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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: “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