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Destination East County: Festive events in mid-April and May 2026
By Miriam Raftery April 5, 2026 (San Diego’s East County) – As April continues, drifting into the merry month of May, there are many unique…
League of Women Voters of San Diego continues nonpartisan candidate forums ahead of June primary
YouTube video screenshot of League of Women Voters’ District 2 candidate forum on March 5 East County News Service March 25, 2026 (San Diego) –…
Destination East County: April festivities and Easter events
By Miriam Raftery March 20, 2026 (San Diego’s East County) – Upcoming events in our inland region include egg hunts, a bunny bash, and a…
Advancing Healthy Communities: Building resilience in the backcountry
Printer-friendly versionCommunity Unites to Reimagine Campo’s School Field By David Shorey, Institute for Public Strategies Photo: Campo Elementary field (photo courtesy of Estrada Land Planning) December 17, 2025 (Campo) — In the
Rehabilitated bobcat released after 4-month recovery in Ramona
Printer-friendly versionPhoto courtesy San Diego Humane Society East County News Service Feb. 23, 2026 (Ramona) — A bobcat kitten was returned to her native habitat yesterday (Feb. 22) after undergoing
Destination East County: Springtime festivals and events
By Karen Pearlman Feb. 13, 2026 (San Diego’s East County) — As the chill of winter fades, seasonal events are blossoming across San Diego’s inland…
Buon appetite! New Gino & Gianni’s Pizzeria by Mamma Mia in La Mesa offers artful and delicious dining experiences
Printer-friendly versionBy Heidi Hope December 2, 2025 (La Mesa) – Gino & Gianni’s Pizzeria by Mamma Mia, a new pizza restaurant in La Mesa, evokes Italian ambience from delicious food
Destination East County: Dreamy December events to remember
Printer-friendly version East County News Service Listen to an audio version of this story. November 30, 2025 (San Diego’s East County) – ‘Tis the season to be jolly—and there’s plenty
From the Fire Chief’s Corner: Thanksgiving safety tips with a side of manners
Printer-friendly versionBy Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna November 22, 2025 (San Diego) — Thanksgiving signifies the beginning of the holiday season. Many will be spending more time in the kitchen preparing for the
ACT II provides budget-friendly and stylish women’s fashions
Printer-friendly version By Heidi Hope November 18, 2025 (La Mesa)– For 43 years, Act II has been a thriving and successful boutique offering women’s resale fashion in La Mesa’s downtown
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ON THE SILVER SCREEN: THREE CHEERS FOR “RED”
Printer-friendly versionBy Brian Lafferty October 17, 2010 (San Diego)–There isn’t a lot in Red that is original. We get the usual shootouts, chases, and other typical action movie staples.
ON THE SILVER SCREEN: “GERRYMANDERING” DRAWS UP AN INFORMATIVE, COMPELLING ARGUMENT AGAINST REDISTRICTING
Printer-friendly version By Brian Lafferty October 15, 2010 (San Diego)–I didn’t do great in my Introduction to Political Science class but there was one thing that stuck with me:
EAST OF THE LINE: THE NUMBERS DON’T LIE
Printer-friendly version ‘Downzoning’ is actually ‘upzoning’ when it comes to property values By Billie Jo Jannen October 15, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) — The debate over the
FREEBIE ALERT: NEW! FREE 411 SERVICE FROM MICROSOFT
Printer-friendly version By Nancy and Dawn Clement October 15, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) – Have you ever needed to look up a phone number from your cell phone
MILITARY VOTING BY INTERNET BALLOTS CANCELLED AFTER HACK REVEALS SECURITY FLAWS
Printer-friendly version Update: Chinese and Iraqi hackers also attempted to hack this election, a startling report today reveals. By Miriam Raftery October 11, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) —
WILL POWER REPORT: REDEVELOPMENT SCAMS
Printer-friendly version Nothing but the Truth! By Will Power October 9, 2010 (San Diego) — As voters watch scandal after scandal rip apart state and municipal politics.
SIMPLE WISDOM: LONGING TO BELONG
Printer-friendly version By Penelope Young Andrade October 9, 2010 (San Diego) — Are you longing to belong? Most likely, consciously or sub consciously, the answer is yes. As a
GOOD MONEY: CREDIT CARD REFORM—HOW WILL THE NEW REGULATIONS BENEFIT YOU?
Printer-friendly version “Your guide to financial planning & socially responsible investing” By: Judith L. Seid, CFP ® President, Blue Summit Wealth Management October 5, 2010 (San Diego’s East County)
ON THE SILVER SCREEN: YOU WON’T MEET INTERESTING CHARACTERS IN AVERAGE WOODY ALLEN FARE “YOU WILL MEET A TALL DARK STRANGER”
Printer-friendly versionBy Brian Lafferty October 3, 2010 (San Diego)–You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger features a lot of great actors. Josh Brolin, Naomi Watts, Anthony Hopkins, Freida Pinto
ON THE SILVER SCREEN: CRITIC LIKES “THE SOCIAL NETWORK”
Printer-friendly versionBy Brian Lafferty October 5, 2010 (San Diego)–The Social Network is one of the year’s best films. That is not a label I apply to just any good
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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