THE ELECTRIC PICNIC WITH SUSAN TAYLOR AND HER SPECIAL GUEST, WELL KNOWN STORYTELLER DAVID SCHMIDT

Susan is in conversation with guest David Schmidt who talks about tha mysterious area not too far from where you, YES YOU, live–Proctor Valley. David will tell you that not every city is lucky enough to have its own monster; Chula Vista, meanwhile, has the distinct honor of being home to a unique legendary creature: the “Proctor Valley Monster.” The rural wilderness east of town has inspired a broad range of haunting, supernatural legends, told by several generations of Chula Vista residents. This Halloween season, throughout September and October, various professional storytellers have been performing these eerie, mysterious tales.

As a wrap-up to Halloween, The Electric Picnic repeats Susan’s conversation with David and his haunting stories.

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Mike’s guests are candidates Oday Yousif and Kim Hales.

And topping off the hour we celebrate the upcoming 25th Anniversary party for ASD, our parent organization. Go to our website KNSJ.org or ActivistSanDiego.org for ticket information. Entertainment, music, meet our show hosts, and celebrated Keynote Speaker. Help us celebrate.

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Dr. Constance Carroll: The incredible impact of community colleges

In this episode, Dr. Constance Carroll, president and CEO of the California Community College Baccalaureate Association (CCCBA), joins host Grant Oliphant to share her extraordinary journey in the realm of higher education and her lasting impact on the San Diego community. From her early days as the youngest black woman college president in the United States to her pivotal role in expanding community college baccalaureate programs, Constance’s story is one of resilience, vision, and unwavering dedication to student success.
The conversation delves into Constance’s influential work as head of the California Community College Baccalaureate Association, highlighting the significance of affordable education and workforce development in today’s economy. Her efforts have led to the expansion of bachelor’s degree programs across California’s community colleges, providing vital pathways for students and meeting critical workforce needs.
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IS IT PROTECTION OR GENOCEDE BY ISRAEL — Debunking the Myths of the Palestinian Conflict. Part 2

Conversations you will not hear on mainstream media. Host Patricia Law and her guests delve into the history and reality of the attacks on Palestine. What is future of the conflict and can it be resolved? Listen and learn about the conflict.

– Coordinated by Reem Assaf: Palestinian American Activist volunteering with Jews voice for Peace – JVP is the largest progressive Jewish anti-Zionist organization in the world, it’s a grassroots, multiracial, cross-class, intergenerational movement of U.S. Jews into solidarity with Palestinian freedom struggle.

– Guest and Speaker of the show is Farid Abdel-Nour is Professor of Political Science at San Diego State University where has been on the faculty since 2000. He received his Ph.D. in Political Science from Rutgers University, New Brunswick, N.J. His research and teaching are in the areas of Political Theory and Middle East politics. He helped found SDSU’s Center for Islamic and Arabic Studies which he directed for many years, and in which he continues to be an active member. His publications have appeared in some of the most prestigious journals of his field, including The Journal of Politics, Political Theory, Philosophy and Social Criticism, Political Research Quarterly, History of Political Thought, and Contemporary Arab Political Affairs among others.

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Omar Blaik: Downtowns Should be for Everyone

In this episode of Stop & Talk, host Grant Oliphant sits down with visionary urban planner Omar Blaik, CEO of U3 Advisors, to explore the future of downtown spaces and their potential to serve all community members. Drawing from his extensive experience revitalizing cities like Philadelphia, Omar discusses the role of thoughtful design in fostering connection, empathy, and vibrancy in urban environments.

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Sue Taylor’s guest today is author and storyteller DAVID SCHMIDT

Ghost stories abound at this time of the year and David reveals secrets about the Proctor Valley Monster who can be seen lurking right here close to where YOU live.

Ghostly hitchhikers and ephemeral specters

Strange lights in the sky

Dark magic, witchcraft, an evil presence

Madness and mass murder.

Ah, yes, right here. David will tell you that not every city is lucky enough to have its own monster; Chula Vista, meanwhile, has the distinct honor of being home to a unique legendary creature: the “Proctor Valley Monster.” The rural wilderness east of town has inspired a broad range of haunting, supernatural legends, told by several generations of Chula Vista residents. This Halloween season, throughout September and October, come and hear various professional storytellers performing these eerie, mysterious tales.

The spooky legends of Proctor Valley Road include “the monster,” a large, hairy, Bigfoot-type creature that is said to roam the wilderness, as well as other local tales of vanishing hitchhikers, ghostly apparitions, strange nighttime lights and UFOs, a “ghost car,” and other supernatural tales.

DATES OF PUBLIC EVENTS.   10/22 5:00 PM Otay Ranch Library   *   10-30 6:00 PM South Chula Vista Library  Spanish language   *   11-9 Time TBA Bonita Museum    *   11-14   1:10 pm Town Square Reminiscence Therapy Day Center

TODAY’S GUEST IS CANDIDATE NURSE BRENDA MILLER

Brenda Miller, PhD, RN, CLNC, PHN, PCC, a healthcare professional with 40 years of experience, is running for the Grossmont Healthcare District Board of Directors. She discusses continuing the partnership and collaboration between Sharp Grossmont Hospital and the Board of Directors to meet East County’s long-term health needs, and more. Nurse Miller has lived in San Diego County for over two decades and owns a home in La Mesa

GET TO KNOW THE CANDIDATES RUNNING FOR LEMON GROVE CITY COUNCIL

Host Miriam Raftery, editor of East County Magazine and an award-winning investigative journalist, moderates a candidate forum for the Lemon Grove City Council. In this hour, hear the views and visions of candidates Councilman George Gastil, a history professor, Seth Smith, Chair of the Lemon Grove Planning Commission, architectural designer and project manager, high school coach Steve Faiai, and Jessyka Heredia, a small business owner, community volunteer, and reporter who previously covered Lemon Grove issues for East County Magazine.

About East County Magazine

One of KNSJ’s first shows, its mission is to provide in-depth news, views and events coverage for the inland areas in San Diego County, reflecting the broad diversity of people and issues in our region, particularly those under-represented in other media.

East County Magazine is your community media organization! ECM has won 146 major journalism awards. The San Diego Press Club named its site the best general interest website and second best news site in San Diego County for 2009. ECM has racked up awards each year since then, including many special awards from the Society of Professional Journalists. Its team of writers has won major prizes for investigative reporting, news, features, multi-cultural coverage, environmental reporting and more.

Miriam Raftery has over 35 years experience as a journalist and editor.  She has won more than 400 major journalism awards, including the American Society of Journalists & Authors’ national Arlene Award for community journalism and San Diego Press Club’s Best of Show award prior to founding ECM.

She has covered major news stories including the California wildfires, Congressional and presidential elections, and Hurricane Katrina, as well as topics ranging from politics and election integrity to health, nutrition, homes and gardens.  

A former columnist and freelance writer for the San Diego Union-Tribune, Miriam has also worked as an editor of a national nutrition journal and a literary magazine as well as senior national investigative reporter for RawStory.com. Her works have appeared in many national and regional publications, from Woman’s Day to Arizona Highways, as well as in many local community newspapers and magazines. An East County native, she takes pride in exploring East County’s back roads and byways, leaving no stone unturned in the quest for news and feature stories.

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