This week in The Alpine Sun

Lead Stories

Experts will weigh in during month of powerlink hearings
Hearings began on Monday, to discuss the proposed San Diego Gas & Electric Sunrise Powerlink. This week begins a month-long series of hearings that will feature experts in various areas testifying about the need for and cost of the project.  

Pine Valley residents will vote on state firefighter staffing  
Pine Valley residents will soon be receiving ballots in their mailboxes, asking them to vote on the future staffing of the local fire department. The mail ballot referendum will decide whether fire fighters from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection will join the group of two paid fire fighters and 29 volunteers that currently serve in the district.  

Fires hit close to home as Back Country dries out
Fire fighters on the ground and in the air have gained the upper hand on a pair of wildfires that burned in Dulzura and Barrett Junction, last Friday, July 5.   

Alpine woman who killed husband approved to continue outpatient treatment
A judge on Friday, reviewed the outpatient status for an Alpine woman who was found to be insane when she killed her husband in 2002 and allowed her to continue with the same program.  

A taste of New York right here in Alpine
If you want an outstanding “thin crust” pizza, here in Alpine, then Vinny’s Authentic Style “Thin Crust” Brooklyn Pizza is the place to go. Gerry Turro, the enigmatic and busy owner of the Alpine “Lite” radio station, saw a need in town and armed with one of the tastiest pizza crust recipes, opened this stellar establishment to fulfill it. 
 
Annual parade and fair steps off in Descanso  
It’s summer time and the parades were in full swing this week. The long standing Descanso Fair and Independence Day Parade were held on Saturday, July 7, and commemorated the red, white and blue with flying colors. Tractors flying our national colors with pride, horsemen and women, along with the community’s children participated in making a memorable memorial for our national holiday.

Woman's Club presents scholarships
The Alpine Woman's Club presented five outstanding students with checks for $1,000, and a certificate indicating their award for their scholastic achievements. All five recipients graduated from Granite Hills High School.
 

Columns/Opinion

My Turn with Dianne Jacob: Responsible landscaping growing at county

My Turn with William Redpath: How about commuting all non-violent offenders

Spiritual Sunrise with Merry Murray: When God laughs at the nations

On Alpine with Jeff Campbell: Taking a closer look at Alpine’s local Chop Shops

Good Health Naturally with Dr. Darrel Crain: Arm yourself in the Battle of the Bulge

Hyp Talk with Judy Callihan-Warfield: What color is that migraine?


Sports

Alpine 11-12 All-Stars continue six-game winning streak

AGSA teams qualify for State tourney

California State Games gathering momentum