By Helen Ofield, Lemon Grove Historical Society

November 19, 2017 (Lemon Grove) -- The Lemon Grove Historical Society and the City of Lemon Grove will continue the Business Recognition Series by honoring Lido's Italian Foods on Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. at the city council meeting in the Community Center, 3140 School Lane, when Mayor Raquel Vasquez will present the restaurant's owners with a city proclamation, Miss Lemon Grove will present flowers, and an appreciative audience will take photos and applaud the business beloved in the town for 62 years.

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Story by Liz Alper

Photo courtesy goaztecs.com

November 19, 2017 (San Diego) - Senior running back Rashaad Penny set an SDSU record for most all-purpose rushing yards in a game, rushing for 429 Saturday night against Nevada as the Aztecs knocked off the Wolf Pack 42-23. 

By Miriam Raftery

November 18, 2017 (La Mesa) – A Go Fund Me page has been set up to restore funds stolen during the PTA Halloween fundraising carnival at Lemon Avenue Elementary School in La Mesa.

By Tom Christensen, County of San Diego Communications Office

November 15, 2017 (San Diego's East County) - The County’s Health and Human Services Agency is warning anyone who uses an electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card to access benefits to be aware of a text messaging scam.

Source:  ECTLC

November 13, 2017 (El Cajon) -- The East County Transitional Living Center is in need of fresh or frozen turkeys to feed its more than 400 residents on Thanksgiving Day.  The residents are recovering from homelessness or addiction.

By Miriam Raftery

November 13, 2017 (Washington D.C.) — Alex Azar, a long-time pharmaceutical industry executive, has been appointed by President Donald Trump to serve as Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. 

Clare continues hot start with a hat trick and a four-game scoring streak

November 19, 2017 (San Diego)  – The 14-time champion San Diego Sockers (4-0) ended their three-game homestand with an 8-0 victory over the Ontario Fury (2-2) before a crowd of 3,401, the largest of the season. Goalkeeper Chris Toth made 16 saves en route to his first-ever shutout and the first for the Sockers in the MASL era. Matt Clare scored the club’s second consecutive hat trick to maintain his four-game scoring streak. Undefeated San Diego captures an early two-game lead in the Pacific Division.

By Jonathan Goetz

Photo: Iraqi Democratic Current

November 16, 2017 (El Cajon) - A proposal that would reduce a girl’s marriageable age to puberty, right to decline sex to a husband, eliminate inheritance rights and child custody decisions for women passed its first reading in the Iraqi Parliament on October 30. The bill still requires a second reading to become law.

November 16, 2017 (San Diego’s East County) - East County Magazine's World Watch helps you be an informed citizen about important issues globally and nationally. As part of our commitment to reflect all voices and views, we include links to a wide variety of news sources representing a broad spectrum of political, religious, and social views.  Top world and U.S. headlines include:

U.S.

• GOP tax plan clears house, faces obstacles in Senate (Washington Post)
• FCC opens door to more consolidation in TV business (New York Times)
• The GOP tax plan will destroy graduate education (Forbes)
• U.S. officials tout cleaner fossil fuels, nuclear power at international talk (Marketplace)
• Drug-Shooting 'Bazooka' Seized In Mexico As Smugglers Aim Skyward (NPR)
• U.S. mass shooters are disproportionately veterans (Let’sTryDemocracy)
• Hate Crimes in 2016: New FBI Numbers Show Little Change (Reason)

WORLD

• Russia attacked energy, telecom and media in Britain: government official (Reuters)
• Iran-Iraq earthquake topples state-constructed buildings (CS Monitor)
• Israel offers aid to Iran and Iraq in earthquake aftermath (JPost)
• Air Pollution In New Delhi Forced Airlines To Ground Planes, Factories And Schools To Close (NPR)
• North Korea nuclear arsenal too developed to destroy quickly, says Moon  (Reuters)
• Russia Using Disinformation To 'Sow Discord In West,' Britain's Prime Minister Says (NPR)
• Venezuela says debt refinancing under way, S&P calls selective default  (Reuters)
• Tanks seen near Zimbabwe capital but streets calm as political tensions rise  (Reuters)
• Soldiers seize Zimbabwe state broadcaster, anti-Mugabe coup talk intensifies (Reuters)

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East County News Service

November 17, 2017 (San Diego) — Caltrans crews will close all southbound lanes of Interstate 5 (I-5) from the Interstate 805 merge to La Jolla Village Drive Sunday and Monday night from 9:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following morning for bridge work.

All motorists will be detoured to southbound I-805, to westbound State Route 52, to the SR-52/I-5 interchange.

Crews will be working on two separate bridge projects. One is the construction of the Gilman Drive Bridge project, the other is bridge maintenance at the I-5 Sorrento Valley Viaduct, this pavement work will take place on the main lanes of I-5.

November 15, 2017 (San Diego's East County) -- Our Health and Science Highlights provide cutting edge news that could impact your health and our future.

HEALTH

• U.S. approves digital pill that tracks when patients take it (Reuters)
• Increased Hours Online Correlate With an Uptick in Teen Depression, Suicidal Thoughts (NPR)
• FDA Warns About Dangers of 'Natural' Opioid Kratom (NPR)
• Army to Provide Medical Care for Thousands of Veterans Who Were Test Subjects (NPR)
• Should healthcare be rationed for patients who smoke or are obese? (BBC)
• With Stricter Guidelines, Do You Have High Blood Pressure Now? (NPR)

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

• Votes in 18 nations 'hacked' in last year (BBC)
• U.S. government shares technical details on North Korean hacking campaign (Reuters)
• About 15 percent of U.S. agencies found Kaspersky Lab software: official  (Reuters)
•  Vietnamese researcher shows iPhone X face ID 'hack'  (Reuters)
• Georgian Jars Hold 8,000-Year-Old Winemaking Clues (NPR)

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Moratorium may block planned movement of nuclear spent fuel into thin canisters at San Onofre

Source: Citizens’ Oversight

November 15, 2017 (San Diego) -- Ray Lutz, Founder of Citizens Oversight, announced last week that the "HELLMSS-MELO Proposal" will be submitted as a component of a petition to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), calling for a national moratorium on the use of thin, single-wall nuclear waste canisters.

East County News Service

November 14, 2017 (Ramona) - Shy, but by no means cowardly, our hills are alive with mountain lions. 

If you’re interested in learning about local wildlife, you’re invited to attend “Living with Lions” this Saturday, November 18^th at 1 p.m. at the Ramona Ranch Winery. 

You’ll hear about local mountain lions roaming San Diego County in this special presentation by the Mountain Lion Foundation. In addition, learn about the Julian Project focused on increasing safety for people, pets, livestock and lions.

By Tracy DeFore, County of San Diego Communications Office

November 14, 2017 (San Diego's East County) - If you want to be sure to take home a new furry friend the same day you meet, here’s a deal for you. County Animal Services is waiving fees on all dogs, cats and rabbits that have already been spayed or neutered.

By Tom Christensen, County of San Diego Communications Office

Photo:  Hand washing with soap and water can help to stop the spread of hepatitis A.

November 14, 2017 (San Diego's East County) - The hepatitis A outbreak appears to be slowing as the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency announced today it had topped 100,000 vaccinations in the effort to bring the outbreak under control.