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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: “GET HIM TO THE GREEK” WORTH GETTING TO THE THEATER TO SEE
Printer-friendly version By Brian Lafferty June 4, 2010 (San Diego) — Maybe Hollywood should focus on making comedies instead of romantic comedies. After enduring such sludge as When in Rome
WILL POWER REPORT: PROPOSITIONING CALIFORNIA
Printer-friendly version Nothing but the Truth! By Will Power June 7, 2010 (San Diego’s East County)–If California were a woman, she’d be arrested for illicit propositions. But the
POLITICAL WRANGLING – A SHOE-IN RALLY, THROWING STONES, & LAST-MINUTE ENDORSEMENTS
Printer-friendly version By Buck Shott June 7, 2010 – With Election Day tomorrow, last-minute endorsements and attacks are rolling out. Here’s a wrap-up on the latest political wrangling on the
DOLLAR-WISE DIVAS: JUNE’’S BEST BUYS
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 June 4, 2010 (San
LEFT HOOK: FORGETTING LESSONS LEARNED
Printer-friendly version By Walter Davis May 31, 2010 (San Diego) — Heidi looks over the green grass at the United Tribes Technical College in Bismarck, North Dakota. She remembers how
WILL POWER REPORT: IN MEMORIAM
Printer-friendly version Nothing but the Truth! By Will Power May 31, 2010 (San Diego) — On Memorial Day we pay tribute to those brave souls who risk life and limb
ADVICE FROM THE PURPLE MOUNTAIN SAGE: UNSTUFFING
Printer-friendly version by: Sharon Courmousis, Sacred Rocks Reserve Increase your enjoyment of living “We are not cisterns made for hoarding, we are channels made for sharing.” — Billy Graham
THE WILL POWER REPORT: WHY USE OF CHEMICAL DISPERSANTS IS A BAD IDEA
Printer-friendly version Nothing but the Truth! By Will Power May 28, 2010 (San Diego) — The Deepwater Horizon oil spill was a tragedy, but the British Petroleum response
POLITICAL WRANGLING: GREATEST “HITS” OF THE PRIMARY SEASON
Printer-friendly version By Buck Shott May 28, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) – With just 10 days until the June 8 primary, hit pieces are out in droves–like killer bees
STUDENTS’ CORNER: THOSE VANISHING VOTERS
Printer-friendly version A satirical essay by Lucas Kjaero East County Magazine invites students to submit their fiction or nonfiction works on any topic of relevance to East County. To kick
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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