September 2023 Articles

September 2023 Articles

HELIX HS FLAGGED CIF ON RUMOR CHRISTIAN HS FORFEITED GAME OVER LESBIAN

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

Photo:  On Sept. 12, Christian High School forfeited a girls volleyball game. Rumors included the presence of a lesbian player for Helix.

September 26, 2023 (La Mesa) - After Christian High School of El Cajon abruptly forfeited a girls varsity volleyball match with Helix Charter High School, the La Mesa school’s athletic director sought in vain to learn why.


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ECM PADRES REPORT: PADRES ROBBED IN EIGHTH

Story by Liz Alper

Photo:  Xander Bogaerts via @padres on Twitter

 

September 25, 2023 (San Francisco) - After a great series at home, the Padres are gone for the rest of the season.  Their first stop is up in San Fran.  Blake Snell started tonight’s game one against Logan Webb for the Giants.


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SDSU WOMEN'S TENNIS WRAPS UP USTA'S

Zoe Olmos represented SDSU on the final day of the USTA Intercollegiate Championships on Sunday

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September 25, 2023 (San Diego) - On Sunday, the San Diego State women’s tennis team’s Zoe Olmos competed in the final day of the USTA Intercollegiate Championships at the Hogan Tennis Center on the campus of the University of San Diego.


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FATAL MOTORCYCLE CRASH IN DULZURA

East County News  Service

September 26, 2023 (Dulzura) – A motorcyclist  missed a curve and was ejected onto State Route 94 just east of Roma Road at 10:49 Saturday morning. He was transported by air ambulance to Scripps Mercy Hospital, where he died of his injuries.

The 28-year-old Chula Vista man was driving a 2024 Kawasaki ZX-6R motorcycle westbound on 94 when the crash occurred.


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EAST COUNTY CHAMBER ANNOUNCES WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP NOMINEES

East County News Service

September 25, 2023 (El Cajon) – The San Diego East County Chamber of Commerce has released the names of its 2023  Women in Leadership Nominees.

Winners will be announced at the annual Women in Leadership luncheon. This year’s event will be held on Friday, October 20 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Sycuan Casino Resort. 

The keynote speaker will be Dr. Connie Marjano, a retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral and former White House physician to three presidents. She later became a consultant in the Mayo Clinic’s executive health program  and founded the Center for Executive Medicine. She is a former radio talk show host of  “House Calls” on Voice of America and is the author of the book, The White House Doctor: My Patients were Presidents, A Memoir.


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NEW COVID VACCINES NOW AVAILABLE, AS WELL AS FREE COVID TESTS

By Miriam Raftery

September 25, 2023 (San Diego) – A new COVID-19 vaccine designed to target the latest variants is now available.  The U.S. Centers for Disease Control recommends it for everyone six months and older, as long as it's been at least two months since your last vaccine. The new vaccine is available free for adults.

This is the first fall and winter virus season where vaccines are available for the three viruses responsible for most hospitalizations – COVID-19, RSV, and flu.

With COVID surging, the federal government is once again offering free at-home COVID-19 tests.  Each U.S. household can order four free rapid tests delivered to your residence.   

Order Free At-Home Tests online.  Need help placing an order for your at-⁠home tests?

Call 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489).


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MISSING WOMAN FOUND BY MOTORIST IN RAMONA

East County News Service

September 24, 2023 (Ramona) – After Zita Swanson, 66, went  missing from her home on G Street in Ramona on Sept.21, the Sheriff’s Search and Rescue activated 32 volunteers who helped search for her. She was found by a driver heading to work, who noticed her in bushes along Mussey Grade Road around 5:30 the next morning.

She was considered at risk due to a medical condition. Fortunately, after being evaluated by paramedics, she has been reunited with her family.


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ECM PADRES REPORT: HUGE SERIES WIN FOR PADS

Story by Liz Alper
 
Photo:  Fernando Tatis Jr. via @padres on Twitter
 
September 24, 2023 (San Diego) - Both the Padres and Cardinals went for the series today.  Drew Rom started for the Redbirds against Michael Wacha.

