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DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: NEW EVENTS IN THE NEW YEAR
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery January 20, 2024 (San Diego’s East County) – January and February are prime times to enjoy a full moon desert walk, Valentine’s dinners and wine pairings,
CHIEF’S CORNER: REALISTIC RESOLUTIONS
Printer-friendly versionBy Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna January 10, 2024 (San Diego) — Making a New Year’s resolution is one thing. Remaining resolute and seeing them through is quite another. It’s
ADVANCING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES: HEMP PRODUCTS ARE THREATENING YOUTH SAFETY
Printer-friendly versionBy David R. Shorey, East County Programs Director, Institute for Public Strategies January 8, 2024 (San Diego’s East County) — As the landscape of cannabis legalization continues to evolve, a new concern is emerging. It’s the proliferation of hemp-derived Delta 8 and Delta 10 products found in
EAST COUNTY EATER: PERFECTLY SMOKED MEATS AND MORE AT PAPALO SONORAN-STYLE BBQ IN LA MESA
Printer-friendly versionBy Mike Atkinson December 8, 2023 (La Mesa) – As a Texas BBQ aficionado, I’ve been anxious to try the newly-opened Papalo Sonoran-Style BBQ in La Mesa Village.
FROM THE FIRE CHIEF’S CORNER: CHRISTMAS TREE AND INDOOR SAFETY FOR HOLIDAY SEASON
Printer-friendly versionBy Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna December 8, 2023 (San Diego) – This last week, we covered outdoor Christmas safety, let’s look at a few indoor safety facts and tips. Did
ADVANCING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES:METHAMPHETAMINE IS STILL A PERVASIVE PROBLEM DESPITE THE ATTENTION TO OPIOIDS AND FENTANYL
Printer-friendly versionBy David R. Shorey, East County Program Manager, Institute for Public Strategies Photo courtesy USDOJ December 7, 2023 (San Diego’s East County) — There’s no denying the urgency of
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: DELIGHTFUL DECEMBER EVENTS
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service November 27, 2023 (San Diego’s East County) – December brings the magic of the holiday season, with many delightful events and activities. This year’s options
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS NOV-DEC. 2023
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery November 16, 2023 (San Diego’s East County) – East County has a wealth of treasured holiday events coming up this season, from holiday lighting displays
ADVANCING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES: UNITED AGAINST HATE WEEK IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER
Printer-friendly versionBy David R. Shorey, East County Program Manager, Institute for Public Strategies Photo courtesy UnitedAgainstHateWeek.org November 2, 2023 (San Diego) — Our world is feeling increasingly divided along lines
CHIEF’S CORNER: THE ESPERANZA FIRE–DEDICATED TO THE MEN OF ENGINE CO. 57
Printer-friendly version By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna October 28, 2023 (San Diego) — I would be remiss if I did not write this as we step into and are preparing for
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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