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KANSAS REPORTER SUES MARION POLICE CHIEF, ALLEGING RETALIATION IN NEWSROOM RAID
Printer-friendly version by Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector Photo, August 11, surveilance photo of the raid (Courtesy Marion County Record) August 31, 2023 (Topeka, Kansas) — Police Chief Gideon Cody arrived
CHIEF’S CORNER: AUGUST IS YOUR WELLNESS MONTH
Printer-friendly versionBy Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna August 24, 2023 (San Diego) — This August celebrates National Wellness Month. This month focuses on self-care, stress management, and creating healthy routines. If
FROM THE FIRE CHIEF’S CORNER: SUMMER HEAT AND POWER OUTAGES
Printer-friendly versionBy Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna August 24, 2023 (San Diego) – Summer heat can interfere with our power supply in many ways. Hot weather can drive up energy
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: SUMMER’S END CELEBRATIONS AND EARLY AUTUMN ATTRACTIONS
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery August 14, 2023 (San Diego’s East County) — As summer draws to a close and autumn fast approaches, some of East County’s most anticipated events of
POLICE RAID KANSAS NEWSPAPER, RAISING FREEDOM OF PRESS CONCERNS
Printer-friendly versionReporter injured, newspaper co-owner dies next day Story and photos by Jonathan Goetz August 14, 2023 (Marion, Kansas) – Seven police and sheriff’s officers in Kansas on Friday raided
CHIEF’S CORNER: SUMMER HEAT AND POWER OUTAGES
Printer-friendly version By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna August 12, 2023 (San Diego) – Summer heat can interfere with our power supply in many ways. Hot weather can drive up energy
ADVANCING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES: DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION WARNS OF EMERGING DRUG THREAT: XYLAZINE ZOMBIES
Printer-friendly versionDrug can cause rotting skin, amputations By David R. Shorey, East County Program Manager, Institute for Public Strategies August 2023 (San Diego’s East County) –Fentanyl is the deadliest drug
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: HOT AUGUST NIGHTS AND STAR-STUDDED SEPTEMBER EVENTS
Printer-friendly versionJuly 31, 2023 (San Diego’s East County) — August and September events coming up in San Diego’s East County will give you plenty to howl about – including tours
KALI’S GARDEN CAFÉ & JUICE BAR: HEALTHY, TASTY VEGAN CUISINE IN JULIAN
Printer-friendly versionAn East County Eater review for East County Magazine By Henri Migala Photos by Miriam Raftery July 25, 2023 (Julian) – If you live in San Diego, you have
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: SIZZLING SUMMERTIME FESTIVITES
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery July 22, 2023 (San DIego’s East County) — As late July sizzles into hot August nights, there are some hot happenings coming up across San
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CHEAPSKATE GUIDE – TIPS FOR SURVIVING HOLIDAYS IN HARD TIMES
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery December 1, 2008 Holiday season can be a major budget-buster. Short of morphing into Ebenezeer Scrooge and avoiding gift-giving or merrymaking, how can you survive the
THE WILL POWER REPORT – A BLANKET PARDON?
Printer-friendly versionNothing but the Truth! By Will Power December 1, 2008 (San Diego) — When I was about five years old, my father was a US Air Force Officer. He
THE RENO REPORT – Good Luck, Chuck!
Printer-friendly versionAn Iowa native & SDSU Alum on the Firing of Chuck Long By Jamie Reno Exclusive for East County Magazine November 25, 2008 (San Diego) — The announcement this
SIMPLE WISDOM – NOVEMBER
Printer-friendly versionGratitude for Hard Times By Penelope Young Andrade LCSW Are you grateful for hard times? Although you may welcome reminders to be grateful, you probably don’t strive to be
THE ROLLING REVIEWER — A TRAIL FIT TO BE WHEELED
Printer-friendly versionBy Janelle Eckardt Dec. 1, 2008 (San Diego) — Native San Diegans are quick to admit that we enjoy arguably the best weather in the entire country – boasting
VINES AND STEINS – ORFILA VINEYARD & WINERY
Printer-friendly versionBy Richard Noel Orfila employee Dolores Castaneda pours a generous taste for Shari Zollo (right) of Vista, who enjoyed the festivities with Barbara Deuel and Drea Zollo Bush (both
THE CHEAPSKATE’S GUIDE TO LIVING WELL IN EAST COUNTY – Hot Tots and Cool Kids
Printer-friendly versionResale Clothes & Toys for Children of All Ages By Miriam Raftery November 1, 2008 – In today’s cost-conscious times, parents are rediscovering the jobs of resale shopping. By
VOTER’S WATCHDOG – Be a Good Citizen: Vote!
Printer-friendly versionVOTER’S WATCHDOG – Be a Good Citizen: Vote! By Penelope Young Andrade, LCSW, guest columnist Are you ready to be a good citizen? Like many of us, you may
‘East of the Line’ debuts this week
Printer-friendly versionA new column by award-winning rural journalist Billie Jo Jannen makes its exclusive debut this week in East County Magazine. The column, dubbed East of the Line, will deal
East of the Line – 50 PERCENT OF MY SDG&E BILL IS SUPPOSED TO GO FOR INFRASTRUCTURE MAINTENANCE — SO WHAT AM I GETTING FOR MY MONEY?
Printer-friendly versionBy Billie Jo Jannen Once upon a time, our power in many parts east of the line, was provided by a cooperative formed, as many were in the wake
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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