By Miriam Raftery

May 17, 2018 (Spring Valley) – Sheriff’s Deputy Parrot was patrolling on Felicita Avenue in Spring Valley this morning when he saw a man exit the backseat of a parked vehicle and a woman standing nearby. When the Deputy approached, he noticed the woman “silently asking for help,” according to Sergeant. K. Cartie.

Source: CalTrans

May 17, 2018 (San Diego) --  Construction crews will close all lanes of northbound State Route 163 (SR-163) between Interstate 8 and Genesee Avenue Monday, Tuesday and possibly Wednesday night from 11:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. The closure is needed so can remove the bridge abutments on the Friars Road overcrossing including the sign panels. The work closure includes the possibility of closing all lanes of southbound SR-163, within the same project limits, Wednesday night from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. At no time will the freeway close in both directions at the same time. The work is part of the SR-163 Friars Road Interchange Project. 

By Miriam Raftery

May 17, 2018 (San Diego’s East County) -- This week’s Destination East County includes America on Main Street in El Cajon, the Manzanita High Rendezvous at Lake Morena, the Ramona Rodeo,  a bike ride at Lindo Lakes, a salute to military families at Lake Morena, customer appreciation days at the Garden,  Rock and Roar at Lions, Tigers and Bears, and Stars on the Water in concert in El Cajon.

Plus, we’ll have a preview of coming attractions including the Santee Street Fair and Craft Beer Festival, Laurel and Hardy comedy night in Spring Valley, a stockroom speakeasy in Alpine, La Mesa’s Flag Day Parade, Fido Fest in Santee, outdoor movies in county parks, a Secret Garden Party at St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center, San Diego Concert Band in concert, a Taste of La Mesa, Santee’s summer concert series, and a heritage quilt show in Julian.

So scroll down for all of these events and many more!

Backroom Beer Pairing to feature imaginative brews from Temecula’s Aftershock Brewing; proceeds benefit animal rescue charities

East County News Service

May 17, 2018 (Alpine) - Summer calls for sipping on refreshing brews in great company. On May 30, you can do just that when Barons Market teams up with Temecula’s Aftershock Brewing to pair tasty beers with delectable dishes at each of its seven Southern California grocery stores for its summer-themed Backroom Beer Pairing. Often with sell-out crowds, Baron’s Backroom Beer Pairings transform Barons Market’s loading docks and stock rooms into food and local brew speakeasies.

May 16, 2018 (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 news sources representing a broad spectrum of political, religious, and social views. Top world and U.S. headlines include:

U.S.

• Trump Administration Doubles Worksite Investigations to Combat Illegal Immigration (NPR)
• Lava from Kilauea’s volcano could leave thousands trapped (CBS)
• White House, EPA headed off chemical pollution study (Politico)
• Melania Trump undergoes kidney surgery (USA Today)
• Supreme Court ruling opens the door for legalized sports betting nationwide (San Diego Union-Tribune)
• Hatch to introduce sports betting bill after Supreme Court decision (The Hill)
• Trump blasts White House leakers as ‘traitors’ (The Hill)

WORLD

• North Korea cancels talks with South Korea and warns U.S. (BBC)
• The making of Meghan Markle: What happens when a ‘confident mixed-race woman’ marries into the royal family (Washington Post)
• Israeli forces kill dozens in Gaza protests over embassy (Reuters)
• U.S. opens embassy in Jerusalem amid violence (The Hill)
• Wildlife poachers in Kenya to face death penalty (Independent)
• Indonesian church bombings carried out by family with children in tow (New York Times)

For excerpts and links to full stories, click “read more” and scroll down.

