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DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: TOP FESTIVALS AND EVENTS MAY 25-JUNE 30
Printer-friendly version East County News Service May 22, 2023 (San Diego’s East County) – Concerts, comedy, a Flag Day parade, a musical play, food festivals, a pride walk, and a
ADVANCING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES: CULTURE IS KEY WHEN ADDRESSING SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS IN TRIBAL COMMUNITIES
Printer-friendly versionBy David R. Shorey, East County Program Manager, Institute for Public Strategies May 18, 2023 (San Diego) — Earlier this month, I had the honor of attending the 2023 National Tribal Health Conference
FROM THE FIRE CHIEF’S CORNER: HOW IS YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE?
Printer-friendly versionMay is High Blood Pressure Awareness Month By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna May 16, 2023 (San Diego) — Feeling Over Pressure? Let’s see if you can “get it under
FROM THE FIRE CHIEF’S CORNER: MAY IS WILDFIRE AWARENESS MONTH
Printer-friendly versionBy Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna May 15, 2023 (San Diego) – As fire officials, we preach this message every year “this will be our worst fire season ever!”
FROM THE FIRE CHIEF’S CORNER: EARTHQUAKE AWARENESS
Printer-friendly versionBy Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna May 1, 2023 (San Diego) – It’s not a matter of if, But when. Southern California already experiences about 30 earthquakes everyday. While most of
CHIEFS CORNER: THE RAIN IS MOVING OUT AND SNAKES ARE COMING UP
Printer-friendly versionBy Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna April 23, 2023 (San Diego) — Now that the rain is moving out, are you ready for some hiking, biking, golfing, or yardwork? Hold
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: TOP FESTIVALS AND EVENTS SPRINGING UP
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery April 14, 2023 (San Diego’s East County) — There’s a wide assortment of events coming up across San Diego’s East County, including Cajon classic cruises,
ADVANCING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES: KEEP ALCOHOL AWAY FROM KIDS – APRIL IS ALCOHOL AWARENESS MONTH
Printer-friendly versionBy David R. Shorey, East County Program Manager, Institute for Public Strategies April 13, 2023 (San Diego) – There is a downward trend in the number of young people who use alcohol, according to national figures, but alcohol
EARTHTALK: GAS APPLIANCES = BAD INDOOR AIR QUALITY
Printer-friendly versionBy Roddy Scheer and Doug Moss Photo credit: Pexels March 23, 2023 Dear EarthTalk: I’ve heard that gas stoves are bad for indoor air quality, but what about
CHIEF’S CORNER: SPRING CLEANING AND SPRING SAFETY
Printer-friendly version By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna March 30, 2023 (San Diego) — The recent storms proved many were not fully prepared for when disaster strikes. Make sure you have
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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