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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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FIX THE MEDIA! MEDIA POLICY REFORM PANEL IN SD SEPT. 26
Printer-friendly version Media Reform Panel at San Diego Grassroots Democratic Convention Saturday September 24, 2009 San Diego)– The topics of, “Why do cities like San Diego have five or six talk
FREE SMOKE ALARMS!
Printer-friendly version The Burn Institute Senior Smoke Alarm Program is for people 55 and over who own their own homes. All smoke alarms, batteries and maintenance direction are provided
FREEBIE ALERT! FREE ADMISSION TO 18 S.D. MUSEUMS SATURDAY, SEPT. 26
Printer-friendly version One Day Only! Saturday, September 26, 2009 is Museum Day, and you can enjoy free general admission for you and a guest to enjoy 18 of San
EAST COUNTY EATER: FABULOUS FEASTING AT TIRAMISU TRATTORIA
Printer-friendly version Tiramisu Trattoria 8273 La Mesa Blvd. La Mesa, CA 91941 (619)698-0096 http://www.tiramisutrattoria.com/ By the East County Eater September 20, 2009 (La Mesa)–This is a tough job.
FREECYCLE: SAVE MONEY WHILE SAVING THE EARTH
Printer-friendly version Share creative ideas to assist people of all ages with tips to save money and improve their lifestyle! September 17, 2009 (San Diego’s East County)–According to the
DOLLAR-WI$E DIVAS: SAVE UP TO 90% ON COLLEGE TEXTBOOKS
Printer-friendly version By Nancy Clement & Dawn Clement September 8, 2009 (San Diego’s East County)–Any college student will tell you that textbooks are expensive, and the cost
WILL POWER REPORT: ANOTHER EXPENSIVE FIRE?
Printer-friendly version Nothing but the Truth! September 4, 2009– Big surprise! Another fire in LA County will cost millions to extinguish. Firefighters come from Shasta County to get in
EAST OF THE LINE: PARTISAN POLITICS ARE THE POISON PILL OF DEMOCRACY—EVEN IN THE BACKCOUNTRY
Printer-friendly version By Billie Jo Jannen September 6, 2009 (San Diego’s East County)–Which is more important to the health of a region or a nation: a government that responds to
MARKETING MATTERS: PLANNING FOR EFFECTIVE MARKETING PART 3–THE WHAT, WHERE & WHEN
Printer-friendly versionTIPS AND TRICKS FOR BUSINESS SUCCESS AND GROWTH By Rama Beerfas September 1, 2009 (San Diego’s East County) – We’ve covered the why (the goal) and the who (target

SIMPLE WISDOM: HOW TO OUTWIT YOUR IMPULSES
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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