May 2021 Articles

May 2021 Articles

SDSU TRACK & FIELD WINS MOUNTAIN WEST OUTDOOR CHAMPIONSHIP

Aztecs took first in seven track events

Source:  goaztecs.com

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May 16, 2021 (Clovis) - The Aztec track and field team won the Mountain West Outdoor Championships Saturday evening. SDSU won seven events (all track) and recorded five marks that are top five all-time in program history. The Aztecs have now won five of the last eight conference outdoor championships.


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THE ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN WAR: A PERSONAL REFLECTION

By Don Harrison, San Diego Jewish World, a member of the San Diego Online News Association

May 15, 2021 (San Diego) - A friend asked what is my reaction to the current war between Israeli Jews and Palestinian and Israeli Arabs.

It’s painful to watch.  I imagine every other Jew and every Arab feels exactly the same way.


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ECM PADRES REPORT: BIG BATS AND BIG OFFENSE ALLOW PADRES TO TAKE SERIES AGAINST CARDS

By Liz Alper
 
Photo via @padres on Twitter
 
May 15, 2021 (San Diego) - Last night’s game one against the Cardinals was a very good game that the Padres were able to snag.  They were looking for a series win tonight with Adam Wainwright on the mound for St. Louis against Chris Paddack.

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FIREFIGHTERS SWIFTLY HALT FIRE IN LAKESIDE

By Miriam Raftery
 
Photo, left, by Carol Foster
 
May 15, 2021 (Lakeside) – Forward spread has been halted on the #Shauntau Fire, which started near Shanteau Drive and Flinn Springs Road in Lakeside this afternoon.

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SDSU BASEBALL RALLIES FROM SIX-RUN DEFICIT, BUT DROPS DOUBLEHEADER TO UNLV

San Diego State overcomes 7-1 deficit, but Rebels score two in the 9th for walk-off win

Source:  goaztecs.com

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May 12, 2021 (Las Vegas) - San Diego State overcame a 6-run deficit in the second game of a doubleheader, but UNLV cashed in an extra at bat to score twice in the bottom of the ninth inning and complete a doubleheader baseball sweep in Las Vegas Saturday. UNLV, a 14-4, 7-inning winner in the first game, extended the ninth inning in the nightcap, reaching on a passed ball strikeout that could have ended the game and one batter later Jack-Thomas Wold singled home two to lift the Rebels to an 11-10 win.


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SDSU SOFTBALL DROPS SERIES FINALE TO FRESNO STATE 4-1

 

Aztecs fall in Kathy Van Wyk’s final game as head coach

Source:  goaztecs.com

Video courtesy goaztecs.com

May 15, 2021 (San Diego) - San Diego State dropped a 4-1 decision to Fresno State in the series finale Saturday afternoon at SDSU Softball Stadium. The Aztecs fell to 28-16 on the season, including a 13-11 final record in Mountain West play, while the league-champion Bulldogs improved to 36-10 and 20-4. 


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DESCANSO DAYS RETURNS JUNE 5

By Miriam Raftery
 
May 15, 2021 (Descanso) – You’re invited to “get your boots on” and enjoy Descanso Days on June 5 at the historic Descanso town hall.  A parade rolls out from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., followed by a fair from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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COUNTY ORDERS OWNER TO REMOVE ILLEGAL UPGRADES AT RV CAMPGROUND IN LIVE OAK SPRINGS

By Miriam Raftery
 
Photos and video by Thomas Michael Coyne
 
 
May 15, 2021 (Boulevard) – Following an inquiry by East County Magazine in response to concerns raised by a member of the Boulevard Planning Group, the County has sent an inspector out to the Live Oak Springs RV Park and ordered the owner to halt work and remove illegal upgrades.

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SUPERVISORS VOTE 3-2 TO BLOCK EVICTIONS; LANDLORDS SUE COUNTY

By Miriam Raftery

Photo, left: Supervisor Joel Anderson organized a press conference opposing the measure

May 15, 2021 (San Diego’s East County) – An association representing landlords has filed a lawsuit against San Diego County and County Supervisors, one week after the Supervisors voted 3-2 to enact a temporary ban on most evictions during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

East County Supervisors Joel Anderson and Jim Desmond opposed the measure, with Anderson joining several East County city officials in a press conference speaking out on behalf of rental owners. Supervisors Nathan Fletcher, Nora Vargas and Terra Lawson-Remer voted in favor of the ordinance, which drew nearly five hours of impassioned testimony on both sides.


