March 2017 Articles

AZTECS BASEBALL SUFFERS 2-0 SHUTOUT AT USC

 

SDSU drops second game of season to Trojans

Source:  goaztecs.com

Photo:  Andrew Martinez had two hits against USC Tuesday night in Los Angeles.  Courtesy goaztecs.com

March 28, 2017 (Los Angeles) - For the second time in three weeks, USC held the San Diego State scoreless over nine innings, this time registering a 2-0 victory over SDSU Tuesday evening at Dedeaux Field in Los Angeles. SDSU could not dent the run column in two meetings with the Trojans this season, losing by a 1-0 score line San Diego back on March 7.


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SPRING BUTTERFLY AND GARDEN FESTIVAL APRIL 29

 

East County News Service

March 28, 2017 (Rancho San Diego) - The Water Conservation Garden at Cuyamaca College will host its Spring Butterfly and Garden Festival on Saturday, April 29th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Activities include butterfly pavilion and garden tours, butterfly releases, face painting, kids’ activities and craft vendors, animal exhibitors, educational exhibits and presentations, us edible, ornamental and native plant sales. You can also sign up for landscape design consultations.


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HOMEOWNERS THREATEN SUIT AGAINST SANTEE OVER SINKHOLES

 

By Miriam Raftery

Photo: Screenshot, NBC 7

March 28, 2017 (Santee) – Several Santee residents have a sinking feeling – due to sinkholes that have undermined their properties, prompting threats of a lawsuit against the city  


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KPBS MOSTLY QUIET ON FEDERAL CUTS, WON’T “CRY WOLF”

 

By Ken Stone

Reprinted from Times of San Diego, a member of the San Diego Online News Network

Photo by Ken Stone: Nancy Worlie and Tom Karlo oversee KPBS and its news operations.

March 28, 2017 (San Diego) -- Three weeks ago, KPBS General Manager Tom Karlo and colleague Nancy Worlie had “face-to-face visits” in Washington with four San Diego members of Congress.


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SPRING CRAFT FAIR IN LEMON GROVE APRIL 29

 

East County News Service

March 28, 2017 (Lemon Grove) - The Mt. Miguel School Alumni Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit, will hold a Spring Craft Fair on Saturday April 29 from 10:00 a.m. to 3 p.m.at Lemon Grove Academy Auditorium on School Lane in Lemon Grove.  All proceeds will go to fund Mt Miguel High School Programs and Scholarships.


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QIGONG, AN ANCIENT HEALING ART FOR MODERN TIMES: APRIL 4 AT CREST LIBRARY

 

East County News Service

March 28, 2017 (Crest) -- Why do more than 3 million Americans practice an ancient healing art of Qigong from China?  Find out on April 4 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Crest Library (105 Juanita Lane, El Cajon).


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SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIMS’ BILL OF RIGHTS APPROVED BY ASSEMBLY PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE

 

East County News Service      

March 28, 2017 (Sacramento) — The Sexual Assault Survivors Bill of Rights, or Assembly Bill 1312, has been unanimously approved by the Assembly Public Safety Committee. The measure is authored by San Diego Democratic Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher.


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SDSU MEN'S GOLF FINISHES FOURTH AT DUCK INVITATIONAL

 

Aztecs’ Gunn Yang ties for 10th individually

Source:  goaztecs.com

Photo:  Gunn Yang (above) and Blake Abercrombie tied for 10th at the Oregon Duck Invitational this week.  Courtesy goaztecs.com

March 28, 2017 (Eugene, Ore.) - The San Diego State men’s golf team finished in fourth place at the Duck Invitational on Tuesday after firing a combined 8-over-par 292 during the final round at Eugene Country Club.  The Aztecs were unable to gain ground in the standings, however, completing the 28th annual event with a 54-hole total of 17-over 869 on the par-71, 7,020-yard track.


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FIRST LOCAL ZIKA VIRUS BIRTH DEFECT REINFORCES TRAVEL ADVISORY

 

By Tom Christensen, County of San Diego Communications Office

Photo:  Greyerbaby / Pixabay

March 28, 2017 (San Diego) --Pregnant women, women who could become pregnant and couples considering pregnancy are advised to avoid traveling to areas with known Zika transmission after a baby with the severe birth defect microcephaly was born in San Diego County.

The County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency reports the mother was infected with the Zika virus while traveling in a foreign country where the virus is common.


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AZTEC TRACK & FIELD'S HENDERSON NAMED MOUNTAIN WEST TRACK ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

 

This is her second career weekly honor

Source:  goaztecs.com

Photo courtesy goaztecs.com

March 28, 2017 (San Diego) - San Diego State track and field junior Ashley Henderson was named the Mountain West Outdoor Women’s Track Athlete of the Week for her performance at the 39th annual Aztec Invitational this weekend.


