September 2022 Articles

September 2022 Articles

SDSU MEN'S SOCCER CRUISES TO 5-0 WIN OVER UNLV

SDSU's five goals was their most in a match since August of 2013

Source:  goaztecs.com

Photo courtesy goaztecs.com

September 9, 2022 (San Diego) - The Aztec men’s soccer team (1-3-1) cruised to a 5-0 win over UNLV (0-2-2) Friday night on the SDSU Sports Deck. The five goals, which came from five different players, are the most by SDSU since Aug. 30, 2013 (5-0 vs. No. 16 San Diego).


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SDSU WOMEN'S SOCCER DRAWS WITH ST. MARY'S 2-2

The Aztecs went ahead 2-0 before drawing with the Gaels on Friday night

Source:  goaztecs.com

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September 9, 2022 (San Diego) - San Diego State women's soccer tied 2-2 with Saint Mary's on Friday afternoon on the SDSU Sports Deck. The draw was the Aztecs third consecutive draw this season. 


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ECM FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS: CATHOLICISM ONE-UPS THE SCOTTIES 14-13

Story and photos by Liz Alper
 
September 9, 2022 (La Mesa) - Last week, ECM Sports made the trek out to the desert, but for week four, we’re keeping it nice and local at Jim Arnaiz Field as the Helix Highlanders hosted the Dons of Cathedral Catholic for what’s always a great non-conference matchup.  The Scottie dawgs are a perfect 3-0.

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JONES DENOUNCES $1.4 BILLION LOAN TO PG&E AND POTENTIAL RATE HIKES IN BILL SIGNED BY GOVERNOR TO KEEP DIABLO CANYON NUKE PLANT OPEN

“Those of us living in San Diego County already pay the highest  electrical rates in the nation, and they’ll go even higher with an added bill from Diablo Canyon cost.” –Senator Brian Jones

By Miriam Raftery

Photo: Diablo Canyon; Creative Commons license by Tracey Adams

September 9, 2022 (San Diego’s East County) – State Senator Brian Jones (R-Santee) has issued blistering condemnation of SB 846, a bill signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom which aims to keep open the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant for five years beyond the scheduled 2025 closure date. But the bill also authorizes a $1.4 billion loan to the plant’s operator, Pacific Gas & Electric, and opens the door for potential rate hikes statewide.

“”I voted against electricity rate hikes and the $1.4 billion gift to PG&E – I did not vote against Diablo Canyon and nuclear power,” says Senator Jones, in an editorial sent to media outlets.


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FLASH FLOOD WARNINGS AND WATCHES ACROSS MOST OF EAST COUNTY TONIGHT

 
September 9, 2022 (San Diego) -- The National Weather Service has issued flash flood watches, warnings and advisories for most of San Diego’s East County and inland areas this evening.  

See map on this page and click for details:  https://www.weather.gov/sgx/
 Life-threatening flash flooding of creeks, streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses are occurring or imminent.  
 Flash flood warnings are in effect for Julian, Banner Grade, Highways 78 and 79, Santa Ysabel, Warner Springs, Cuyamaca, and Mount Laguna.  
 A flood watch is in effect for Santee, La Mesa, El Cajon, Poway, San Marcos, and Escondido.

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MOBILE FARMER’S MARKET ROLLS OUT IN LEMON GROVE STARTING SEPT. 29

East County News Service

September 9, 2022 (Lemon Grove) --  A Mobile Farmer's Market is coming to Lemon Grove.  Thrive Lemon Grove is partnering with Project New Village to bring fresh, locally farm-raised produce to the community.


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DANGEROUS STORM HITS REGION, WITH WINDS UP TO 109 MPH, POWER OUTAGES AND FLASH FLOOD WARNINGS

By Miriam Raftery

Photo via Twitter: Rockslide on I-8

September 9, 2022 (San Diego’s East County) --  Dangerously high winds and heavy rains from Tropical Storm have promoted the National Weather Service to issue a high wind warning in effect through midnight tonight. Flash flood warnings are also in effect in mountain and desert areas.

