October 2022 Articles

October 2022 Articles

SDSU VOLLEYBALL FALLS AT NEW MEXICO IN FOUR SETS

Three Aztecs finish with double-digit kills
 
Source:  goaztecs.com
 
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October 21, 2022 (Albuquerque) - The San Diego State volleyball team held the statistical advantage in most categories except the scoreboard on Thursday, falling to New Mexico in a tough four-set decision (21-25, 23-25, 25-18, 21-25) at Johnson Center on the UNM campus.


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SAN DIEGO STATE WOMEN'S SOCCER DRAWS 0-0 WITH UTAH STATE

The Aztecs fired off seven shots on Thursday

Source:  goaztecs.com

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October 21, 2022 (Logan, Utah) - San Diego State women’s soccer drew 0-0 with Utah State on Thursday evening in Logan, Utah. The Aztecs had seven shots with two coming on frame on Thursday.


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ANTI-ISRAEL ADVOCACY BECOMES ISSUE IN LA MESA CITY COUNCIL RACE

By Donald H. Harrison, San Diego Jewish World, a member of the San Diego Online News Association

Photo:  Mejgan Afshan

October 21, 2022 (La Mesa) - A political action group calling itself San Diegans Against Hate has come out in opposition to La Mesa City Council candidate Mejgan Afshan, describing her anti-Israel positions as antisemitic.  Afshan, daughter of Afghan refugees, was invited via her campaign website to respond on Wednesday, Oct. 19, by San Diego Jewish World, but had not done so by late afternoon of Thursday, Oct. 20.


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EAST COUNTY RESIDENT'S ACTING SKILLS ON DISPLAY FOR HALLOWEEN

By Rebecca Jefferis Williamson

Photos courtesy of Julia Young  (pictured left)

 Oct. 20, 2022 (San Diego’s East County)  – East County resident Julia Young, a project manager for a logistics organization, has a hobby.  She’s a horror actor -- with experience, via attending and acting, going back to Knott's Scary Farm, the Dos Picos Park in Ramona, to this year’s Scareventures called Fright Nights at Alesmith  in Mira Mesa. Young grew up in Santee and still lives in the East County. 

In an interview with East County Magazine, she provided behind-the-scenes details on how she scared up such an unusual sideline.  

 Q. How did it come about for you to become a horror actor?

A. My first haunted maze was in the early ‘80s at Knott's Scary Farm. Each year I went, I fell more in love with it. I was fascinated by the scenery, the actors, the fun being scared. 


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ECM PADRES REPORT: SECOND EPIC COME-FROM-BEHIND IN FOUR DAYS GIVES PADRES GAME TWO VICTORY

By Liz Alper
 
Photo via @padres on Twitter
 
October 19, 2022 (San Diego) - The Padres took an easy loss in game one against the Phillies last night.  They tried again today with Aaron Nola on the mound for Philly against Blake Snell.

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LA MESA POLICE RECEIVE $100,000 GRANT TO DETER UNSAFE BEHAVIORS AND INCREASE ROAD SAFETY

Source: La Mesa Police Department

October 19, 2022 (La Mesa) -- La Mesa Police Department has been awarded a $100,000.00 Grant to deter unsafe behaviors and increase safety on roads  LMPD will increase patrols throughout the community and provide other traffic safety programs to help reduce the number of serious injuries and deaths on roads.

“This grant funding allows us to support our ongoing traffic safety efforts in the community,” La Mesa Police Chief Ray Sweeney said. “Our intent is to stop the most unlawful and dangerous behaviors that put people at risk and create an environment where everyone feels safe traveling.”


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TRICK OR TREAT WITH TIGERS: LIONS, TIGERS AND BEARS IN ALPINE HOSTS SERIES OF FALL SPECIAL EVENTS INCLUDING SPOOKY CAMPOVER

 

East County News Service

 

October 19, 2022 (Alpine)  Lions Tigers & Bears, San Diego’s only accredited big cat and bear sanctuary, is hosting its annual Spooky Campover and Pumpkin Bash events, inviting guests to celebrate Halloween amongst majestic rescued big cats, bears and ranch animals this October.   


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“WALK LIKE MADD” IN MEMORY OF DEPUTY COLLIER OCT. 22

Source: San Diego Sheriff’s Department

October 19, 2022 (San Diego) -- Twelve years ago, San Diego Sheriff’s Deputy Ken Collier was killed while trying to stop a driver who was drunk and high on drugs going the wrong way on SR-52 in Santee. His life was cut short robbing his family of a son, brother and fiancé, and his coworkers of a valued colleague.


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ARREST MADE IN MURDER OF JASIAH WHITE

East County News Service

October 19, 2022 (El Cajon) - El Cajon Police today announce the arrest of Obaida Saad Ramadhan of El Cajon for the August 19 murder of Jasiah White. White was shot multiple times in an outdoor parking lot at 441 Dominguez.


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SUSAN DAVIS: LIFE AFTER CONGRESS

By Mimi Pollack, San Diego Jewish World, a member of the San Diego Online News Association

October 19, 2022 (San Diego) - After serving 35 years as a public servant- six years in the California State Assembly , nine years on the Board of Education, and 20 years in the US Congress- what does one do after retiring? In the case of Susan Davis, one becomes a “private servant, and continues to help others.


