March 2017 Articles

SDSU MEN'S BASKETBALL: ALLEN NAMED MOUNTAIN WEST DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR

 

Allen is third straight defensive player of the year for SDSU

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March 7, 2017 (San Diego) - San Diego State senior guard Dakarai Allen has been named the Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year by the league’s head coaches, the conference announced today. Allen also landed on the all-defensive team, while Trey Kell was a third-team pick and Jeremy Hemsley was an honorable mention selection.


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HEALTH CARE LIBRARY IN LA MESA WILL HOST FREE "ASK THE PHARMACIST" MEETING

 

East County News Service

March 7, 2017 (La Mesa) – The Grossmont Healthcare District’s Dr. William C. Herrick Community Health Care Library, 9001 Wakarusa St. in La Mesa, will host a free program on “Ask the Pharmacist” from 10 to 11 a.m., Wednesday, March 22. The program is part of the library’s “Wellness Wednesday” series, normally held on the fourth Wednesday of the month. Admission is free. Light refreshments will be served. Advance RSVP is not necessary. Handouts will be available.


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RAMP AND LANE CLOSURES ON SOUTHBOUND INTERSTATE 15 TUESDAY NIGHT

 

Source: Caltrans

March 7, 2017 (San Diego) - The following closures will occur along southbound Interstate 15 (I-15) Tuesday night to allow construction crews to grind and replace pavement:


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SDSU MEN'S GOLF COMPLETES DAY ONE AT SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS COLLEGIATE

 

Aztecs to tee off for round two on Tuesday at 10:20 a.m.

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Photo:  PJ Samiere led the Aztecs with a 74 during the opening round of the Southern Highlands Collegiate.  Courtesy goaztecs.com

March 6, 2017 (Las Vegas) - The San Diego State men’s golf team finds itself in 15th place at the highly competitive Southern Highlands Collegiate after shooting a 19-over-par 307 on Monday during the opening round at Southern Highlands Golf Club. 


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SDSU WOMEN'S GOLF LEADS AFTER TWO ROUNDS IN BAY AREA

 

Aztecs hold one-shot advantage over BYU at Meadow Club Intercollegiate

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Photo:  Sirene Blair made one of the Aztecs' two eagles on the day in the first round at the Meadow Club Intercollegiate.  Courtesy goaztecs.com

March 6, 2017 (Fairfax, Calif.) - The San Diego State women's golf team vaulted to the top standings at the Meadow Club Intercollegiate Monday after shooting a collective 6-over-par 582 during the first two rounds at the exclusive par-72, 6,167 Meadow Club.


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SDSU LACROSSE'S CASEY TAGGART NAMED MPSF DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

 

Aztec senior collects first career weekly conference honor and team’s fourth of season

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March 6, 2017 (San Diego) - San Diego State lacrosse senior Casey Taggart was named Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Defensive Player of the Week for her exceptional performance in the Aztecs’ 14-8 home victory over Boston University on March 5, as announced Monday evening by the league office.


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SDSU WOMEN'S HOOPS FALLS TO SAN JOSE STATE IN MW CHAMPIONSHIPS

 

Aztecs receive 19 points from McKynzie Fort

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March 6, 2017 (Las Vegas) - No. 9 seed San Diego State women’s basketball fell in the opening round of the 2017 Mountain West Championship to eighth-seeded San José State, 76-58, at Thomas & Mack Center.


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6 TIPS TO KEEP TICKS OFF

 

By Gig Conaughton, County of San Diego Communications Office

March 6, 2017 (San Diego) -- Finally! The sun is back and you’ve been itching to get outside for a hike.

Just remember, it’s tick season in San Diego County and you should protect yourself and your pets if you’re planning to roam into any brushy, grassy, or chaparral-covered areas.


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MEXICO OFFERS IMMIGRANTS HELP AT U.S. CONSULATES

 

By Miriam Raftery

March 6, 2017 (San Diego) – The Mexican government has announced that it is creating a network of help centers for Mexican immigrants at all consulates in the U.S.

The action aims to help Mexican citizens amid “fear and uncertainty” over President Donald Trump’s executive orders ramping up deportation and construction of a border wall, says Consul General Marcela Celorio in San Diego. 


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RACISM CAN NULLIFY JURY VERDICTS, SUPREME COURT RULES

 

By Miriam Raftery

March 6, 2017 (Washington D.C.) – By a 5 to 3 vote, the Supreme Court has ruled that a verdict can be voided and a new trial ordered if a juror showed racial bias.

The case involved a Colorado racetrack employee convicted of sexual battery after a juror stated during deliberations that the defendant must be guilty because “he’s Mexican, and Mexican men take whatever they want.”


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SDSU WOMEN'S HOOPS' MCKYNZIE FORT NAMED ALL-MOUNTAIN WEST HONOREE

 

Fort is one of four Aztecs to earn All-MW accolades each of her first three seasons at SDSU

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March 6, 2017 (San Diego) - San Diego State women’s basketball junior guard McKynzie Fort earned an All-Mountain West accolade for the third consecutive season, the conference office announced Monday.