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SDSU WOMEN'S SOCCER DRAWS AT SAN JOSE STATE 2-2

Denise Castro and Emma Gaines-Ramos scored in the match

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September 24, 2023 (San Jose) - San Diego State women’s soccer ended their California road trip with a 2-2 draw with San Jose State on Sunday afternoon at the Spartan Soccer Complex. The Aztecs came back from down a goal twice to earn the draw.


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CHIEF’S CORNER: WE’RE ALL GOING TO FALL FOR SANTA ANA WINDS

By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna

 

September 23, 2023 (San Diego) -- This is the first week offFall, and with it comes Santa Ana winds!  Though fire season is year-round, fall typically brings triple-digit temperatures, low humidity and gusty winds bringing high fire danger and red flag warnings.


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WATCH OUR INTERVIEW WITH BRUCE GIVNER, THE MAN WHO FOILED THE WATERGATE BURGLARS

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Hear audio,  originally aired on KNSJ

September 24, 2023 (San Diego)—Anat Tour, host of Bookshelf on the East County Magazine Radio Show, recently interviewed Bruce Givner. Givner is an attorney and the author of My Watergate Scandal Tell-All: How I Unwittingly Caused This Historic Event

As a 21-year-old intern in June 1972, Givner stayed late at the Democratic National Committee’s  Watergate offices until just after midnight, making free long-distance phone calls to friends and family. His presence substantially delayed the break-in and indirectly led to the eventual arrests of the burglars.  The ensuing investigations exposed a criminal conspiracy, leading to multiple convictions and the resignation of  President Richard Nixon. 

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ECM PADRES REPORT: EXTRA INNINGS ROMP BY REDBIRDS ENDS PADS' WIN STREAK

Story by Liz Alper
 
Photo:  Manny Machado wins 2022 National League Latino MVP.  Via @padres on Twitter
 
September 23, 2023 (San Diego) - Manny Machado crushed two homers yesterday to give the Padres a 4-2 win in game one against the Cardinals.  They tried to take the series tonight with Jake Woodford on the mound for St. Louis against Nick Martinez.

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LA MESA CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS, ALSO RECONSIDERATION OF ELECTRONIC BILLBOARDS

By Miriam Raftery

September 23, 2023 (La  Mesa) –On Sept. 25, the La Mesa City Council will consider a staff recommendation to adopt a draft Project Labor Agreement with the San Diego Building and Construction Trades Council and associated craft unions. The PLA would apply to public projects in  La Mesa with a construction value of at least $1 million.

PLAs are pre-hire collective bargaining agreements negotiated between construction unions and construction contractors that establish terms and conditions of employment for construction projects.

According to the U.S.Dept. of Labor’s PLA Resource Guide, PLAs are an effective tool to ensure timely completion of projects at or under budget,  provide employers with a reliable source of highly skilled workers,increase diversity and support equitable workforce development, and improve worker health and safety on the job.

Opponents of project labor agreements have argued that PLAs may increase cost by mandating union wages and restricting competition, are unfair to nonunion contractors and nonunion workers, and hinder use of employer training programs that are not union apprenticeships.


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"HISTORY ALIVE" OCT. 5 IN LEMON GROVE FEATURES FAMOUS BUFFALO SOLDIERS

East County News Service

September 23, 2023 (Lemon Grove) -- The Lemon Grove Historical Society’s 45th annual free "History Alive" lecture series will present the story of the Buffalo Soldiers, led by Trooper Rachel Hilliard (photo,left), founder and president of the San Diego Chapter of the Buffalo Soldiers, and several troop members. This special presentation will take place on Thursday, October 5 at 5 p.m. at the H. Lee House Cultural Center,3205 Olive Street in Lemon Grove.

“This extraordinary organization played a major role in America's westward expansion as they helped and saved many wagon trains of migrants, seeking farmland, pasturage and places to establish towns,”says Helen Ofield, historian to the board of the LGHS. “On every level, the Buffalo Soldiers are at the heart of American history. Don't miss this uniformed presentation.”