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ECM PADRES REPORT: PADS' DEFENSE STAYS STRONG TO TAKE GAME ONE AGAINST CARDS

By Liz Alper
 
Photo via @padres on Twitter
 
May 14, 2021 (San Diego) - After taking a crazy series with the Rockies, the Padres headed home to host the Cardinals for the weekend.  Johan Oviedo started tonight’s game one for St. Louis against Grossmont High alum and Padres sole no-hitter owner Joe Musgrove.

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PALA CASINO RV RESORT AWARDED GOOD SAM 10/10*/10 RATING FOR SIXTH YEAR IN A ROW

East County News Service

May 14, 2021 (Pala) - Pala Casino RV Resort has been awarded a flawless 10/10*/10 Good Sam rating for the sixth consecutive year. Pala Casino RV Resort was one of only 153 Good Sam Parks throughout the United States to earn a perfect score in the 2021 rankings. Pala Casino RV Resort was awarded top marks in every category, including facilities, restrooms, showers, and overall visual appearance. Pala has received this coveted recognition every year since opening.


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NEW CONSENT FORM FOR MINORS GETTING COVID-19 VACCINE WITHOUT GUARDIAN

By Katie Cadiao, County of San Diego Communications Office

Photo:  Registered nurse Carol Shapiro gets ready to give Kayden Faulkner, 14, her COVID-19 vaccination.

May 14, 2021 (San Diego) - Starting Saturday, youths ages 12-17 who want to get a COVID-19 vaccination in San Diego County without a parent present will have to provide a signed form to show their parent or legal guardian has given permission.


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WESTBOUND HIGHWAY 94 CLOSED SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHTS FROM AVOCADO BLVD. TO KENWOOD DRIVE

Source: Caltrans

May 14, 2021 (Spring Valley) -- Crews will close all lanes of westbound State Route 94 (SR-94) from Avocado Boulevard/Calavo Drive to Kenwood Drive Sunday through Thursday from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., according to Caltrans. The westbound SR-94 nightime closures include the on-ramp from Avocado Boulevard/Calavo Drive, the off- and on-ramps at Sweetwater Springs Road/Campo Drive, and the Kenwood Drive off-ramp.


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DENISE WHISENHUNT SELECTED AS NEW GROSSMONT COLLEGE PRESIDENT

Source:  Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District

May 14, 2021 (El Cajon) - An educator with more than two decades of experience in higher education has been selected as the next president of Grossmont College.


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SDSU SOFTBALL SPLITS WITH MW CHAMPION FRESNO STATE

SDSU edges Bulldogs 2-1 in opener before falling 10-0 in the nightcap
 
Source:  goaztecs.com
 
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May 14, 2021 (San Diego) - an Diego State split a doubleheader with the Mountain West champion Fresno State Friday afternoon at SDSU Softball Stadium. The Aztecs (28-15, 13-10 MW) edged the Bulldogs (35-10, 19-4 MW) 2-1 in the opener before falling 10-0 in five innings in the nightcap.


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SANDAG LEADERS PRAISE GOVERNOR'S FUNDING BOOST FOR CALIFORNIA INFRASTRUCTURE

East County News Service

 

Photo: Hasan Ikhrata, SANDAG Executive Director

 

May 14, 2021 (San Diego) – Governor Gavin Newsom has issued a May budget revision, following news of the state’s windfall $75 billion surplus despite the pandemic.  The May revision includes an unprecedented investment in critical infrastructure through California.


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MAN CONVICTED OF POSSESSING EXPLOSIVE DEVICES DURING LA MESA RIOT

By Miriam Raftery
 
May 14, 2021 (La Mesa) – A federal jury in San Diego has convicted Zachary Alexander Karas, 28, of possessing incendiary devices including Molotov cocktail explosives during the riot in La Mesa following a May 30 racial justice protest. His sentencing is scheduled for August 13; the San Diego resident could face up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

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HEAR OUR INTERVIEW WITH CAITLIN ROTHER, AUTHOR OF DEATH ON OCEAN BOULEVARD: INSIDE THE CORONADO MANSION CASE

By Miriam Raftery

May 14, 2021 (San Diego) – True crime author and Pulitzer-nominated investigative journalist Caitlin Rother discussed her new book, Death on Ocean Boulevard: Inside the Coronado Mansion Case, in an interview airing  today on the East County Magazine Radio Show on KNSJ, 89.1 FM.  The show airs at 5 p.m.; Rother's interviews airs in the second half of the program.

