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September 20, 2014 (San Diego’s East County)—During the August heat, we covered some of the hottest topics in town including  a fire chief’s meeting with county officials, whistleblowers speaking out on the Grossmont Union High School District’s Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee,  an interview with Mark Arabo on the Iraq humanitarian crisis, a Kurdish-American woman on how ISIS attacks are impacting her own family,  and coverage of a Border Children forum at a La Mesa church.

On the lighter side, we chatted with the maker of the mbira—a unique musical instrument invented locally, and with a firefighter/historian who recalls the infamous El Cajon jail break, owners of a Ramona winery, and the founder of St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center on amazing successes  help developmentally disabled children, plus much, much more.

For a full list of show topics and interviews for each August show, plus links to hear the shows, click here, or click “read more” and scroll down.  You can also hear our show live Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. on KNSJ 89.1 FM or online at www.knsj.org.

AUGUST SHOWS

Links to hear shows are at the bottom of this page, below the index of shows.

Friday, August 1, 2014

Introduction

County approves wild pig eradication plan

PG&E indicted

Surgeon General warning on skin cancer

County’s first legal marijuana collective opens near Gillespie Field

Boating fatality at El Capitan reservoir

Station ID

Newsmaker: Doug Brunson, United Church of Christ La Mesa, on congregation’s efforts to help immigrant children

Santee approves modest funds for homeless

Viejas Wildfire Alerts public service announcement, East County Magazine public service announcement, Station ID

Destination East County – festivals and events

Stay Cool! ECM staffers share tips for where to cool off in East County

Station ID

Grilling tips

Fund for Animals Wildlife Center, Ramona: interview on location

Closing credits

Monday, August 4, 2014

Introduction

Jobs Talk:  CHP job opportunities

Station ID

Capitol Report: Iraq legislation and White House statement

Mountain lion report; livestock kills

Sexual predator placement update

Green Scene: Western pond turtles released in East County

Station ID/East County Magazine public service announcement/Viejas Wildfire Alerts public service announcement

Vines and Wines: Ramona Wine Tour

Newsmakers Hearts and Hands zebra farm in Ramona

Closing credits

Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Introduction

Nuclear decommissioning plan for San Onofre

Ebola treatment by San Diego firm has success

Newsmakers: Priscilla Schreiber and Nick Marinovich speak out on Grossmont Union High School District and Citizens Bond Oversight Committee problems

Station ID, East County Magazine public service announcement, Viejas Wildfire Alerts public service announcement

White House climate change warnings

Finding Rover application works, County says

Campo health center breaks ground

SDSU music entrepreneurship program

African tortoise found in Santee

Destination East County: festivals and events

Green Scene: Western pond turtles released in East County

Vines and Wines: Ramona Wine Tour

Viejas Wildfire Alerts public service announcement

Closing credits

Friday, August 8, 2014

Introduction

Iraq Airstrikes launched

Iraq rally and worldwide protests against ISIS

County approves creation of program to promote agriculture

Helix Water declares level 2 drought

Station ID

Green Scene: Rim Fire, one year later

Online petitions work to change corporate actions

Free school supplies

Finding Rover application works

Viejas Wildfire Alerts PSA, ECM PSA, Staiton ID

Destination East County

County auction

Plague found in Palomar

Meteor showers

Viejas Wildfire Alerts PSA

Station ID

Grilling Safety

Campo Health Center breaks ground

Reel to Reel: League of Liars (rerun)

Monday, August 11, 2014

Introduction

Politics in Paradise: Politicians to appear at Chamber event

Mayor Faulconer vetoes minimum wage hike

Green Scene: NextEra comes to Jacumba

Station ID

Drought is now severe in 99% of California

 Free energy workshops in El Cajon

SOITEC bans planning group chair Donna Tisdale from its community meetings

Back to school at SDSU

Viejas Wildfire Alerts PSA, ECM PSA, Station ID

Insurer pays disabled man’s settlement in coins

Green Scene: Wildlife refuges ban GMOs

SDSU music program for entrepreneurs

Newsmaker: Larry Poole, movie stuntman (rerun)

Station ID

Tribal Beat: Barona ethnobotany exhibit

Vines and Wines: Ramona Wine Tour

Walk-in Wednesday weddings at County Clerk’s office

Closing Credits

Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Introduction

Rural hunger on the rise (Public News Service)

Robin Williams’ death prompts suicide prevention tips

Criminalization of homelessness: a disturbing national trend

La Mesa Term Limits opposition announces campaign

Citizens United ballot measure cancelled by court

Human trafficking bills by Senator Marty Block advance

Station ID

Newsmaker: Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation Director Jay Wilson on park’s expansion and on recent fire

Viejas Wildfire Alerts PSA, Station ID, ECM PSA

Helix Water raises rates

Destination East County: festivals and events

Tribal Beat: new lawsuits over Jamul Casino

Green Scene: Rim Fire

Station ID

Grilling tips

Bookshelf: Interview with author Matt Pallamary, author of Shamanic Explorer (rerun)

