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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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WILL POWER REPORT: MORE CORPORATE CORRUPTION?
Printer-friendly version Nothing but the Truth! January 22, 2010 (San Diego) — The US Supreme Court this week decided it is a violation of the First Amendment to prohibit
ADVICE FROM THE PURPLE MOUNTAIN SAGE: A THINKING TIME OF YEAR
Printer-friendly version By Sharon Courmousis "Perhaps dreams are like seeds. Some take hold and produce fruit, some are barren, and some spurt and then die. What lessons are
MEDIA WATCH: THE REALITIES OF OUR TOXIC FOOD & MEDIA INDUSTRY
Printer-friendly version Over 81% of corn in America is genetically modified–and can cause organ damage in mammals, a shocking new scientific study shows. So why hasn’t our media sounded the
THE DOG BLOG: 5 TIPS FOR WORKING OUT WITH YOUR DOG!
Printer-friendly versionBy Dawn Celapino January 19, 2009 (San Diego’s East County — It is New Years Resolution time and although, taking rover for a walk is GREAT exercise—most people need
WILL POWER REPORT: THE LAW’S DELAY MAY BE MY DEATH WARRRANT
Printer-friendly version “It is imperative the [health care] bill pass soon. If it doesn’t, we will be stuck with the status quo. For me personally, it will mean a death
WILL POWER REPORT: FAR-RIGHT SHOCK JOCKS HATE HAITI
Printer-friendly version “Nothing But the Truth” By Will Power January 17, 2010 — Conservative shock-jocks are not noted for political sensitivity. But Rush Limbaugh and Pat Robertson have
NEW! LOOK UP STATE LEGISLATORS’ VOTING RECORDS ONLINE
Printer-friendly version January 13, 2010 (Sacramento) – The Sacramento Bee has launched a new database where you can look up the voting record of every state legislator in California. Wondering
ON THE SILVER SCREEN: HEATH LEDGER’S SWAN SONG, “DOCTOR PARNASSUS,” A VISUALLY SUMPTUOUS, WELL-ACTED TREAT
Printer-friendly version By Brian Lafferty January 12, 2009 (San Diego’s East County)–While watching The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus I could not help but remember a film with elements similar
FREEBIE ALERT! FREE MEDICAL INFO AND CLASSES AT COMMUNITY HEALTH LIBRARY IN LA MESA
Printer-friendly version Are you facing a health issue and want reliable, up-to-date medical information? There is a free resource available for you, The Dr. William C. Herrick Community Health Care
SIMPLE WISDOM: PREPARING FOR A NEW YEAR
Printer-friendly version By Penelope Andrade January 1, 2010 (San Diego)–Are you ready for a new year? As you prepare to enter a new year, you may find yourself
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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