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Hearing May 15 on proposed release of sexually violent predator Gary Snavely in Borrego Springs: public comments sought
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service April 11, 2026 (Borrego Springs) – The San Diego Superior Court has ordered the conditional release of Sexually Violent Predator Gary Snavely. The California Department of
San Diego County has free parking perks for seniors
Printer-friendly versionSan Diego County Supervisor Joel Anderson holds up his senior parking pass at Mt. Woodson Gateway County Preserve in Ramona. (Photo courtesy Joel Anderson Facebook page) East County News
Photo of the week: Jacumba sunset
April 6, 2026 (Jacumba Hot Springs) – Martin Eder sent in this photo, taken along Interstate 8 just west of Jacumba near the San Diego-Imperial…
Mild desert weather promised for hot weekend events in Jacumba Hot Springs – April 4, 5
By Rebecca Person April 3, 2026 (Jacumba Hot Springs) – Sunny, mild desert weather sets the stage April 4 and 5th, for a stellar weekend…
Magical Mystery Campout and Beatles Tribute Fair: festival April 4-5 in Jacumba
By Rebecca Person March 28, 2026 (Jacumba Hot Springs) — East County’s abuzz with a Beatles invasion. De Anza Springs Resort, a high desert retreat,…
Sheriff’s Department weighs in before ‘No Kings’ rallies
East County Magazine March 27, 2026 (San Diego County) — On the eve of what many are calling the largest civil mobilization in American history,…
Karnival of the Arts coming to DeAnza Springs April 30 through May 3
East County News Service March 24, 2026 (Jacumba Hot Springs) — Performance art and music will collide and combine in concert in the high desert…
Record-breaking March heat wave gripping San Diego County
Photo of Lake Murray on March 17 by Karen Pearlman East County News Service March 17, 2026 (San Diego County) — Baby, it’s hot outside!…
Peak rattlesnake s-s-s-s-season slithering up
Photo courtesy County of San Diego East County News Service March 17, 2026 (San Diego County) — As the marine layer thins and temperatures climb…
East County Chamber honors leaders, organizations at 114th annual soiree
Printer-friendly versionSycuan Casino Resort hosted the San Diego Regional East County Chamber of Commerce’s 114th annual East County Honors Awards Gala over the weekend. Photos and story by Karen Pearlman
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ONE WAY TO BEAT THE HEAT: NUDESTOCK MUSIC FEST AUG. 14-16
Printer-friendly version August 7, 2015 (Jacumba Hot Springs) – De Anza Springs Resort in Jacumba Hot Springs will present Nudestock , an annual outdoor music festival on August 14-16.
GET OUR FREE WARNINGS OF FIRES, FLOODS & OTHER EMERGENCIES
Printer-friendly version July 22, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) — Stay safe and informed! East County Magazine’s free wildfire and emergency alert service has been busy lately warning people
SEXUAL PREDATOR BACK IN CUSTODY
Printer-friendly version East County News Service July 20, 2015 (Jacumba Hot Springs) — Gary Gene Snavely, a sexually violent predator, has violated the terms of his release and has
PROPERTY OWNERS MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR RAIN RECOVERY ASSISTANCE
Printer-friendly version County News Service Photo: County crews work to clean up mud flow on Rutherford Road in Ramona, where over 3 inches of rain fell on Sunday. July 20,
VINTAGE PHOTOS SOUGHT OF BORREGO DAYS DESERT FESTIVAL
Printer-friendly version July 19, 2015 (Borrego Springs) – October 23-25, the Borrego Days Desert Festival will be celebrating its 50th anniversary. Organizers are seeking vintage images from the early
POWER OUTAGES AROUND THE COUNTY
Printer-friendly versionJuly 18, 2014 (La Mesa) — There are numerous power outages right now around the county, including San Carlos, El Cajon City Heights and Poway. Information about service interruptions
DESTINATION RELAXATION: THE SPA AT LA CASA DEL ZORRO
Printer-friendly version All-new seasonal treatments and spa-inspired fare are carefully curated to soothe and rejuvenate with a nod to the Anza-Borrego Desert July 13, 2015 (Borrego Springs) — When
STARS COME OUT IN BORREGO –ALONG WITH PLANETS, SPACE STATIONS AND MORE
Printer-friendly version By Mark and Miriam Raftery Photo, left: Milky Way galazy and dragon sculpture in Anza Borrego Desert; © Dennis Mammana/dennismammana.com July 4, 2015 (Borrego Springs) – Stargazing
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: A WILD NIGHT SIGHT
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery June 25, 2015 (Borrego Springs) — You just never know what you might see on a warm desert night out in Borrego Springs!
HEAT ADVISORY ISSUED FOR EAST COUNTY
Printer-friendly version County News Service; photo via PhotoSpin June 16, 2015 (San Diego’s East County)–With prolonged high temperatures expected to reach up to 115 in San Diego County deserts
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