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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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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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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