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Federal judge: Continued Border Patrol sweeps in California violated court order
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New Crisis Stabilization Unit opening in El Cajon
Printer-friendly versionApril 18, 2026 (El Cajon) — The County of San Diego will open its newest Crisis Stabilization Unit —
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‘Bill Walton Way’ coming to a street near you in La Mesa
Printer-friendly version The Boys & Girls Club of East County La Mesa Clubhouse honored local basketball star Bill Walton by naming
Padre Dam’s Ray Stoyer Water Recycling Facility decommissioned after more than a half-century of use
Printer-friendly versionRay Stoyer Water Recycling Facility at Padre Dam Municipal Water District, Santee Lakes Community event makes way for the
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La Mesa City Council votes 5-0 approving e-bike safety pilot program
Printer-friendly versionBy Karen Pearlman April 16, 2026 (La Mesa) — La Mesa is the latest city in San Diego County seeking
Padre Dam’s Ray Stoyer Water Recycling Facility decommissioned after more than a half-century of use
Printer-friendly versionRay Stoyer Water Recycling Facility at Padre Dam Municipal Water District, Santee Lakes Community event makes way for the
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Cal State University San Marcos and nearby homes evacuated due to brush fire
East County Wildfire & Emergency Alerts April 5, 2026 (San Marcos) – The #MoreeFire in San Marcos has led to evacuations, including the California State…
Help shape fire priorities in San Diego County
East County News Service April 4, 2026 (San Diego County) — With “fire season” now a year-round threat, public input is growing in importance as…
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Jamul Casino Resort gets two film awards
Printer-friendly versionWater Sweet – The Story of Jamul” Earns Top Honors at AAF Reno ADDY Awards East County News Service
Lionel’s Legacy hosting sleepover party and more in Lakeside April 18-19
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East County News Service March 14, 2026 (Alpine) – Dog and cat food, treats, grooming supplies, new pet toys, feeding
Descanso resident named American Honey Queen
By Miriam Raftery February 18, 2026 (Descanso) — You could call it sweet success. The American Beekeeping Federation has chosen
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New Crisis Stabilization Unit opening in El Cajon
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La Mesa City Council votes 5-0 approving e-bike safety pilot program
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Federal judge: Continued Border Patrol sweeps in California violated court order
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How the fruit fly quarantine has impacted food donations — and how you can help
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Rally against city of San Diego Measure A on April 1
East County News Service March 31, 2026 (San Diego) — Leaders from across San Diego County will gather at San Diego City Hall tomorrow (April…
HelloFresh pizza meal kits recalled in California and nationwide
East County News Service March 31, 2026 (San Diego County) — A quiet supplier notification in January about tainted pizzas has turned into a federal…
El Cajon City Council denies Afghan Center’s appeal for prayer tent extension
East County News Service March 30, 2026 (El Cajon ) — The El Cajon City Council last week unanimously upheld a decision by the city’s…
Brush fire burning in Santee near Town Center
Update 9:14 p.m. Forward spread has been stopped. Update 7:42 p.m. — The fire has crossed the river and is now burning directly behind commercial…
A Look into Hell: What allegations and censorship in Epstein files reveal about President Trump and the justice system
By Alex J. Schorr March 17, 2026 — Americans widely disapprove of President Trump’s handling of the Epstein files , with a majority believing that…
El Cajon approves funds for reconstruction of Fletcher Hills Fire Station 7
East County News Service March 28, 2026 (El Cajon) – Heartland Fire’s station 7 in Fletcher Hills, built in 1960, will soon undergo major renovations….
