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Trump ramps up bullying and censorship efforts against media
Printer-friendly versionBy G. A. McNeeley September 20, 2025 (Washington D.C.) — Since taking office in January, President Donald Trump has been waging an aggressive campaign against the media, unlike
Destination East County: October outings
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service September 17, 2025 (San Diego’s East County) — October brings Oktoberfest celebrations in La Mesa and El Cajon and Borrego Days in the desert, as
From the Fire Chief’s Corner: it’s Fall Prevention Awareness Month
Printer-friendly versionBy Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna September 19, 2025 (San Diego) – Each September, as the seasons shift and leaves begin to fall, we turn our attention to a quieter
Advancing Healthy Communities: Cannabis data shows significant impact on physical and mental health of youth and young adults
Printer-friendly versionBy Seraphina Eberhardt Photo: “Cannabis Understands – 2017” by Jurassic Blueberries is licensed under CC BY 2.0. September 4, 2025 (San Diego) — New data shows a concerning trend: today’s high-potency cannabis products are
Destination East County: Memorable September events
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery August 18, 2025 (San Diego’s East County) – As summer transitions into fall, September brings seasonal events such as an Autumn Jubilee, Sycuan’s Powwow,
From the Fire Chief’s Corner: August is national immunization month
Printer-friendly versionBy Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna This is no shot in the dark August 16, 2025 (San Diego) — Viruses and bacteria that cause illness and death still exist
Advancing Healthy Communities: one year of change: Revitalize Broadway Lemon Grove celebrates its first anniversary
Printer-friendly versionBy Seraphina Eberhardt, Program Director, Institute for Public Strategies East County Photo: members of the Revitalize Broadway Board celebrate the one-year anniversary of its founding. Photo by Revitalize Broadway
From the Fire Chief’s Corner: hot blooded?
Printer-friendly version By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna July 25, 2025 (San Diego) — Warm temperatures can have a surprisingly complex impact on your blood and cardiovascular system. Here’s how your
Destination East County: hot August nights bring late summer celebrations
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Advancing Healthy Communities: Inside the Bing and Underage Drinking Initiative’s 2025 Annual Status Report for County
Printer-friendly version By Seraphina Eberhardt, Program Director, Institute for Public Strategies July 1, 2025 (El Cajon) — Community leaders, prevention experts, and local advocates came together at Singing Hills
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MARKETING MATTERS: TIPS AND TRICKS FOR BUSINESS SUCCESS AND GROWTH
Printer-friendly versionYour #1 Marketing Tool By Rama Beerfas April 1, 2009 (San Diego’s East County) – Clients often ask me, “What is the number one most effective marketing tool?” My
Good Money – How to Survive a Bear Market, “Armchair Quarterback” Analysis
Printer-friendly versionYour guide to profitable and socially responsible investing By Judith L. Seid, CFP ® April 1, 2009 (La Mesa)–I thought you would all appreciate this “armchair quarterback" analysis, done
MEDIA WATCH: DEMISE OF NEWSPAPERS, INCREASED MEDIA CONSOLIDATION THREATEN DEMOCRACY, WARN MEDIA EXPERTS AT LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS EVENT
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery “If we don’t find a way to save investigative journalism, our democracy will not only suffer, it will die." – Jeanne Brown, vice president, San Diego
VOTER’S WATCHDOG: ELECTION OFFICIALS ARRESTED FOR RIGGING ELECTRONIC VOTING MACHINES; PLUS DIEBOLD ATM MACHINES FOUND TO CONTAIN SECRET ID-STEALING SOFTWARE
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery April 1, 2009 (La Mesa)—The prospect of election-rigging via electronic vote machines is no longer a theory. In Kentucky, election officials have been arrested for reportedly
VOTER’S WATCHDOG: CIA WARNS E-VOTING NOT SECURE; PROOF EMERGES THAT CA’S DIEBOLD VOTING MACHINES DROP VOTES & AUDIT LOGS ALLOW DELETION OF VOTING RECORDS
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery March 28, 2009 (San Diego’s East County)—In testimony before the U.S. Election Assistance Commission in Florida, CIA cyber security expert Steven Stigall said that voting equipment
PEARLS – PARALLEL PASSIONS
Printer-friendly version By Charlavan Baker Hart April 1, 2009 (El Cajon)– I spend part of each week and sometimes a portion of each day doing what I call ‘social cancer
LOCAL ARTIST AND AUTHOR CHARLAVAN PUBLISHES BOOK FOR BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery April 1, 2009 (El Cajon)—The indomitable spirit of Charlavan Baker Hart shines like a beacon of hope in her new book, Tit Tatts: Life After Breast
Excerpt from Tit Tatts: Life After Breast Cancer
Printer-friendly version PRELUDE Little girls can hardly wait to have boobies. When I was about 13 I started to notice a difference in my body. I wasn’t all LITTLE GIRL
YOU’RE INVITED! JOIN US AT “ON THE ROAD WITH THE EAST COUNTY EATER” APRIL 20 AT THE VINE WINE BAR & BISTRO IN ALPINE
Printer-friendly versionApril 7, 2009 (Alpine)—East County Magazine invites our readers to join us in a festive culinary experience—and the unmasking of our very own East County Eater restaurant reviewer. For
THE BARREL ROOM: A WINETASTER’S TREAT IN RANCHO BERNARDO
Printer-friendly version A column for East County wine and beer enthusiasts 16765 Bernardo Center Dr., San Diego CA 92128 (858) 673-7512; www.thebarrelroomsandiego.com By J.J. Gold, guest columnist April
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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