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CHIEF’S CORNER: SURVIVING A CIVIL UNREST EVENT
Printer-friendly version By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna June 20, 2025 (San Diego)– Things have been heating up lately, but in a different way. Civil unrest has become the new norm.
ADVANCING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES: JOURNEY OF YOUR MIND: UNDERSTANDING SUBSTANCE MISUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH
Printer-friendly versionBy Seraphina Eberhardt Program Manager, Institute for Public Strategies June 17, 2025 (San Diego County) — High school students face mounting pressures, from academic expectations to social challenges.
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: JAMMIN’ JUNE EVENTS
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery May 20, 2025 (San Diego’s East County) – June is jam-packed with summer fun, including outdoor concerts in El Cajon, La Mesa, Lemon Grove,
EARTHTALK®: REDUCING RISKS OF CHEMICALS IN MANICURES AND PEDICURES
Printer-friendly version From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Image via Pixabay April 15, 2025 Dear EarthTalk: Am I being exposed to harsh chemicals when I get a
ADVANCING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES: PROMOTE WELLNESS DURING MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH AND END STIGMA
Printer-friendly version By Seraphina Eberhardt, Program Manager, Institute for Public Strategies East County May 9. 2025 (San Diego’s EastCounty) — May 2025 marks Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated
CHIEF’S CORNER: RATTLESNAKES ARE COMING OUT—WATCH YOUR STEP!
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CHIEF’S CORNER: IF YOU’RE TEXTING, WHO’S DRIVING?
Printer-friendly versionBy Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna April 30, 2025 (San Diego) — April is National Distracted Driver Awareness Month. You’ve seen it and there is a good chance you’ve done
TOUR DE TAPAS BRINGS TASTES OF EUROPE TO LA MESA VILLAGE
Printer-friendly version An East County Eater review By Miriam Raftery April 29, 2025 (La Mesa) – Now you don’t have to venture to a tapas bar in Spain or a
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: MARVELOUS MAY EVENTS
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery April 15, 2025 (San Diego’s East County) – The merry month of May brings many special events including a trio of events at Cuyamaca College
ADVANCING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES: STRESS AWARENESS: UNDERSTANDING THE LINK BETWEEN STRESS AND ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE MISUSE
Printer-friendly versionBy Seraphina Eberhardt, Program Manager, Institute for Public Strategies East County Stress images cc by SA April 7, 2025 (San Diego) — April is Stress Awareness Month, a time
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DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: AWE-INSPIRING APRIL EVENTS
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery April 7, 2024 (San Diego’s East County) — Late April brings some awesome events to East County, including Daffodil Days in
CHIEF’S CORNER: NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH
Printer-friendly versionToo Much On Your Plate? By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna March 23, 2024 (San Diego’s East County) — When you see a fire truck, paramedic unit, ambulance,
CHIEF’S CORNER: NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH
Printer-friendly versionToo Much On Your Plate? By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna March 23, 2024 (San Diego’s East County) — When you see a fire truck, paramedic unit, ambulance,
CHIEF’S CORNER: MARCH IS HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
Printer-friendly versionNo Excuses – Time for a Screening! By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna Photo: I dedicate this article to one of my best friends from childhood, Andy Troncale, every year.
CHIEF’S CORNER: MARCH IS HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
Printer-friendly versionNo Excuses – Time for a Screening! By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna Photo: I dedicate this article to one of my best friends from childhood, Andy Troncale, every year.
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: EASTER EVENTS, WILDFLOWER WALKS AND MORE SPECIAL SPRING HAPPENINGS
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery March 17, 2024 (San Diego’s East County) – It’s a beautiful season to get outside and enjoy beautiful East County. This week’s Destination East
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: EASTER EVENTS, WILDFLOWER WALKS AND MORE SPECIAL SPRING HAPPENINGS
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery March 17, 2024 (San Diego’s East County) – It’s a beautiful season to get outside and enjoy beautiful East County. This week’s Destination East
ADVANCING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES: TRIBAL NATIONS AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING
Printer-friendly versionDA has found no cases on San Diego County tribal lands, but nationally, an estimated 40% of women sex trafficking victims are Native Americans. By David R. Shorey, East
ADVANCING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES: TRIBAL NATIONS AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING
Printer-friendly versionDA has found no cases on San Diego County tribal lands, but nationally, an estimated 40% of women sex trafficking victims are Native Americans. By David R. Shorey, East
EAST COUNTY EATER: THE BARN HOUSE BBQ BRINGS KANSAS CITY FLAVOR AND FAMILY FUN TO LEMON GROVE
Printer-friendly versionBy Jessyka Heredia March 17, 2024 (Lemon Grove) –Are you looking for that perfect spot to eat that the whole family will love? Look no further than The
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Lemon Grove Forward Club announces annual Sock Drive for November
Printer-friendly versionSource: Lemon Grove Forward Club November 4, 2025 (Lemon Grove) – The Lemon Grove Forward Club is kicking off its annual sock drive, “Socktober,” a tradition that has made a