Gusts of 109 miles per hour were recorded on Cuyamaca peak today and Mount Laguna has received 2.94 inches of rain as of 1:15 p.m. Flash flooding is reported in Ocotillo.

Videos posted online show a rockslide on I-8 in East County, trees down near the Julian Post Office and at Lake Cuyamaca, trees or large limbs fallen in Pine Valley, Alpine and Boulevard.


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A BETTER LIFE TOGETHER INC'S BRIDGE PROJECT PARTNERS WITH AMAZON TO HOST A FREE EMPLOYMENT & COMMUNITY RESOURCE FAIR

Source:  A Better Life

September 9, 2022 (San Diego) - A Better Life Together, Inc. (ABLT) helps individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to fulfill their desired purpose. On Sept. 17 from 19 a.m to 3 p.m. the agency will host a free employment and community resource fair at 8825 Aero Drive in San Diego.

The agency creates a partnership of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live and work in the community and to be valued members of society. ABLT provides supported and independent living services to individuals who want to live in their own home and community based day programs and customized tailored day program services to those who want to work, pursue higher education, start a business or other goals.


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SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN RURAL AND MOUNTAIN AREAS CURTAIL CLASSES DUE TO STORM

By Miriam Raftery

September 9, 2022 (San Diego’s East County) – High winds, rain and potential for storm damage have led several East County school districts to curtail classes today, the San Diego County of Education has announced. Others are holding minimum days due to the inclement weather.

  • Mountain Empire Unified School District has closed all schools today.
  • Spencer Valley School District schools will close at 11:30 a.m., with all after-school activities cancelled this afternoon.
  • Julian Union High School will follow a minimum day schedule.
  • Julian Union Elementary Elementary School District also has a minimum day.

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EIGHT-STORY REZONING PLAN TURNED DOWN BY LA MESA PLANNERS; CITY COUNCIL MAY HEAR APPEAL

Height and density changes currently proposed would “not be in best interest of the city,” planning commissioners found

 

By Elijah McKee

 

September 8, 2022 (La Mesa) — Since 2018, Reza Paydar, the property owner of the palm-studded San Diego RV Resort in La Mesa, has been attempting to change the City’s zoning of the land so that apartment buildings can replace the RV park. The buildings would be among the largest La Mesa has ever seen. 


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COMMISSIONER LARA SUBMITS FIRST-IN-NATION WILDFIRE SAFETY REGULATION TO DRIVE DOWN COST OF INSURANCE

Strong support in public meetings and written testimony for requiring insurance companies to provide discounts to consumers under new Safer from Wildfires framework 

East County News Service

September 9, 2022 (Sacramento) -- California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has submitted his insurance pricing regulation to the California Office of Administrative Law. If approved, it that would recognize and reward wildfire safety and mitigation efforts made by many homeowners and businesses. The regulation is the first in the nation requiring insurance companies to provide discounts to consumers under the Safer from Wildfires framework created by the California Department of Insurance in partnership with state emergency preparedness agencies.


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SHOP & DINE LA MESA SEPT. 24 AT LAKE MURRAY VILLAGE

East County News Service

September 9, 2022 (La Mesa) – The La Mesa Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the County of San Diego, invites you to “Shop & Dine La Mesa” to enjoy free family-friendly activities, entertainment, a car show, raffle prizes, live music and more.

The event takes place at The Marketplace at Lake Murray Village (at the corner of Lake Murray Blvd. and Baltimore Drive) in La Mesa on Saturday, September 24 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 


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U.S. FLAGS TO FLY AT HALF-STAFF IN HONOR OF QUEEN ELIZABETH, DEAD AFTER 70 YEARS ON BRITISH THRONE

By Miriam Raftery

Photo: Queen Elizabeth II visiting NASA in 2007, courtesy of NASA

September 9, 2022 (Washington D.C.) – Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II yesterday at age 96, Britain’s longest serving monarch, President Joe Biden has ordered American flags flown at half staff in her honor.

