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ADVANCING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES: NATIONAL HOMELESS YOUTH AWARENESS MONTH
Printer-friendly versionBy Seraphina Eberhardt, Program Manager, Institute for Public Strategies East County November 30, 2024 (San Diego’s East County) – As we observe National Homeless Youth Awareness Month this November, we can

DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: 2024 HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery November 29, 2024 (San Diego’s East County) – There’s a dazzling array of holiday events coming up across our inland region–including synchronized light shows at

DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: NOTABLE NOVEMBER EVENTS
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery October 27, 2024 (Ramona) – Notable November events are coming up –including the Ramona Art and Wine Fest, Valor Awards for Veterans, La

DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: NOTABLE NOVEMBER EVENTS
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery October 27, 2024 (Ramona) – Notable November events are coming up –including the Ramona Art and Wine Fest, Valor Awards for Veterans, La

ADVANCING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES: ADDRESSING THE SOCIAL COSTS OF ALCOHOL MISUSE: WHY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS MATTER
Printer-friendly versionBy Seraphina Eberhardt, East County Program Manager, Institute for Public Strategies October 22. 2024 (San Diego) — Alcohol consumption is embedded in our social fabric, often marking celebrations, casual gatherings and daily

ADVANCING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES: ADDRESSING THE SOCIAL COSTS OF ALCOHOL MISUSE: WHY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS MATTER
Printer-friendly versionBy Seraphina Eberhardt, East County Program Manager, Institute for Public Strategies October 22. 2024 (San Diego) — Alcohol consumption is embedded in our social fabric, often marking celebrations, casual gatherings and daily
CHIEF’S CORNER: HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS
Printer-friendly version By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna October 15, 2024 (San Diego) — As firefighters, we have seen the spooky side of Halloween — and I am not talking
CHIEF’S CORNER: HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS
Printer-friendly version By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna October 15, 2024 (San Diego) — As firefighters, we have seen the spooky side of Halloween — and I am not talking
CHIEF’S CORNER: HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS
Printer-friendly version By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna October 15, 2024 (San Diego) — As firefighters, we have seen the spooky side of Halloween — and I am not talking

DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: HAUNTING OCTOBER OUTINGS
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery October 1, 2024 (San Diego’s East County) — There are some outrageous October outings in East County this year, including Oktoberfests in La Mesa
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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