June 2024 Articles

June 2024 Articles

NEW PEST POSES THREAT TO WINE INDUSTRY: SPOTTED LANTERNFLY EGG MASSES INTERCEPTED IN CALIFORNIA

By Miriam Raftery
 
June 17, 2024 (Sacramento) – The California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) is bringing attention to the discovery of 41 Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) egg masses on a shipment of artwork from New York and destined for Sonoma County. 
 
“The invasive pest has the potential to affect the entire winegrape industry,” a press release from CAWG states.
 
The egg masses were intercepted at the Truckee Border Protection Station in late March, the first-ever finding of SLF egg masses in California. If other SLF egg masses have arrived in California undetected, they may produce adults in the coming weeks, with peak populations expected in late summer or early fall.  

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EAST COUNTY EATER EXPLORES THE TASTES OF IRAQ AT TARBOSH RESTAURANT

 

By Jessyka Heredia

 

June 17, 2024 (El Cajon) Middle Eastern cuisine has many regions that share similarities with readily available ingredients to the region and yet still have distinct differences in preparation. Tarbosh in El Cajon has brought their owner’s family recipes, which are delightfully light with generous portions that are sure to satisfy the whole family.


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FEDERAL LAWSUIT ALLEGES EAST COUNTY HOMELESS SWEEPS VIOLATE CONSTITUTION

A federal lawsuit filed earlier this week accuses the county, multiple cities and two state agencies of sweeping East County homeless camps without proper notice, taking unsheltered residents’ property and forcing them to move elsewhere without offering other options.
 

 
Editorial note: This image was created by Miriam Raftery. It was not created by Voice of San Diego.
 
June 16, 2024 (San Diego) -- A federal lawsuit filed this week accuses the county, multiple cities and two state agencies of sweeping East County homeless camps without proper notice, taking unsheltered residents’ property and forcing them to move elsewhere without offering other options.
 
The proposed class action filed by nonprofit Hope for the Homeless Lakeside and 16 homeless plaintiffs urges the U.S. District Court to order the county, cities of Santee and San Diego, Caltrans and the California Highway Patrol to halt these practices and create safe places for unhoused residents to sleep and store their belongings.

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SITE MANAGERS NEEDED FOR IN-PERSON VOTING LOCATIONS

 
June 16, 2024 (San Diego) -- The Registrar of Voters is seeking temporary site managers to operate in-person voting locations for the November presidential general election. Site managers earn $20 per hour.
 
Site managers will be required to lead poll workers while representing the Registrar of Voters in a professional, nonpartisan manner. The Registrar is seeking people who are team players, exhibit strong leadership skills and display flexibility, patience, and the highest level of integrity at all times. Previous management and/or poll worker experience desired.

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SDSU, KUMEYAAY COMMUNITY COLLEGE SIGN PARTNERSHIP

The partnership, signed last month, will grant guaranteed transfer eligibility to Kumeyaay Community College students interested in completing four-year degrees at SDSU.
 

 
Photo: Kumeyaay Community College President Stanley Rodriguez and SDSU President Adela de la Torre (center) were joined by campus and tribal leaders during a partnership agreement signing ceremony. (SDSU)
 
June 16, 2024 (San Diego) -- Under a newly signed partnership agreement, San Diego State University and Kumeyaay Community College will work closely to recruit and admit college transfer students to drive increased enrollment and degree attainment. 
 
The new memorandum of understanding initiates an effort to guarantee admission to qualifying students transferring from Kumeyaay Community College, a public community college operated and located on the Sycuan Band of Kumeyaay Nation, a federally-recognized reservation. 

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GUSTY WINDS FUEL FIRE IN IN-KO-PAH

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June 16, 2024 (Jacumba Hot Springs) -- A brush fire in the In-Ko-Pah area has burned 30 acres at the boundary of Jacumba and Ocotillo, near the San Diego and Imperial County lines this afternoon. The #Inkopah5Fire is 20 percent contained and forward spread has been halted, per Cal Fire. On westbound I-8 just east of In-Ko-Pah, one lane is closed due to the fire.

Ben Schultz, owner of the Desert View Tower roadside landmark and Boulder Park on In-Ko-Pah, both on the National Registry of Historic Places, says he was told to evacuate after the fire started close to his home and businesses on In-Ko-Pah Road, but stayed trying to roundup his dogs and cats.

