Volleyball downs Utah State in MW opener

Source: goaztecs.com press release

Photo: Danielle Bolden had a career-high five service aces in the win over Utah State Saturday night on Aztec Court.  Courtesy goaztecs.com

September 25, 2016 (San Diego) - San Diego State rallied from a 2-1 set deficit to defeat visiting Utah State in five sets (26-28, 25-19, 24-26, 25-7, 15-13) Saturday evening on Aztec Court. The win was the fifth in the last six outings for the Aztecs, who improved to 9-6 overall and 1-0 in the Mountain West. Utah State, meanwhile saw its record drop to 6-7 (1-1 MW).

Source:  Press release, SDSU Homeland Security graduate program

September 24, 2016 (San Diego) -- What can be done to stop active shooter incidents such as the one at the Washington Mall this week?  Two San Diegans who recently graduated from San Diego State University’s Homeland Security Program, have developed an innovative mobile app solution for preventing, mitigating and responding to active shooter situations. The Active Shooter Identification (ASI) application has the ability to detect a gunshot that supersedes 125 decibels.

By Liz Alper

Photo via @Padres on Twitter

September 23, 2016 (San Diego) - After not being able to finish the job last night, the Padres tried again tonight with Edwin Jackson on the mound against Albert Suarez.

By Liz Alper

September 23, 2016 (San Diego) - After the men played tonight, the Aztecs women’s soccer team took the field at SDSU Sports Deck next for their first Mountain West game against Air Force.

By Liz Alper

September 23, 2016 (San Diego) - The SDSU men’s soccer team was back in action on a Friday night against the University of the Pacific.

By Liz Alper

September 23, 2016 (La Mesa) - The Grossmont College men's lacrosse team will host their third annual Grossmont College Men's Lacrosse Fundraiser at The Hills Pub in La Mesa on October 5 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Source: Chargers media release

September 23, 2016 (San Diego) - Susan G. Komen San Diego, the County’s largest funder of free breast cancer services and support will team up with the San Diego Chargers along with Family Health Centers of San Diego, Family Medical Clinic and La Maestra to host a free mammogram event for the community. Individuals who are underinsured or uninsured are encouraged to obtain breast cancer screenings at this event.

Source: Alpine-Mt. Empire Chamber of Commerce

Photos courtesy of the Alpine Sun

September 22, 2016 (Alpine) -- The Alpine Mountain Empire Chamber of Commerce will present new year-end holiday opportunities for residents, businesses, organizations and vendors.

By Janis Russell

September 22, 2016 (San Diego) - In 1995, 20-year-old Tariq Khamisa was shot and killed by 14-year-old Tony Hicks, a gang member. Hicks was convicted as an adult and was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison. The Tariq Khamisa Foundation (TKF), a nonprofit, was established in 1995 by Tariq’s father Azim Khamisa along with Tony Hicks’ grandfather, Ples Felix.

Council also advises public that Prop A transportation initiative would double road repairs in Lemon Grove

By Jonathan Goetz

Pictured: Karen Beth Pearlman, UT Reporter, taking pictures of a Connect Main Street Powerpoint 9/20/16

View the Powerpoint here

September 22, 2016 (Lemon Grove) – Lemon Grove’s City Council approved a theme for the Connect Main Street concept to commemorate the city’s historical heritage, limit traffic and create a walkable heart for the city between Broadway and Central Avenue.  Council members also informed the public that Proposition A, the regional transportation initiative, would double street repairs in Lemon Grove as well as funding freeways and bringing the trolley to UCSD.

Source: Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District

September 21, 2016 (El Cajon) - William Shakespeare’s classic comedy The Taming of the Shrew and a bilingual performance of Frederico Garcia Lorca’s once-banned Blood Wedding are among the productions set for the 2016-17 season at Grossmont College’s Stagehouse Theatre.

East County News Service

September 21, 2016 (Ramona) – Six Ramona and Poway businesses are sponsoring and hosting hand-painted wine barrels to preview the 4th annual Ramona Art and Wine Festival.

By Liz Alper

September 21, 2016 (Spring Valley) - The San Diego Lightning lacrosse team is making a push to expand past their local area and is inviting new players to try out for this fall and winter.

September 21, 2016 (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

• Pet owners on alert amid shootings in Lakeside (10 News)
• Medical Board Drops Drug Charges Against Doctor In Sharp Video Sting (KPBS)
• San Diego County average rent hits $1,743 a month (San Diego Union-Tribune)
• Two Dozen Donors In Dumanis' Mayoral Run Linked To Key Figure In Azano Case (KPBS)
• Green, Libertarian Parties See Gains In San Diego Voters (KPBS)
• San Diego County Rents Rise As Vacancies Fall (KPBS)
• Trolley Extension Gets $1 Billion From Transportation Department(KPBS)
• San Diego's Private Sector Leads In Naturalization Push Nationwide (KPBS)
• San Diego Income Stays Flat As Incomes Rise Nationally (KPBS)
• The Water Authority’s Big, Strange Battery Bet (Voice of San Diego)
• Issa challenger was accused of “stalking”, harassing wife (Politico)

STATE

• Leniency has been hard on homeless (San Diego Union-Tribune)
• California halves medically uninsured rate to8.6%(Sacramento Bee)
• Who should pay fines if coastal commissioners are found guilty of breaking rules? Them or taxpayers? (Los Angeles Times)
• Utilities meet tight energy storage deadline (San Diego Union-Tribune)
• What stoned driving looks like and how California might regulate it  (Sacramento Bee)
• California Today: Your Voices (New York Times)

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Volleyball drops match to No. 7 USD

Source: goaztecs.com press release

Photo: Emma Fuzie had seven kills and three blocks against USD Tuesday night on Aztec Court.  Courtesy goaztecs.com

September 20, 2016 (San Diego) - San Diego State came up short in its annual match against No. 7 University of San Diego as it fell to the Toreros in three sets (25-21, 25-19, 26-24) Tuesday evening on Aztec Court. The win was the eighth in a row for the visitors, who improved to 9-2 on the season while SDSU saw its four-match win streak end and its record fall to 8-6.