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SDSU FOOTBALL'S DANNY GONZALES NAMED DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR

 

Safeties coach has been with the Aztec staff since 2011

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March 6, 2017 (San Diego) - Danny Gonzales, who has been the safeties coach with the San Diego State football team since 2011, helping the Aztecs to a league-high three Mountain West titles over that span, has been promoted to defensive coordinator by head coach Rocky Long.


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HELIX WATER BOARD STAFF ADVISES AGAINST LOWERING RATES: MEETING MARCH 8

 

By Miriam Raftery

Jonathan Goetz contributed to this report

March 6, 2017 (La Mesa) – Helix Water District’s board will hold a special meeting on March 8 at 6 p.m. to consider a proposal by newly elected board member Dan McMillan to lower water rates. 

But a staff report (see agenda) advises against a rate reduction at this time, citing insufficient reserves. Instead, staff recommends that the district continue to look at opportunities to reduce rates as fiscal year 2016-17 concludes, after results of winter and spring rainfall are measured and the fiscal year 2017-18 budget is developed.


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REMOVAL OF SMALL STREAM PROTECTIONS THREATENS WATER SUPPLIES IN SAN DIEGO

 

By Miriam Raftery

Image:  Interactive Map Shows if Your Drinking Water Is at Risk from Trump's Executive Order

 Source: Environmental Working Group, from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Geographic Information Systems Analysis of the Surface Drinking Water Provided by Intermittent, Ephemeral and Headwater Streams in the U.S.

 

March 5, 2017 (San Diego) — President Donald Trump has issued an executive order to rescind Clean Water Rule protections for small streams and replace it with a new rule allowing more pollution.  That action threatens drinking water supplies for millions of Americans – including 679,769 residents in San Diego County, according to data obtained from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.


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WET WEATHER HELPS FILL LOCAL RESERVOIRS

 

By Miriam Raftery

March 5, 2017 (San Diego’s East County) – Torrential rains during this wet winter have raised levels dramatically at local reservoirs, with a new storm possibly bringing even more rain this weekend. 

The Lower Otay reached 100% capacity, so a spillway was opened for the overflow.  Lake Poway came within inches of overflowing, closing hiking trails at the lake.


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FEATURED COUNTY PARK: EL CAPITAN COUNTY PRESERVE

 

By Michelle Mowad, County of San Diego Communications Office

March 5, 2017 (Lakeside) -- The hike at El Capitan County Preserve is considered one of the most rugged and physically challenging in San Diego County. The preserve’s trails run along a granite-ribbed ridgeline, which has stunning views of both the ocean and mountains. It can easily take up to six hours to complete this 12-mile out-and-back trek.


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SDSU MEN'S TENNIS UPENDS BOISE STATE 4-1

 

Aztecs defeat Broncos in Mountain West opener for both schools

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Photo: Sander Gjoels-Andersen was a doubles winner.  Courtesy goaztecs.com

March 5, 2017 (San Diego) - The San Diego State men’s tennis team returned to the win-column Sunday with a 4-1 triumph over Boise State in the Mountain West opener for both squads at Aztec Tennis Center.  The Aztecs (5-5, 1-0 MW) captured a thrilling doubles point, before reeling off three victories in singles play to level their record on the year, while the Broncos (2-13, 0-1 MW dropped their seventh straight.


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SDSU WOMEN'S TENNIS CAPTURES 4-3 WIN OVER BROWN

 

Aztecs come out on top in close contest against the Bears

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March 5, 2017 (San Diego) - The San Diego State women’s tennis team bounced back after yesterday’s loss to Hawai’i to grab a win today over Brown University, 4-3. The Aztecs won the doubles point, giving them an edge moving into singles play.


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SDSU BASEBALL: AZTECS COMPLETE SWEEP OF CAL POLY WITH 2-0 WIN

 

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March 5, 2017 (San Diego) - SDSU baseball played for the sweep of their weekend series against the Mustangs of Cal Poly this afternoon.  Freshman Hayden Petrovick got the first start of his career for the Aztecs against sophomore Bobby Ay for the Mustangs.


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SDSU LACROSSE DOWNS BOSTON UNIVERSITY 14-8, WINS THIRD STRAIGHT

 

Five Aztecs score two goals apiece to key victory

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Photo:  Natalie Peel was one of five Aztecs to score two goals Sunday vs. Boston U.  Courtesy goaztecs.com

March 5, 2017 (San Diego) - The San Diego State lacrosse team picked up its third straight victory Sunday with a 14-8 win over visiting Boston University in a non-conference clash at Aztec Lacrosse Field.


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SANTEE CHICK-FIL-A HOSTING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION ON MONDAY, MARCH 6TH

 

East County News Service

March 5, 2017 (Santee) – The Santee Chick-fil-A restaurant, 9418 Mission Gorge Road, Santee, will celebrate the start of its fifth year of serving customers on Monday evening, March 6. The public is invited to attend the celebration to be held between 5 and 8 p.m. Chick-fil-A officials said the celebration will recreate the experience when the store opened in late February 2013.


