OUR JULY RADIO SHOWS ARE NOW ONLINE: LISTEN HERE
Our East County Magazine Show's July radio broadcasts are now online, covering hot issues from the Banner Fire to immigrant children to local rallies to save Iraqi Christians. We also interviewed local authors, musicians, a new winery owner, and a representative of the Lions Clubs’ Camp Jack in Descanso for disadvantaged children. Plus we had coverage and analysis of local and national issues, from the minimum wage to some controversial Supreme Court rulings.
We also rebroadcast of our interview with Sycuan Chairman Daniel Tucker on the tribe’s Emmy Award winning documentary on Kumeyaay history, plus on the 4th of July weekend, we re-aired our “Spirits of 1776” dramatic presentation featuring `interviews’ with our nation’s founding fathers and mothers. Plus we brought you on-the-scene coverage of Descanso Days.
For a full list of interviews and issues on each of our July shows, click here, or click “read more” and scroll down. To listen to future shows, tune in to KNSJ 89.1 FM Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 9 a.m. or listen online live during our broadcasts at www.KNSJ.org.
Audio links to listen to shows are at the bottom of this page, below the archives of shows.
Wednesday, July 2, 2014
Introduction
Viejas Wildfire Alert: Cal Fire declares high fire hazard for holiday weekend
ACLU San Diego files lawsuit against immigration officials for preventing U.S. citizen from returning from Mexico
Free and low-cost rides home and designated driver programs for 4th of July weekend; Sheriff announces DUI patrols
Alpine Fire Protection District appoints replacement for deceased member Jim Archer
Destination East County: festivals and events
East County Magazine public service announcement, Station ID
Fireworks safety tips
Spirits of 1776: “Interviews” with Founding Fathers and Mothers (dramatic special presentation)
Closing credits
Friday, July 4, 2014
Banner Fire updates: Julian 4th of July parade cancelled, evacuations lifted, road closures remain in effect
Viejas Wildfire Alerts public service announcement
Destination East County: festivals and events
My Life site finds San Diego most patriotic city in U.S.
Free and low-cost rides home and designated driver programs for 4th of July weekend; Sheriff announces DUI patrols
Station ID
East County Magazine public service announcement
Spirits of 1776: “Interviews” with Founding Fathers and Mothers (dramatic special presentation)
Supreme Court rules buffer zone around abortion clinics is unconstitutional, despite buffer zone around Supreme Court building
Green Scene: White House sets up task force to reverse decline in bees and other pollinators
ACLU applauds Supreme Court ruling requiring police to get warrant before searching smart phones (Public News Service)
USFDA approves first wearable exoskeleton device, Rewalk, to help paraplegics stand and walk
Closing credits
Monday, July 7, 2014
Local Government Report: hot issues on this week’s agendas
Public service announcement: CalTrans work on local highways through 2016
Controversy over immigrant families heats up after Murrieta confrontation; San Diego community members speak out in support of immigrants (sound clips and interview at local rally)
AB 2389 aims to keep jobs in aerospace industry, create new jobs (Public News Service)
Station ID
People Power: Banner fire updates: Julian rallies to help fire survivor
My Life, Social Media Website, finds San Diego most patriotic city in U.S
Capitol Report: Supreme Court’s Hobby Lobby ruling: analysis and reactions; 5 Catholic justices rule that workers lose rights to birth control at family-owned corporations that raise religious objections
CalTrans work on local highways announced; public service announcement
East County Magazine public service announcement, Viejas Wildfire Alerts public service announcement, Station ID
Sycuan tribe wins Emmy award for documentary film on history of Kumeyaay
Tribal Beat: Interview with Sycuan Chairman Daniel Tucker (rerun of interview taped at debut of “Our people, our culture, our history” film
Station ID
Bookshelf: Interview with Simonetta Carr, award-winning author of Christian children’s books and a historical novel
Don’t leave pets in hot vehicles: County News Service
Viejas Wildfire Alerts public service announcement
Closing credits
Wednesday, July 9, 2014
La Mesa Council votes to snuff out electronic cigarettes, as one member lights up in protest
Blackwater back in headlines: NY Times reports Blackwater blocked inquiry, company representative threatened to kill State Department’s chief investigator
Newsmaker: Interview with Enrique Morones at Border Angels, on efforts to help immigrant families
Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez tours facility housing refugee youths from Central America
Station ID
Interview: Lenore Perez, San Diego Symphony, on “Your Song, Your Story” series of free public concerts
East County Magazine public service announcement, Station ID, Viejas Wildfire & Emergency Alerts public service announcement
New law legalizes wine-tasting at farmer’s markets
Destination East County: festivals and events
CHP seeks witnesses to July 4 accident that injured children on I-15 north of State Route 52
Station ID
Wildest Jobs: Interview with Lakeside’s rodeo cowboy (rerun)
Closing credits
Friday, July 11, 2014
Rerun of July 9 show, which was interrupted during transmission by weather issues
Monday, July 14, 2014
Iraq updates: House resolution and rally
New bill to allow wine sales at farmer’s markets
Vines and Wines: interview at Hatfield Creek Vineyards
Station ID