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BUNNY CHOW: SOUTH AFRICAN CUISINE THAT WILL HAVE YOU WANTING MORE

Restaurant to be featured at East County Magazine’s “Taste of Africa” Oct. 8 

By Jessyka Heredia 

September 23, 2023 (San Diego) Have you tried African food before? East County Magazine gave South African Bunny Chow a try recently, located at 7128 Miramar Road. The flavors were bold and perfectly paired in each dish. You could smell the flavors of South Africa as you walked through the front door. Right away, I knew I was in for a culinary treat.  


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RENEWABLE NATURAL GAS: CLIMATE CHANGE SOLUTION OR FALSE HOPE?

By John Carey for the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science.;

Broadcast version by Suzanne Potter for California News Service reporting for the Pulitzer Center-Public News Service Collaboration.

September 23, 2023 (Sacramento) -- Methane, one of the most potent greenhouse gases, is the major component of the biogas that seeps from countless landfills and wastewater plants. It makes sense, then, to prevent that methane from escaping into the atmosphere-indeed, hundreds of solid waste facilities across the United States have done so for decades, either flaring the biogas to burn off the methane or burning the biogas to generate electricity or heat. That gives off carbon dioxide, but still greatly reduces the greenhouse gas potential, as methane is 80 times more potent than CO2 over the first 20 years after emission.


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SDSU FOOTBALL: AZTECS FALL TO BOISE STATE 34-31

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September 23, 2023 (San Diego) - San Diego State opened its Mountain West schedule on a sour note Friday, dropping a hard-fought 34-31 decision to Boise State at Snapdragon Stadium.


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ECM ROUNDUP: LOCAL AND STATEWIDE NEWS

September 23, 2023 (San Diego’s East County) -- East County Roundup highlights top stories of interest to East County and San Diego's inland regions, published in other media.  This week's round-up stories include:

LOCAL

STATE

For excerpts and full stories, click “read more” and scroll down.


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ECM WORLD WATCH: GLOBAL AND NATIONAL NEWS

September 23, 2023 (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.

General  news

Politics and election

Indictments and prosecutions

WORLD

North America

Africa

Asia

Europe

For excerpts and links to full stories,  click “read more” and scroll down.


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HEALTH AND SCIENCE HIGHLIGHTS


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ECM PADRES REPORT: MACHADO'S TWO HOMERS GIVE PADRES WIN

Story by Liz Alper
 
Photo:  Hispanic Heritage Night.  Via @padres on Twitter
 
September 22, 2023 (San Diego) - After a day off, the Padres are hosting the Cardinals for the weekend.  Dakota Hudson started tonight’s game one for St. Louis against Matt Waldron.

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SDSU CROSS COUNTRY COMPETES IN BILL DELLINGER INVITATIONAL

The Aztecs finished 12th as a team

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September 22, 2023 (Eugene, Ore.) - San Diego State women’s cross country raced in their second meet of the season in the pacific northwest, facing some of the best competition in the country at the Bill Dellinger Invitational. As a team, the Aztecs finished 12th of 14 teams in the scoring.


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SDSU MEN'S SOCCER EXTENDS UNDEFEATED AND SHUTOUT STREAK WITH 3-0 WIN OVER UTAH TECH

The Aztecs have outscored their opponents 24-0, which is the best in the nation and the best in program history through seven matches

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September 21, 2023 (San Diego) - The No. 21 Aztec men’s soccer team (6-0-1) continued their unbeaten and shutout streak with a 3-0 win over Utah Tech (3-4-0) on the SDSU Sports Deck Friday evening.


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SDSU WOMEN'S SOCCER OPENS MOUNTAIN WEST PLAY WITH CONVINCING 5-1 WIN OVER FRESNO STATE

Four different Aztecs scored in the win

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September 21, 2023 (Fresno) - San Diego State women’s soccer opened Mountain West play on Thursday evening with a convincing 5-1 win over Fresno State at the Bulldog Soccer Stadium in Fresno, California. The Aztecs poured in five goals on the night, while Alexa Madueno recorded her 250th career save in the win.


