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Padre Dam’s Ray Stoyer Water Recycling Facility decommissioned after more than a half-century of use
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Lemon Grove Library hosting Sheriff’s reentry event
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Padre Dam’s Ray Stoyer Water Recycling Facility decommissioned after more than a half-century of use
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Lemon Grove Library hosting Sheriff’s reentry event
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Padre Dam’s Ray Stoyer Water Recycling Facility decommissioned after more than a half-century of use
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Supporters flee Swalwell’s governor campaign amid allegations of sexual assault
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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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Descanso resident named American Honey Queen
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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
Mountain Empire Art Show Debuts April 15 in Boulevard
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Jamul Casino Resort gets two film awards
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CYCLIST KILLED IN COLLEGE AREA
Printer-friendly version February 11, 2010 (San Diego) – Juan Carlos Navarro, 38, was struck and killed February 8th by a dump truck while riding on his bicycle. Navarro was riding on a sidewalk on 54th Street at College Grove Drive when he attempted to pass a dump truck that was parked in a crosswalk, according to the Medical Examiner’s report
MARKETING MATTERS: FEATURES VS. BENEFITS – WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?
Printer-friendly version TIPS AND TRICKS FOR BUSINESS SUCCESS AND GROWTH By Rama Beerfas February 10, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) – If you’ve ever taken a sales training class, you have probably heard the features vs. benefits marketing approach. I call this technique the WIIFM Factor – What’s in It for Me. When it comes right down to it, when
WOLFPACK, SULTANS TRIUMPH AFTER ACADEMIC LEAGUE’S WEEK 10
Printer-friendly version By Steve Haiman, Academic League Coordinator February 9, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) — Never mind about the Super Bowl last Sunday–the Grossmont Union High School District had its version of the the Super Bowl last week at West Hills High School. In Junior Varsity Academic League action, two previously undefeated titans took each other on: the Granite
WANTED: MISS SANTEE AND MISS SANTEE TEEN CONTESTANTS
Printer-friendly version February 10, 2010 (Santee)—If you’re a Santee resident who would like to represent your city as a community ambassador and be eligible for scholarships, the Miss Santee Contest wants to hear from you. The competition is open to women ages 13-26. (Girls ages 6-12 should contact pageant officials for information on the Santee Princess Program.) Entry is free!
FEB 15 DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON 3 MAJOR ENERGY PROJECTS IN EAST COUNTY
Printer-friendly version Tule Wind, ECO Substation and Energia Sierra Juarez energy/transmission proposals February 10, 2010 – The California Public Utilities Commission invites public comments on three major energy projects proposed for East County. SDG&E maintains the projects are necessary to meet future energy needs, but some backcountry residents want to pull the plug on the proposals, citing potential fire danger
“NIFTY FIFTY” LIST TAKES GUESSWORK OUT OF DROUGHT TOLERANT LANDSCAPING
Printer-friendly version San Diego, CA (Feb. 9, 2010)—A full-color plant list with photos, called the Nifty-50: Plants for Water Smart Landscapes, is now available to the public through the Water Conservation Garden and participating nurseries. The list narrows the diverse selection of plants that thrive in San Diego’s semiarid climate to 50 choices, each of which made the list
EL CAJON WANTS YOUR INPUT ON WELLS PARK IMPROVEMENTS
Printer-friendly version PUBLIC MEETING FRIDAY, FEB. 12 February 9, 2010 (El Cajon ) – The City of El Cajon is applying for a competitive grant that will be used to completely revitalize Wells Park. Funding was made available when California voters passed Proposition 84 in 2006. Many comments have already been received, but the City seeks additional public input on how to
SD COUNCIL APPROVES BALLOT MEASURE TO HELP VETERANS
Printer-friendly version February 8, 2010 (San Diego) – By an 8-0 vote, San Diego’s City Council has voted to place an initiative on the June ballot that would amend the City’s charter to expand eligibility for veterans’ hiring preference points when they apply for civilian jobs. “We’ve got the largest group of returning veterans from wars in Iraq and
EL CAJON SEEKS YOUTH OF THE YEAR NOMINATIONS
