East County Magazine
KNSJ community radio suffers catastrophic damage when winter storm topples its rented tower
Printer-friendly version Station is still streaming online, but restoring broadcast signal requires urgent funding for engineering, equipment, and a possible new site East County News Service February 28, 2026 (Descanso)
DESTINATIONS: Borrego and beyond — a beautiful backcountry day
By Karen Pearlman, with photos by Karen Pearlman and Miriam Raftery Feb. 22, 2026 (San Diego County) — With an early wildflower bloom in Borrego,…
DESTINATIONS: Borrego and beyond — a beautiful backcountry day
By Karen Pearlman, with photos by Karen Pearlman and Miriam Raftery Feb. 22, 2026 (San Diego County) — With an early wildflower bloom in Borrego,…
And the survey says… County Supervisors looking for input
East County News Service Feb. 20, 2026 (San Diego County) — There’s one week left to tell San Diego County officials what you want to…
And the survey says… County Supervisors looking for input
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service Feb. 20, 2026 (San Diego County) — There’s one week left to tell San Diego County officials what you want to see, including ways they
Reader’s Editorial: The unincorporated area of San Diego County deserves a vote
By Robin Joy Maxson, Chair, Association of Planning Groups – San Diego County and Board Member, SANDAG Board of Directors February 18, 2026 (Ramona) –…
Early desert wildflowers abloom in Borrego area
By Miriam Raftery February 16, 2026 (Borrego Springs) – Heavy winter rains have brought an early start to wildflower blooming season in the Anza Borrego…
Get RAMped up and ready for a new radio station out of Borrego Springs
Printer-friendly versionGraphic courtesy Ram Media Foundation By Karen Pearlman Feb. 1, 2026 (Borrego Springs) – K-RAM 90.5 FM is hitting the airwaves this week. After years of radio static, the
Get RAMped up and ready for a new radio station out of Borrego Springs
Graphic courtesy Ram Media Foundation By Karen Pearlman Feb. 1, 2026 (Borrego Springs) – K-RAM 90.5 FM is hitting the airwaves this week. After years…
County EBT theft drops more than 80% after chip card issued
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service Jan. 23, 2026 (San Diego County) — More attention to security needs and new chips are making a difference in the safety of electronic benefits cards,
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304-ACRE SOLAR PROJECT PROPOSED IN JACUMBA HOT SPRINGS SPARKS CONTROVERSY
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery “This is a recipe for disaster, potentially putting us in harm’s way AND increasing our already high fire insurance policies…This is a
SUMMER NIGHT SKY TOURS IN ANZA BORREGO DESERT
Printer-friendly version East County News Service June 12, 2015 (Borrego Springs)–Dazzling sights can be viewed each night in the clear dark skies over Southern California’s Anza-Borrego Desert―including colorful stars,
4.1 QUAKE RATTLES BORREGO
Printer-friendly version East County News Service May 31, 2015 (Borrego Springs)–If you felt the earth move under your feet Sunday morning at 6:02 a.m., that’s because a 4.1 earthquake
OCOTILLO WIND FAILS TO PRODUCE POWER PROMISED FOR SECOND YEAR IN A ROW
Printer-friendly versionFraud issue heightened by 2nd year of weak wind energy output. So why isn’t the federal government taking action? By Miriam Raftery May 29, 2015 (Ocotillo) – Last year,
WATER CUTS HIT HARD IN BORREGO SPRINGS
Printer-friendly version East County News Service May 25, 2015 (Borrego Springs)–An emergency order issued by Governor Jerry Brown is having a harsher impact on some communities than others, since
SPRING GETAWAYS AT LA CASA DEL ZORRO RESORT
Printer-friendly version May 3, 2015 (Borrego) – La Casa del Zorro in Borrego Springs is offering several upcoming attractions, set against a beautiful desert backdrop. You can treat Mom
BLUES’ BREWS AND BARBEQUE THIS SATURDAY IN JACUMBA HOT SPRINGS
Printer-friendly version East County News Service April 29, 2015 (Jacumba Hot Springs)–The Jacumba Arts Council presents the fourth annual Blues Fest this Saturday, May 2nd from 2-7 p.m. After
SANDAG OPENS PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NEW REGIONAL PLAN, ANNOUNCES HEARINGS: SEEKS LOCATIONS IN EAST COUNTY
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery April 25, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) has released a $200 billion, 35-year regional growth
IN-KO-PAH 2: MUSIC UNDER THE STARS AT DESERT VIEW TOWER MAY 2
Printer-friendly version April 6, 2015 (In-Ko-Pah)—The second annual In-Ko-Pah classic desert concert will be held on May 2nd . This outdoor high-desert concert will be held at the Desert
ASTHMA “DEADLY” FROM “DARK” AIR IN IMPERIAL COUNTY, REPORT FINDS
Printer-friendly version Did researchers miss a key cause: scraping desert soils for renewable energy projects? By Miriam Raftery Photo by Jim Pelley: Dust from construction at Ocotillo Wind Energy
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