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EAST COUNTY EATER: THE BARN HOUSE BBQ BRINGS KANSAS CITY FLAVOR AND FAMILY FUN TO LEMON GROVE
Printer-friendly versionBy Jessyka Heredia March 17, 2024 (Lemon Grove) –Are you looking for that perfect spot to eat that the whole family will love? Look no further than The

EAST COUNTY EATER: THE BARN HOUSE BBQ BRINGS KANSAS CITY FLAVOR AND FAMILY FUN TO LEMON GROVE
Printer-friendly versionBy Jessyka Heredia March 17, 2024 (Lemon Grove) –Are you looking for that perfect spot to eat that the whole family will love? Look no further than The

DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: SPRING FESTIVITIES
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery March 4, 2024 (San Diego’s East County) – With spring fast approaching, many festive and creative events are sprouting up across East County. These include Daffodil

DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: SPRING FESTIVITIES
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery March 4, 2024 (San Diego’s East County) – With spring fast approaching, many festive and creative events are sprouting up across East County. These include Daffodil

DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: LATE FEBRUARY AND EARLY MARCH EVENTS
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery February 17, 2024 (San Diego’s East County) – Hike by the light of the moon, join a stargazing party, enjoy a Nature Day celebration, tour a

DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: CREATIVE EVENTS COMING UP
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery February 9, 2024 (San Diego’s East County) —Comedy shows, Fido Fest, film showings, wolf tours, a plein air desert art show, Valentine teas, and an attempt
CHIEFS CORNER: CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING GOES UP AS TEMPERATURES GO DOWN
Printer-friendly version By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna February 5, 2024 (San Diego) — We are having a cold spell here and a lot of times during these cold spells, or

ADVANCING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES: HARM REDUCTION COALITION OFFERS HELP AND HOPE FOR THOSE IN THE GRIP OF SUBSTANCE MISUSE
Printer-friendly versionBy David R. Shorey, East County Program Director, Institute for Public Strategies February 5, 2024 (San Diego) – Tara Stamos-Buesig hit rock bottom one Sunday night while working the streets on El Cajon Boulevard

EAST COUNTY EATER FINDS HIDDEN GEM AT LEMON GROVE BISTRO
Printer-friendly version By Jessyka Heredia January 23, 2024 (Lemon Grove) – The age-old question always comes up: what do you want for dinner? Look no further than Lemon Grove

MASTIFF KITCHEN; SO MUCH MORE THAN JUST SAUSAGE
Printer-friendly versionBy Jessyka Heredia January 24, 2023 (La Mesa) – Mastiff kitchen in La Mesa is serving up homemade sausages that will really knock your socks off, but their
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ON THE SILVER SCREEN: “THE RUNAWAYS” ROCKS AND ROLLS
Printer-friendly version By Brian Lafferty April 9, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) — Watching The Runaways was like going to a fun party; you have the time of your
ADVICE FROM THE PURPLE MOUNTAIN SAGE: FIND YOUR INNER AVATAR
Printer-friendly version Increase your enjoyment of living By Sharon Courmousis Sacred Rocks Reserve “Forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to
LEFT HOOK: EUGENE DAVIDOVICH ACQUITTED
Printer-friendly version Wasteful and mean policies of the right By Walter Davis April 11, 2010 (San Diego) — Eugene Davidovich was acquitted last month of all charges along with most of the
ON THE SILVER SCREEN: “TITANS” BENEFITS FROM EQUAL BALANCE OF ACTION AND STORY
Printer-friendly version By Brian Lafferty April 2, 2010 (San Diego’s East County)–Clash of the Titans is the newest in a seemingly neverending long line of Hollywood remakes. Directed by
ON THE SILVER SCREEN: DESPITE BAREBONES SCRIPT “THE LAST SONG” HAS ITS STRENGTHS
Printer-friendly version By Brian Lafferty April 2, 2010 (San Diego’s East County)–The Last Song is one of those films I call a “Hit and Miss” picture. Movies that fall
DOLLAR-WISE DIVAS: SAVE MONEY! MAKE YOUR OWN SPRING CLEANING PRODUCTS
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 March 30, 2010 –
NEW COLUMN! CITIZENS’ PARK REVIEW: STELZER PARK, LAKESIDE
Printer-friendly version PARK: Louis Stelzer County Park LOCATION: 11470 Wildcat Canyon Rd Lakeside, CA 92040 OVERALL RATING: 5 OAK TREES By Dennis and Trever Richardson March 29, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) —
ON THE SILVER SCREEN: “HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON” FIRES ON ALL CYLINDERS
Printer-friendly version By Brian Lafferty March 26, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) — After I saw Avatar back in December, I was sure of one thing: there is no
THE DOG BLOG: HIKING WITH YOUR DOG
Printer-friendly version By Dawn Celapino March 22, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) –Spring is a great time of year. Flowers are in bloom, the weather is beautiful, and
GOOD MONEY: INVESTING — SHAREHOLDER ACTIVISM
Printer-friendly version “Your guide to financial planning & socially responsible investing” By Judith L. Seid, CFP ® President, Blue Summit Financial Group March 20, 2010 (San Diego) —
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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