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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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ON THE SILVER SCREEN: “SALT” CONTAINS NO SPICE
Printer-friendly versionBy Brian Lafferty July 23, 2010 (San Diego)–The scenario of Salt is gleefully implausible, with twist after twist and sequences of events that go way beyond the valley of
MARKETING MATTERS: IS SOCIAL NETWORKING A SUCCESSFUL MARKETING TOOL?
Printer-friendly version TIPS AND TRICKS FOR BUSINESS SUCCESS AND GROWTH By Rama Beerfas July 23, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) – Social networking seems to be the
ON THE SILVER SCREEN: “INCEPTION” DREAMS UP A RICH SCRIPT
Printer-friendly versionBy Brian Lafferty "This is one of the best movies of the year." — Brian Lafferty July 22, 2010 (San Diego’s East County)–Dreams have always been part of cinema.
GOOD MONEY: INTERNET USE, GREENPEACE & YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT
Printer-friendly version In short, Google U.S. alone is emitting the same quantity of CO2 every year as 28,823 average U.S. homes. “Your guide to financial planning & socially responsible investing”
DOG BLOG: TIPS FOR A HAPPY DOG
Printer-friendly version By Dawn Celapino July 18, 2010 (San Diego) — Most dogs don’t get enough mental stimulation to be satisfied or happy, and behavior problems are often a result.
ON THE SILVER SCREEN: “SORCERER’S APPRENTICE” CASTS A CHARMING SPELL
Printer-friendly versionBy Brian Lafferty July 14, 2010 (San Diego’s East County)–The Sorcerer’s Apprentice takes a ten-minute animated segment and stretches it out to a nearly two hour live-action film
DOLLAR-WISE DIVAS: SAVE MONEY! JULY’S BARGAINS & BEST BUYS
Printer-friendly version Share creative ideas to assist people of all ages with tips to save money and improve their lifestyle! “A perfect summer day is when the sun
GOOD MONEY: LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE RATE INCREASE LOOMING; TAX DEDUCTION UPDATE
Printer-friendly version Your guide to financial planning & socially responsible investing By: Judith L. Seid, CFP ® President, Blue Summit Wealth Management July 9, 2010 (La Mesa) —
SYLVIA’S SOAPBOX: OUR DIEGUITO RIVER PARK IS IN DANGER
Printer-friendly version By Sylvia Hampton July 9, 2010 (San Diego) — One of our most prized regional achievements and treasures in San Diego County is the San Dieguito River
THE DOG BLOG: TRAIL SAFETY TIPS FOR YOUR DOG
Printer-friendly version By Dawn Celapino July 11, 2010 (San Diego’s East County)–Take severe caution when walking your dog on the trails this summer! Make sure you always keep your dog
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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