May 2022 Articles

May 2022 Articles

PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: SUNRISE ON VOLCAN MOUNTAIN

East County News Service

May 24, 2022 (Julian) -- Scott Lagace snapped these inspiring shots of the sun's rays on an early morning hike up Volcan Mountain in Julian.


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HEALTH AND SCIENCE HIGHLIGHTS

May 24, 2022 (San Diego's East County) -- Our Health and Science Highlights provide cutting edge news that could impact your health and our future.

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SCIENCE AND TECH 

 

 

 AI may be searching you for guns the next time you go out in public (Washington Post)
• Justice Dept. says ‘good faith researchers’ no longer will face hacking charges  (Washington Post)
• Clearview AI to stop selling facial recognition tool to private firms (Washington Post)
 
 

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ECM WORLD WATCH: NATIONAL AND GLOBAL NEWS

May 24, 2022 (San Diego’s East County) - East County Magazine's World Watch helps you be an informed citizen on important issues globally and nationally. As part of our commitment to reflect all voices and views, we include links to a variety of news sources representing a broad spectrum of political, religious, and social views. Top world and U.S. headlines include:

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EAST COUNTY ROUNDUP: LOCAL AND STATEWIDE NEWS


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EAST COUNTY RALLIES FOR REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS IN WAKE OF LEAKED SUPREME COURT DECISION TO ALLOW STATES TO BAN ABORTIONS

 

By Elijah McKee

 

May 24, 2022 (El Cajon) — “I don’t care if y’all heard this a million times but I’m about to make it a million and one: banning abortions only bans safe ones,” proclaimed Huda Ahmed from the steps of the Grossmont Union School District offices during East County Justice Coalition’s (ECJC) reproductive rights rally on May 18. 

 

The rally was the first of its kind in East County since the U.S. Supreme Court draft ruling was leaked two weeks prior, alerting the public of the threat to federally protected abortion access. If the decision authored by Justice Samuel Alito stands as written, it would allow states to outlaw all abortions, even when a mother’s life is in danger or in cases of rape or incest.


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LA MESA CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER SUPPORT FOR STATE BILLS TACKLING HARASSMENT IN PUBLIC PLACES

East County News Service

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May 24, 2022 (La Mesa) -- A resolution in support of three State legislative bills which address street harassment in public places, transit and private businesses will be considered by the La Mesa Council at its meeting tonight at 6  p.m.  The measure is item 12.1 on the agenda.

Vice Mayor Jack Shu and Councilmember Colin Parent are requesting the La Mesa City Council pass a resolution which supports three bills currently being considered in Sacramento. These bills will address hate generated harassment from a public health and civil rights framework.

First is AB 2549 by Assembly Members Mia Bonta, Al Muratsuchi and Dr. Akilah Weber which would authorize a study and campaign seeking  to prevent public street harassment. Then SB 1161 introduced by Senator Dave Min addresses harassment which takes place in our public transit systems. Third, AB 2448 introduced by Assembly Member Phil Ting will address harassment in private businesses. The resolution also supports corresponding budget requests for these bills.


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READER’S EDITORIAL: OUR ORIGINAL FOUNDERS WERE INDIGENOUS WOMEN WHO CONTROLLED THEIR OWN BODIES

By Professor Harvey Wasserman

Originally published in Reader Supported News

Photo: San Diego Women’s March 2022, by Miriam Raftery

May 24, 2022 (San Diego) -- The real Founders of American society were not the 55 rich white male interlopers who staged a coup d’etat in 1787-9 … and whose misogynist progeny have always wanted to ban abortion.

Our true original founders were the Indigenous matriarchs who ran most of America for thousands of years before the first whites set foot here.

For tens of centuries they controlled their pregnancies by herbal means. The idea that any government (tribal or otherwise) could rule a woman’s uterus would evoke disbelief and contempt from men and women alike.