Elizabeth reined for 70 years.  Although the U.S. fought a war to declare independence from England in 1776, the two nations have retained friendly relations through the centuries.  Queen Elizabeth II visited with every president from Harry Truman to Joe Biden, with the exception of Lyndon Johnson.

In his proclamation, President Biden states, “Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was more than a monarch. She defined an era.”


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FIRE IN RANCHO SAN DIEGO CHARS TWO ACRES ALONG SWEETWATER RIVER

Story & Photos by Josh Stotler 

September 8, 2022 (Rancho San Diego) -- A small vegetation fire broke out in the thick brush at the corner of Fury Lane and Jamacha Road in Rancho San Diego this afternoon. The fire was initially reported at 3:00 and was responded to by several local fire agencies.  


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CHP TO HOLD SOBRIETY AND DRIVER’S LICENSE CHECKPOINT SEPT. 9

Source: California Highway Patrol

September 8, 2022 (San Diego) --The California Highway Patrol (CHP), El Cajon Area, will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) and driver license safety checkpoint on September 9, somewhere within the unincorporated area of San Diego County. 


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RICHARD LEDERER, “DR. GRAMMAR GUY” AT LAMPLIGHTERS IN LA MESA SEPT. 10 AND 12

East County News Service

September 8, 2022 (La Mesa) – Richard Lederer, the San Diego Union-Tribune’s language columnist, best-selling language author and former usage editor for the Random House Dictionary of the English Language, will give two humorous presentations at Lamplighters Community Theatre in La Mesa.


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WARNING ISSUED FOR SILVER STRAND SHORELINE, CORONADO: ADVISORY FOR CHILDREN’S POOL DUE TO CONTAMINATION

Source:  County of San Diego

September 8, 2022 (San Diego) -- The San Diego County Department of Environmental Health and Quality (DEHQ) on September 7 issued the following beach management actions for Wednesday, September 7, 2022.


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ADVANCING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES: METHAMPHETAMINE USE AMONG OLDER ADULTS CONTINUES TO RISE

By David R. Shorey, East County Program Manager, Institute for Public Strategies

September 8, 2022 (San Diego) -- Methamphetamine use impacts every part of our society. While often viewed as a misuse disorder that affects younger adults, people over the age of 65 are increasingly using methamphetamine in San Diego County and it has definitely become an issue for the Aging and Independence Services Department, according to officials. The rise in meth use is among both chronic users with a history of drug abuse and new users who have been introduced to meth by caregivers in their home.


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ECM PADRES REPORT: HOMERS LEAD PADRES TO SERIES WIN

By Liz Alper
 
Photo:  Josh Hader via @padres on Twitter
 
September 7, 2022 (San Diego) - Last night, the Padres walked it off in epic fashion thanks to Jorge Alfaro, so they looked for the series win tonight with Tommy Henry on the mound for Arizona against Yu Darvish.

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COUNTY REQUIRES REMOVAL OF GUN FROM SIGN ON PUBLIC LAND AFTER CITIZEN’S COMPLAINT

East County News Service

September 7, 2022 (Lakeside) – A Lakeside resident was startled to see the number 45 and a gun image with flag on a sign outside a Boy Scout meeting house on public property at Lindo Lake County Park. 

“It looks like a Trump flag on the back of a pickup truck that’s been tattered,” said the resident, a gun owner who voiced concern that the imagery made a political statement (Trump was the 45th President) and could be construed as promoting violence.


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MEET THE FIREFIGHTERS: OPEN HOUSE AT LAKESIDE FIRE STATION SEPT. 24

East County News Service

September 7, 2022 (Lakeside) –The Lakeside Fire Protection District invites you to an open house at Fire Station 2, located at 12216 Lakeside Avenue, on September 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

There will be demonstrations, station tours, games, food, drinks and plenty of fire apparatus to check out.


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SDSU WOMEN'S BASKETBALL CONFERENCE SCHEDULE RELEASED

The Aztecs will play Utah State and Air Force just once this year

Source:  goaztecs.com

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September 7, 2022 (San Diego) - The Mountain West released the San Diego State women’s basketball Wednesday afternoon. The schedule features 18-games (nine home and nine road games) with each team playing eight opponents twice (home-and-home) and two opponents once (Utah State and Air Force). For the Aztecs, league games are scheduled to begin on Dec. 29 and wrap up on Feb. 28.


