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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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GOOD MONEY – Market Crisis Highlights Sustainable Investing
Printer-friendly versionYour guide to profitable and socially responsible investing By Judith L. Seid, CFP ® This financial crisis has its own unique characteristics unlike any in our history. For twenty-five
THE RENO REPORT: MORNING HAS BROKEN
Printer-friendly versionBy Jamie Reno Exclusive for East County Magazine October 15, 2008 (Tierrasanta) – Morning has broken. As the sun rises over the East County, a sense of calm permeates
EAST COUNTY EATER – ARRIBA! SAVOR OLD TOWN’S BEST MEXICAN RESTAURANT–IN LA MESA
Printer-friendly versionCASA DE PICO 5500 Grossmont Center Drive La Mesa, CA 91941 (619)463-3267 November 1, 2008 (La Mesa) – The longtime standard for the finest in Mexican food and ambiente
THE WILL POWER REPORT – PRISONERS OF DEBT
Printer-friendly versionNothing but the Truth! By Will Power October 14, 2008 (San Diego) – When John McCain accidentally referred to “My Fellow Americans” as “My Fellow Prisoners” this week, he
THE ROLLING REVIEWER: ROLLING WITH THE LUCK
Printer-friendly versionBy Janelle Eckardt November 1, 2008 (Alpine) – I firmly believe that we make our own luck. We each control how we react to different situations, therefore we play
VOTER’S WATCHDOG: WILL YOUR VOTE COUNT?
Printer-friendly version This information is important for everyone, but especially for newly registered voters. Please forward, post or printout this information. Avoid confusion on Election Day and make sure everyone
THE WILL POWER REPORT – HARD TRUTHS FOR HARD TIMES
Printer-friendly versionNothing but the Truth! By Will Power October 1, 2008 (San Diego) – Life has a few hard rules. Break them at your own risk. Here are a few:
VOTER’S WATCHDOG: PROTECTING YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE
Printer-friendly versionWhy you should vote—and how to be a smart voter By Miriam Raftery October 1, 2008 (San Diego’s East County) — Your vote does count! John F. Kennedy was
THE CHEAPSKATE’S GUIDE TO LIVING WELL IN EAST COUNTY – OCTOBER 2008
Printer-friendly versionMaking ends meet is getting tougher. The cost of gas, food, college and just about everything else is going up, while wages have failed to keep pace with inflation.
MEDIA WATCH – PRESIDENTIAL DEBATES: HOW TO SEPARATE SPIN FROM FACTS
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery October 1, 2008 (San Diego’s East County) –Sorting out truth from fiction in political races is challenging. If you didn’t watch the first presidential debate, for
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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