“High winds still making the fire out here seem rather scary,” he posted. Schultz said an RV brought to In-Ko-Pah Towing caught fire, igniting dry brush between I-8 and In-Ko-Pah Road.


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CALIFORNIA DAMS NEED REPAIRS, BUT NEWSOM AND LEGISLATORS BATTLE OVER GRANTS TO FIX THEM

 
CalMatters is a public interest journalism venture committed to explaining how California’s state Capitol works and why it matters.
 
Photo: More than 100 years old, San Diego’s Lake Hodges Dam is one of 42 dams where the state has restricted storage because of safety concerns. Repairs began in 2022 and the dam is expected to be replaced by 2034. Photo by John Gastaldo for CalMatters
 
June 16, 2024 (Sacramento) -- Several dozen dams throughout California could store up to 107 billion more gallons of water if they underwent repairs to fix safety problems. But facing a staggering state deficit, Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed cutting funding for a dam repair grant program in half this year, while state legislators want the $50 million restored.  
 
California has an aging network of nearly 1,540 dams — large and small, earthen and concrete — that help store vital water supplies. For 42 of these dams, state officials have restricted the amount of water that can be stored behind them because safety deficiencies would raise the risk to people downstream from earthquakes, storms or other problems. 

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SAN DIEGO CATHOLIC DIOCESE TO FILE BANKRUTPCY; CLERGY ABUSE VICTIMS DENOUNCE ACTION

By Miriam Raftery

File photo by MIriam Raftery:  Bishop Robert McElroy, now a cardinal, at 2018 bicentennial of the Santa Ysabel Mission.

June 16, 2024 (San Diego) --In a letter to parishioners and clergy on Thursday, Cardinal Robert McElroy, Bishop of San Diego, announced that the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego would file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Monday, June 17. 

In his letter, the Cardinal states, “The Diocese faces two compelling moral claims in approaching the settlement process: the need for just compensation for victims of sexual abuse and the need to continue the Church’s mission of education, pastoral service and outreach to the poor and marginalized. Bankruptcy offers the best pathway to achieve both.”

But an attorney representing survivors of clergy sex abuse is blasting the action as a deceptive legal ploy to protect church assets and secrets.


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PETS MISSING AFTER SPRING VALLEY HOUSE FIRE

By Miriam Raftery

June 16, 2024 (Spring Valley) – A family that lost their home in a house fire Thursday on Dictionary Hill is searching for four missing pets—three dogs and a cat.

The home, located on La Mesa Avenue near Date Street in Spring Valley was destroyed. The blaze broke out around 6:30 p.m. June 13.  The family was not at home, though ironically the homeowner was golfing nearby and saw the smoke, not realizing his own house was in flames, CBS 8 reports.

According to San Miguel Fire Battalion Chief Roddey Blunt, the home’s hillside location made it challenging to contain the fire.  Windows blew out and wind drove flames through the residence, he said.


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THREE PEOPLE INJURED IN LEMON GROVE SHOOTINGS; SUSPECTS UNKNOWN

East County News Service

June 16, 2024 (Lemon Grove) – Two men and a woman were shot last night outside a residence near the intersection of Dain Court and Jadam Way in Lemon Grove.

Deputies from the Lemon Grove Substation and the Rancho San Diego Station responded to reports of shots fired around 9:40 p.m., but the three victims had already gone to a local hospital.

“There is currently no suspect description. No arrests have been made,”says Lieutenant Joe Barry. The victims are being treated for non-life-threatening injuries at the hospital and are in stable condition, he adds.


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PETS VS. EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMAL DEBATE: WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE AND WHY IT MATTERS FOR FAIR HOUSING

Source: CSA San Diego
Photo by Helena Lopes via Pexel
 
June 15, 2024 (San Diego) -- Imagine coming home after a long day, greeted by your loyal companion, who offers you comfort and joy. For many, this scenario involves a beloved pet. But for others, this comes from an emotional support animal (ESA). While pets and ESAs might seem similar at first glance, they play very different roles according to fair housing laws. Understanding this difference is crucial for ensuring equal housing opportunities for all.

