June 2024 Articles

June 2024 Articles

GRANDPARENTS AND GRANDKIDS PLAY DAY AT SKYLINE CHURCH JUNE 22

East County News Service
 
June 3, 2024 (La Mesa) — Grandparenting Matters announces a Grandparents and Grandkids playdate event on Saturday, June 22 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Skyline Church at 11330 Campo Road in the Rancho San Diego area of La Mesa. 
 
You’re invited to come make memories with your grandchildren while meeting other grandparents in the community. There will be games, crafts and snacks for all children ages 3-9.

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SANTEE’S TOWN CENTER COMMUNITY PARK GETTING NEW TURF FIELDS

By Mike Allen
 
June 2, 2024 (Santee) -- Residents of Santee, along with the rest of East County, will soon see two new refurbished turf fields at the city’s Town Center Community Park.  
 
The two fields, just south of the Sportsplex USA ballfields, had the old turf removed in April, but are awaiting water tables to drain further so the new fields can be correctly installed, said Santee Community Services director Nicholas Chavez.

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PROTESTER ARRESTED AFTER VP HARRIS MOTORCADE BLOCKED IN SAN DIEGO; BIDEN CALLS FOR CEASE FIRE AND REBUILDING GAZA

By Miriam Raftery
 
June 2, 2024 (San Diego) – A protester was arrested Friday following efforts to obstruct a motorcade carrying Vice President Kamala Harris to a political fundraiser in Rancho Santa Fe Friday afternoon. Approximately 50 protesters gathered outside the gated community to call for a ceasefire in Gaza.  
 
“One of the protesters jumped in front of the motorcade to stop Vice President Harris from entering the neighborhood. Deputies intervened and detained the protester blocking the motorcade,” says Lieutenant Gavin Lanning. 

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BROADWAY BOUND SUMMER CAMP JULY 8-19

East County News Service
 
June 2, 2024 (La Mesa) -- Join Mounarath Powell Dance for Broadway Bound Summer Camp on July 8-20, 2024 - performance based camp for ages 8-18.
 
Participants will have the chance to dance, sing, and act moments from Broadway musicals! Students will learn from experienced instructors, get a chance to perform with professionals, and have a great time!

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PROACTIVE EFFORTS HELP AS MOSQUITO SEASON KICKS OFF

 
June 2, 2024 (San Diego) -- In April, San Diego County began ramping up its proactive treatment of mosquito breeding sites in waterways around the county. The goal is to reduce these pests and their risk for spreading diseases, such as West Nile virus.
 
Every year in spring, the County’s Vector Control Program applies a safe, eco-friendly larvicide by helicopter to treat nearly 1,400 acres of hard-to-reach areas where mosquitoes breed. This year, locations in the Tijuana River Valley with stagnant water are also being treated to protect people living or visiting in that area.

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ATTORNEY GENERAL BONTA ANNOUNCES ARRESTS, FELONY CHARGES IN ORGANIZED RETAIL CRIME RING THAT TARGETED JEWELRY STORES

East County News Service
Image: Public Domain 
 
June 2, 2024 (San Diego) – California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced arrests and charges against four people allegedly involved in organized retail theft, robbery, burglary, and grand theft carried out at high-end jewelry stores throughout California. Those thefts included jewelry stores in the San Diego region, including El Cajon in East County.

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DEA AND ITS PARTNERS REMOVE MORE THAN 670,000 POUNDS OF UNUSED MEDICATIONS FROM COMMUNITIES NATIONWIDE

East County News Service
 
June 2, 2024 (San Diego) -- DEA and its local law enforcement partners collected 670,136 pounds of unused medications during the 26th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 27, 2024.  
 
The DEA San Diego Field Division collected nearly 5,000 pounds of drugs from 29 locations located in San Diego and Imperial Counties. Specifically, San Diego County collected 3,668 pounds and 120 pounds was collected in Imperial County. An additional 1,141 pounds was collected from year-round drop box locations in San Diego County, bringing the total collected to 4,809 pounds. 

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FRIENDS OF EAST COUNTY ARTS PRESENTS SPIRIT OF THE ARTS AWARD TO LOCAL TEACHER

East County News Service
 
Photo, left to right: Rita Vella (FECA president), Heather Hargett, and Dr. Karen Childress-Evans (FECA VP)
 
June 2, 2024 (Spring Valley) -- Friends of East County Arts, Inc. (Friends), a respected philanthropic organization that funds visual and performing arts (VAPA) educational programs in East San Diego County, recently celebrated Heather Hargett, music teacher from Mount Miguel High School, as the recipient of the Spirit of the Arts Award. The recognition was held on May 24 at Mt. Miguel High School during their Spring Pops Concert in front of parents, staff members, administration and students. 

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AUTHENTIC FLAMENCO WILL BRING RHYTHMS OF SPAIN TO KROC CENTER ON JULY 5

Teatro Real - The Royal Opera of Madrid Partners with Fever on Global Tour of Award-Winning Flamenco Artists

June 2, 2024 (San Diego)-- The magical rhythms of Spain will reverberate as Teatro Real - The Royal Opera of Madrid embarks on a global tour of Authentic Flamenco.  With more than 124,000 tickets sold worldwide, the critically acclaimed, authentic Flamenco troupe will perform at the Joan B Kroc Theatre (6611 University Ave., San Diego) on July 5.  Tickets are available for purchase.

Co-presented by Fever, the leading global live-entertainment discovery platform, this captivating live performance will visit 30 cities in North America, showcasing the rich heritage of flamenco, among the most celebrated Spanish art forms.


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READER'S EDITORIAL: TRUMP’S GUILTY VERDICT SHOULD DISQUALIFY HIM FROM OFFICE

By Elizabeth Luther-Olave, El Cajon

By now, we’ve all heard the news that Donald Trump was found guilty of all 34 felony counts of falsifying his company's business records to keep information from voters that he knew would harm his 2016 presidential campaign.

This isn’t just about “hush money” payments. It’s about breaking the law to hide the truth from the American people 11 days before a presidential election.

Trump has a clear pattern of lying to the American people and trying to undermine our elections in order to cling to power. He still faces three additional indictments and 54 criminal charges, including federal charges for inciting an insurrection to overturn the 2020 election. In spite of all of this, he’s still running for president.


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READER’S EDITORIAL: TRUMP COMMITTED SERIOUS CRIMES AND SHOULD NOT BE PRESIDENT AGAIN

By Steven Proveaux, La Mesa

June 2, 2024 (La Mesa) -- Donald Trump was found guilty of all 34 felony counts of falsifying his company's business records to keep information from voters that he knew would harm his 2016 presidential campaign. Lying on official business filings is a serious criminal offense and another clear example of Trump’s pattern doing anything to gain or stay in power. No one is above the law, and any other American would be punished if they committed the same crime.


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SAM ASH CLOSING ALL STORES, UNABLE TO RECOVER AFTER PANDEMIC AND COMPETE WITH ONLINE SELLERS

By Bransen P. Harper

Photo:  Sam Ash store in College Grove

June 2, 2024 (San Diego) -- Among the many places in East County for musicians to let out their creative juices, Sam Ash, a family-owned music store, has long been a fan-favorite for a musician like myself. With its wide array of musical gear such as synthesizers, guitars and drum sets, Sam Ash also possesses some of the friendliest staff around that are always welcoming and willing to help you find any accessory that a shopper may be looking for.

But troubling news has appeared for any patrons who might enjoy shopping there . Sam Ash is officially closing all stores down nationwide. In the post-COVID economy, many smaller companies have shared similar struggles for recovery, further challenged by consumers shift to online buying.


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