May 16, 2018 (San Diego's East County) -- East County Roundup highlights top stories of interest to East County and San Diego’s inland regions, published in other media. This week’s top “Roundup” headlines include:

LOCAL

• El Cajon councilman ordered to pay $30,000 in attorney fees as fraud case takes unusual turns (San Diego Union-Tribune)
• Four file to run against disciplined judge Gary Kreep (San Diego Union-Tribune)  
• Charter or labor board majority at stake in San Diego School County School Board Races (KPBS)
• A Q&A with David Feliciano, La Mesa Spring Valley’s new superintendent (San Diego Union-Tribune)
• Scam artists targeting Medicare recipients, says DA’s office (Times of San Diego)

STATE

• Gov. Jerry Brown offers part of a historic budget bonanza to help ease California's homelessness crisis (Los Angeles Times)
• A few rich charter school supporters are spending millions to elect Antonio Villaraigosa governor (Los Angeles Times)
• Posting mugshots on internet draws criminal charges from Calif. attorney general (Sacramento Bee)

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May 16, 2018 (San Diego's East County) -- Our Health and Science Highlights provide cutting edge news that could impact your health and our future.

HEALTH

• Wearing Workout Clothes in an MRI Machine Can Burn You, Hospitals Warn (NBC)
• Wind blew a bounce house onto a California highway — with a child still inside it (Washington Post)
• The five most expensive drugs in the U.S. (CNN)
• Vermont becomes first state to allow drug imports from Canada (Politico)
• Experimental vaccine approved for Ebola in Congo  (ABC)

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

•  Deadly Convenience: Keyless Cars and Their Carbon Monoxide Toll (New York Times)
• ‘Memory transplant’ achieved in snails (BBC)
• Facebook suspends 200 apps in wake of Cambridge Analytica scandal (Washington Post)
• Trump White House quietly cancels NASA research verifying greenhouse gas cuts (Science)
• FCC traces 96 million spammy robocalls to one Florida man (Mashable)

For excerpts and links to full stories, click “read more” and scroll down.

Source: Julian Woman’s Club

May 16, 2018 (Julian) – For 27 years, the Julian Woman’s Club Heritage Quilt has showcased the talents of local quilters. This year’s show will feature newly made and heirloom quilts on display. The show runs from June 29th to July 4th in the Julian Town Hall upstairs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  

Lawsuit alleges tribal development corporation breached contract in cannabis operation

By Paul Kruze, Contributing Editor

May 16, 2018 (Santa Ysabel) – The Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel has had a troubled history achieving its goal of gaining financial stability and independence for its 300-member tribe near Julian, some 40 miles east of Escondido.  Now, the Santa Ysabel Tribal Development Corporation is in hot water.

Source: Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District

May 15, 2018 (El Cajon) -- Two guided bike rides are being held at Grossmont College May 20 to honor the memory of Grossmont College political science professor Brian Jennings, an avid bicyclist who was killed April 17 while riding his bike in Flinn Springs.

East County News Service

May 15, 2018 (Sacramento) -- Hours after a judge ruled that California’s assisted suicide law is illegal, state Attorney General Xavier Becerra indicated he will appeal the decision.

Judge Daniel Ottolia with the Riverside Superior Court ruled that the Legislature violated the law by passing the End of Life Option Act during a special session devoted to healthcare issues, the Los Angeles Times reports.

Backcountry hidden pleasures:   Our guide to unique adventures in San Diego’s beautiful backcountry

By Liz Orient

May 16, 2018 (Anza-Borrego) -- Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is a unique destination for anyone looking for a fun day trip from San Diego. There are two classes of people: those who love the desert and those who hate the desert. I happen to be one who enjoys the bizarre plants, resourceful animals, and how the mountains change colors at sunset. I hadn't been to Anza-Borrego in several years and it was time to revisit one of my favorite places in California!

East County News Service

May 15, 2018 (La Mesa) – The Grossmont Healthcare District’s Dr. William C. Herrick Community Health Care Library, 9001 Wakarusa St. in La Mesa, will host “Joint Replacement,” a program on hip and knee total joint replacement surgeries and hip resurfacing procedures, from 10 to 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 23. 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.

By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna

May 14, 2018 (San Diego’s East County) - We know all about those snakes at work that slither around trying to work their way into promotions, office social circles and politics, or even belly up to the boss. They’ll do anything (even bite you in the back) as long as it benefits them.

By Miriam Raftery

May 13, 2018 (San Diego) – California law restricts counties from approving more than four General Plan amendments a year, a law meant to prevent developers from pushing through excessive waivers.  But now a video reveals County Planning and Development Services Director Mark Wardlow proposing “bundling” together multiple projects far larger than current zoning laws allow.