By Liz Alper

Photo courtesy @Padres on Twitter

May 17, 2016 (San Diego) - The Padres returned home to start a three-game homestand against the NL West rival San Francisco Giants.  Madison Bumgarner started for the Giants against Colin Rea, so that pretty much gives you an idea of how this game was going to go.

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May 17, 2016 (Lemon Grove) -- San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the Lemon Grove Sheriff's Substation want the public's help in identifying and locating those responsible for stealing 43 laptops from San Miguel Elementary School April 27^th or 28^th. 

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May 17, 2016 (La Mesa) - La Mesa Historical Society has partnered with the Rotary Club of La Mesa in celebrating the unique and inspiring history of La Mesa with the installment of eleven new photo plaques spread throughout the downtown "village". The photo plaques are part of an effort to educate the community and its visitors of the rich La Mesa history. 

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Photo: Senator Lara and Kevin Mattson, Board Chair of Health Center Partners and President and CEO of San Ysidro Health Center, the host of  Friday’s press conference. They are pictured with several kids impacted by this law.

May 17, 2016 (San Diego) --  Effectively today under the “Health for All Kids” law, an estimated 185,000 undocumented California children are now eligible for healthcare coverage through expansion of Medi-Cal.

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May 17, 2016 (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.

• EPA issues new rule on methane (San Diego Union-Tribune)
• White House to issue sweeping decree on school restroom access (Sacramento Bee)
• Declassified documents detail 9/11commisison’s inquiry into Saudi Arabia (Guardian)
• Is Phoenix airport breaking up with TSA?(CS Monitor)
• Feds Gave $2.2 Billion Worth of Military Gear to Local Police Departments Since 2006 (Reason)
• Hillary Clinton’s big benefactor has trade links with Iran (Newsweek)
• My pen pal, Donald Trump, or the art of the squeal (City Journal)

WORLD

• Venezuela Opposition March in Caracas Broken Up by Tear Gas(Bloomberg)
• As War Dangers Multiply, Doctors Without Borders Struggles To Adapt (NPR)
• Brazil rebuffs Latin American leftists over Rousseff suspension (Reuters)
• Mexico City emits new pollution alert for high ozone levels (San Diego Union-Tribune)
• Islamic state attacks gas plant north of Baghdad, killing 11 (Reuters)
• Russia 'behind German parliament hack' (BBC)
• Kidnapped son of ex-PM of Pakistan heads home after surprise rescue (CS Monitor)
• Dozens killed in Ethiopia landslides, flooding amid rains (San Diego Union-Tribune)
• Suicide Bombings In Baghdad Kill More Than 85 People (NPR)

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May 16, 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

• Deputy justified in shooting death of man in Alpine: DA (KNSD)
• San Diego judicial races: local lawyers raise money and red flags (Katy’s Exposure)
• Bronzed Bill Walton statue is San Diego’s gold standard (San Diego Union-Tribune)
• 16 exonerated of crimes in San Diego County (San Diego Union-Tribune)
• Fleets of turtles swim warming seas (San Diego Union-Tribune)
• San Diego, diversity city (San Diego Reader)
• The Donald Snubs The Duncan  (SD Rostra)

STATE

• Governor: We can’t buy our way out of affordable housing problem (Los Angeles Times)
• California immigrant kids gain state-funded healthcare (AP)
• Official Says 'Too Late' For White Nationalist To Resign As Trump Delegate (NPR)

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May 16, 2016 (El Cajon) – Pope Francis has named an interim replacement for the Chaldean Catholic Diocese of San Diego after the resignation of former Bishop Sarhad Jammo.  Bishop Jammo drew controversy for his efforts to prevent local priests from being sent back to Iraq, where their lives would be in danger due to ISIS attacks on clerics.

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May 16, 2016 (Lakeside) - Lakeside’s River Park Conservancy in Lakeside (12108 Industry Road) will host its second annual Boars and Brew on Saturday, June 18^th from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. You’re invited to sip and stroll along the banks of the San Diego River at this event, which drew over 600 guests last year and also includes tasty foods.

By Miriam Raftery

May 16, 2016 (Ramona) – The Ramona H.E.A.R.T. Mural project has already brought seven beautiful murals commemorating Ramona’s history to this town nestled in the mountains of San Diego’s East County.  Soon, two more murals of epic significance will be on display, thanks to a recent vote by Ramona’s Design Review Board approving the projects.

By Liz Alper

Photo:  seniors catch the ceremonial first pitch from their moms on Senior Day.

May 15, 2016 (San Diego) - The Aztec baseball team looked to end their home season on a strong note on Senior Day and boy, did they ever.  Cody Thompson started on the hill for SDSU against Nick Biancalana for Air Force.

By Robert Gehr

May 15, 2016 (El Cajon) - Saturday, May 21^st is the day to mark your calendar this year. The annual America on Main Street in El Cajon is back. This year’s theme is “The Beach Comes East” and admission is free.  You can bring the entire family to this friendly, safe event and enjoy hours of good old-fashioned, wholesome fun. I’m quite sure you won’t be disappointed.

By Leon Thompson, Tribal Beat

May 15, 2016 (Pine Ridge, Sd.) – When Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders spoke in San Diego, he said, among other others, “This campaign is about the Native Americans.“  I don’t think I’ve ever heard a politician even talk about Indians let alone include them in his race for President.  Should I be happy that someone is at least talking about the 566 tribes?   We are a mere 1.6 % of the voting population.  Of course, we know that only a third of all Indians live on reservations.  We are many urban Indians.  And we vote. 

By Miriam Raftery

Photo: “Happy Hour” painting by Grace Schlesier, created on location on El Cajon’s Main Street

May 15, 2016 (El Cajon) – The Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center will host a show of nationally known local artists including Gloria Chadwick and Grace Schlesier starting in June.  An “Art After Five” meet the artists opening reception will be held on Thursday, June 16 from 5 to 8 p.m.

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May 14, 2016 (San Diego’s East County) - Subaru is recalling over 48,500 new Legacy and Outback vehicles due to a steering column defect so dangerous, the company doesn’t want you to drive at all—not even to a mechanic.  Subaru dealers will have cars towed, inspected and repaired at no cost, according to a customer service message on Subaru’s website.

By Liz Alper

Photo:  Luis Perdomo warms for his first major league start. Courtesy @Padres on Twitter

May 14, 2016 (Milwaukee) - After a fluke game last night, the Padres looked to rebound with Luis Perdomo making his first major league start against Wily Peralta for the Brewers.