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East County-based physician Charles Hamori honored by American College of Physicians
Printer-friendly version By Karen Pearlman April 21, 2026 (La Mesa) — When he was a teenager growing up in Muncie, Indiana, Charles Hamori performed his first successful medical diagnosis —
Crest residents urged to take action against wildfire risks with free Home Assessment Program
Printer-friendly versionBy Morgan Dioli and Diana Griffin April 21, 2026 (Crest) – The Crest community is stepping up wildfire preparedness efforts by participating in the Fire Safe Council of San
Eight local women Honored at Soroptimist’s annual “Live Your Dream” Awards Celebration
Printer-friendly versionSoroptimist International of Valley de Oro recognizes women overcoming extraordinary obstacles to build better lives through education By Henri Migala Photo: Soroptimist Live Your Dream Award winners. Seated (left
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 — the first located in East County — on Monday in
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 to codify strict regulations on electric bicycles, specifically looking to
Passages: Mark Ostrander, firefighter, backcountry leader, 69
Printer-friendly versionBy Karen Pearlman April 15, 2026 (Boulevard) — Mark Ostrander, a dedicated public servant, retired Cal Fire Battalion Chief and cornerstone of the San Diego backcountry, passed away after having
Don’t miss Santa Ysabel and Wynola on your way to visit Julian
Printer-friendly versionTiny mountain towns often overlooked by travelers in East County’s back country By Paul Levikow Photos by Miriam Raftery and Paul Levikow April 10, 2026 (Santa Ysabel/Wynola) – Visitors
‘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 the gym after Walton in 2018. Walton died of colon
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 day of games, community and advocacy on Saturday, April 18
Mountain Empire Art Show Debuts April 15 in Boulevard
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service April 14, 2026 (Boulevard) — The Backcountry Resource Center in Boulevard will be busy this Wednesday, April 15 hosting the first-ever Mountain Empire Art Show 2026,
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SOITEC WITHDRAWS ONE OF TWO PROJECTS IN BOULEVARD
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery March 3, 2015 (Boulevard) – After winning approval of Supervisors for two controversial industrial-scale projects in Boulevard, Soitec Solar in a surprise announcement has
CIRCLE OF ART SHOW IN BORREGO SPRINGS MARCH 14-15
Printer-friendly version March 5, 2015 (Borrego Springs) – Desert artwork will be on display at the Circle of Art Show in Borrego Springs on March 14th and 15th. This
SOCIALITES FASHION EVENT REVS UP CROWD AT NEW MERCEDES BENZ DEALER IN EL CAJON
Printer-friendly version East County News Service March 3, 2015 (El Cajon) – Over 200 guests turned out for the first annual Socialites Fashion Event hosted in partnership with the
SAN PASQUAL WINERY & GALLERY ANNOUNCES MARCH EVENTS
Printer-friendly version March 2015 (La Mesa) – The San Pasqual Winery announces a series of events in March at its tasting room in La Mesa’s downtown Village. Events
SAYLOR CASE AGAINST LEXUS DEALERSHIP SETTLES
Printer-friendly version Fiery crash in 2009 claimed life of CHP officer and family in Santee By Miriam Raftery March 4, 2015 (El Cajon) – Days before a trial was
EL CAJON LEGAL CLINIC RETURNS, NEW DAY AND HOURS
Printer-friendly version March 4, 2015 (El Cajon) – The El Cajon legal clinic is back—with new hours, open Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Free legal assistance is available
A GRUESOME FIND IN LAKESIDE
Printer-friendly version East County News Service Photo: Courtesy of ECM news partner 10 News March 3, 2015 (Lakeside) – Sheriff’s deputies trying to serve an eviction notice at an
COURT THROWS OUT RESTRICTIONS ON SEX OFFENDERS’ HOUSING
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery March 2, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – California’s Supreme Court has invalidated a portion of Jessica’s Law, tossing out as unconstitutional restrictions that
WILDFLOWERS ARE BLOOMING IN ANZA-BORREGO DESERT
Printer-friendly version February 28, 2015 (Borrego) – Wildflower season has begun and annual flowers, including purple phacelia and yellow desert dandelion, are blooming at the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
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