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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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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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