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THE SPIRIT OF SHY MOON LAKE: A HAUNTING READ BY REINA LISA MENASCHE

Reviewed by Pennell Paugh

October 19, 2022 (San Diego’s East County) -- The Spirit of Shy Moon Lake is a spooky, sometimes creepy, often mysterious tale, filled with tension and foreshadowing. Award-winning local author Reina Lisa Menasche is also the long-time host of the “Bookshelf” segment on East County Magazine’s radio show.


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FANITA RANCH SUIT SEEKS TO BLOCK PROJECT

By Mike Allen

October 18, 2022 (Santee) -- A group of four environmental organizations led by Preserve Wild Santee filed a lawsuit to overturn the city of Santee’s approval last month of Fanita Ranch, the 3,000 residential project that has been hotly contested for several decades.


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ECM PADRES REPORT: EASY LOSS FOR GAME ONE

By Liz Alper
 
Photo via @padres on Twitter
 
October 18, 2022 (San Diego) - The winner of this series gets to go to the World Series.  Let’s go.  Phillies.  Padres.  It starts tonight. Zack Wheeler started for Philadelphia against Yu Darvish.

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TONY ORLANDO, CANDIDATE FOR LA MESA CITY COUNCIL: HELPING THOSE IN NEED

 

October 17, 2022 (La Mesa) -- Tony Orlando is a La Mesa City Commissioner on the Personnel Appeals Board and pastor of Lifepoint Church in La Mesa.

Asked what motivated him to run, he says he’s lived in La Mesa for 21 years, raised his children here along with his wife, and says he’s dedicated himself to serving the community to “help adopt and embrace those who need help.”

Click the video link above to view the full interview, or scroll down for highlights.


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INDEPENDENT AUDIT FINDS EL CAJON IN SOUND FINANCIAL SHAPE

East County News Service

October 18, 2022 (El Cajon) -- Last month, the El Cajon City Council hired a third-party financial analyst, Taxpayers Advocate, to determine “Can the City, through either expenditure savings or uncaptured revenue, generate approximately $13 million in additional General Fund revenue?” The analysis (report) also aimed to provide the City Council with an overall assessment of the City’s financial condition.  


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GROSSMONT HEALTHCARE DISTRICT CELEBRATES 70TH ANNIVERSARY NOV. 2

East County News Service

October 17, 2022 (La Mesa) – The Grossmont Healthcare District will host a special “Wellness Wednesday” event on Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., celebrating both the 20th anniversary of the Herrick Library and the district’s 70 years of dedication to health and wellness in East County. The open house event will be at the library at 9001 Wakarusa St. in La Mesa.


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COLD CASE SOLVED IN BORREGO SPRINGS

DNA evidence helps detectives solve 1994 murder.

Source:  San Diego County Sheriff

October 17, 2022 (Borrego Springs) - On March 21, 1994, 72-year-old Claire "Kay" Holman was found murdered in her home located in the 700 block of Tilting T Drive in Borrego Springs.


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LAKESIDE UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT CANDIDATES SPEAK OUT ON EDUCATION ISSUES

By Mike Allen

October 17, 2022 (Lakeside) -- Voters in the unincorporated town of Lakeside will get to vote on four seats of the five-member Lakeside Union School District this November.

The Lakeside district, which covers nearly 75 square miles and has about 5,000 students, consists of six elementary schools, two middle schools, a preschool program, a DREAM Academy, and world language programs.

Seven candidates are running for three seats with a full four-year term, and two candidates are running for a shortened term. 

For the three full term seats the candidates are Jim Bennet, Maureen Cruise, Holly Ferrante, Aaron Gordon, Andrew Hayes, Ron Kasper, and Bonnie LaChappa.  For the short-term seat, the two candidates are incumbent Don Whisman, and Autumn Ellenson.

East County Magazine sent questionnaires out to all nine candidates and received four responses, which are published in full below.


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SDSU MEN'S TENNIS COMPLETES HAGEDORN HIDDEN DUAL

San Diego State claims a game in all three singles matches on Sunday at the Hagedorn Hidden Dual

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October 16, 2022 (San Diego) - The San Diego State men’s tennis team competed in three singles and one doubles match on the final day of the Hagedorn Hidden Dual on the campus of the University of San Diego with the Scarlet and Black claiming a set in each singles match against the hosts, but couldn’t break through.


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SDSU WOMEN'S SOCCER FALLS TO UNLV 1-0

The Aztecs tallied 13 shots on Sunday afternoon

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October 16, 2022 (San Diego) - San Diego State women's soccer fell to UNLV on Sunday afternoon 1-0 on the SDSU Sports Deck. The Aztecs mustered 13 shots, with five of them coming on frame.


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PATRICIA DILLARD, LA MESA CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE: COMMITTED TO PUBLIC SERVICE

 

October 16, 2022 (La Mesa) -- East County Magazine recently interviewed Patricia Dillard, one of four La Mesa City Council candidates vying for two seats on the ballot. In our interview, originally aired on KNSJ radio, she shares her experience, priorities and goals if elected.

