The second place Calculator Applications team (L to R) Luke Thurman, Isaac Hernandez, Param Poudel, and Nathaniel Martinez
MPHS participants at the TMSCA State Meet (L to R): Perla Guzman, Reese Ball, Natalie Crockett, Yahaira Pina, Merlin Cardona, Tanner Marshall, Isaac Hernandez, Param Poud
MPHS FFA members Christo Escalante (left) and Ethan Easley (right) with their first place talent contest plaque
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MPHS FFA team wins talent contest, advances to state
Mount Pleasant High School FFA members Christo Escalante and Ethan Easley won 1st place at the Area 6 FFA Con
First, a conversation about the impacts of the weekend weather on the county and the effect of all this rain and snow on drought conditions in the state. Then, sewage spills originating in Tijuana have forced the closure of beaches in Imperial beach and south toward the border for most of this winter. What will a recent settlement between the federal International Boundary and Water Commission and the cities of Imperial Beach, Chula Vista and the San Diego Port Authority do to prevent sewage from reaching the Pacific Ocean in the future? Next, a San Diego nonprofit that helps support young people who’ve aged out of the foster care system is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Then, the state is requiring residents and businesses to reduce the amount of organic waste sent to the landfill. We have more details on San Diego’s new organics recycling program. And, a story about how raising the height of the Shasta Dam in Northern California would impact the sacred land of the Indigenous W
The investigation into the alleged rape of a young woman by former San Diego State University football players has led to a child pornography charge. In other news, a San Diego nonprofit that helps support young people who’ve aged out of the foster care system, is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Plus, a San Diego artist turns things she finds at the swap meet into unique sculptures.