La Mesa City Council grapples with housing and parking concerns
Councilmember Laura Lothian criticizing city tactics on parking issues By Alexander J. Schorr March 29, 2026 (La Mesa) — The La Mesa City council met…
Sheriff impounds 10 electric motorcycles, issues citations for violations by e-bikes and e-motorcycles in Santee
East County News Service March 28, 2026 (Santee) — Deputies from the Santee Sheriff’s Station conducted an enforcement operation on Thursday aimed at addressing the…
Sheriff’s Department weighs in before ‘No Kings’ rallies
East County Magazine March 27, 2026 (San Diego County) — On the eve of what many are calling the largest civil mobilization in American history,…
Suspicious backpack at Santee Sheriff’s station triggers fear of explosives and shutdown of nearby streets
By Miriam Raftery March 27, 2026 (Santee) – A staffer spotted a camouflage backpack near the front entrance of the Santee Sheriff station today at…
GROSSMONT HEALTHCARE DISTRICT’S HEALTH & WELLNESS LIBRARY RECEIVES BLOOD PRESSURE MONITORS FROM THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
Printer-friendly versionThe donation from the San Diego Division of the American Heart Association gives residents the opportunity to improve their blood pressure. Source: American Heart Association October 31, 2024 (La Mesa) – East County residents who live in the Grossmont Healthcare District (GHD) can now check out blood pressure monitors from the Health & Wellness Library in La Mesa. The
GROSSMONT HEALTHCARE DISTRICT’S HEALTH & WELLNESS LIBRARY RECEIVES BLOOD PRESSURE MONITORS FROM THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
Printer-friendly versionThe donation from the San Diego Division of the American Heart Association gives residents the opportunity to improve their blood pressure. Source: American Heart Association October 31, 2024 (La Mesa) – East County residents who live in the Grossmont Healthcare District (GHD) can now check out blood pressure monitors from the Health & Wellness Library in La Mesa. The
GROSSMONT HEALTHCARE DISTRICT’S HEALTH & WELLNESS LIBRARY RECEIVES BLOOD PRESSURE MONITORS FROM THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
Printer-friendly versionThe donation from the San Diego Division of the American Heart Association gives residents the opportunity to improve their blood pressure. Source: American Heart Association October 31, 2024 (La Mesa) – East County residents who live in the Grossmont Healthcare District (GHD) can now check out blood pressure monitors from the Health & Wellness Library in La Mesa. The
GROSSMONT-CUYAMACA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT AND LEADERS HONORED WITH TOP EAST COUNTY AWARDS
Printer-friendly versionDistrict earns Partnership of the Decade Award; leaders honored Source: Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District October 31, 2024 (El Cajon) – On Friday, October 25, the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District was honored with a Partnership of the Decade Award from the East County Economic Development Council at their 40th Anniversary Gala. The event celebrated the accomplishments of the East County EDC,
GROSSMONT-CUYAMACA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT AND LEADERS HONORED WITH TOP EAST COUNTY AWARDS
Printer-friendly versionDistrict earns Partnership of the Decade Award; leaders honored Source: Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District October 31, 2024 (El Cajon) – On Friday, October 25, the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District was honored with a Partnership of the Decade Award from the East County Economic Development Council at their 40th Anniversary Gala. The event celebrated the accomplishments of the East County EDC,
GROSSMONT-CUYAMACA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT AND LEADERS HONORED WITH TOP EAST COUNTY AWARDS
Printer-friendly versionDistrict earns Partnership of the Decade Award; leaders honored Source: Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District October 31, 2024 (El Cajon) – On Friday, October 25, the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District was honored with a Partnership of the Decade Award from the East County Economic Development Council at their 40th Anniversary Gala. The event celebrated the accomplishments of the East County EDC,
LOCAL LEADERS ACROSS POLITICAL SPECTRUM ENDORSE GOP OPPONENT OF REPUBLICAN CARL DEMAIO
Printer-friendly versionBy Brooke Binkowski, Times of San Diego, a member of the San Diego Online News Association Photo: Lorena Gonzalez, president of the California Labor Foundation, AFL-CIO, speaks while flanked by Democratic and Republican local leaders. October 31, 2024 (San Diego) – Saying he lacks ethics and integrity, local elected officials and community leaders gathered in Scripps Ranch Wednesday to offer an
LOCAL LEADERS ACROSS POLITICAL SPECTRUM ENDORSE GOP OPPONENT OF REPUBLICAN CARL DEMAIO
Printer-friendly versionBy Brooke Binkowski, Times of San Diego, a member of the San Diego Online News Association Photo: Lorena Gonzalez, president of the California Labor Foundation, AFL-CIO, speaks while flanked by Democratic and Republican local leaders. October 31, 2024 (San Diego) – Saying he lacks ethics and integrity, local elected officials and community leaders gathered in Scripps Ranch Wednesday to offer an
LOCAL LEADERS ACROSS POLITICAL SPECTRUM ENDORSE GOP OPPONENT OF REPUBLICAN CARL DEMAIO
Printer-friendly versionBy Brooke Binkowski, Times of San Diego, a member of the San Diego Online News Association Photo: Lorena Gonzalez, president of the California Labor Foundation, AFL-CIO, speaks while flanked by Democratic and Republican local leaders. October 31, 2024 (San Diego) – Saying he lacks ethics and integrity, local elected officials and community leaders gathered in Scripps Ranch Wednesday to offer an
HELP NEEDED TO IDENTIFY MAN KILLED BY CAR IN LAKESIDE ON AUGUST 30
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service October 28, 2024 (Lakeside) — San Diego County Medical Examiner’s investigators are asking for the public’s help to identify a man hit by a car on Mapleview Street in Lakeside back on August 30. They want to notify his family of his death. The decedent appears to be a Caucasian or Hispanic male approximately 55
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