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DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: JOYFUL JUNE EVENTS

 

By Miriam Raftery

June 1, 2024 (San Diego's East County) -- East County has some joyful June events coming up—including La Mesa's Flag Day Parade, a Star Party in Julian, a Renaissance Experience in Santee, a Taste of Julian, Descanso Day Parade and Fair, Bathhouse Bazaar concerts in Jacumba Hot Springs, live music at the Magnolia in El Cajon, a twilight walk at Mission Trails, a comedy night in La Mesa,a Chili Cookoff with Lemon Grove Lions Club, the Santee Pride Walk, Julian Town Square Music Festival, Santee summer concerts, La Mesa's classic car show, Lemon Grove's concert series opener,and El Cajon’s outdoor concerts and classic car shows, and more.


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SANTEE GOLF COURSE PROJECT CALLS FOR 243 NEW HOMES ALONG FAIRWAY

Hearing set for June 25; some neighbors are teed off

By Mike Allen

Photo: Augie Scalzitti at his home on Inverness Road looking at the Carlton Oaks Golf Course

June 15, 2024 (Santee) -- Augie Scalzitti is enjoying the good life in Santee, gazing from his deck to a stunning, clear view of the nearby Fortuna peaks and hills at Mission Trails Regional Park.

But that view will be dramatically altered if a proposed residential development for the Carlton Oaks Golf Resort that abuts his house on Inverness Road goes forward.

He points to a fence beneath his deck where trees and shrubs make up the “rough” part of Carlton Oaks’ carefully manicured 18-hole course. “They’re going to have to build that up about 10 feet, and the two-story homes will be another 30 feet above that,” he said. “When it’s done, I’ll be able to see into (future homeowner’s) bathroom.”


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LA MESA JUNETEENTH AND FRIENDS JUBILEE SUNDAY JUNE 16 FROM NOON TO FOUR AT MACARTHUR PARK

Updated 6/14 with more information from organizers
 
By Jonathan Goetz and Henri Migala
 
Photos courtesy: La Mesa Juneteenth & Henri Migala
 
June 13, 2024 (La Mesa) -- The third annual La Mesa Juneteenth and Friends celebration is being held this Sunday, June 16 at MacArthur Park, 4975 Memorial Drive in La Mesa. The La Mesa Juneteenth and Friends celebration is a grassroots community effort that brings the rich heritage, culture, and fun of a Juneteenth Jubilee to La Mesa, East County and the wider San Diego region. 

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JUNETEENTH ON THE ROOFTOP AT JAMUL CASINO ON JUNE 19

Celebrate Juneteenth with soulful performances by Alyssa Raghu – American Idol and Lorie V. Moore – The X-Factor! Enjoy pop, R&B, and more!
 
East County News Service
 
June 14, 2024 (Jamul) -- Jamul Casino will celebrate Juneteenth with a special dinner and soulful performances that honor freedom, culture and community. The Juneteenth Celebration will take place at The Rooftop at Jamul Casino from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 19. The Rooftop is known for its panoramic mountain views and was voted San Diego’s Best Place to Get Married and Best Scenic Spot by the San Diego Union Tribune Readers Poll. 
 
This special event honors history and looks forward to a future of justice and inclusion. Free tickets (does not include cost of dinner) can be found at an eventbrite link within https://www.jamulcasinosd.com/casino/promotions/

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CHIEF’S CORNER: STAYING HYDRATED – JUST ADD WATER!

By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
 
June 14, 2024 (San Diego's East County) -- It’s hot outside, so make sure you stay hydrated. Give the yard a break, but don’t cut back on yourself. Dehydration occurs when your body does not have as much water and fluids as it should. Dehydration can be mild, moderate, or severe, based on how much of your body's fluid is lost or not replaced. Severe dehydration is a life-threatening emergency!
 
Don’t wait until you’re thirsty until you drink water. Stay one step ahead of the thirst and drink water throughout the day. Don’t rely exclusively on thirst to tell you when you need to grab something to drink. Sometimes thirst is not a reliable gauge, especially when you’re exercising, on a working incident, training or if you’re taking medications or have a health condition.