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ECM PADRES REPORT: PADRES WALK IT OFF IN 10TH AGAINST BREWERS

By Liz Alper
 
Photo via @padres on Twitter
 
May 23, 2022 (San Diego) - The Padres are finally home after a successful road trip to host the Brewers.  Adrian Houser started tonight’s game one against Nick Martinez.

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FDA CLEARS COVID BOOSTER SHOT FOR HEALTHY KIDS AGES 5 TO 11

By Pennell Paugh

May 23, 2022 (San Diego) – On May 17, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized a single booster shot for children ages 5 through 11 years old, at least five months after completion of a primary series with the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.


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THE SPINNERS BRING PHILLY SOUL SOUNDS TO SYCUAN MAY 28

East County News Service

May 23, 2022 (El Cajon) –The Spinners, one of the most iconic and enduring groups in R&B history, take stage in a live concert May 28 at 8 p.m. at Sycuan’s Live and Up Close Theatre. With a legacy spanning over six decades, The Spinners released their latest all-new original album in 2021, the aptly-titled, “Round the Block and Back Again.”


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2022 VOTER GUIDE: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO VOTE IN CALIFORNIA’S JUNE 7 PRIMARY ELECTION

CalMatters is a public interest journalism venture committed to explaining how California’s state Capitol works and why it matters

May 23, 2022 (Sacramento) - We get it, California voters. You’ve been busy lately.


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BOIL WATER ORDER ISSUED FOR WARNER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT WATER SYSTEM

Test results show drinking water supply is present for E. coli and Total Coliform Bacteria

Source: County News Service

Photo: Drinking fountain; CC by NC-ND

 

May 23, 2022 (Warner Springs) -- The County of San Diego, Department of Environmental Health and Quality (DEHQ) has issued a Boil Water Order for Warner Unified School District water system at 30951 Highway 79, Warner Springs. Only the main campus is impacted by the boil water order, not the resource center and ball fields located across the highway from the campus.  The water system serves a daily population of 150 people, consisting of students and staff of Warner Unified School District (kindergarten through 12th grade). 


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EAST COUNTY JPA BEGINS PROCESS TO TAKE SAN DIEGO PUMP STATION

By Mike Allen

Photo:  Jay Goldstone, San Diego chief operating officer

May 23, 2022 (Santee) -- The board overseeing the $950 million East County Advanced Water Purification (AWP) project took the first legal step to condemn a pump station owned by the city of San Diego after numerous delays and now outright refusal by that city to abide by an earlier agreement to sell the property.


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SAN DIEGO NATIVE SPENDS MEMORIAL DAY HONORING FALLEN MILITARY MEMBERS WHILE SERVING IN THE ELITE CEREMONIAL GUARD

For full story: https://navyoutreach.blogspot.com/2022/05/san-diego-native-spends-memorial-day.html

By Lt. Egdanis Torres Sierra, Navy Office of Community Outreach

May 23, 2022 (Washington, D.C.) - As the nation pauses this Memorial Day to remember fallen service members, a native of San Diego, California, has special responsibilities honoring fallen comrades in the nation’s capital with the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard.


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NEW PARK OPENS IN SPRING VALLEY WITH COMMUNITY GARDEN, PLAY AREA, EXERCISE EQUIPMENT AND MORE

 

By Matthew Manosh 

Video courtesy County News Service

May 22, 2022 (Spring Valley) -- On Friday, May 13th, the grand opening of the Ildica County Park located at 8604 Ildica St. in Spring Valley took place. The new park is about half an acre and includes a play area, exercise equipment and a 20-plot community garden.


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SDSU SOFTBALL'S SEASON ENDS WITH 8-4 LOSS AT ARIZONA STATE



 

SDSU finishes 39-16 for second-best record in program history

Source:  goaztecs.com

Video courtesy goaztecs.com

May 22, 2022 (Tempe) - The San Diego State softball team saw its season come to end at the NCAA Tempe Regional final with an 8-4 loss at No. 8/5 Arizona State Sunday afternoon at Farrington Stadium. The Mountain West champion Aztecs finished 39-16 (.709), the second-best record in program history.


