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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
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Lionel’s Legacy hosting sleepover party and more in Lakeside April 18-19
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DESTINATIONS: Borrego and beyond — a beautiful backcountry day
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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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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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Faith, Science and Anti-Catholicism: “THE X-FILES: I WANT TO BELIEVE”
Printer-friendly versionBy E.A. Barrera Courtesy of 20th Century Fox. “It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honor of kings is to search out a matter.” Proverbs 25:2 King James Bible “THE X-FILES: I WANT TO BELIEVE” is a solid, if not often campy thriller involving the nightmares and paranoia many science-fiction fans crave. The
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MIXER AND RIBBON CUTTING AT PARKWAY BOWL & THE BOARDWALK
Printer-friendly versionBy Jonathan Goetz Photo (bumper cars) courtesy: boardwalk-parkway.com September 24, 2024 (El Cajon) — Join the business community to welcome one of La Mesa’s newest Chamber of Commerce members, Parkway Bowl & Boardwalk to y/our business community. To celebrate this fact, a mixer and ribbon cutting ceremony will be held Wednesday, October 2nd between the hours of 5:30
PEER SUPPORT, COUNTY JOBS FAIR HELP INCARCERATED PEOPLE REENTER COMMUNITY
Printer-friendly version Photo: This panel of local peer support specialists spoke about their jobs and training at a job fair. By Yvette Urrea Moe, County of San Diego Communications Office September 23, 2024 (San Diego) — San Diego County recently teamed up with the San Diego Workforce Partnership to hold a job fair for people who have a history of
PEER SUPPORT, COUNTY JOBS FAIR HELP INCARCERATED PEOPLE REENTER COMMUNITY
Printer-friendly version Photo: This panel of local peer support specialists spoke about their jobs and training at a job fair. By Yvette Urrea Moe, County of San Diego Communications Office September 23, 2024 (San Diego) — San Diego County recently teamed up with the San Diego Workforce Partnership to hold a job fair for people who have a history of
PADRES SWEEP WHITE SOX, CLOSE IN ON PLAYOFF SLOT
Printer-friendly version East County News Service Photos via Padres on X September 23, 2024 (San Diego) – The San Diego Padres swept the Chicago White Sox over the weekend. Their 4-2 victory Sunday keeps them vying for the wild card slot in the post-season playoffs, which the team could clinch as early as Tuesday. The Padres will square off against
PADRES SWEEP WHITE SOX, CLOSE IN ON PLAYOFF SLOT
Printer-friendly version East County News Service Photos via Padres on X September 23, 2024 (San Diego) – The San Diego Padres swept the Chicago White Sox over the weekend. Their 4-2 victory Sunday keeps them vying for the wild card slot in the post-season playoffs, which the team could clinch as early as Tuesday. The Padres will square off against
6 MYTHS ABOUT CALIFORNIA CRIME AS VOTERS NOW FAVOR THIS MEASURE ON DRUGS, RETAIL THEFT
Printer-friendly versionBy Nigel Duara, Justice Reporter for CalMatters Photo by Loren Elliott for CalMatters: A security guard stands by the front entrance of a luxury retail storefront. CalMatters is a public interest journalism venture committed to explaining how California’s state Capitol works and why it matters. September 22, 2024 (Sacramento) — Californians have gone back and forth
6 MYTHS ABOUT CALIFORNIA CRIME AS VOTERS NOW FAVOR THIS MEASURE ON DRUGS, RETAIL THEFT
Printer-friendly versionBy Nigel Duara, Justice Reporter for CalMatters Photo by Loren Elliott for CalMatters: A security guard stands by the front entrance of a luxury retail storefront. CalMatters is a public interest journalism venture committed to explaining how California’s state Capitol works and why it matters. September 22, 2024 (Sacramento) — Californians have gone back and forth
SDSU GUS AND EMMA THOMPSON BLACK RESOURCE CENTER RIBBON-CUTTING
Printer-friendly version By Jonathan Goetz Photo courtesy: LinkedIn September 21, 2024 (San Diego) — San Diego State University’s Black Resource Center was named in memory of entrepreneurs Gus & Emma Thompson Monday, after a $5 million gift from brothers Ron and Lloyd Dong, Jr. and their spouses, Janice and Girina. A tribute to Emma and Gus Thompson,
SDSU GUS AND EMMA THOMPSON BLACK RESOURCE CENTER RIBBON-CUTTING
Printer-friendly version By Jonathan Goetz Photo courtesy: LinkedIn September 21, 2024 (San Diego) — San Diego State University’s Black Resource Center was named in memory of entrepreneurs Gus & Emma Thompson Monday, after a $5 million gift from brothers Ron and Lloyd Dong, Jr. and their spouses, Janice and Girina. A tribute to Emma and Gus Thompson,
MEDICAL EXAMINER RULES JAIL DEATH OF DIABETIC HOMICIDE, FAMILY PLANS LAWSUIT AGAINST COUNTY
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery September 21, 2024 (San Diego) – San Diego County’s Sheriff’s department has been under scrutiny for years over its high rate of jail deaths. Despite numerous reforms implemented by Sheriff Kelly Martinez that have reduced the overall number of prisoner deaths, yet another shocking death has sparked a lawsuit against the County—this time, a diabetic
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