Columns
East County Magazine
CLICK TO READ ALL CURRENT AND PAST COLUMNS BY THESE COLUMNISTS:
Scroll down to see the most recent column entries by all columnists, or click your favorite columnist’s link below to see all current and past columns.
Advancing Healthy Communities
Destination East County
Earth Talk ®
East County Eater
From the Chief’s Corner
Media Watch
Archived Columns(Columnists no longer active.)
Scroll down to see the most recent column entries by all columnists, or click your favorite columnist’s link above to see all current and past columns.
DESTINATON EAST COUNTY: HALLOWEEN HAUNTS AND MORE LATE OCTOBER OUTINGS
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery October 12, 2023 (San Diego’s East County)—Looking for a frightfully good time? You’ll find plenty of spooky special events, from a Haunted Forest at Banner
ADVANCING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES: DISPOSING UNWANTED MEDICATIONS PROPERLY SAVES LIVES AND HELPS THE ENVIRONMENT
Printer-friendly versionBy David R. Shorey, East County Program Manager, Institute for Public Strategies October 6, 2023 (San Diego) — In the ongoing battle against the opioid epidemic and the environmental
RED SEA ETHIOPIAN RESTAURANT IN CITY HEIGHTS GIVES EAST COUNTY EATER AN AUTHENTIC AFRICAN EXPERIENCE
Printer-friendly versionRestaurant to be featured at East County Magazine’s “Taste of Africa” Oct. 8 By: Jessyka Heredia September 29, 2023 (City Heights) — Ethiopian cuisine is known for spicy meats
CHIEF’S CORNER: WE’RE ALL GOING TO FALL FOR SANTA ANA WINDS
Printer-friendly versionBy Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna September 23, 2023 (San Diego) — This is the first week offFall, and with it comes Santa Ana winds! Though fire season is year-round, fall typically
BUNNY CHOW: SOUTH AFRICAN CUISINE THAT WILL HAVE YOU WANTING MORE
Printer-friendly version Restaurant to be featured at East County Magazine’s “Taste of Africa” Oct. 8 By Jessyka Heredia September 23, 2023 (San Diego) Have you tried African food before? East
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: APPLE FESTIVALS, HAUNTING HAPPENINGS AND MORE
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery September 21, 2023 (San Diego’s East County) — As autumn arrives and Halloween draws near, East County has a wealth of festivals and events coming
FROM THE FIRE CHIEF’S CORNER: STORM DAMAGE TO YOUR HOME — WHAT DO I DO NOW?
Printer-friendly versionBy Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna September 8, 2023 (San Diego) – The storm has passed – now what? Though the heavy rains have subsided, more rain is
CHIEF’S CORNER: FLASH FLOOD SAFETY
Printer-friendly versionBy Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna September 7, 2023 (San Diego’s East County) — We all face storms in life. They say those are the association dues for being alive.
ADVANCING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES: MAKING LEMON GROVE CLEANER, SAFER AND MORE FAMILY FRIENDLY
Printer-friendly versionBy David R. Shorey, East County Program Manager, Institute for Public Strategies September 3, 2023 (Lemon Grove) — Lemon Grove’s main business corridor on Broadway is the center of
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: FUN FALL FESTIVITIES
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery September 3, 2023 (San Diego’s East County) – Fall is in the air –ushering in some of East County’s most iconic festivals including Oktoberfests, Alley
Search by Specific Date
Support community news in the public interest! As nonprofit news, we rely on donations from the public to fund our reporting — not special interests. Please donate to sustain East County Magazine’s local reporting and/or wildfire alerts at https://www.eastcountymedia.org/donate to help us keep people safe and informed across our region.
CLICK TO READ ALL CURRENT AND PAST COLUMNS BY THESE COLUMNISTS:
Scroll down to see the most recent column entries by all columnists, or click your favorite columnist’s link below to see all current and past columns.
Advancing Healthy Communities
Destination East County
Earth Talk ®
East County Eater
From the Chief’s Corner
Media Watch
Archived Columns(Columnists no longer active.)
Scroll down to see the most recent column entries by all columnists, or click your favorite columnist’s link above to see all current and past columns.
Destination East County: Festive events in mid-April and May 2026
By Miriam Raftery April 5, 2026 (San Diego’s East County) – As April continues, drifting into the merry month of May, there are many unique…
League of Women Voters of San Diego continues nonpartisan candidate forums ahead of June primary
YouTube video screenshot of League of Women Voters’ District 2 candidate forum on March 5 East County News Service March 25, 2026 (San Diego) –…
Destination East County: April festivities and Easter events
By Miriam Raftery March 20, 2026 (San Diego’s East County) – Upcoming events in our inland region include egg hunts, a bunny bash, and a…
Advancing Healthy Communities: Building resilience in the backcountry
Printer-friendly versionCommunity Unites to Reimagine Campo’s School Field By David Shorey, Institute for Public Strategies Photo: Campo Elementary field (photo courtesy of Estrada Land Planning) December 17, 2025 (Campo) — In the
Rehabilitated bobcat released after 4-month recovery in Ramona
Printer-friendly versionPhoto courtesy San Diego Humane Society East County News Service Feb. 23, 2026 (Ramona) — A bobcat kitten was returned to her native habitat yesterday (Feb. 22) after undergoing
Destination East County: Springtime festivals and events
By Karen Pearlman Feb. 13, 2026 (San Diego’s East County) — As the chill of winter fades, seasonal events are blossoming across San Diego’s inland…
Buon appetite! New Gino & Gianni’s Pizzeria by Mamma Mia in La Mesa offers artful and delicious dining experiences
Printer-friendly versionBy Heidi Hope December 2, 2025 (La Mesa) – Gino & Gianni’s Pizzeria by Mamma Mia, a new pizza restaurant in La Mesa, evokes Italian ambience from delicious food
Destination East County: Dreamy December events to remember
Printer-friendly version East County News Service Listen to an audio version of this story. November 30, 2025 (San Diego’s East County) – ‘Tis the season to be jolly—and there’s plenty
From the Fire Chief’s Corner: Thanksgiving safety tips with a side of manners
Printer-friendly versionBy Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna November 22, 2025 (San Diego) — Thanksgiving signifies the beginning of the holiday season. Many will be spending more time in the kitchen preparing for the
ACT II provides budget-friendly and stylish women’s fashions
Printer-friendly version By Heidi Hope November 18, 2025 (La Mesa)– For 43 years, Act II has been a thriving and successful boutique offering women’s resale fashion in La Mesa’s downtown
Columns
East County Magazine
CLICK TO READ ALL CURRENT AND PAST COLUMNS BY THESE COLUMNISTS:
Scroll down to see the most recent column entries by all columnists, or click your favorite columnist’s link below to see all current and past columns.
Advancing Healthy Communities
Destination East County
Earth Talk ®
East County Eater
From the Chief’s Corner
Media Watch
Archived Columns(Columnists no longer active.)
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