November 15, 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 a  variety of news sources representing a broad spectrum of political, religious, and social views. Top world and U.S. headlines include:

U.S.

• Trump's rain check on honoring Americans killed in WWI prompts backlash (ABC)
• House Republicans elect Kevin McCarthy to replace Paul Ryan as party leader (Washington Post)
• Vatican tells U.S. bishops not to vote on proposals to tackle sexual abuse, spurns lay and civil investigations (Washington Post)
• Lawsuits mount over Florida recount battle as political acrimony deepens (Washington Post)
• Mueller probes possible witness intimidation by Roger Stone (Wall St. Journal)
• Republican group runs “protect Mueller” ad on Trump’s favorite show (Vox)
• The VA's Gross Mismanagement Does Nothing to Honor Vets (Reason)
• The National Debt Is Coming Due, Just Like We Told You (Reason)

WORLD

• Barrage of rockets launched at Israel following botched Gaza operation (CNN)
• Saudi Arabia seeks death penalty for five suspects in killing of Jamal Khashoggi  (Washington Post)
• Cash runs out in Khartoum as Sudan tries to halt economic crisis (Reuters)
• Gas-laden truck set afire, three stabbed, one dead in Australia terror attack (Reuters)
• U.S. think tank identifies at least 13 undeclared missile bases in North Korea  (Reuters)
• Anti-Semitic acts surge in France, government promises action (Reuters)

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Source: El Cajon Police Dept.

November 15, 2018 (El Cajon) — El Cajon Police Department will step up Bike & Pedestrian Safety Enforcement Operations on November 16^th, 2018 with focused enforcement on collision causing factors involving motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists.

East County News Service

November 14, 2018 (La Mesa) -- On November 7, 2018 at approximately 5:09 a.m., a 65-year-old man from Ramona was riding a 2017 Yamaha motorcycle on Interstate 8 westbound, east of Severin Drive, preparing to transition to State Route-125.  “At that time, it is suspected the motorcycle rider collided with another vehicle, causing the rider to be ejected from the motorcycle and come to rest within the traffic lanes.  The rider was subsequently hit by a white BMW sedan, as he lay in the roadway.  As a result of the collisions, the rider sustained fatal injuries,” says Officer Travis Garrow with the California Highway Patrol.

East County News Service

November 14, 2018 (Alpine) -- Two years after construction of Sunrise Powerline left Alpine Boulevard bare though the heart of rural Alpine, a beautification project is taking root.

East County News Service

November 14, 2018 (San Diego) – Yesterday, Petco announced it will not sell food and treats containing artificial colors, flavors and preservatives* for dogs and cats by May 2019. The move makes Petco the first and only major retailer of pet food and treats to take a stand against such ingredients, reaffirming the company’s commitment to being the lifelong, trusted partner – for pets and pet parents, alike. 

By Miriam Raftery

November 14, 2018 (Washington D.C.) -- Hate crimes  rose 17% nationwide last year over the year before, according to data released by the FBI under the Uniform Crime Reporting Program. This is third year in a row that hate crimes have risen in the U.S.

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By Liz Alper

Videos courtesy goaztecs.com

For videos of Rocky Long’s, Troy Cassidy and Daishawn Dixon’s portion of the press conference, click “read more” and scroll down.

November 13, 2018 (San Diego) - With the Maui Jim Invitational beginning next week, SDSU men’s basketball head coach Brian Dutcher and senior guard Jeremy Hemsley sat down with the media today to preview tomorrow night’s game against Texas Southern.  SDSU football head coach Rocky Long, junior linebacker Troy Cassidy and junior offensive lineman Daishawn Dixon also sat down to talk about football’s game Saturday against Fresno State.

Source:  goaztecs.com

Photo courtesy goaztecs.com

November 13, 2018 (Santa Clara) - The San Diego State women’s basketball team suffered their first loss of the 2018-19 season with a 60-43 loss at Santa Clara Tuesday afternoon.

The Aztecs shot just 27 percent from the field and failed to make a three-pointer. They were led by Téa Adams’ 10 points. Mallory Adams chipped in nine and Sophia Ramos had eight.

World War II paratrooper Tom Rice to serve as Grand Marshal

By Miriam Raftery

November 13, 2018 (El Cajon) – The Mother Goose Parade, El Cajon’s most cherished tradition for 72 years, will roll out on Sunday, November 18^th starting at 1 p.m. in downtown EL Cajon.   

The theme this year is “The Sky’s The Limit!”  The parade’s Grand Marshal Tom Rice, a 96 year-old World War II Veteran and a former Army paratrooper.  He flew over the skies of Normandy on D-Day on June 6, 1944, as part of the Army’s 101^st Airborne Division, called the “Screaming Eagles.” He's been awarded both a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart!

In addition to elaborate floats, marching bands, giant inflatable balloon characters, clowns and equestrian entries, there’s also a star-studded cast of child and adult celebrities in the line-up.

Topping the list are Brandon Tyler Russell, best known for his role as Dr. Gregory Williams (aka Baby George/Baby O’Malley) on Grey’s Anatomy, Colton Shires from the daytime soap “Passions,” and two-time Emmy Award winner Vincent DePaul best known for his role as Father Leon on The Bay, British feature film star Scott Butler. (photos)

East County News Service

November 12, 2018 (Lemon Grove) – The Lemon Grove Historical Society presents Globe for All, a free performance of Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” on Wednesday, November 14^th.  The production is from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Alvarez Auditorium (next to the Lemon Grove Library), plus a free dinner will be offered at 5 p.m.

To reserve a seat, contact lghistorical@gmail.com. 

Update Nov. 13: Jamul-Dulzura has been added to the list of school districts closed today.

East County News Service

November 12, 2018 (San Diego's East County) -- Four East County school districts will be closed tomorrow because San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E) has activated a public safety power shutoff in some rural areas of the County. The following districts' schools wil be closed: 

• Jamul Dulzura Union School District
• Julian Union School District
• Julian Union High School District
• Mountain Empire Unified School District
• Spencer Valley School District
  

By Miriam Raftery

November 12, 2018 (San Diego) – The Camp Fire that turned Paradise, California into a scene out of hell has impacted family members of several local residents. A fundraiser to help the Camp Fire victims has been set up here:  https://www.facebook.com/donate/552862868514901/

East County News Service

November 12, 2018 (San Diego’s East County) – SDG&E’s outages site reports power outages in multiple rural communities, some planned to prevent fires during high winds, others unplanned. Power is currently out in the vicinities of Alpine, Campo, Jacumba, Potrero, Jamul, Mount Laguna, Descanso, Cuyamaca and Pine Valley.

Here are some steps you should take to be prepared for outages and evacuations. If you have additional tips to share, please post them in our comments section:

By José A. Álvarez, County of San Diego Communications Office

Photo:  Rorick Luepton is the landlord liaison with County Housing and Community Development Services.

November 12, 2018 (San Diego) - Rorick “Rory” Luepton is looking for landlords.

No, he is not moving, nor does he need a new place to live.