Printer-friendly version February 9, 2010 (El Cajon) – The City of El Cajon Teen Coalition presents a “Youth of the Year” Award to recognize youth who go above and beyond in serving their community, either through leadership abilities and/or community service in El Cajon. The City offers these eligibility guidelines: Leadership can be defined as those individuals
I-8 CLOSED AT WILLOW ROAD; SIG ALERT ISSUED AFTER 6-CAR CRASH NEAR JAPATUL VALLEY
Printer-friendly version February 7, 2010 (10:10 p.m.) – A six-car crash including a head-on collision is blocking lanes on both east and westbound I-8 at Japatul Valley Road. CHP has issued a SIG ALERT and is turning around vehicles on eastbound 8 at Willows Road. Reports from CHP indicate several people may be trapped in vehicles and there
GET HIGH ON GREEN ROOFS AT CUYAMACA COLLEGE ON NOV 8
Printer-friendly versionBy Gayle Lynn Falkenthal, APR November 1, 2008 – A roof may seem like just a roof to you. But to Jim Mumford of Good Earth Plant Company, a roof is one big pot for plants. His imagination and vision have made him San Diego’s “green roof guru.” Mumford will share his expertise on green roofs in an upcoming
CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATES ADDRESS ECONOMY, WAR, WILDFIRE AND OTHER ISSUES IMPACTING EAST COUNTY
Printer-friendly versionBy Joseph Rocha Duncan Hunter Mike Lumpkin October 28, 2008 (San Diego’s East County) – For better or for worse, come November 4th, the 27-year stronghold on the 52nd Congressional seat will be released. Republican Congressman Duncan Hunter is retiring. Now, East County finds itself under siege in one of the hottest Congressional races of the season as
LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON? LEGACY OF DUNCAN HUNTER, SR. AT ISSUE IN CONGRESSIONAL RACE — AND THE RECORD MAY SURPRISE YOU
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery October 28, 2008 (San Diego’s East County) – Duncan Duane Hunter seeks to capture the 52nd Congressional seat being vacated by his father, 27-year Congressman Duncan Hunter. He has voiced support for his father’s voting record yet chided his principal opponent, Michael Lumpkin, for claiming that the Hunter family seeks a monarchy-like transfer of power. The
CONGRESSIONAL DEBATE VIDEO — VIEW THE BATTLING VETS!
Printer-friendly versionOctober 28, 2008 (San Diego’s East County) – Two dueling veterans–Navy Seal Mike Lumpkin, Democrat and Marine Captain Duncan D. Hunter, Republican (son of the retiring Congressman)–plus Libertarian Michael Benoit share views on key issues in a 52nd Congressional District debate held at Cuyamaca College on October 22. View the full debate, sponsored by the East County Chamber of
MUTINY AT THE GOP?
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery November 1, 2008 (San Diego) – San Diego Republican Party Chair Tony Krvaric is alleged to have rigged endorsements including a mayoral race, violated state election law and party rules. A complaint filed by a Central Committee member calls for Krvaric’s ouster. Will the GOP Central Committee make its chairman, who has previously been implicated in
FIRE OFFICIALS SAY SHOCKEY FIRE CAUSE CAN’T BE DETERMINED; PRAISE CAMPO RESIDENTS FOR SAVING HOMES
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery Cal Fire Captain Richard Stephan October 27, 2008 (Campo) – The cause of the Shockey Fire, which burned approximately 400 acres on October 15, will likely never be conclusively determined, California Fire and Forestry (Cal Fire) officials informed East County Magazine’s editor during a recent visit at Campo’s fire station. “We found the area of origin
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EL CAJON VOTERS TO DECIDE ON SALES TAX HIKE
Printer-friendly versionCouncilman blasts Assembly Rep for opposing Prop J without consulting Council or Mayor By Miriam Raftery 77th District Assemblyman Joel Anderson Voters in El Cajon will decide whether or not to approve Proposition J, which would raise sales tax by one-half cent on the dollar. “The decision to place a sales tax increase on the ballot for El Cajon
11 CANDIDATES VIE FOR 3 SEATS ON EL CAJON COUNCIL
Printer-friendly versionContenders clash on budget solutions, jobs, housing, and religion in politics By Miriam Raftery How should El Cajon address its budget shortfall? Should public jobs be privatized, or services cut? Or can new revenues and employment be created with an industrial park, green jobs, a new hospital, a university, or other innovative solutions? Candidates differ sharply on these
Editorial – Seizing the Moment
Printer-friendly versionSan Diego County’s Green Energy Future By Martha Sullivan The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is poised to take action any day now on Sempra Energy’s proposed Sunrise Powerlink project, which the CPUC’s own ratepayers’ advocate division has concluded is unnecessary. In this editorial, Martha Sullivan, former CPUC staffer, lays out a plan of action for consumers interested in
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