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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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SIMPLE WISDOM: NURTURE YOUR IMAGINATION
Printer-friendly version August 27, 2010 (San Diego) — Do you know how to take responsibility for your creativity? Like many, you may have trouble nurturing your imagination. Facing the blank
A CONVERSATION WITH LOCAL FILMMAKER VERNON MORTENSEN
Printer-friendly version The Kid: Chamaco, which he produced, opens Friday for a one-week engagement By Brian Lafferty August 26, 2010 (El Cajon)–“The quality of writing will get you through
ON THE SILVER SCREEN: “PATRIK, AGE 1.5” OVERCOMES FORMULAIC SCRIPT WITH ROMANCE, HUMOR, AND FINE ACTING
Printer-friendly versionBy Brian Lafferty August 22, 2010 (San Diego)–Patrik, Age 1.5 is formulaic, super-sweet, and very sentimental but I liked it. The movie opened on Friday and is playing
ON THE SILVER SCREEN: “CAIRO TIME” A ROMANTIC AND VISUAL WONDER
Printer-friendly versionBy Brian Lafferty August 22, 2010 (San Diego)–Cairo Time is a film best appreciated as art. Forget the simplistic, nearly nonexistent plot involving a budding affair between an
POLITICAL WRANGLING: EAST COUNTY MAYOR & COUNCIL RACES: HERE’S THE LINEUP
Printer-friendly version By Buck Shott August 19, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) – The races are on for mayor and council positions in East Couny. Two local mayors’ seats are up for reelection
THE DOG BLOG: VACATION PET CARE OPTIONS
Printer-friendly version By Dawn Celapino August 12, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) — Do you want to take a vacation this summer, but can’t make plans
WILL POWER REPORT: LONGEVITY AND INCOME
Printer-friendly version Nothing but the Truth! By Will Power August 13, 2010 (San Diego)–Gerontologists have come up with startling news. The length of your life is dependant not
DOLLAR-WISE DIVAS: $AVE MONEY! KIDS EAT FREE
Printer-friendly version Share creative ideas to assist people of all ages with tips to save money and improve their lifestyle! By Nancy and Dawn Clement August 13, 2010 (San
ON THE SILVER SCREEN: “AGORA” IS A SUCCESSFUL THINKING PERSON’S EPIC
Printer-friendly versionBy Brian Lafferty August 8, 2010 (San Diego)—Don’t go into Agora, which was released to theaters on July 30, expecting something along the lines of 300. It is
ON THE SILVER SCREEN: “GET LOW” IS HIGH ON ACTING
Printer-friendly versionBy Brian Lafferty August 8, 2010 (San Diego)–Felix Booth (Robert DuVall) is an older, grouchier Boo Radley. It’s fitting, given that DuVall’s first movie role was the enigmatic
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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