News: Grossmont Hospital CEO dies
El Cajon Veterans Commission announces two openings
El Cajon moves forward on Marriott Hotel
Symphony concerts for communities
Cocos Fire arsonist arrested
Viejas Wildfire Alerts public service announcement, Station ID
Salmonella outbreak linked to chickens
Green Scene: plants with pesticides, sold at big box stores, are killing bees
State weighs water waste fines
Wildest Jobs: interview with Lakeside’s rodeo clown
Wildfire safety tips
Closing credits
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
New show open
SDG&E to test drone
Jobs Talk: Minimum wage ordinance passed by San Diego City Council
Station ID
Woman assaulted in Alpine
Citizens Bond Oversight watchdog member Nick Marinovich resigns
Citizens save children left in hot car
Drought hits local ranchers hard
Green Scene: new plan for Cuyamaca Rancho State Park
Sales tax to drop in El Cajon
Two fires; Mission Trails closed
Viejas Wildfire Alerts public service announcement, East County Magazine public service announcement, station ID
East County Magazine wins big at Society of Professional Journalists awardsw
Summer hunger: public service announcement
Crimebeat: Sheriff announces results of Operation Lemon Drop
Silly string found in pepper spray can
When thunder roars: storm safety tips
Station ID
Health: Diet to prevent Alzheimer’s
Destination East County: top festivals and events
Viejas Wildfire Alerts public service announcement
Closing credits
Friday, July 18, 2014
Intro
California death penalty found unconstitutional
Dam raise completed at San Vicente
Southwest Railway Library opens (interview on location)
Crimebeat: predator released in East County
Report on Central American child immigrants: Public News Service
Station ID
Descanso Days coverage on location
BMW vehicle recalls
Green Scene: Palm oil is killing great apes by destroying habitat
When thunder roars: storm safety tips
Water rationing in parts of California
Viejas Wildfire Alerts public service announcement, East County Magazine public service announcement, station ID
Cleveland National Forest: Elevated fire danger
Destination East County: top festivals and events
Vines and Wines: interview at Hatfield Winery, Ramona
Closing credits
Monday, July 21, 2014
Introduction
Save Iraqi Christians rally: coverage on location in El Cajon
Station ID
Newsmaker: Interview with Ben Kalasho, president, East County Chaldean-American Chamber of Commerce, on the crisis in Iraq
East Count Magazine public service announcement, station ID, Viejas Wildfire Alerts public service announcement
Crimebeat: golf vehicle burglars arrested
Politics: Congressional candidate James Kimber treats homeless vets at Stand Down
On the Road in Julian
Viejas Wildfire Alerts public service announcement
Closing credits
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
Released sexual predator attacks woman in Jacumba
West Nile Virus in East County
Newsmaker: Interview with Dick Rogers on Lions Club’s Camp Jack in Descanso
Station ID
Green Scene: Oil leaks at Ocotillo wind facility
High school football safety
Cats galore: public service announcement for San Diego County’s animal shelter
Walk-in Wednesday weddings at San Diego County Clerk
East County Magazine public service announcement, Viejas Wildfire Alerts public service announcement, Station ID
Border children: two governors’ contrasting views
Death at Three Sisters Falls
County deaths
Israel rally
Bayou Brothers interview (rerun)
Friday, July 25, 2014
Newsmakers: NBA Hall of Famer Bill Walton delivers inspiring speech at Boys & Girls Club in La Mesa, kicks off drive to raise funds for new gym
Local government report: hot items on this week’s agendas
Descanso Days (report on location)
Heat warning issued
Destination East County: top festivals and events
Tribal Beat: Barona Museum’s new exhibit
West Nile Virus in East County
Station ID, East County Magazine public service announcement, Viejas Wildfire Alerts public service announcement
Bookshelf: Interview with Susan Mahalick, author of My Gold Coast: Baja, a practical guide
Station ID
Newsmaker: Dick Rogers, Lions’ Club Camp Jack (rerun)
Cleveland National Forest issues fire restrictions
Viejas Wildfire & Emergency Alerts public service announcement
Closing credits
Monday, July 28, 2014
Iraqi prayer vigil in El Cajon (coverage on location)
Station ID
Immigrant children forum at La Mesa Methodists Church
Listeria warning issued
Hiker dies at Three Sisters Falls
Hiker safety tips
East County Magazine public service announcement, Viejas Wildfire Alerts public service announcement, Station ID
Lightning beach warning
Bookshelf: Interview with Anat Tour, children’s book author
Station ID
Interview with singer/songwriter Raelee Nicole (rerun)
SDG&E testing drones
Agricultural Report: Drought hits local ranchers hard
Closing credits
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
Introduction
Wildcat Canyon fire in Lakeside
Water restrictions imposed
Burglars target firefighters’ vehicles
Pulsepoint CPR program: an ap to help save lives
Plague found on Palomar Mountain
Charlotte’s Web: medical marijuana for children draws controversy
Animal cruelty at auctions exposed: Public News Service
Green Scene: Cuyamaca Rancho State Park plan changes proposed
Station ID
Offbeat Report: Fund for Animals Wildlife Center (interview on location)
Beach lightning warning
Pepper spray complaint
East County Magazine public service announcement, Station ID, Viejas Wildfire Alerts public service announcement
Destination East County: festivals and events
Jobs Talk: Cal Fire and County Fire Authority representatives discuss firefighting training opportunities