The book explores one of San Diego’s most infamous and intriguing cases, the death of Rebecca Zahau, who was found hanged in the Coronado mansion of her millionaire boyfriend, Jonah Shacknai. The Sheriff ruled the death a suicide, but a civil jury found Jonah’s brother, Adam Shacknai, responsible.

In her book, Rother raises serious questions about the Sheriff’s investigation, though her findings raise as many questions as they answer.

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SANTEE PUTS BRAKES ON COMMUNITY CENTER AND COMMUNITY CHOICE ENERGY PROGRAM

By Mike Allen
 
Photo:  llustration of the long-planned Santee Community Center, via HMC Architects
 
May 14, 2021 (Santee) -- The ongoing pandemic has forced everyone, including local elected officials, to reevaluate their previous plans.
 
That’s what happened May 12 when the Santee City Council pressed the pause button on two long-planned decisions, building a community center and joining a Community Choice Aggregation program.

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RECIPE FOR UNPLUGGED FUN: A TRAIL OF CLUES, A SPRINKLE OF GNOMES, A DASH OF COUNTRY AND A SPLASH OF WINE

By Claudia Erickson

May 14, 2021 (San Diego’s East County) -- We have been living and breathing by our technology during the pandemic.  Zoom meetings are essential and watching reruns of “The Office” has admittedly helped many a soul get through some tough months. Using our tech devices has been a lifeline, but has also brought about increased anxiety, Facebook fights and Twitter wars. 


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GROUND BROKEN FOR SECOND PHASE OF GROSSMONT COLLEGE SCIENCE, MATH AND CAREER COMPLEX

Source:  Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District

May 13, 2021 (El Cajon) - With the turning of shovels at a groundbreaking ceremony this morning, construction has officially begun at Grossmont College on the second phase of a science, math and career technology complex, which will also house a new Veterans Resource Center.


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READER’S EDITORIAL: COVID-19 TAKES ITS TOLL ON TEENS

By Branson Bajoua
 
May 13, 2021 (Rancho San Diego) -- Jogging down a stretch of sidewalk, edged with vibrant sprouts of grass as a breath of air gently passes by. Soaking in the summer sun floating just above the horizon before settling a match of volleyball. Or perhaps you’re eyeing an empty row of seats in a packed theater, popcorn in one hand with a slushy resting in the other, as you signal to your friends. Admittedly, we have all imagined ourselves in any one of these scenarios. Being in quarantine for over a year, who could blame us?

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COUNTY BOARD MEETINGS OPEN TO LIMITED IN-PERSON PARTICIPATION

By Tracy DeFore, County of San Diego Communications Office

May 13, 2021 (San Diego) - A limited number of people can attend and provide public comment in person at the County Board of Supervisors meetings next week as long as certain COVID-19 safety measures are followed.


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THREE STUDENTS IN EL CAJON WIN SCHOLARSHIPS FROM NORTH ISLAND CREDIT UNION

East County News Service

Photo:  scholarship winner Grace Freeman, Grossmont High School 

May 13, 2021 (El Cajon) -- North Island Credit Union has awarded 10 scholarships of $1,000 each to college-bound students in San Diego and Riverside Counties in its annual College Scholarship Program. The winners include three students in El Cajon:  Grace Freeman and Mirfit Mohammad at Grossmont College, as well as Sergio Garcia at Granite Hills High School.


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FULL CLOSURE OF STATE ROUTE 94 EAST FROM SAN DIEGO TO LEMON GROVE ON SATUDAY

All lanes of eastbound SR-94 from I-805 to SR-125 closed 5 a.m. - 4 p.m. 

