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CHIEF’S CORNER: STAYING HYDRATED – JUST ADD WATER!
Printer-friendly versionBy Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna June 14, 2024 (San Diego’s East County) — It’s hot outside, so make sure you stay hydrated. Give the yard a break, but

ADVANCING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES: SAN DIEGO COUNTY BINGE AND UNDERAGE DRINKING INITIATIVE RELEASES REPORT ON DRINKING
Printer-friendly versionBy David R. Shorey, San Diego County Program Director, Institute for Public Strategies June 12, 2024 (San Diego) –The San Diego County Binge and Underage Drinking Initiative (BUDI)

ADVANCING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES: SAN DIEGO COUNTY BINGE AND UNDERAGE DRINKING INITIATIVE RELEASES REPORT ON DRINKING
Printer-friendly versionBy David R. Shorey, San Diego County Program Director, Institute for Public Strategies June 12, 2024 (San Diego) –The San Diego County Binge and Underage Drinking Initiative (BUDI)

ADVANCING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES: SAN DIEGO COUNTY BINGE AND UNDERAGE DRINKING INITIATIVE RELEASES REPORT ON DRINKING
Printer-friendly versionBy David R. Shorey, San Diego County Program Director, Institute for Public Strategies June 12, 2024 (San Diego) –The San Diego County Binge and Underage Drinking Initiative (BUDI)

ADVANCING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES: REVITALIZING BROADWAY IN LEMON GROVE: A VISION FOR THE FUTURE
Printer-friendly versionBy David R. Shorey, East County Program Director, Institute for Public Strategies May 20, 2024 Lemon Grove) — Community residents who attended recent listening sessions hosted by the

ADVANCING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES: REVITALIZING BROADWAY IN LEMON GROVE: A VISION FOR THE FUTURE
Printer-friendly versionBy David R. Shorey, East County Program Director, Institute for Public Strategies May 20, 2024 Lemon Grove) — Community residents who attended recent listening sessions hosted by the

CHIEF’S CORNER: WIND SAFETY
Printer-friendly versionBy Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna More Than Just Dust in the Wind! May 19, 2024 (San Diego) — From the desert to the sea, many communities are

CHIEF’S CORNER: WIND SAFETY
Printer-friendly versionBy Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna More Than Just Dust in the Wind! May 19, 2024 (San Diego) — From the desert to the sea, many communities are

CHIEF’S CORNER: RATTLESNAKE SAFETY
Printer-friendly versionBy Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna As Warm Temps Move In – Rattlesnakes Come Out! Watch Your Step, They Are Coming Out Early May 6, 2024 (San

CHIEF’S CORNER: RATTLESNAKE SAFETY
Printer-friendly versionBy Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna As Warm Temps Move In – Rattlesnakes Come Out! Watch Your Step, They Are Coming Out Early May 6, 2024 (San
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THE WILL POWER REPORT: HIGH FREQUENCY TRADING
Printer-friendly version Nothing but the Truth! By Will Power May 25, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) – Earlier this month, the U.S. Stock Market burped big-time, sending blue-chips down
ON THE SILVER SCREEN: “SHREK FOREVER AFTER” AN UNHAPPY ENDING TO ILLUSTRIOUS FRANCHISE
Printer-friendly version By Brian Lafferty May 22, 2010 (San Diego)–In 2001 Dreamworks released Shrek. Based on a children’s book, the movie was an inventive, clever, and witty satire of
TIPS FOR THE BUDGET-MINDED BRIDE: SAVE LOTS OF MONEY AND HAVE A BEAUTIFUL WEDDING
Printer-friendly version By Nancy and Dawn Clemens, Dollar-Wise Divas columnists May 19, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) – Brides come in all ages, shapes, and sizes yet, they all have
WILL POWER REPORT: LIAR’S POKER
Printer-friendly version Nothing but the Truth! May 20, 2010 (San Diego) — The Annual California Budget Mess has started -again! Arnold "Terminator" Swartzenegger has proposed a budget which guts welfare, healthcare.
PEARLS: NINETY-THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS
Printer-friendly version By Charlavan Baker Hart May 20, 2010 (El Cajon) — It looks like this $93,000. That is a nine, a three and three zeros! It is also
WILL POWER REPORT: ROCK & HARD PLACE–MINERALS MANAGEMENT AGENCY
Printer-friendly version Nothing but the truth! By Will Power May 14, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) — In the alphabet soup that makes up the Federal Government, few people have
ON THE SILVER SCREEN: “ROBIN HOOD” LESS THAN MERRY
Printer-friendly version By Brian Lafferty May 14, 2010 (San Diego) — Robin Hood is the year’s first big disappointment, considering the people involved in making it. Directed by Ridley
DOLLAR-WISE DIVAS: SAVE MONEY! MAY’S BARGAINS AND 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 May 7, 2010 (San
POLITICAL WRANGLING: VULTURES, SHEEP & PORK BARREL POLITICS ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL
Printer-friendly version By Buck Shott May11, 2010 – This week, we bring you a ringside seat for the latest political knock-down, drag-out fights in state and local races. MISSING IN
FREE SCREENING TONIGHT OF “ENRON: THE SMARTEST GUYS IN THE ROOM” AT LESTAT’S COFFEEHOUSE TONIGHT; Q & A SESSION, BOOK SIGNING TO FOLLOW
Printer-friendly versionMay 9, 2010 (San Diego)—Almost ten years ago, Enron Corporation went bankrupt. In 2005, Alex Gibney directed a documentary entitled Enron: The Smartest man in the Room. Today, there
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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