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CHIEF’S CORNER: SURVIVING A CIVIL UNREST EVENT
Printer-friendly version By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna June 20, 2025 (San Diego)– Things have been heating up lately, but in a different way. Civil unrest has become the new norm.
ADVANCING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES: JOURNEY OF YOUR MIND: UNDERSTANDING SUBSTANCE MISUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH
Printer-friendly versionBy Seraphina Eberhardt Program Manager, Institute for Public Strategies June 17, 2025 (San Diego County) — High school students face mounting pressures, from academic expectations to social challenges.
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: JAMMIN’ JUNE EVENTS
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery May 20, 2025 (San Diego’s East County) – June is jam-packed with summer fun, including outdoor concerts in El Cajon, La Mesa, Lemon Grove,
EARTHTALK®: REDUCING RISKS OF CHEMICALS IN MANICURES AND PEDICURES
Printer-friendly version From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Image via Pixabay April 15, 2025 Dear EarthTalk: Am I being exposed to harsh chemicals when I get a
ADVANCING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES: PROMOTE WELLNESS DURING MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH AND END STIGMA
Printer-friendly version By Seraphina Eberhardt, Program Manager, Institute for Public Strategies East County May 9. 2025 (San Diego’s EastCounty) — May 2025 marks Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated
CHIEF’S CORNER: RATTLESNAKES ARE COMING OUT—WATCH YOUR STEP!
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CHIEF’S CORNER: IF YOU’RE TEXTING, WHO’S DRIVING?
Printer-friendly versionBy Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna April 30, 2025 (San Diego) — April is National Distracted Driver Awareness Month. You’ve seen it and there is a good chance you’ve done
TOUR DE TAPAS BRINGS TASTES OF EUROPE TO LA MESA VILLAGE
Printer-friendly version An East County Eater review By Miriam Raftery April 29, 2025 (La Mesa) – Now you don’t have to venture to a tapas bar in Spain or a
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: MARVELOUS MAY EVENTS
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery April 15, 2025 (San Diego’s East County) – The merry month of May brings many special events including a trio of events at Cuyamaca College
ADVANCING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES: STRESS AWARENESS: UNDERSTANDING THE LINK BETWEEN STRESS AND ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE MISUSE
Printer-friendly versionBy Seraphina Eberhardt, Program Manager, Institute for Public Strategies East County Stress images cc by SA April 7, 2025 (San Diego) — April is Stress Awareness Month, a time
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WILL POWER REPORT: INSTANT REPLAY FOR BASEBALL
Printer-friendly version Nothing but the Truth! Instant Replay for Baseball October 23, 2009 — I love baseball- in spite of the drugs, the drinking, the cheating, and the high
TRICK OR TREATING IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT
Printer-friendly version Does the thought of going house-to-house Trick or Treating make you feel uncomfortable? How about mall Trick or Treating? Mall Trick or Treating is an easy way
DOLLAR WISE DIVAS: SAVE MONEY, CREATE HALLOWEEN COSTUMES FOR LESS!
Printer-friendly version Share creative ideas to assist people of all ages with tips to save money and improve their lifestyle! By Nancy and Dawn Clement October 22, 2009 (San Diego’s East
“SPINNERS” SPARKLES: A SAVORY NEW KIND OF FAST FOOD RESTAURANT
Printer-friendly version Spinners Fresh Mediterranean Salads & Grill 2654 Jamacha Rd., Suite 101 El Cajon, California 92019 www.ilovespinners.com 619-825-5151 Open daily 11am-9pm By Leon Thompson The East County Eater
CRAFTING WITH MARY: THESE PUMPKINS ROCK!
Printer-friendly version By Mary Genser October 14, 2009 (La Mesa) –Hand-painting pumpkin stones make delightful additions to your home during Halloween and throughout the fall holiday season. You can use
VOTER’S WATCHDOG: TOP TEN PROBLEMS WITH EXPANDING ABSENTEE VOTING
Printer-friendly versionAbsentee voting has been expanded in 25 states. This reduces public controls and expands opportunity for election fraud. By guest columnist Bev Harris, Founder www.BlackBoxVoting.org October 13, 2009 —
FREE DOCUMENT SHREDDING SATURDAY
Printer-friendly version October 13, 2009 (El Cajon)- To help prevent identity theft, San Diego County Credit Union has announced that free shredding services will be available from 9 a.m. to
SYLVIA’S SOAPBOX: SENATOR MAX BAUCUS GIVES AID AND COMFORT TO….THE INSURANCE COMPANIES
Printer-friendly version By Sylvia Hampton October 11, 2009 (San Diego)–After all the right-wing screaming at town hall meetings that “government run health care“ would kill granny and throw the country
FREEBIE ALERT! CALLING ALL KIDS–FREE ADMISSION TO SAN DIEGO ZOO & WILD ANIMAL PARK IN OCTOBER
Printer-friendly version KIDS FREE DAYS for children 11 years old and younger has been expanded and is now available all during the month of October. Everybody loves our World famous
WILL POWER REPORT: TAX CREDITS FOR CLEAR CUTS?
Printer-friendly version Nothing but the Truth! By Will Power September 28, 2009–American Banks and Brokers are so desperate for new financial instruments that they invent entire new commodities to trade-
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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