applications to a handful for the full board to review.
Her announcement drew gasps from the audience and was made over the persistent objections of board member Kathleen Hedberg and the public.
Taking the action without a vote puts the jurisdiction in legally murky water, an attorney specializing in open government laws has informed ECM.
Update October 27, 2011 at 12:50 p.m. -- The fire's spread has been stopped at 15 acres or less, Cal-Fire spokesperson Roxanne Provaznik confirms. "The Incident Commander has released one strike team of engines, three water tenders, and all aerial firefighting equipment, except for one helicopter," she said. Firefighters will be committed for several more hours mopping up any remaining hot spots.
October 28, 2011 (San Diego's East County)--East County Roundup highlights articles on top regional and state issues of interest to East County and inland San Diego County, published in other media.This week’s top Roundup headlines include:
LOCAL
·Grossmont District board, others, debate district map (San Diego Union-Tribune)
·Route 78 between Escondido and Ramona to close [for repairs] (San Diego Union-Tribune)
·Innovative idea comes to San Diego: converted parking meters will raise money for homeless (CityBeat)
·Power industry: Still no answer as to why big blackout occurred (KPBS)
·Goldsmith’s airpark investment led to a potential conflict of interest (CityBeat)
STATE
·California board approves cap and trade on climate emissions (Sacramento Bee)
·Labor balks at Jerry Brown’s pension plan (Sacramento Bee)
·Gavin Newsom wants ‘pattern interrupt’ on higher education, jobs (Sacramento Bee)
·California prison layoff notices begin downsizing process (Sacramento Bee)
·Plastic water bottle makers sued byCalifornia over green claims (Los Angeles Times)
·State Senate approves bill for National Guard oversight (Sacramento Bee)
October 25, 2011 (San Diego)--The citizens of California voted to legalize medical marijuana, but the feds are now raiding our local shops. As a disclaimer, I have never used marijuana or any other recreational drug; but see its value in alleviating human suffering.
Arnie Levine aims to raise funds, attract walkers for November 4 event at Del Mar Fairgrounds
By Alyson Rybar, Leukemia and Lymphona Society
October 28, 201 (La Mesa) -- La Mesa resident Arnie Levine was named an Honored Hero for TheLeukemia & Lymphoma Society’sLight The Night® Walkon Friday, November 4 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.
October 30, 2011 (Rancho San Diego) -- Young artists in grades K to 12 are invited to free workshops to enter the 20
Story and photos by Russ Lindquist
A Time Of Reflection About The Meaning Of Life And The Mission That One Needs To Fulfill 
Wal-Mart’s assault on its employees’ health is symptomatic of what ails America
October 29, 2011 (Lakeside) -- The Lakeside Chamber of Commerce would like to invite family and friends to join the festivity of Halloween for children ages 12 and under. The event takes place on Monday, October 31, from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., on Maine Avenue, in Lakeside. The spooky streets consist of two blocks of free treats from local businesses with the children being escorted by Lakeside Royalty.
October 29, 2011 (Lemon Grove) -- “Please help us send 8th grade students at Palm Middle School, Lemon Grove, to Washington, DC in March, 2012,” says Helen Ofield, president of the Lemon Grove Historical Society. “The trip--a first for most of the students--will cap two years of history courses in U.S. and world history and give them that in-person experience with the institutions and people who represent our government in action. These 13 and 14-year-olds will greatly benefit from seeing our nation's capital just as they are preparing to move on to high school.”
All-day event to teach energy efficiency and green building
Drivers Beware: Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving
Nothing but the Truth!
At Nov. 4 hearing, county planners should reject cell phone tower in heart of our small town
By Deanna Gullo, Secretary, Fair Trade San Diego
By Ginny Grimsley
Employee award recognizes John Thomas’ many contributions to department
By Miriam Raftery
Arnie Levine aims to raise funds, attract walkers for November 4 event at Del Mar Fairgrounds
By Brian Lafferty
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