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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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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