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COSMECON 2022: PARKWAY PLAZA HOSTS NATIONWIDE BEAUTY SUMMIT SEPT. 10

Story and photo courtesy of Courtesy of Parkway Plaza 

September 7, 2022 (El Cajon) -- Parkway Plaza, El Cajon’s premier shopping destination, is hosting the 2022 nationwide beauty summit series, CosmeCon. Celebrating female entrepreneurs, body positivity, self-confidence and owning your glow at Parkway Plaza, the event takes place on Saturday, September 10 from 12-3 p.m. 


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HURRICANE COULD BRING SIGNIFICANT RAIN; GET SANDBAGS FROM COUNTY, CAL FIRE

By Gig Conaughton, County of San Diego Communications Office

September 7, 2022 (San Diego) - Weather forecasters say a hurricane off the coast of Mexico could indirectly bring high winds with potentially heavy rain to the county this weekend, and County of San Diego and CAL FIRE are offering free sandbags to residents who live in the unincorporated areas.


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ECM PADRES REPORT: ALFARO WALKS IT OFF TO EVEN SERIES

By Liz Alper
 
Photo:  Yu Darvish was honored before the game for reaching 3,000 strikeouts.  Via @padres on Twitter
 
September 6, 2022 (San Diego) - The Padres were shut out yesterday by the Diamondbacks, so they tried again tonight with Merrill Kelly on the mound for Arizona against Grossmont High alum Joe Musgrove.

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POTENTIAL ROTATING OUTAGES AND FLEX ALERT

East County News Service

September 6, 2022 (San Diego) - Consumers are advised to be prepared for possible rotating power outages this afternoon.  The California Independent System Operator (CAISO) issued a statewide Flex Alert for Tuesday, September 6, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. calling for increased energy conservation throughout the state.


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SDSU MEN'S SOCCER RALLIES FOR 2-2 DRAW AT CREIGHTON

Freshman C.J. Fodrey netted two goals to help SDSU earn their first road result against a top ten team since 2016

Source:  goaztecs.com

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September 6, 2022 (Omaha) - The Aztec men’s soccer team (0-3-1) came back to tie No. 7 Creighton (2-1-1) 2-2 on the road Monday evening. The Blue Jays scored twice early, including one less than a minute into the contest, but SDSU battled back behind two goals from freshman C.J. Fodrey to earn their first result on the road against a top ten team in six years.


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SDG&E WILDFIRE SAFETY AND POWER SHUTOFF PREPAREDNESS WORKSHOP SEPT. 7

East County News Service

September 6, 2022 (San Diego) – You’re invited to join SDG&E on Wednesday, September 7 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in a virtual workshop in wildfire safety and public safety power shutoff preparedness. Find out how you can make a difference.


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10TH ANNUAL CHALDEAN FESTIVAL SEPT. 17-18 IN EL CAJON

East County News Service

September 5, 2022 (El Cajon) – The 10th annual Chaldean American Festival will feature carnival rides, games, live music by multiple entertainers, authentic Chaldean food, local vendors, a petting zoo, raffle and more.


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9/11 MEMORIAL WALK AND HISTORICAL PRESENTATION IN LAKESIDE ON SEPT. 11

East County News Service

September 5, 2022 (Lakeside) – The Lakeside Historical Society and the Maine Avenue Revitalization Association invite the public to a 9-11 Memorial Walk with storyteller Ted Tomaszewicz, who was at his desk on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2001 when the terrorist attacks on New York’s World Trade Center occurred.

“We walk together. We walk to remember. We walk to never forget,” states a flyer for the event.  Meet at 5:30 p.m. at Mary’s Donuts, 10101 Maine Ave. in Lakeside. The walk begins at 6 p.m., followed by a program at the Lakeside Historical Society at 9906 Maine Ave., Lakeside.


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