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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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SIMPLE WISDOM: SUSTAIN YOUR SPIRIT THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
Printer-friendly version By Penelope Andrade Is self care last on your holiday list? Winter’s dark, short days invite you inside your home and self to slow down, rest .
CALI COMFORT: A SPORTING STOP FOR HOME-COOKED MEALS AND DOWN-HOME COMFORT
Printer-friendly version By Leon Thompson, The East County Eater CALI-COMFORT RESTAURANT & SPORTS BAR 8910 Troy Street Spring Valley, CA 92077 (619)337-0670 http://www.calicomfortsd.com/ November 10, 2009 (Spring Valley)
LEFT HOOK COLUMN: THE FEDERAL RESERVE–VICTIMIZING AMERICA AND THE WORLD
Printer-friendly versionNovember 9, 2009 (San Diego) — After pushing through the Federal Reserve Act and signing it during holiday recess in 1913, even President Woodrow Wilson realized the Federal Reserve
TRADE IN YOUR HOLIDAY LIGHTS FOR ENERGY-EFFICIENT LEDS–FREE!
Printer-friendly version WSDG&E® is exchanging up to three old holiday light strands for an equal number of complimentary color light-emitting diode (LED) holiday light strands to customers throughout San Diego
SYLVIA’S SOAPBOX: SCHOOLS DEAL WITH DIRTY DANCING, AMONG OTHER THINGS
Printer-friendly version By Sylvia Hampton November 7, 2009 (San Diego)–Every parent and school official in the nation, upon reading about the gang-rape of a 15-year-old girl outside her homecoming dance by
MARKETING MATTERS: HOW TO GIVE BUSINESS HOLIDAY GIFTS SUCCESSFULLY
Printer-friendly version TIPS AND TRICKS FOR BUSINESS SUCCESS AND GROWTH By Rama Beerfas November 7, 2009 (San Diego’s East County) – While most people believe that the best time
MARKETING MATTERS: TIPS AND TRICKS FOR BUSINESS SUCCESS AND GROWTH
Printer-friendly version Planning for Effective Marketing – The How By Rama Beerfas October 1, 2009 (San Diego’s East County) – We’ve talked about the details of our marketing
DOLLAR-WISE DIVAS: SAVE MONEY WITH SPECIAL THANK YOUS FOR VETERANS
Printer-friendly version Take advantage of some of the hidden benefits of being a veteran! By Nancy and Dawn Clement November 5, 2009 (San Diego’s East County)- This week’s
GOOD MONEY: ESTATE TAXES–WHICH WAY WILL THEY GO?
Printer-friendly versionGood Money: Your guide to financial planning & socially responsible investing ESTATE TAXES – WHICH WAY WILL THEY GO? By Judith L. Seid, CFP ® President, Blue Summit
“FREE DAY” AT NATIONAL FORESTS TO HONOR VETERANS DAY!
Printer-friendly version San Diego, CA, November 5, 2009 – As a thank you to Veterans and Armed Services Personnel, Veterans Day, November 11 has been declared a “Fee
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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