Marijuana is easier than ever to access — 11 states (including California) and the District of Columbia have legalized recreational use for adults older than age 21, and 22 more states have legalized medicinal marijuana. Although the drug has been approved for medicinal use in many places, research is still…
La Mesa California
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Days after a tragic shooting took the life of their friend and shift leader and wounded two of their coworkers, employees of Church’s Chicken in Otay Mesa began cleaning up the mess left inside the restaurant while loved ones prepared for an evening vigil just outside its doors. Maribel Ibañez,…
The San Diego County District Attorney (DA)’s Office is removing tattoos for people who are looking for a fresh start in life – and in their appearance. The DA’s free laser tattoo removal program started a year ago and helps people remove unwanted tattoos that are gang or human trafficking-related.…
Aspen Institute names Grossmont College as a top 150 community college eligible for 2021 Aspen Prize
By Lorena RuggeroSpecial to the East County Californian WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program today named Grossmont College as one of 150 community colleges eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s signature recognition of high achievement and performance among…