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SDSU MEN'S GOLF REMAINS IN FOURTH AFTER DAY ONE IN OREGON

 

Aztecs’ Nahum Mendoza III, Blake Abercrombie tied for 12th individually

Source:  goaztecs.com

Photo Nahum Mendoza III fired a team-low 69 in round one of the Duck Invite on Monday.  Courtesy goaztecs.com

March 27, 2017 (Eugene, Ore.) - The San Diego State men’s golf team finds itself in fourth place after shooting a collective 9-over par 577 on Monday during the first 36 holes of the Duck Invitational at Eugene Country Club. The Aztecs carded rounds of 284-293 to remain 17 shots behind front-runner Oregon on the par-71, 7,020-yard course layout.


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SDSU LACROSSE PICKS UP TWO MPSF WEEKLY AWARDS

 

Kristen Hickey named top defensive player; Taylor Sullivan selected rookie of the week

Source:  goaztecs.com

Photo:  Kristen Hickey courtesy goaztecs.com

March 27, 2017 (San Diego) - The San Diego State lacrosse program garnered two Mountain Pacific Sports Federation accolades on Monday as senior Kristen Hickey earned Defensive Player of the Week honors, while freshman Taylor Sullivan received Rookie of the Week recognition. The two certificates represent the second weekly conference awards this season for the Aztec teammates, giving SDSU six overall.


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BABY BOBCAT RESCUED

 

East County News Service

March 27, 2017 (Alpine) -- Lions, Tigers and Bears, an animal sanctuary in Alpine, has a new resident – a bouncing baby bobcat.

Weighing in at just 8 ounces, the rescued bobcat kitten is believed to be only about 10 days old.  The kitten was found near a neighborhood pool in Rancho Bernardo with no mother, so it was brought to a nearby pet hospital that in turn contacted Lions, Tigers and Bears.


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MTS CHANGES PROPOSED

 

East County News Service

March 27, 2017 (San Diego) -- The Metropolitan Transit System is proposing 62 changes in trolley and bus route schedules to reflect changing demographics demands—and they’re asking for public comments.

You can view the proposed changes at sdmts.com/TOP and submit your comments no later than April 10th


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AZTECS SWEEP WEEKLY BASEBALL PLAYER AND PITCHER HONORS

 

Adkison, Seeburger named Player and Pitcher of the Week

Source:  goaztecs.com

Photo:  Tyler Adkison (left) and Brett Seeburger courtesy goaztecs.com

March 27, 2017 (San Diego) - San Diego State outfielder Tyler Adkison has earned Mountain West Baseball Player of the Week honors for the second week in a row, while Aztec senior Brett Seeburger was named MW Baseball Pitcher of the Week for games played through Sunday, March 26, 2017. It is the first MW weekly accolade of Seeburger’s career.


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HAWK TALK, FLOWER HIKE AND MORE AT COUNTY PARKS THIS WEEKEND

 

East County News Service

March 27, 2017 (San Diego’s East County) - This weekend’s weather forecast is for sunny skies and pleasant temperatures with highs in the low 70s. It’s a perfect time to head outdoors and enjoy activities along local parks and trails.


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FREE TECHNOLOGY CLASSES AND WELLNESS INFO FOR SENIORS MARCH 31 IN LAKESIDE

 

East County News Service

March 27, 2017 (Lakeside) -- If you’re a senior citizen baffled by all those high-tech gadgets, now there’s a solution for you. The County’s Mobile Tech Lab is coming to Lakeside’s Community Center (9841 Vine St.) on March 31st from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.


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BUDGET WHACKS FUNDS FOR COAST GUARD, ARTS, EDUCATION AND ENVIRONMENT WHILE BOOSTING MILITARY SPENDING

 

 

Read the full proposed budget:  https://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/whitehouse.gov/files/omb/budget/fy2018/...

By Miriam Raftery

March 27, 2017 (San Diego’s East County) -- Donald Trump’s proposed federal budget aims to boost military spending by 10% while slashing funds for many other departments and eliminating some completely.


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GOV. BROWN WARNS PRESIDENT TRUMP: "DON'T MESS WITH CALIFORNIA"

 

By Chris Jennewein, Times of San Diego, a member of the San Diego Online News Association

Photo:  Gov. Jerry Brown on NBC’s Meet the Press. Image from broadcast

March 27, 2017 (Sacramento) -- Gov. Jerry Brown warned the Trump administration Sunday that attacking California over immigration “could blow up in your face in a giant recession.”

Brown, who is in Washington and appeared on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” said the Trump administration should be careful interfering with the Golden State because of its size and economic power.


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OUT OF THE LABS AND INTO THE STREETS: MARCH FOR SCIENCE APRIL 22

 

By Miriam Raftery

March 27, 2017 (San Diego) – April 22nd in Earth Day. This year, it will also be marked by a March for Science, as scientists nationwide emerge out of the lab and take to the streets from Washington D.C. to here in San Diego. 