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ECM PADRES REPORT: PADRES BLOW GAME OPEN FOR SWEEP

By Liz Alper

Photo:  MacKenzie Gore struck out six in six innings. Via @padres on Twitter

 

May 22, 2022 (San Francisco) - The Padres have had two very close wins in the Bay.  Today they looked for the series sweep, but maybe by a bit wider margin with MacKenzie Gore on the mound against Alex Wood for San Francisco.


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HOMELESSNESS UP OVER 540% IN UNINCORPORATED AREAS, COUNT FINDS: LEMON GROVE FORUM ADDRESSES NEED FOR COLLABORATION

By Matthew Manosh and Miriam Raftery

Photo: Outreach team members  speak with homeless person in local park

Hear audio of full forum

May 22, 2022 (Lemon Grove) – The 2022 Point in Time Count of homeless people reveals some shocking statistics. While countywide the rate rose 10% from January 2020 to January 2022, in San Diego’s unincorporated areas the number was up 540.7% to a total of 173 individuals.  The numbers also soared in several East County communities including Lemon Grove (up 72.2% to 31 individuals), El Cajon (up 68.8% to 1,308 people, though most are in shelters), and Santee (up 488% to 147), Lakeside (up 162.5% to 63 people).  Some communities fared better; Spring Valley had 38.1% fewer homeless people (60) and La Mesa held relatively steady, up just 1.9%, and Alpine had just one person homeless person identified.

County ramps up efforts

“Your county is committed…like it has never been before,” Nathan Fletcher, Chairman of the County Board of Supervisors, said at a recent forum on homelessness at the Lemon Grove Library on hosted by the East County Homeless Task Force and Thrive Lemon Grove. “There is not a zip code or a community anywhere in San Diego that is not impacted by homelessness.”  

Fletcher outlined plans to help both the homeless and communities, asking support from residents, which are detailed below. Other panelists also addressed new efforts to reduce homelessness in East County.

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JIF PEANUT BUTTER RECALL ANNOUNCED DUE TO SALMONELLA

East County News Service

May 22, 2022 (Washington D.C.) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced a voluntary recall of numerous Jif peanut butter products by J.M. Smucker due to a multi-state outbreak of salmonella senftenberginfections linked to the popular peanut butter brand. The products were distributed nationally and sold through major retailers and other outlets nationwide.


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SDSU SOFTBALL FALLS AT ARIZOA STATE 11-8, BUT RALLIES PAST CAL STATE FULLERTON 8-5 TO ADVANCE TO NCAA TEMPE REGIONAL FINAL

 

Source:  goaztecs.com

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May 22, 2022 (Tempe) - The San Diego State softball team spotted host No. 8/5 Arizona State eight runs in the top of the first inning and couldn’t quite come back in an 11-8 loss in game three of the NCAA Tempe Regional Saturday afternoon at Farrington Stadium. With the loss, the Aztecs (38-15) will play the winner of No. 22/20 LSU and Cal State Fullerton in an elimination game later tonight, while the Pac-12 champion Sun Devils (41-9) advance to the regional final at 3 p.m. PT Sunday.


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ECM PADRES REPORT: PADRES HOLD OFF GIANTS FOR SERIES WIN

By Liz Alper
 
Photo:  Grossmont High alum Joe Musgrove shone again, going seven innings and striking out four.  Via @padres on Twitter
 
May 21, 2022 (San Francisco) - The Padres came away with a great extra innings win last night.  They tried for a game two matinee win today with Grossmont High alum Joe Musgrove on the mound against Carlos Rodon for the Giants.

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SDSU BASEBALL FALLS AT UNLV IN SERIES FINALE 5-1

Rebels club three homers to defeat Aztecs

Source:  goaztecs.com

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May 21, 2022 (Las Vegas) - San Diego State closed out its 2022 campaign on a sour note Saturday, dropping a 5-1 decision to UNLV at Earl E. Wilson Stadium.