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READER'S EDITORIAL: LATIN AMERICANS' PARTICIPATION IN REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT PROGRAM URGENTLY NEEDED

Spanish: Maribel Hastings (and featured in photo, left)
 
English: Vanessa Cárdenas, America’s Voice
 
June 14, 2024 (Washington, D.C.) – Below is a column by Maribel Hastings from America’s Voice en Español translated to English from Spanish. It ran in several Spanish-language media outlets earlier this month:
 
At a time when the asylum process is under scrutiny and at the center of political divisions in an election year, the United States government has a program in place that allows up to 50,000 refugees from Latin America and the Caribbean to resettle in the United States through private sponsorships. But only a little more than 200 applications have been received from the region.
 
The organization, Welcome.US, is one of those allied with the Department of State to promote and implement the Welcome Corps program that began in January 2023. It permits refugees who meet certain requirements to be sponsored by U.S. citizens and permanent residents in their resettlement process, as people seeking asylum. 

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ISSA, HOUSE VETERANS EXECUTE PARACHUTE JUMP OVER NORMANDY TO HONOR 80TH D-DAY ANNIVERSARY

Source: Rep. Darrell Issa's Office
 
June 14, 2024 (Normandy, France) – On Friday, June 7, Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) and a bipartisan delegation of veterans serving in Congress conducted a parachute jump over Normandy, France from a WWII-era plane to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
 
“Eighty years ago, freedom faced its great challenge on the beaches of Normandy – and through immense bravery and sacrifice, Allied forces fought and won a pivotal victory. Those heroes of D-Day deserve our remembrance and profound gratitude for the sacrifice they made to preserve freedom,” said Rep. Issa. “I was proud to join my veteran colleagues on this jump to pay tribute to those courageous men. May we never forget the great price that was paid on June 6, 1944.”

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JULY 4TH FIREWORKS AND FESTIVITIES IN EAST COUNTY

By Jonathan Goetz

June 17, 2024 (San Diego’s East County) – In celebration of Independence Day on July 4, there are many Fourth of July festivities in San Diego's East County to choose from including the Lake Murray Fireworks and Music Fest, El Cajon’s fireworks and family fun activities, a family picnic and fireworks in Ramona, Santee Salutes with carnival games, music and fireworks, parades in Julian, Deerhorn Valley and Crest, Poway’s old-fashioned Fourth of July celebration complete with vintage train rides and more.

Here's the lineup of fun-filled, family-friendly July 4th activities here in East County.


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US HISTORY IN FOLK AND ROCK MUSIC: SONGS OF PROTEST JUNE 15 AT THE RAMONA LIBRARY

East Councy News Service

June 14, 2024 (Ramona) -- Relive the history of protest music and experience the sounds of Bob Dylan, Barry McGuire, Neil Young, and more on Saturday, June 15 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ramona Library.

Desert Crossing is a musical duo that specializes in vocal harmonies in covers and originals across a variety of musical genres. Sponsored the Friends of the Ramona Library.


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WATER CONSERVATION GARDEN GROWS REVENUES UNDER LEADERSHIP OF JPA, THOUGH BUDGET GAP REMAINS

By Miriam Raftery
 
June 13, 2024 (Rancho San Diego) – Seeds of change have been planted at the Water Conservation Garden. The Joint Powers Authority has taken over management and operations, while the nonprofit Friends of the Water Conservation declared bankruptcy after becoming mired in debt due to large loans. 
 
Hope is blossoming among JPA members and a growing group of around 60 volunteers who have stepped up to fill key needs. Expenditures have been pruned and revenues are on the rise, though major funding is still needed for long term sustainability.

If you would like to visit the Water Conservation, or donate to help it thrive, visit https://thegarden.org/.


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ADVANCING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES: SAN DIEGO COUNTY BINGE AND UNDERAGE DRINKING INITIATIVE RELEASES REPORT ON DRINKING

By David R. Shorey, San Diego County Program Director, Institute for Public Strategies
 
June 12, 2024 (San Diego) --The San Diego County Binge and Underage Drinking Initiative (BUDI) released a comprehensive report shedding light on the alarming trends of alcohol consumption in the community. Binge drinking and underage drinking are pervasive issues. 

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TAKE ON ALZHEIMER'S IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY

 
June 12, 2024 (San Diego) - Community members are invited to join the County and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) at the upcoming Take on Alzheimer’s free informational event.
 
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month which recognizes the millions of people living with Alzheimer’s and encourages everyone to learn about ways to promote brain health.  Alzheimer’s is the most common type of dementia, and affects memory, thinking and behavior. 