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HIGH RATES OF LEAD CONTAMINATION FOUND IN CALIFORNIA CHILDREN

 

By Miriam Raftery

March 27, 2017 (San Diego) – Last week, lead contamination was discovered at a school in the San Diego Unified School District.  Testing was done after a service dog refused to drink the water and a film was noticed on the water’s surface.  Now, San Diego Unified School District has announced it will test all local schools’ water systems.


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LAKESIDE RESIDENTS SEEK CLEANUP OF DEBRIS IN EL MONTE VALLEY

 

Updated March 28 with a response from Michael Beck at the Endangered Habitats Conservancy and Supervisor Dianne Jacob's office.

By Miriam Raftery

March 27, 2017 (Lakeside) - A big mess in Lakeside just got worse.  Someone has dumped debris illegally over the weekend along a waste heap from a former sand mining site that residents in Lakeside’s El Monte Valley were already fighting to get cleaned up.


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ADVOCATES PUSH FOR BIG FEDERAL INVESTMENT IN WATER INFRASTRUCTURE

 

By Suzanne Potter, Public News Service

March 26, 2017 (Sacramento) -- The U.S. is drastically underfunding water projects, putting communities at risk for a catastrophic failure, according to a new report from the U.S. Water Alliance.


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AZTECS BASEBALL: FRESNO STATE RALLIES TO DEFEAT SDSU 8-7

 

Three-run ninth allows Bulldogs to erase two-run deficit

Source:  goaztecs.com

Photo:  Julian Escobedo's two-run single gave the Aztecs a late 7-5 lead.  Courtesy goaztecs.com

March 26, 2017 (Fresno) - Fresno State rallied for three runs in the bottom of the final inning to overcome a two-run deficit and defeat San Diego State 8-7 to capture the final game of their weekend series after the Aztecs had won the opening pair of contests.


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SDSU LACROSSE: WATSON NETS GOLDEN GOAL FOR AZTECS IN DOUBLE OVERTIME WIN OVER CAL

 

 

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March 26, 2017 (San Diego) - After SDSU lacrosse notched a big win on Friday night against St. Mary's, ECM returned to Aztec Lacrosse Field on Sunday afternoon when the Aztecs took on the Cal Golden Bears.


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MAGNITUDE 3.6 EARTHQUAKE SHAKES EAST COUNTY DESERT

 

East County News Service

Photo:  San Andreas Fault courtesy lkluft on Wikipedia

March 26, 2017 (Ocotillo Wells) - A magnitude 3.6 earthquake shook the East County desert and Imperial County early Sunday morning, with the epicenter 69 miles east-northeast of San Diego, CBS 8 reports.


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CAMPO-LAKE MORENA MEETING MONDAY TO INCLUDE PARKS FUNDING, REVIEW OF APPLICANTS FOR VACANCY AND KEY REPORTS

 

East County News Service

March 26, 2017 (Campo-Lake Morena) – The Campo-Lake Morena Planning Group will meet on Monday night, March 27 at 7 p.m.  The agenda includes a proposal to use 20% of new park funding for maintenance of existing parks, as well as review of applicants to fill a planning group vacancy. There will also be standing committee reports including water issues and announcements on items ranging from marijuana regulatory changes to plans for Star Ranch. Below is the full agenda and meeting location details:


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SDSU SOFTBALL DROPS SERIES FINALE TO COLORADO STATE 11-5

 

Aztecs record 12 hits in loss

Source:  goaztecs.com

Photo:  Zaria Meshack had three hits.  Courtesy goaztecs.com

March 26, 2017 (Fort Collins, Colo.) - The San Diego State softball team dropped an 11-5 decision to Colorado State in the series finale Sunday at Ram Field. The Aztecs (18-13, 2-4 MW) had 12 hits in the game, but left eight on base and committed three errors.


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MAN INJURED DEFENDING PREGNANT WIFE IN SPRING VALLEY BRAWL

 

By Miriam Raftery

March 26, 2017 (Spring Valley) -- A pregnant woman walking with her husband and 2-year-old child was  accosted last night at 8:10 p.m. by three men in the 1000 block of Elkerton Boulevard.  When her husband moved to defend her, one of the assailants grabbed a drainage cover and hit the husband over the head, causing a traumatic injury, said Sergeant Jeremy Sheppard with the Sheriff’s Department.


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AUTO SHOP BURNS NEAR GILLESPIE FIELD

 

East County News Service

March 25, 2017 (El Cajon) – Cal Fire and Heartland Fire crews responded to a call at 6:30 this morning in the 1500 block of North Magnolia Ave. in unincorporated El Cajon, where they found an auto repair shop fully engulfed in flames.


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