South/East County Happenings, Jan. 28 [The San Diego Union-Tribune]
National City seeks civic volunteers
National City residents interested in serving on a city board or commission are invited to apply at www.nationalcityca.gov/government/boards-commissions. These groups make recommendations to the City Council and offer assistance in carrying out various parts of city government. Vacancies include: Library Board (Wednesday deadline) and Traffic Safety Commission (Feb. 17 deadline). Complete and submit an application to the City Clerk’s Office at 1243 National City Blvd., or by email to [email protected].
CV seeking COVID-19 champions
The city of Chula Vista is seeking nominations for its COVID-19 Community Champions. Nominate someone you know who is going above and beyond to support the community during the pandemic. Self submissions are welcome and encouraged, and all nominations are kept confidential. If selected, winners will receive a Chula Vista Champion graphic to displ
NBC Nov 15, 2019
Americans are more connected than ever, largely due to the proliferation of mobile devices. Data from Pew Research shows that 96 percent of Americans own a cellphone – 81 percent of them own smartphones. The newfound dependence on mobile devices means that more Americans are paying a substantial amount of money each month for their wireless plans. Netflix Oct 31, 2019
If you make it free, will they come? Apple, Disney and AT&T’s WarnerMedia want to jump-start their challenges to Netflix by offering freebies and deep discounts on emerging streaming plans. That includes a free year of Apple TV Plus for customers of new Apple devices and a free year of Disney Plus to higher-tier Verizon customers. Some existing HBO subscribers.
Woman sues City of La Mesa for police projectile injury during protest
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and last updated 2021-01-22 21:37:38-05
LA MESA (CNS) - A woman who alleges she was shot in the face with a beanbag projectile by La Mesa police during last year s contentious protest at police headquarters is suing the city.
Delane Hurley, 51, alleges she was walking through downtown La Mesa on May 30 when she stopped to watch the rally unfolding between protesters and law enforcement, according to the complaint filed Thursday in San Diego Superior Court.
The suit states that police deployed chemical agents during the rally, sending numerous running people and clouds of chemical agents in her direction.
Parole Denied for Former Marine Wife Convicted in Husband s 1984 Ambush Murder
The metal bars of a jail cell in a U.S. Marine Corps brig. (U.S. Marine Corps/David Murphy)
23 Jan 2021 The San Diego Union-Tribune | By Teri Figueroa
A parole board on Friday denied a bid for parole from a woman who in 1984 convinced five Camp Pendleton Marines to kill her Marine husband, who was ambushed and fatally shot after she lured him to a deserted site.
Laura Ann Troiani, 59, will not be eligible to be considered for parole for another three years following her denial. She remains incarcerated at the California Institute for Women in Chino.
Veteran Unlawfully Held in State Hospital for More Than Two Decades. Are There More Like Him? San Diego County agencies say they are reviewing records to see if any others were unlawfully held in California state hospitals under the state s Mentally Disordered Offender program. By Tom Jones and Monica Dean
Published January 21, 2021 •
Updated on January 22, 2021 at 2:42 pm By Tom Jones and Monica Dean
Published January 21, 2021 •
Updated on January 22, 2021 at 2:42 pm
When Mark first glimpsed his brother, Alan Alter, being escorted by Sheriff’s deputies out the back door of the San Diego County Jail, he let out a laugh of stunned relief. It was Jan. 7, 2021, and the first time he had seen or even talked to his brother in decades.