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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
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service April 14, 2026 (Lakeside) — East County-based senior dog rescue group Lionel’s Legacy is holding a
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DESTINATIONS: Borrego and beyond — a beautiful backcountry day
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Donate to help pets in need at Alpine Pet Food and Supply Drive April 4
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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El Cajon pushing for state to look deeper at SB 54
By Karen Pearlman March 19, 2026 (El Cajon) — A deepening rift between local autonomy and state mandate is in the spotlight in El Cajon…
‘Americans and the Holocaust’ exhibition coming to Grossmont College
East County News Service March 19, 2026 (El Cajon) — The Grossmont College Library was selected as one of only 50 libraries across the United…
Dolores Huerta issues statement on Cesar Chavez abuse
East County News Service Photo via Dolores Huerta’s press office March 19, 2026 (San Diego) – Dolores Huerto, cofounder of the United Farm Workers Union,…
County warns of measles exposure at Sharp Memorial Hospital’s emergency room
Photo courtesy County of San Diego East County News Service March 18, 2026 (San Diego) — Local p ublic health officials have issued an urgent…
Tainted legacy: César Chávez sexual abuse allegations prompt leaders to cancel events, pursue justice for survivors
By Miriam Raftery Photo: Cesar Chavez in 1972, public domain image by Cornelius M. Keyes via National Archives and Records Administration March 18, 2026 (San…
Aerial treatments starting to halt mosquitoes
East County News Service March 18, 2026 (San Diego County) — H elicopters will soon become a familiar sound over San Diego County wetlands as…
Jamul shooting victim dies after traveling to Alpine
By Miriam Raftery March 18, 2026 (San Diego East County) – Deputies from the Rancho San Diego Sheriff’s Station responded to a report of an…
Record-breaking March heat wave gripping San Diego County
Photo of Lake Murray on March 17 by Karen Pearlman East County News Service March 17, 2026 (San Diego County) — Baby, it’s hot outside!…
Peak rattlesnake s-s-s-s-season slithering up
Photo courtesy County of San Diego East County News Service March 17, 2026 (San Diego County) — As the marine layer thins and temperatures climb…
Trump suggests takeover of Cuba as U.S. blockade collapses nation’s power grid
By G. A. McNeeley Image: Havana, Cuba by Anselmo Guvaldo via Pixabay March 17, 2026 (Washington D.C.) — Cuba’s power grid has collapsed, leaving the…
WHAT IS PROJECT 2025—AND HOW COULD IT IMPACT YOU, YOUR FAMILY, AND YOUR COMMUNITY?
Printer-friendly versionSlashing federal disaster relief, privatizing public education, politicizing federal agencies, gutting intelligence bureaus, stripping away rights of protected groups, and ending climate change actions are among the proposals detailed in Project 2025 By Miriam Raftery October 7, 2024 (Washington D.C.) — Project 2025 is an 887-page blueprint for a second Trump administration, according to its authors. Trump has alternately
WHAT IS PROJECT 2025—AND HOW COULD IT IMPACT YOU, YOUR FAMILY, AND YOUR COMMUNITY?
Printer-friendly versionSlashing federal disaster relief, privatizing public education, politicizing federal agencies, gutting intelligence bureaus, stripping away rights of protected groups, and ending climate change actions are among the proposals detailed in Project 2025 By Miriam Raftery October 7, 2024 (Washington D.C.) — Project 2025 is an 887-page blueprint for a second Trump administration, according to its authors. Trump has alternately
HEAR OUR INTERVIEW: VICTOR CONTRERAS, EARLY CALIFORNIA SPEAKS, BRINGS HISTORY TO LIFE FOR LOCAL SCHOOLS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
Printer-friendly versionHear audio of full interview aired on KNSJ October 20, 2024 (San Diego) — Victor Crosthwaite Contreras is the founder of Early California Speaks, an organization that provides historical recreations for schools and other locations. East County Magazine recently interviewed him for our radio show on KNSJ, where he spoke about the multicultural programs offered. He also provided a
GET RID OF YOUR UNUSED, EXPIRED PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
Printer-friendly versionBy Fernanda Lopez Halvorson, County of San Diego Communications Office October 22, 2024 (San Diego) – National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is this Saturday, and the County is encouraging community members to collect their unused and expired medications and take them to a drop off location around the County. Prescription drugs can include pills containing opioids like oxycodone, antibiotics,
GET RID OF YOUR UNUSED, EXPIRED PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
Printer-friendly versionBy Fernanda Lopez Halvorson, County of San Diego Communications Office October 22, 2024 (San Diego) – National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is this Saturday, and the County is encouraging community members to collect their unused and expired medications and take them to a drop off location around the County. Prescription drugs can include pills containing opioids like oxycodone, antibiotics,
SWEETWATER RIVERBED OUTREACH PROVIDES HOMELESS FRESH START
Printer-friendly version By Anita Lightfoot, County of San Diego Communications Office View a video by Andy Tolley October 17, 2024 (San Diego) — People experiencing homelessness and living in the Sweetwater Riverbed area have new hope for permanent housing. A state grant for $5.1 million and the collaborative work between the County, the City of Chula Vista, National
SWEETWATER RIVERBED OUTREACH PROVIDES HOMELESS FRESH START
Printer-friendly version By Anita Lightfoot, County of San Diego Communications Office View a video by Andy Tolley October 17, 2024 (San Diego) — People experiencing homelessness and living in the Sweetwater Riverbed area have new hope for permanent housing. A state grant for $5.1 million and the collaborative work between the County, the City of Chula Vista, National
RAMONA WOMAN ARRESTED ON WEAPONS CHARGES
Printer-friendly version By East County News Service October 17, 2024 (Ramona) — A Ramona woman is behind bars on numerous weapons charges, says Sergeant Kristy Trampus with the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department. On Monday, October 14, at around 7:00 a.m., deputies from the Ramona Sheriff’s Substation conducted a Fourth Amendment waiver search of a home located in
RAMONA WOMAN ARRESTED ON WEAPONS CHARGES
Printer-friendly version By East County News Service October 17, 2024 (Ramona) — A Ramona woman is behind bars on numerous weapons charges, says Sergeant Kristy Trampus with the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department. On Monday, October 14, at around 7:00 a.m., deputies from the Ramona Sheriff’s Substation conducted a Fourth Amendment waiver search of a home located in
TWO SLATES OF CANDIDATES FOR LEMON GROVE CITY COUNCIL OFFERED THEIR VIEWS AND VISIONS IN CANDIDATE FORUM
Printer-friendly version October 17, 2024 (Lemon Grove) — All four candidates running for Lemon Grove City Council participated in East County Magazine’s candidate forum on Oct.10, which was moderated by editor Miriam Raftery. The candidates are Councilman George Gastil, a history professor, Seth Smith, Chair of the Lemon Grove Planning Commission, architectural designer and project manager, high school coach
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