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Sad Rady Kin Story

Written by admin on February 26, 2010

- Relatives of La Jolla philanthropist Ernest Rady have filed two lawsuits to block $21 million of a $60 million donation he gave to Rady Children’s Hospital in 2006.

The suits, filed by Canadian nieces and nephews of Rady, claim they never agreed to fund more than half of the $60 million gift to the hospital with money from American Assets Incorporated, the family’s real estate development, financial services and investment management company.

In a statement, Ernest Rady says his financial pledge to Children’s Hospital would be honored in full.

Local Pier One Store Robbed

Written by admin on February 26, 2010

A masked assailant robbed a clerk at Pier One Imports in Grossmont Center Friday morning, police said.

The robber forced a female employee to open the store’s safe while holding an object, possibly a knife, to her back, about 9:20 a.m., police said.

He ran away with an undisclosed amount of cash and was last seen headed into the parking structure.

He was described as black, in his early 20s, 6 feet tall, 165 pounds, wearing a black ski mask, gray hooded sweat shirt, black pants and white sneakers.

A police helicopter and officers searched the area.

Anyone with information is asked to call La Mesa police at (619) 667-1400 or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477 or sdcrimestoppers.com. Tipsters may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000 for information that leads to an arrest.

My Eyes Are Killing Me

Written by admin on February 26, 2010

Okay, I admit it….I waited way too long. I don’t like the doctor and it doesn’t matter what kind it is…that even includes the eye doctor. I know, it’s silly, but, the last few weeks I’ve been having an awful time seeing anything. So, I finally went into the doctor and he told me the condition I had. It wasn’t much, but, I do need some eyeglasses so he sent me out front to look at their selection. Omg!! The eye glasses that they had in the front case were SOOOOO expensive. I nearly passed out. lol.

Seriously though, I couldn’t believe how much they were charging. So, I figured here when I get a little time, I’ll check around online and see if there are any places to get them cheaper. My Mom and Stepdad use some website online to get their eyeglasses for cheap, so, I’ll give them a call and see what they suggest. But I’m sure I can save a large amount of money….the doctor’s prices were insane!

Get Out & Vote Tuesday!

Written by admin on February 22, 2010

Polling places will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Lake Elsinore for a citywide special election asking voters if they want to recall Councilman Thomas Buckley.

Voters also can pick one of three candidates to replace the councilman should a majority choose to oust him for the remainder of his four-year term, which expires in November.

The candidates are restaurant operator Jimmy Flores, who is chairman of the city’s planning commission; real estate executive Steve Manos, a member of the city’s Citizens Corps volunteer group; and Orange County sheriff’s Deputy Phil Mendoza, also a member of the planning commission.

Registered voters in the city who have not cast ballots by mail should visit the polling place identified on their sample ballot pamphlet. The location also can be looked up on the Riverside County Registrar of Voters’ Web site at www.election.co.riverside.ca.us/currentElection.asp .

Information Night Set

Written by admin on February 22, 2010

Murrieta Valley High School will hold an International Baccalaureate information night in the campus’s theater at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.

The program encourages students to commit to a high-quality, challenging, international education. Students develop an understanding of their own cultural and national identity and gain skills to live and work with others internationally.

The talk is open to students currently in grades eight to 10, and their parents.

Hoping to begin the program in the fall, Murrieta Valley is enrolling students who will be entering grades 10 and 11 in the fall.

Current eighth- and ninth-grade students from other schools who are interested in enrolling may request a transfer to MVHS. Students do not have to live in the Murrieta Valley Unified School District to be eligible for the program.

For information, contact MVHS IB Coordinator Alanna Fields at 951-696-1408, ext. 5671, or visit murrieta.k12.ca.us .

Murrieta Valley High School is at 42200 Nighthawk Way.

Teacher Layoff Meeting Thursday

Written by admin on February 22, 2010

The Murrieta Valley Unified School District board will discuss potential teacher layoffs when it meets at 4 p.m. Thursday.

Facing a $14 million budget deficit for 2010-11, the district has asked employees to take a 7.25 percent salary cut.

Without some kind of reduction, more than 225 teachers and support workers could be laid off and class sizes increased, it was reported last month.

At Thursday’s meeting, information will be given regarding potential teacher layoffs, including financial and educational implications. The meeting agenda does not state how many teaching positions are on the chopping block.

The meeting will be at the district office, 41870 McAlby Court.

Do You Twitter?

Written by admin on February 22, 2010

I do and today I was looking for some interesting people to add, cause really, what is Twitter without some interesting people. I added a couple celebrities and authors today…one of which was anne a lay apostle. Can’t wait to keep up with her feeds!

What About Business Insurance?

Written by admin on February 22, 2010

A good friend of mine is starting a local bakery downtown (which I think is an EXCELLENT idea…hope he expands it into a deli as well) and it’s just about time to open the place up I think. I say another two weeks or so and it will be open for business. He was telling me about the business insurance he was looking at, which I checked into, and I had to inform him he was totally getting the wrong side of the stick. I’ll show him some REAL business insurance so he can get the right deal for his shop and one that wont totally screw him over.

Large Boulder Blocking Traffic

Written by admin on February 11, 2010

A large boulder blocked traffic along Highway 78 near Ramona Wednesday night, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The boulder fell onto the highway just west of Weekend Villa Road at about 6:15 p.m., according to the CHP. A small pickup truck crashed into the rock, and a traffic alert was issued shortly afterward. No injuries were reported in the crash.

One lane was closed while crews worked to remove the large rock. The traffic alert was still in effect at 10 p.m., according to the CHP’s Web site.

No More Snow *enter Sad Face*

Written by admin on February 11, 2010

Drier, warmer weather is expected in San Diego County heading into the weekend after a winter storm brought heavy rain during Tuesday’s evening commute and dumped snow on local mountains. Lingering showers tapered off by midday yesterday.

The storm brought 0.32 of an inch of rain at Lindbergh Field, San Diego’s official weather station, for the 24-hour period that ended at 4 p.m. yesterday. It dropped 0.48 of an inch of rain in La Mesa, 0.45 in National City, 0.76 in Ramona and 0.87 in Poway.

The storm also dumped 3 inches of snow in Julian and 7 inches in Mount Laguna. Julian schools were canceled yesterday because of the weather. Snow fell as low as 3,400 feet.

With high pressure building aloft, by the weekend inland valleys could see temperatures in the 70s, and that warmth could last through the middle of next week.