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TIPS FOR VISITING THE ANZA-BORREGO DESERT

 

By Kylie Dees

May 21, 2022 (Anza-Borrego Desert) - Anza Borrego Desert State Park, located in San Diego County is just two to three hours east of San Diego. It’s the largest state park in California – and nearby Borrego Springs also has much to offer. There is definitely something for everyone of every age to experience and enjoy.


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SDSU BASEBALL EVENS SERIES WITH 6-3 VICTORY AT UNLV

Aztecs make 4-0 lead stand up vs. the Rebels

Source:  goaztecs.com

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May 20, 2022 (Las Vegas) - San Diego State took the lead on the first pitch of the game and never looked back, defeating UNLV by a 6-3 tally in the second game of a Mountain West on Friday night at Earl E. Wilson Stadium.


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ECM PADRES REPORT: PADRES SNEAK AWAY WITH EXTRA INNINGS WIN IN THE BAY

By Liz Alper
 
Photo:  Sean Manaea via @padres on Twitter
 
May 20, 2022 (San Francisco) - After a successful series in Philadelphia, the Padres came back out west to the Bay Area for the weekend for a series with the Giants.  Sean Manaea started tonight’s game one against Jakob Junis for San Francisco.

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SDSU SOFTBALL DOUBLES UP LSU 10-5

SDSU homers four times to advance to winner’s bracket to face winner of Arizona State and Cal State Fullerton

Source:  goaztecs.com

Photo courtesy goaztecs.com

May 20, 2022 (Tempe) - Mac Barbara had two of San Diego State’s NCAA tournament-record four home runs in a 10-5 victory over No. 22/20 LSU in the first game of the NCAA Tempe Regional Friday night at Farrington Stadium. The Aztecs (38-14) will now play the winner of No. 8/5 Arizona State and Cal State Fullerton at 2 p.m. on Saturday in the winner’s bracket of the double-elimination regional. 


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DECEPTIVE MAILERS, ONLINE AD TARGET SHERIFF’S CANDIDATE DAVE MYERS

Candidate denounces Deputy Sheriff’s Association for funding misleading ads, says actions show need for reforms

By Miriam Raftery

May 20, 2022 (San Diego) – Mailers landing in mailboxes and an online ad on Facebook contain deceptive messages regarding Sheriff candidate Dave Myers. The ads falsely state that Myers is a “lifelong Republican” who opposes democratic values, depicting him as a “wolf in sheep’s clothing.”  But in fact, Myers is the only candidate in the race who is endorsed by the state and county Democratic parties.  He was also endorsed by the Democratic party in a prior run for Sheriff as well as when he ran for La Mesa City Council.


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MAN ARRESTED FOR MURDER OF MOTHER, 88, IN EL CAJON

East County News Service

May 20, 2022 (El Cajon) – Chase Folkes, 55, has been arrested and charged with the murder of his mother, 88-year-old Carolyn Jean Folkes. 

Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call from a man requesting help at a home in the 1200 block of Corto Lane in unincorporated El Cajon at 1:30 a.m. on May 19.  They found Carolyn Folkes dead in the home with trauma to her upper body.


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SDSU BASEBALL FALLS AT UNLV 12-5

Rebels erase 5-2 deficit with 10 unanswered runs

Source:  goaztecs.com

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May 19, 2022 (Las Vegas) - San Diego State fell victim to eight extra-base hits on Thursday, including three home runs, as UNLV scored 10 unanswered runs to key its 12-5 victory in the opener of a three-game Mountain West series at Earl E. Wilson Stadium.


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ECM PADRES REPORT: PADRES TAKE PHILLY SERIES WITH EASY WIN

By Liz Alper

Photo via @padres on Twitter

 

May 19, 2022 (Philadelphia) - Last night was deja vu for the Padres as the Phillies beat them by the same score that the Padres beat them by on Tuesday night:  3-0.  Both teams tried for the series win today with Yu Darvish on the mound against Kyle Gibson for Philly.


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