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FDA WARNS OF PARALYTIC SHELLFISH SOLD TO RETAILERS AND RESTAURANTS, INCLUDING IN CALIFORNIA

Story and file photo by Miriam Raftery
 
June 11, 2024 (San Diego) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers, restaurants and food retailers not to eat, serve or sell oysters, clams and other shellfish recently harvested from specific areas in Oregon and Washington due to contamination with a toxin that causes paralytic poisoning, which can cause death quickly if untreated, especially in children.
 
The potentially contaminated items include:

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EL CAJON NATIVE COMPETES FOR TEAM NAVY IN THE 2024 WARRIOR GAMES

By Alyssa Ross, Navy Installations Command
 
June 10, 2024 (Millington, Tenn.) – A native of El Cajon, California, will join more than 250 seriously wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans at the Department of Defense (DOD) Warrior Games Challenge June 21-30, 2024, at ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando, Florida. 
 
Navy Operations Specialist 1st Class (ret.) Travis Wyatt will be competing against athletes representing the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Space Force and U.S. Special Operations Command. During the 10 days of competition, Wyatt will compete in archery, cycling, field and shooting.

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BIRD FLU'S SPREAD FROM POULTRY TO CATTLE TO HUMANS PROVOKES WORRY AMONG FEDS, STATES

The USDA has performed more than 17,000 tests for avian influenza on cattle, with a total of 67 herds affected throughout nine states.
 
 
Photo: Courtesy of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
 
June 10, 2024 (Washington, D.C.) -- Dairy farmers throughout the country are on guard and the federal government is mobilizing after an outbreak among cattle herds of highly pathogenic avian influenza — once thought to be confined to poultry flocks.

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U.S. SENATE PANEL DIVIDED OVER CLIMATE AS CAUSE OF RISING INSURANCE PREMIUMS

 
Photo: Ford's Flooded Home during January 22, 2024 flooding in San Diego, East County Magazine file photo
 
June 10, 2024 (Washington, D.C.) — The U.S. Senate Budget Committee debated the cause of the insurance crisis plaguing homeowners around the country at a Wednesday hearing, with Democrats identifying climate change as the ultimate driving force of rising premiums and Republicans pointing to high government spending and inflation.
 
Homeowners insurance premiums have skyrocketed in recent years, following billions in damages, which has led many insurance companies to drop coverage. An uptick in extreme weather events has been a factor in rising costs.

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READER'S EDITORIAL: ALZHEIMER'S AWARENESS MONTH

By Assemblymember Marie Waldron
 
June 9, 2024 (Valley Center) -- As with so many issues involving medical research and healthcare, San Diego County is ground zero in the battle against Alzheimer’s disease.
 
Currently, it is estimated that 84,000 persons are living with Alzheimer’s disease in San Diego County, a number that is expected to increase to 117,000 by 2030. Another 250,000 San Diegans are caring for loved ones suffering from Alzheimer’s, which is the county’s third leading cause of death. California now has over 720,000 residents living with the disease, more than any other state. That number is expected to grow by 127 percent over the next 20 years, though the state’s population is only projected to grow by 16 percent.

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36 MEMBERS OF SINALOA CARTEL ARRESTED; DRUGS AND WEAPONS SEIZED, U.S. ATTORNEY ANNOUNCES

Arrestees include Border Patrol agent and East County residents
 
Two more AR-style rifles, a pistol, magazines, and Russian-made ammunition, all of which, prosecutors say, were exchanged for drugs. Photo courtesy of the Office of the United States Attorney Southern District of California
 
East County News Service
 
June 9, 2024 (San Diego) – In sweeping raids across multiple counties including San Diego, 400 officers from dozens of agencies arrested 36 members of the Sinaloa cartel for a “fentanyl and methamphetamine distribution network” based in Imperial Valley, according to the U.S. Attorney’s office for the Southern District of California. Charges were filed against 47 alleged members of the criminal operation, including 11 who remain fugitives from justice.

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MEDIA CAMPAIGN TO PROTECT YOUTH FROM HUMAN TRAFFICKING

 
 
June 9, 2024 (San Diego) -- San Diegans will soon see and hear a new County media campaign designed to raise public awareness about human trafficking. The educational campaign includes radio announcements, outdoor billboards, and digital media to inform children, youth and their peers on how to protect themselves from exploitation.

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