Source: Caltrans

May 13, 2021 (San Diego) -- This week, Governor Gavin Newsom announced a $1.5 billion investment over the next three years for litter collection, community engagement and support of local artists to beautify California’s highways and main streets. His announcement comes as Caltrans crews prepare for the third consecutive closure and cleanup along State Route 94 (SR-94) this weekend. These efforts are consistent with the goals in Governor Newsom's California Comeback Plan to clean California.


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BIG RIG IN FLAMES DAMAGES BRIDGE, SHUTS DOWN I-8 NEAR PINE VALLEY CHECKPOINT

By Miriam Raftery

Photo via The Mountain Community on Facebook, posted by Laura Palmer Vikara

Update May 13, 2021 -- The California Highway Patrol reports that the  driver was trapped in the vehicle and died. The body of a second male victim as found later in the afternoon. Both of their identities are unknown. Around 7:48 p.m. the driver hauling a semi-trailer (big rig) lost control and struck the center divider, hit a bridge rail and rolled down an embankment off I-8 east of Sunrise Highway, where the truck became engulfed in flames. CHP, Border Patrol and Cal Fire arrived shortly after the crash. It is unknown what caused the accident and whether the victims wore seatbelts. CHP asks anyone who witnessed this crash to call the CHP in El Cajon at (619)401-2000.

 

May 12, 2021 (Pine Valley) – Westbound Interstate 8 is shutdown from Buckman Springs Road to Sunrise Highway due to a big rig truck that caught fire, crashed and damaged a bridge. Traffic is being diverted onto Old Highway 80.

According to the CHP Incidents page, the accident occurred near the Border Patrol Checkpoint, which is three miles east of Pine Valley.  Damage to 30 feet of metal and concrete on the bridge is reported.


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COUNTY EXPECTED TO START VACCINATING 12-15 YEAR OLD YOUTHS THURSDAY

 

By Gig Conaughton, County of San Diego Communications Office

May 12, 2021 (San Diego) - San Diego County officials said Wednesday that they fully expect 12-to-15 year old youths to be able to start getting vaccinated Thursday with Pfizer vaccines, pending the expected approval Wednesday night by the Western States Scientific Safety Review and California Department of Public Health.


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ECM PADRES REPORT: PADRES SPLIT DOUBLEHEADER AGAINST ROCKIES

By Liz Alper
 
Photo:  Victor Caratini's grand slam gave the Padres the win in game one.  Via @padres on Twitter
 
May 12, 2021 (Denver) - After a monster win last night, the Padres took on the Rockies twice today in a doubleheader to make up for Monday’s weather delay and finish up the series.  Click the cut to see how the Pads fared in both games.
 
 

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SDSU WOMEN'S GOLF WRAPS UP SEASON AT NCAA STANFORD REGIONAL

Aztecs finish in a tie for 15th at NCAA Stanford Regional

Source:  goaztecs.com

Photo courtesy goaztecs.com

May 12, 2021 (Stanford) - The 47th-ranked San Diego State women’s golf team had its season come to an end at the NCAA Stanford Regional Wednesday on the par-71, 6,291-yard Stanford Golf Course. The Aztecs, who were the No. 12 seed in the 18-team field, finished in a tie for 15th at 41-over-par 893. 


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EVACUATION ADVISORY LIFTED FOR COCHES FIRE

East County Wildfire & Emergency Alerts

Photo, left, taken by John Margolin from his home near the #CochesFire.

Update 5:35 p.m.:  The evacuation advisory has been lifted and the evacuation center at W.D. Hall Elementary has been closed.

Update 5:10 p.m.:  Cal Fire reports the fire's forward spread has been stopped at 30 acres; it is 5 percent contained. No structures have been damaged or destroyed.

 

May 12, 2021 (Lakeside) – The #CochesFire that started  along I-8 east, south of Los Coches Road in Lakeside, has grown to 30 acres.  Evacuation warnings have been issued for the area and anyone wishing to evacuate can go to WD Hall Elementary School at 1376 Pepper Drive in El Cajon.  There are no mandatory evacuation orders as of 4:40 p.m.

The fire is burning at a moderate rate of spread and moving toward the Walmart and Valleyview Truck Trail.  Air tankers, helicopters and multiple fire engine are battling the blaze.

The right lane of I-8 is blocked by the brush fire and traffic is backed up to state route 67/Magnolia exit. Expect delays of up to a half hour, KUSI reports.


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