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CHIEF’S CORNER: STAYING HYDRATED – JUST ADD WATER!
Printer-friendly versionBy Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna June 14, 2024 (San Diego’s East County) — It’s hot outside, so make sure you stay hydrated. Give the yard a break, but

ADVANCING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES: SAN DIEGO COUNTY BINGE AND UNDERAGE DRINKING INITIATIVE RELEASES REPORT ON DRINKING
Printer-friendly versionBy David R. Shorey, San Diego County Program Director, Institute for Public Strategies June 12, 2024 (San Diego) –The San Diego County Binge and Underage Drinking Initiative (BUDI)

ADVANCING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES: SAN DIEGO COUNTY BINGE AND UNDERAGE DRINKING INITIATIVE RELEASES REPORT ON DRINKING
Printer-friendly versionBy David R. Shorey, San Diego County Program Director, Institute for Public Strategies June 12, 2024 (San Diego) –The San Diego County Binge and Underage Drinking Initiative (BUDI)

ADVANCING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES: SAN DIEGO COUNTY BINGE AND UNDERAGE DRINKING INITIATIVE RELEASES REPORT ON DRINKING
Printer-friendly versionBy David R. Shorey, San Diego County Program Director, Institute for Public Strategies June 12, 2024 (San Diego) –The San Diego County Binge and Underage Drinking Initiative (BUDI)

ADVANCING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES: REVITALIZING BROADWAY IN LEMON GROVE: A VISION FOR THE FUTURE
Printer-friendly versionBy David R. Shorey, East County Program Director, Institute for Public Strategies May 20, 2024 Lemon Grove) — Community residents who attended recent listening sessions hosted by the

ADVANCING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES: REVITALIZING BROADWAY IN LEMON GROVE: A VISION FOR THE FUTURE
Printer-friendly versionBy David R. Shorey, East County Program Director, Institute for Public Strategies May 20, 2024 Lemon Grove) — Community residents who attended recent listening sessions hosted by the

CHIEF’S CORNER: WIND SAFETY
Printer-friendly versionBy Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna More Than Just Dust in the Wind! May 19, 2024 (San Diego) — From the desert to the sea, many communities are

CHIEF’S CORNER: WIND SAFETY
Printer-friendly versionBy Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna More Than Just Dust in the Wind! May 19, 2024 (San Diego) — From the desert to the sea, many communities are

CHIEF’S CORNER: RATTLESNAKE SAFETY
Printer-friendly versionBy Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna As Warm Temps Move In – Rattlesnakes Come Out! Watch Your Step, They Are Coming Out Early May 6, 2024 (San

CHIEF’S CORNER: RATTLESNAKE SAFETY
Printer-friendly versionBy Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna As Warm Temps Move In – Rattlesnakes Come Out! Watch Your Step, They Are Coming Out Early May 6, 2024 (San
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DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: HAUNTING OCTOBER OUTINGS
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery October 1, 2024 (San Diego’s East County) — There are some outrageous October outings in East County this year, including Oktoberfests in La Mesa

DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: FALL FESTIVALS AND OCTOBER OUTINGS
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery September 19, 2024 (San Diego’s East County) — Fall brings festivities galore! There are some awesome autumn events coming up across East County in

DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: FALL FESTIVALS AND OCTOBER OUTINGS
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery September 19, 2024 (San Diego’s East County) — Fall brings festivities galore! There are some awesome autumn events coming up across East County in

DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: FALL FESTIVALS AND OCTOBER OUTINGS
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery September 19, 2024 (San Diego’s East County) — Fall brings festivities galore! There are some awesome autumn events coming up across East County in

ADVANCING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES: SEPTEMBER IS SUICIDE PREVENTION AWARENESS MONTH
Printer-friendly versionBy Seraphina Eberhardt, Program Manager, Institute for Public Strategies East County September 2024 –(San Diego’s East County) — September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Suicide is not just a

ADVANCING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES: SEPTEMBER IS SUICIDE PREVENTION AWARENESS MONTH
Printer-friendly versionBy Seraphina Eberhardt, Program Manager, Institute for Public Strategies East County September 2024 –(San Diego’s East County) — September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Suicide is not just a

ADVANCING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES: SEPTEMBER IS SUICIDE PREVENTION AWARENESS MONTH
Printer-friendly versionBy Seraphina Eberhardt, Program Manager, Institute for Public Strategies East County September 2024 –(San Diego’s East County) — September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Suicide is not just a

EARTHTALK®: IMPROVING WILDFIRE PREDICTION
Printer-friendly version From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: How can we get better at predicting when and where wildfires will occur so we can adequately

EARTHTALK®: IMPROVING WILDFIRE PREDICTION
Printer-friendly version From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: How can we get better at predicting when and where wildfires will occur so we can adequately

EARTHTALK®: IMPROVING WILDFIRE PREDICTION
Printer-friendly version From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: How can we get better at predicting when and where wildfires will occur so we can adequately
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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