Her  career spans close to 40 years working in business development, customer service, and sales for large and small businesses. She’s also been an active volunteer in community service. 

View the full interview by clicking the video image above and scroll down for highlights.


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JULIAN FARM AND ORCHARD RESCUES STRANDED PIGS FROM LOCAL RESERVATION LAND

East County News Service

October 16, 2022 (Julian) - Julian Farm and Orchard has just rescued 17 Pot Belly Pigs from the local Santa Ysabel area. The pigs were rescued in partnership with the Mesa Grande Indian Reservation and the USDA after more than 100 pigs were dumped on the Reservation landJulian Farm and Orchard coordinated with Mesa Grande Tribe to pick up 17 pigs and bring them to their new permanent home on the farm.

“We learned about the plight of the pigs on the Mesa Grande Reservation through Facebook and immediately wanted to help. Working with the Mesa Grande Tribe, we were able to rescue 17 of the pot belly pigs” said Robin Madaffer, owner of Julian Farm and Orchard.

 

Staff will be working diligently to bring the pigs to good health and ensure they have a wonderful life in their new home. Visitors to Julian Farm and Orchard will now be able to visit the pigs along with the other furry friends that reside on the farm.

 

“We are excited to have them as part of our petting zoo family where they will be well-cared for and loved” Madaffer said.


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EAST COUNTY ROUNDUP: LOCAL AND STATEWIDE NEWS


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SDSU MEN'S SOCCER EARNS 4-2 WIN OVER USD

The Aztecs scored four goals in the second half in the win.

Source:  goaztecs.com

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October 15, 2022 (San Diego) - San Diego State men's soccer (5-6-2, 1-3-1 PAC-12) took down USD (3-4-6, 1-0-1 WCC), 4-2 on a rainy Saturday evening on the SDSU Sports Deck. The Aztecs scored four goals in the second half to earn the win.


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ECM PADRES REPORT: PADRES ADVANCE TO NATIONAL LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP FOR FIRST TIME SINCE 1998 WITH CINDERELLA WIN OVER DODGERS

By Liz Alper
 
Photo via @padres on Twitter
 
October 15, 2022 (San Diego) - Shockingly, the Padres have a hold over the Dodgers in a playoff series.  We’ll see how long it lasts.  Tyler Anderson started tonight’s game four for L.A. against Grossmont High alum Joe Musgrove.

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SDSU VOLLEYBALL DOWNED BY COLORADO STATE IN THREE SETS

Aztec freshman Madison Corf logs first career double-double
 
Source:  goaztecs.com
 
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October 15, 2022 (San Diego) - Despite Madison Corf’s first collegiate double-double, the San Diego State volleyball team was unable to prevent a three-set defeat at the hands of Colorado State (21-25, 21-25, 23-25) on Saturday in a hard-fought Mountain West match inside Aztec Court at Peterson Gym.


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SDSU CROSS COUNTRY PLACES SIXTH AT HIGHLANDER INVITATIONAL

Source:  goaztecs.com
 
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October 15, 2022 (Riverside) - San Diego State cross country finished sixth in the Highlander Invitational on Saturday morning at the UCR Ag Ops Course. Jessica Kain finished sixth overall in the race in 20:52.4 to lead the Aztecs.

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STATE SENATOR BRIAN JONES SHARES HIS ACHIEVEMENTS AND PRIORITIES

 

October 15, 2022 (San Diego) – In an interview with East County Magazine also aired on KNSJ Radio, State Senator Brian Jones talked about his accomplishments in the Legislature and his priorities if reelected.

Senator Jones has served in the California Legislature for the past 12 years, first in the Assembly , and now in the State Senate, where he’s also the Senate Republican Caucus Chair. He has a degree in business administration from San Diego State, and has worked as a government relations consultant and church broker. He’s also a former Santee City Councilman and resident of Santee, along with his wife and their three children.

Click the video link to view the full interview, and scroll down to read highlights.


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EAST COUNTY PAC AGREES TO QUIT SENDING MAILERS DECRIED BY DEMS AS MISLEADING

By Ken Stone, Times of San Diego, a member of the San Diego Online News Association

Photo:  Both sides of misleading La Mesa voter guide urging support for two La Mesa Republicans.

October 15, 2022 (San Diego) - Local Democrats have been denouncing campaign mailers that depict Republican-endorsed candidates as Democratic-backed progressives in Carlsbad, La Mesa and elsewhere.


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ECM FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS: SCOTTIES ROLL OVER COUGARS IN FIRST GROSSMONT LEAGUE TILT

Story and photos by Liz Alper
 
October 14, 2022 (Spring Valley) - After skipping an uneventful week last week, ECM Sports is back on the gridiron for our first visit to Steele Canyon High School on Senior Night.  Unfortunately, it’s a sad one; the Cougars are having an abysmal season at 1-6.  Tonight, they played host to the Highlanders of Helix, who boast a fairly solid 5-2 record.

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