Email: eric.yates@patch.com
Phone: (619) 204-2985
Hometowns: Born in Roanoke, VA. Took a 15-year detour to Colorado Springs, CO, and returned to Roanoke when he was 16. Came to San Diego to attend Point Loma Nazarene University and has been here ever since.
Birthday: Dec. 12
Bio: Eric has been a working San Diego journalist for the past 11 years, for media outlets like the San Diego Union-Tribune, San Diego News Network, San Diego Magazine, and the San Diego Community Newspaper Group. He began work as editor of Mount Helix Patch in August 2010 and became editor of the combined La Mesa-Mount Helix Patch in March 2012. He succeeded Ken Stone as editor of La Mesa Patch. Ken became associate regional editor for south San Diego County, overseeing six Patch sites.
Eric love sports - both as a participant and an observer, and enjoys playing basketball, golf, tennis and football. He is married and loves cooking with his beautiful wife (how's that for brownie points?) He has got a deadly jump shot, and a quick wit, and enjoys telling stories. He prays to the altar of Dean Edwards Smith and the North Carolina Tar Heels, and cried the day George Harrison died.
Beliefs
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Politics
How would you describe your political beliefs?
I am a moderate conservative, and believe in a free market, family values, conservation, and trying to help those who can't (not won't) help themselves. Also, if that makes me a libertarian, so be it!
Are you registered with a certain party?
Registered Republican, but rarely vote along party lines. I try to vote for whomever I believe can make the most impact in office in a given time frame.
Religion
How religious would you consider yourself? (casual, observant, devout, non religious)
I am a devout Christian and believe that the love of Jesus Christ changed the world. I also believe it is the responsibility of his followers to try and show that same love. I'm no radical, and believe that there are appropriate and responsible ways to share His truth, outside of Bible thumping.
Local Hot-Button Issues
What do you think are the most important issues facing the community?
Rising water rates, fire service and protection, challenges in public schools.
Where do you stand on each of these issues?
I'm for families, safety, and well-being, not necessarily issues. I support any measure that will imporve people's livelihood, whether it be financially, socially, physically, or security-wise.
The public will be advised of the reopening of the area once OCEHD has determined that the affected waters are in compliance with State standards.
Mary Camplin said that the Jasmine Jones and Tonna Keith, owners of Pro Estate Liquidators, have robbed her of more than $30,000 in goods.
Titled "Downtown by the Beach, Encinitas 101," the video serves to "capture Downtown Encinitas in 2013, the vibe, the spirit and the people who make it special."
Authorities said he is expected to survive.
Gines alleges that Brown "aggressively pushed her" to the ground, causing her to tear ligaments in her knee and go to the hospital.
Anne Pankowski also won a silver medal at the 2012 World Championships as a member of Team USA.
"Overpasses for Obama's Impeachment" is an activist group started by James Neighbors, which plans for protests in all 50 states this summer.
The rising senior also had scholarship offers from Boise State, Nevada, Washington State, and San Diego State, where his brother J.J. Whitaker is a cornerback.
The dog was taken to a veterinary hospital and is expected to survive and recover.
Principal Carrie Brown of El Camino Creek Elementary School said she saw only "stretching and breathing" when she observed the yoga class.
Though the the additional red lights are being planned for roads in San Marcos and Vista, it will no doubt have an impact on Carlsbad, Oceanside and other North County cities.
Though the the additional red lights are being planned for roads in San Marcos and Vista, it will no doubt have an impact on Oceanside, Carlsbad and other North County cities.
The chamber is also ranked 13th nationally, according to OnlineMBAPage.com.
You can also upload your own photos and videos of the graduation ceremony to Fountain Valley Patch in the Boards section.
The moon can be spotted Saturday night and early Sunday, according to scientists. Bonus: You can spot the space station Friday night too.
The moon can be spotted Saturday night and early Sunday, according to scientists. Bonus: You can spot the space station Friday night too.
With 16 years of action sports industry experience, White will oversee Nixon’s North American internal sales department and outside sales reps.
