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 academy gives residents an up close look at how the city functions, including city planning, finances, police and fire, public works and cultural arts.
The lance corporal reportedly has a history of emotional turmoil and has attempted suicide; she is not facing charges or forced dismissal.
The holiday is celebrated annually on the first Friday in June.
The holiday is celebrated annually on the first Friday in June.
National Donut Day is celebrated on the first Friday in June.
Among Oceanside residents Douglas Gardner, 30, was the highest male finisher, running the marathon in 2:57:58, good for 47th overall. The highest female finisher was Alicia Lagendijk, 32. She finished with a time of 3:32:46.
Among Encinitas residents Kyle Martin, 34, was the highest male finisher, running the marathon in 2:53:51, good for 27th overall. The highest female finisher was Anna Toney, 34. She finished with a time of 3:45:20.
Among Carlsbad residents Eric Schafer, 43, was the highest male finisher, running the marathon in 2:56:20, good for 40th overall. The highest female finisher was Karen Ulrich, 45. She finished with a time of 3:25:45.
Assemblyman Rocky Chávez: "The focus in our community must be on how to structure delivery in a way that best serves those seeking adult education."
He is charged with burglary, resisting arrest and battery on a police officer for an alleged struggle with deputies in San Clemente in May.
The benefit of police on horseback at large scale gatherings is multi-faceted: police can have a higher vantage points, providing increased visibility, and horses can often patrol areas that are not accessible by patrol cars.
It was the team's first game in the FINA World League Super Finals in Beijing.
Reese transformed a blank slate of ranch land into the now thriving "urban village" that is RSM community.
