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DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: AWE-INSPIRING APRIL EVENTS
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery April 7, 2024 (San Diego’s East County) — Late April brings some awesome events to East County, including Daffodil Days in
CHIEF’S CORNER: NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH
Printer-friendly versionToo Much On Your Plate? By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna March 23, 2024 (San Diego’s East County) — When you see a fire truck, paramedic unit, ambulance,
CHIEF’S CORNER: NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH
Printer-friendly versionToo Much On Your Plate? By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna March 23, 2024 (San Diego’s East County) — When you see a fire truck, paramedic unit, ambulance,
CHIEF’S CORNER: MARCH IS HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
Printer-friendly versionNo Excuses – Time for a Screening! By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna Photo: I dedicate this article to one of my best friends from childhood, Andy Troncale, every year.
CHIEF’S CORNER: MARCH IS HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
Printer-friendly versionNo Excuses – Time for a Screening! By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna Photo: I dedicate this article to one of my best friends from childhood, Andy Troncale, every year.
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: EASTER EVENTS, WILDFLOWER WALKS AND MORE SPECIAL SPRING HAPPENINGS
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery March 17, 2024 (San Diego’s East County) – It’s a beautiful season to get outside and enjoy beautiful East County. This week’s Destination East
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: EASTER EVENTS, WILDFLOWER WALKS AND MORE SPECIAL SPRING HAPPENINGS
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery March 17, 2024 (San Diego’s East County) – It’s a beautiful season to get outside and enjoy beautiful East County. This week’s Destination East
ADVANCING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES: TRIBAL NATIONS AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING
Printer-friendly versionDA has found no cases on San Diego County tribal lands, but nationally, an estimated 40% of women sex trafficking victims are Native Americans. By David R. Shorey, East
ADVANCING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES: TRIBAL NATIONS AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING
Printer-friendly versionDA has found no cases on San Diego County tribal lands, but nationally, an estimated 40% of women sex trafficking victims are Native Americans. By David R. Shorey, East
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
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ON THE SILVER SCREEN: UNEVEN SCRIPT MAKES “THE BOUNTY HUNTER” THE HUNTED
Printer-friendly version By Brian Lafferty March 19, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) — The Bounty Hunter has, on paper, an interesting concept for a romantic comedy: a journalist (Jennifer Aniston)
ADVICE FROM THE PURPLE MOUNTAIN SAGE: HUNKERING DOWN
Printer-friendly version by: Sharon Courmousis, Sacred Rocks Reserve Increase your enjoyment of living "A few minutes ago every tree was excited, bowing to the roaring storm, waving, swirling, tossing
GOOD MONEY: SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE FUNDS OUTPERFORM BENCHMARKS
Printer-friendly version “Your guide to financial planning & socially responsible investing” By: Judith L. Seid, CFP ® President, Blue Summit Financial Group Although past performance is not an
ON THE SILVER SCREEN: MATT DAMON, DIRECTOR PAUL GREENGRASS IN THE ZONE WITH “GREEN ZONE”
Printer-friendly version By Brian Lafferty March 14, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) — Green Zone is relentlessly exciting from beginning to end. We know there never were weapons of mass
CRAFTING WITH MARY: ROCK POTS BRING SPRINGTIME INDOORS
Printer-friendly version By Mary Genser March 13, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) – Want some spring decorations that really rock? These ornamental rock pots are ideal garden accessories to brighten
FREEBIE ALERT: WATER CONSERVATION GARDEN
Printer-friendly version March 11, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) – One of East County’s treasures is The Water Conservation Garden. Sunset Magazine calls it one of the “Top 10
DOLLAR-WISE DIVAS: SAVE MONEY! GROW YOUR OWN FOOD
Printer-friendly version By Nancy and Dawn Clement Share creative ideas to assist people of all ages with tips to save money and improve their lifestyle! March 10, 2010 (San Diego’s
SYLVIA’S SOAPBOX: THE GOOD IDEA FOR HEALTHCARE FROM REPUBLICANS–& HOW IT GOT TURNED ON ITS HEAD
Printer-friendly version By Sylvia Hampton March 7, 2010 (San Diego)–When the health reform discussion turned into a three ring circus last summer on the wave of words and
MARKETING MATTERS: DEFINING THE BENEFITS IN YOUR PRODUCT
Printer-friendly version TIPS AND TRICKS FOR BUSINESS SUCCESS AND GROWTH By Rama Beerfas March 1, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) – We’ve talked about the concept of selling benefits
POLITICAL WRANGLING
Printer-friendly version By Buck Shott A Roundup of the latest national, state and local political news March 1, 2010 — As filing deadlines fast approach, who’s in, who’s out,
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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