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AZTECS SOFTBALL RALLIES PAST UC DAVIS 5-4

 

SDSU wins third consecutive game

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Photo:  Sydnee Cable had a go-ahead two-run, two-out single in the bottom of the sixth inning in the 5-4 SDSU win.  Courtesy goaztecs.com

March 5, 2017 (San Diego) - Senior Sydnee Cable (Huntington Beach, Calif.) hit a two-out, two-run single in the bottom of the sixth inning to lift San Diego State to a 5-4 win over UC Davis on the final day of the San Diego Classic I Sunday afternoon at SDSU Softball Stadium. It was the third straight win for the Aztecs (11-7), who are receiving votes in both the USA Today/NFCA and ESPN.com/USA Softball polls.


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SDSU MEN'S BASKETBALL: THREE AZTECS EARN ALL-MW HONORS FROM LEAGUE MEDIA

 

Kell picks up third-team honors

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Photo:  Trey Kell courtesy goaztecs.com

March 5, 2017 (San Diego) - San Diego State had three players earn all-Mountain West accolades from the media that cover the league on a regular basis. Trey Kell landed on the third team, while Dakarai Allen and Zylan Cheatham were vote to the honorable mention list.


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MEDAL WINNING STREAK CONTINUES FOR LOCAL CRAFTSMEN

 

East County competitors win silver and bronze plus a Safety Award at 2017 National Craft Championships

By Gayle Falkenthal

Photo, left:  ABC San Diego apprentices win medals: ABC San Diego Craft Champions (L to R) Scott Vorarach (Silver and Safety), Eli Anderson, and Rolf Wachter (Bronze) extended the San Diego win streak at the 2017 ABC National Craft Championships in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

March 5, 2017  (San Diego) – Scott Vorarach of Spring Valley representing Certified Air Conditioning in San Diego, and Rolf Wachter of Jamul representing Interpipe Contracting in San Diego will bring medals home to San Diego from the 2017 ABC National Craft Championships.


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ONE MILLION LETTERS & UNDERAPPRECIATED OCEAN EFFECTS

 

By Mark Hughes, SanDiego350

March 5, 2017 (San Diego) -- On the evening of March 1, the organization Stay Cool 4 Grandkids hosted speakers who presented on two climate change topics. Representatives from Kids 4 Planet Earth spoke about their goal to have school children send one million letters to President Trump by Earth Day, telling him how important it is to them that he address climate change. Please help their request to go viral by sharing this goal on Facebook and other social media outlets.


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SDSU MEN'S BASKETBALL TO BE SIXTH SEED AT MOUNTAIN WEST CHAMPIONSHIP

 

Aztecs to face UNLV in first round

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March 4, 2017 (San Diego) - San Diego State will be the sixth-seeded team at next week’s 2017 Mountain West Championship. The Aztecs will open the tournament against the No. 11 seed UNLV on Wednesday, March 8, at 4 p.m. PT inside the Runnin’ Rebels’ home, the Thomas & Mack Center.


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SDSU SOFTBALL: FIVE HOME RUN GAME POWERS AZTECS PAST REDHAWKS

 

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March 4, 2017 (San Diego) - The San Diego Classic I continued tonight as SDSU softball took on Miami University of Ohio.  Junior Alex Formby started on the mound for the Aztecs against senior Carly Mortensen for the Redhawks.


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READERS & WRITERS CALENDAR: MARCH 5-17

 

By Sam Warren, copyright 2017

March 4, 2017 (San Diego) – From readings of Irish poetry and prose to Society of Professional Journalists’ Report Card on the Media, you’ll find many events of interest for both readers and writers in this week’s calendar of local literary events.


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SDSU BASEBALL: AZTECS COME BACK TO DEFEAT CAL POLY 6-4

 

SDSU overcomes early deficit to take second game of weekend series

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Photo:  Dominic Purpura went five innings to pick up the win in the Aztecs' 6-4 victory over Cal Poly Saturday afternoon.  Courtesy goaztecs.com

March 4, 2017 (San Diego) - San Diego State dug itself out of an early three-run deficit, scoring six times over the opening three innings, to defeat Cal Poly, 6-4, Saturday afternoon at Tony Gwynn Stadium. The win was the fourth in a row for the Aztecs, who improved to 7-4 on the season.


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AZTECS WOMEN'S TENNIS NARROWLY DEFEATED BY HAWAII 4-3

 

Rainbow Wahine claim doubles point, split singles in victory over SDSU

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March 4, 2017 (San Diego) - The San Diego State women's tennis team returned to the Aztec Tennis Center on Saturday where the University of Hawai’i edged the Aztecs, 4-3.

The day began with close doubles competition, as Petra Melounova and Roxanne Resma claimed the first doubles victory against Jana Buth and Paola Diaz, 6-4. A close contest between duo Olivia Larsson and Alli Valk, and Marina Hruba and Alzbeta Houbova, ended in an Aztec victory, 7-6 (4). In a tight second seeded doubles match, Kennedy Davis and Mia Smith ultimately fell to Cindy Nguyen and Klara Pribylova, 7-6 (5), and Hawai’i claimed the doubles point.


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