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EAST COUNTY EATER – MEDITERRANEO BISTRO BAR & GRILL: A DELIGHTFUL FIND IN ALPINE
Printer-friendly versionMediterraneo Bistro Bar & Grill 1347 Tavern Road, Alpine 91901 (619)445-9902. October 1, 2008 (ALPINE) – Dining at the Mediterraneo Bistro Bar & Grill, one can almost imagine oneself
THE ROLLING REVIEWER – AN ANTIQUE STORY
Printer-friendly versionBy Janelle Eckardt October 1, 2008 (La Mesa) — When considering a place and/or attraction in the East County to highlight from my perspective as a 20-something woman in
GOOD MONEY: MARKET CRISIS? 10 THINGS YOU SHOULD DO NOW!
Printer-friendly versionGOOD MONEY: Your guide to profitable and socially responsible investing By Judith L. Seid, CFP ® October 1, 2008 (La Mesa) — The crisis on Wall Street caused by
Citizens “Take Action!” Guide
Printer-friendly versionWhose interests are your elected officials representing: the people–or the special interests? Too many voters haven’t got a clue—so East County Magazine is shedding light into those smoke-hazed back-rooms
Vines and Steins – Gio Wine Bar
Printer-friendly versionEditor’s note: Gio’s has gone out of business, however a new restaurant has opened in its place. By Richard Noel If you’re out and about in East County and
Sylvia’s Soapbox – Duncan the great white Hunter
Printer-friendly version Wildebeest hunt bags a Congressman By Sylvia Hampton Our congressman Duncan Hunter (R-52nd district) is leaving his congressional seat to his son. Sort of an inheritance or royalty
Voter’s Watchdog – Protecting Your Right to Vote
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery “We know where the fix is in this year. If I were in San Diego, I’d be afraid. I’d be very afraid.” – Bob Fitrakis, national
East County Eater – Superb Sushi in Santee
Printer-friendly versionOISHII JAPANESE & THAI CUISINE 10251 Mast Blvd., Santee 619-596-4852 www.oishiisantee.com September 1, 2008 (Santee) — Santee Sushi? If you thought East County only has cowboy and biker bars,
Good Money – Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) is becoming main-stream
Printer-friendly versionBy Judith L. Seid, CFP ® September 1, 2008 (San Diego’s East County) — When you invest, your money works towards achieving two objectives. By aligning your investments with your values,
Notes On Air – Tracy Lee Nelson
Printer-friendly version By Richard Noel Notes On Air is a monthly music column highlighting local artists, events, and other music-related news. In this month’s column, we talk with Tracy Lee
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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