Cool zones: public service announcement for San Diego County

Nursing award

Viejas Wildfire Alerts PSA

Aztecs back to school

Closing credits

Friday, August 15, 2014

Introduction

Newsmaker: Amin, a Kurdish-American woman speaks out on crisis in Kurdistan

Azano indictments announced in political corruption scandal

Diaper bill brings a rash of controversy

Station ID, East County Magazine PSA, Viejas Wildfire Alerts PSA

Citizens United initiative ruling

3 East County schools among those with worst records for English learner students

Newsmaker: Debra Emmerson, St. Madeleine Sophie’s, on the nonprofit’s upcoming fashion show

Station ID

Destination East County: Festivals and events

Green Scene: Wildlife refuges ban GMOs

Closing Credits

Monday, August 18, 2014

Introduction

County Education Board okays Alpine unification

Capitol Report: Homeless vet funds approved

Michael Brown shooting impacts reach San Diego

Rep. Duncan Hunter speaks out on militarization of police

Workers picket Food 4 Less stores

Station ID

El Cajon Council moves forward on plan to lease ECPAC to Rock Church

Fire Chiefs, civic officials assess May wildfires response and readiness for future fires

Viejas Wildfire Alerts PSA, East County Magazine PSA, Station ID

CDBG grants announced

Statoin ID

On the Road in Jacumba (song: Drip by Mama Christie – rerun)

Rural hunger (Public News Service)

Tribal Beat: new lawsuit over Jamul Casino

SDSU music entrepreneurs program

Viejas Wildfire Alerts PSA

Closing Credits

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Introduction

Iraq March for Peace in El Cajon

Newsmaker:  Interview with Mark Arabo on United Nations resolution

Council votes to override minimum wage veto

Weather: Storm forecast

East County Magazine PSA, Station ID, Viejas Wildfire Alerts PSA

Bookshelf: Interview with author Steve Willard, San Diego Police Historical Association

Destination East County: festivals and events

Closing credits

Friday, August 22, 2014

Introduction

Ferguson shooting updates: President’s remarks

Rep. Hunter speaks out on police militarization

Wounded veteran from Ramona

Peanut butter recall

Green Scene: Brightsource wants to spay cats to save birds as mitigation for its solar facility burning birds

Sheriff’s Search and Rescue team saves pilot after plane crashes near training

Station ID

Newsmaker:  Retired firefighter Larry McKim recalls rescue of escaped prisoner on 30^th anniversary of El Cajon jailbreak

Aging golfer hits hole in 1 at Ramona tournament

Metropolitan Transit sets records for ridership

Faulty guard rails on local freeways

Concussion prevention tool

Viejas Wildfire Alerts PSA, East County Magazine PSA, Station ID

Destination East County: festivals and events

Autumn activities in East County

Station ID

Vines and  Wines: Ramona wine tour

Aging Services Award

Closing credits

Monday, August 25, 2014

Introduction

Plane bound for San Diego threatened by group claiming ISIS tie

State Senator Ben Hueso arrested for driving under the influence

Trolley beating caught on tape in La Mesa

Minimum wage override

National news – top stories (Public News Service)

Station ID

Capitol Report: Rep. Susan Davis announces $1.2 million in funds for homeless vets

Newsmaker: on location coverage of Enrique Morones, Border Angels,  speaking at  United Church of Christ in La Mesa on immigrant issues

California Legislature bills to help refugee kids

Station ID, East County Magazine PSA, Viejas Wildfire Alerts PSA

Fire in Descanso

Pickets at Food 4 Less

Green Scene: Cuyamaca Rancho general plan changes proposed

Grilling safety tips

Station ID

Stay cool:  staff shares tips on where to cool off in East County

PulsePoint ap links up people who know CPR with victims nearby

Closing credits

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Opening

Updates on ISIS terrorists

Gaza cease fire announced

Study: medical marijuana states have opiate overdose deaths drop by 33%

Helix Water announces settlement over El Monte Valley issues

Weather: Hurricane Marie to bring stormy weather

Lakeside teen still in coma a month after accident

Station ID

Earthquake ap and tips

Viejas Wildfire Alerts PSA, East County Magazine PSA, Station ID

Public News Service national news

Destination East County

Sounds of History: East County jailbreak recalled by firefighter Larry McKim

SDSU music entrepreneurship program

Green Scene: Cuyamaca Rancho State Park general plan proposes wilderness delistings

Peanut butter recall

Closing credits

Friday, August 29, 2014

Introduction

Iraqi Christians benefit event in El Cajon

Jihadist from San Diego killed fighting with ISIS in Syria

California bill would restrict police use of drones without warrants

National Parks ban drones

Helix Water settlement over El Monte Valley issues

Gun confiscation bill in Sacramento

Carl’s Junior robbery foiled by employee

Station ID

Newsmaker: Patrick Hadley, maker of the mbira musical instrument (music: improv)

East County Magazine PSA, Viejas Wildfire Alerts PSA, Station ID

Newsmaker: David Ross, editor, on new newspaper in Valley Center

HP power cords recalled due to fire danger

Scammers, schemers and swindlers: Beware of warrant call scam

Destination East County: festivals and events

Aging Services awards

Ready, Set, Grow: Water-wise gardening

Green Scene: Cuyamaca Rancho State Park general plan updates proposed

Closing credits