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Destination East County: Festive events in mid-April and May 2026
By Miriam Raftery April 5, 2026 (San Diego’s East County) – As April continues, drifting into the merry month of May, there are many unique…
League of Women Voters of San Diego continues nonpartisan candidate forums ahead of June primary
YouTube video screenshot of League of Women Voters’ District 2 candidate forum on March 5 East County News Service March 25, 2026 (San Diego) –…
Destination East County: April festivities and Easter events
By Miriam Raftery March 20, 2026 (San Diego’s East County) – Upcoming events in our inland region include egg hunts, a bunny bash, and a…
Advancing Healthy Communities: Building resilience in the backcountry
Printer-friendly versionCommunity Unites to Reimagine Campo’s School Field By David Shorey, Institute for Public Strategies Photo: Campo Elementary field (photo courtesy of Estrada Land Planning) December 17, 2025 (Campo) — In the
Rehabilitated bobcat released after 4-month recovery in Ramona
Printer-friendly versionPhoto courtesy San Diego Humane Society East County News Service Feb. 23, 2026 (Ramona) — A bobcat kitten was returned to her native habitat yesterday (Feb. 22) after undergoing
Destination East County: Springtime festivals and events
By Karen Pearlman Feb. 13, 2026 (San Diego’s East County) — As the chill of winter fades, seasonal events are blossoming across San Diego’s inland…
Buon appetite! New Gino & Gianni’s Pizzeria by Mamma Mia in La Mesa offers artful and delicious dining experiences
Printer-friendly versionBy Heidi Hope December 2, 2025 (La Mesa) – Gino & Gianni’s Pizzeria by Mamma Mia, a new pizza restaurant in La Mesa, evokes Italian ambience from delicious food
Destination East County: Dreamy December events to remember
Printer-friendly version East County News Service Listen to an audio version of this story. November 30, 2025 (San Diego’s East County) – ‘Tis the season to be jolly—and there’s plenty
From the Fire Chief’s Corner: Thanksgiving safety tips with a side of manners
Printer-friendly versionBy Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna November 22, 2025 (San Diego) — Thanksgiving signifies the beginning of the holiday season. Many will be spending more time in the kitchen preparing for the
ACT II provides budget-friendly and stylish women’s fashions
Printer-friendly version By Heidi Hope November 18, 2025 (La Mesa)– For 43 years, Act II has been a thriving and successful boutique offering women’s resale fashion in La Mesa’s downtown
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EAST COUNTY WINE-MAKING COMES OF AGE
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery Photos by Leon Thompson and Miriam Raftery August 18, 2009 (San Diego’s East County) – Could East County someday rival Napa Valley as
MARKETING MATTERS: PLANNING FOR EFFECTIVE MARKETING PART 2 – THE WHO
Printer-friendly versionTIPS AND TRICKS FOR BUSINESS SUCCESS AND GROWTH By Rama Beerfas August 18, 2009 (San Diego’s East County)—Last month, we started talking about how to plan for a
GOOD MONEY: SEIZE THE OPPORTUNITY! UNDERSTAND THE INCENTIVES FOR FIRST-TIME HOME PURCHASERS
Printer-friendly version Editor’s Note: Our columnist, Judith Seid, has been a featured guest on NBC and San Diego News Network recently, for those who want more of her "Good Money" advice.
THE ROLLING REVIEWER: LIGHT SABERS AND LINE JUMPERS–OH MY!
Printer-friendly version By Janelle Eckardt August 15, 2009 (San Diego)–A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…. Oh, wait, wrong introduction. Sorry. Not so long ago in a
FIXING WHAT’S BROKEN: CALL BROADENS TO HOLD A CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION IN CALIFORNIA
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery,, Voter’s Watchdog columnist August 4, 2009 (San Diego) – An overflow crowd packed the Mission Valley Library on Saturday, August 1st, when Common Cause hosted a
SYLVIA’S SOAPBOX: THE CALIFORNIA BUDGET MESS
Printer-friendly versionBy Sylvia Hampton August 2009 (San Diego) — I was born in Chicago and grew up in St. Louis Missouri. Back in “the day” I thought California was the coolest
ALPINE BEER COMPANY: AN EXCELLENT BREWERY JUST A HOP AWAY FROM HOME
Printer-friendly version By Ryan Lescure August 3, 2009 (Alpine) — I found Pure Hoppiness a month ago, largely by accident. I strolled into the local watering hole and attempted to
SIMPLE WISDOM: CAN YOU SAY NO WHEN YOU NEED TO?
Printer-friendly version By Penelope Andrade July, 2009 (San Diego) — Can you say no when you need to? It’s often hard to say no . . . especially to people
GOOD MONEY: WHAT IS A CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER?
Printer-friendly version Your Guide to Socially Responsible Investing What Is a Certified Financial Planner™? By Judith L. Seid, CFP ® President, Blue Summit Financial Group July, 2009 (La Mesa)–The
WILL POWER REPORT: THE SOCIAL CONTRACT
Printer-friendly version Nothing but the Truth! The Social Contract By Will Power July 10, 2009 (San Diego’s East County)–The neo-con ninnies disagree with the neo-liberals about the role of government. Anything that
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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