July 2023 Articles

July 2023 Articles

GREASE IS THE WORD

Review by Kathy Carpenter

 

June 30, 2023 (La Mesa) - Transport yourself to another time and place as the Visionary Dance Theatre, in collaboration with Kidz Act Up, brings the timeless musical "Grease" to life. Under the skillful direction and choreography of Sharla Mandere, this production takes us back to the vibrant era of the 1950s, a bygone era that stands 70 years in the past. The world was vastly different then, and today's youth may struggle to grasp the realities of that time. However, "Grease" remains a classic that many of us grew up with, but for the younger generation, it offers a window into a fascinating period. Successfully capturing the essence and attitude of that era on stage is truly an accomplishment in itself.


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LOCAL OFFICIALS SEEK FEDERAL EMERGENCY DECLARATION OVER TIJUANA SEWAGE SPILLS

By Miriam Raftery

Mexican sewage has contaminated beaches from South Bay to North County in recent months

July 1, 2023 (San Diego)—Three San Diego Congressional members  have asked President Joe Biden to declare a federal state of  emergency over the Tijuana River sewage crisis that has prompted numerous closures of beaches across  San Diego County in recent months.


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NANA’S GARDEN IN EL CAJON WINS OTAY’S WATERSMART LANDSCAPE CONTEST

Retired grandmother built her water-wise landscape with help from neighborhood kids

July 1, 2023 (San Diego’s East County )-- El Cajon resident Lois Scott is this year’s WaterSmart Landscape Contest winner in the Otay Water District’s service area.


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ECM PADRES REPORT: PADRES TRY TO CATCH UP, BUT FALL IN SERIES FINALE

Story by Liz Alper

Photo via @padres on Twitter
 
July 2, 2023 (Cincinnati) - The Padres and Reds went for the series today.  Adrian Morejon started against Andrew Abbott for Cincy.

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READER’S EDITORIAL: IT’S TIME TO CHECK THIS RENEGADE SUPREME COURT

By Maureen Lasher, El Cajon



July 2, 2023 (Washington D.C.) -- Americans are losing faith in our Supreme Court, and it’s easy to see why.

In the year since the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision, abortion has been effectively banned (with extremely limited exceptions) in fourteen states. Nearly one in three Americans have lost access to abortion care.


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SDSU MEN'S SOCCER RELEASES 2023 SCHEDULE

18 of SDSU's 11 matches are against 2022 postseason teams

Source:  goaztecs.com

Photo courtesy goaztecs.com

July 1, 2023 (San Diego) -  Head coach Ryan Hopkins has released SDSU’s 2023 schedule. The 18-match slate features 11 home contests and 11 matches against teams that made the postseason in 2022.


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EL CAJON MAN DEAD OF HANGING IN COUNTY JAIL

By Miriam Raftery

July 1, 2023 (San Diego) – A man found unresponsive in his cell at San Diego County Central Jail on June 26 died two days later at UCSD Hospital. The Medical Examiner has found the cause of death was suicide by hanging.


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DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: TOP FESTIVALS AND EVENTS JULY 4-AUG. 19

By Miriam Raftery

July 1, 2023 (San Diego’s East County) -- Fireworks, parades, a deep pit barbecue, a stargazing festival, outdoor concerts, farm tours with berry picking, a food fest and more are all happening in East County as summer heats up.

Scroll down for details on these events and many more, coming up across San Diego’s inland region.


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PINE VALLEY DAYS PARADE AND FESTIVITIES JULY 28-29

East County News Service

 

July 1, 2023 (Pine Valley) —The beautiful mountain town of Pine Valley celebrates Pine Valley Days July 28th and 29th. It includes a Friday night barbecue, a parade on Saturday and famliy-fun festivities afterwards in the park until after dark.


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CAL FIRE SECURES 24 ADDITIONAL FIREFIGHTING AIRCRAFT FOR CALIFORNIA

Source:  Cal Fire

July 1, 2023 (Sacramento) - CAL FIRE is bolstering its firefighting aircraft fleet across California for the second year in a row as a result of over $72 million in funding provided by the administration of Governor Gavin Newsom. The investment has allowed CAL FIRE to secure 24 additional firefighting aircraft (19 helicopters and 5 airplanes for a contractual period of 90-120 days) to enhance their statewide response efforts against wildfires in California. The additional fixed-wing aircraft include 3 large airtankers specifically designed to carry up to 4,000 gallons of retardant. These aircraft have been strategically located in communities across California and will be pre-positioned to meet the needs of potential fire activity throughout the state.


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ECM PADRES REPORT: PADRES REBOUND IN CINCY

Story by Liz Alper
 
Photo via @padres on Twitter
 
July 1, 2023 (Cincinnati) - The Padres are beginning July…. yeah.  Let’s just jump into today’s game.  Michael Wacha started against Brandon Williamson for the Reds.

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