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SAPS AT SEA PRESENTS 'PRE-HALLOWEEN SPECTACULAR' OCT. 21

East County News Service

September 21, 2023 (Spring Valley) - The Saps at Sea, the San Diego chapter of the Sons of the Desert, the Laurel & Hardy fan organization, present their October "Pre-Halloween Spectacular" meeting October 21 at Williams Hall at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Spring Valley.


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EVERYBODY DIES BY THE END: HORROR FILM SHOT IN JAMUL AND SAN DIEGO NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE

By Jacob Pamus

Everybody Dies by the End is a feature film written by Ian Tripp and directed by Ian and Ryan Schafer. The film was partially shot in Jamul and downtown. The film stars East County locals such as Brendan Cahalan and Vinny Curran, who owns a bar called Thrusters Lounge in Pacific Beach. Other local actors include Brendan Cahalan from El Cajon and Ian Tripp of San Carlos.

The synopsis of the film is: “A documentary crew follows cult classic horror director Alfred Costella as he makes his final film - An all-practical masterpiece...with a dark twist.” 

When asked about his experience during the production of the film, Ian Tripp told ECM, “You have to be agile to problems coming at you every minute, but the crew itself was why we surpassed any problems we had.” He went into further detail, explaining how well the crew worked together in an environment that could be very stressful.


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READER’S EDITORIAL: GEORGIA HAS SPOKEN—DONALD TRUMP IS NOT ABOVE THE LAW

 

By Brenda Thompson, La Mesa

Photo:  Trump 's mugshot, via  Fulton County, Georgia Sheriff's department

 

September 21, 2023 (La Mesa) -- By now, we’ve all heard the news that Donald Trump was indicted for a fourth time, this time on racketeering charges in Georgia for the criminal conspiracy he allegedly led to overturn the 2020 election.

The indictments in Georgia and Washington, D.C. made clear that Trump knew he had lost the 2020 presidential election, but worked with his cronies on a variety of illegal schemes to change the election’s outcome so he could remain in power. When his plans to pressure state officials to overturn the will of voters and create fake elector certificates failed to secure him the presidency, Trump and his allies resorted to instigating a violent insurrection to try to keep Trump in power.


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STEELE CANYON GOVERNING BOARD APPROVES SALARY INCREASE FOR STAFF

 

Story and photos by Branda Gorgies


The Steele Canyon High School governing board recently held a meeting to approve final decisions regarding salaries of the teachers.

The special meeting was on Monday at 3:45 p.m. in the school library. It was only about five minutes long, but the board members approved a memorandum of understanding (MOU) as well as the new salary schedules and extended curricular salaries. 


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SEARCH UNDERWAY FOR MISSING RAMONA WOMAN, 66

Update: Zita Swanson has been found safe and reunited with her family.

September 21, 2023 (Ramona) -- The Sheriff's Search and Rescue (SAR) Unit has been activated to help locate a missing woman in Ramona.

Zita Swanson, 66, left her home early this morning in the 700 block of G St. in Ramona and did not return home, says Lt. John Malan.

She does not have a vehicle, and is not believed to be carrying a cell phone or purse. Shie is Hispanic, 5'5" tall, 174 pounds with gray hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a purple or blue striped blouse, blue jeans and black shoes.


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DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: APPLE FESTIVALS, HAUNTING HAPPENINGS AND MORE

By Miriam Raftery

September 21, 2023 (San Diego’s East County) -- As autumn arrives and Halloween draws near, East County has a wealth of festivals and events coming up.  These include Julian’s Autumn Jubilee and an Heirloom Apple Festival, Oktoberfests in La Mesa and El Cajon, the Borrego Days Desert Festival,  Haunt Fest on Main in downtown El  Cajon, a Pumpkin Bash and Spooky Campover at Lions, Tigers and Bears in Alpine,and a Pumpkin Express train ride in Campo.

Plus there are live entertainment stars taking stage in East County, including comics Paula Poundstone and Randy Rainbow at The Magnolia, the rock artist  Sting at SDSU, and El Cajon Mayor Bill Wells with his band in a benefit concert to help the homeless in El Cajon.

Scroll down for details on all of these events and more.


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