This week in The Alpine Sun

Lead Stories


CLMPG disbands groundwater subcommittee
Campo/Lake Morena Planning Group members, at the Feb. 26 regular meeting, voted to take a new approach to groundwater issues, by disbanding the current Groundwater Subcommittee and creating a liaison position. This, they hope, in order to allow the full board to be able to take part; as well as broaden the scope of work the group can undertake.

GUHSD moves forward with three high school sites
Everyone is waiting for the new high school site selection to be made by the Grossmont Union High School board of trustees, if there is indeed going to be one. Essentia Management, Inc. reported at the March 8 board meeting that there are plusses and minuses to each of the sites here in Alpine for a high school.

Hearing delayed again for deputy who shot wife
The preliminary hearing for a sheriff’s deputy from Alpine, who is charged with killing his wife in December was delayed again until May 14 in a joint request from both the defense and prosecution.

Boulevard escapee is back in custody
An escaped prisoner who walked away from the McCain Valley Sierra Conservation Center in Boulevard is back in another prison after 17 days on the lam.

Shadow Hills and AUSD will say goodbye to long-time educator
Cyril Reinicke, the principal at Shadow Hills Elementary school has announced his retirement, effective at the end of this school year.

County adopts goals and policies for Community Facilities Districts
The County of San Diego has approved a set of goals and policies for future Community Facilities Districts, or developments, which utilize bond financing backed by a property tax levy to finance large infrastructure needs, in the county’s unincorporated area.

Boys building character while making money in family business
Whether your home is a southern California quaint beach cottage or a brand new 3,000 square foot home with skylights and 30 plus windows, you still want to have clean windows.


Opinions

My Turn with Bev Esry: Subcommittee disbanding will allow group to be proactive

My Turn with Lee Hamilton: Why things get complicated in Congress

Good Health Naturally with Dr. Darrel Crain: Vitamins under attack from pharmaceutical companies

Class Action with Chuck Taylor: Overly slack to over-reaction?

Spiritual Sunrise with Merry Murray: Are you living close to the cross?


Sports

News in photos: Alpine Little League season tees off

Granite Hills soccer team makes it to CIF championship game