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El Cajon pushing for state to look deeper at SB 54
By Karen Pearlman March 19, 2026 (El Cajon) — A deepening rift between local autonomy and state mandate is in the spotlight in El Cajon…
‘Americans and the Holocaust’ exhibition coming to Grossmont College
East County News Service March 19, 2026 (El Cajon) — The Grossmont College Library was selected as one of only 50 libraries across the United…
German Cabaret returns to El Cajon with ‘No Train to Anywhere’
East County News Service March 12, 2026 (El Cajon) — The German Theater Group San Diego has announced its 2026 production, a German-language cabaret titled…
German Cabaret returns to El Cajon with ‘No Train to Anywhere’
East County News Service March 12, 2026 (El Cajon) — The German Theater Group San Diego has announced its 2026 production, a German-language cabaret titled…
Vatican removes San Diego Chaldean Bishop following embezzlement arrest; Cardinal also steps down
East County News Service March 10, 2026 (El Cajon) – The Vatican on Tuesday formally accepted the resignation of Bishop Emanuel Shaleta , the leader…
Vatican removes San Diego Chaldean Bishop following embezzlement arrest; Cardinal also steps down
East County News Service March 10, 2026 (El Cajon) – The Vatican on Tuesday formally accepted the resignation of Bishop Emanuel Shaleta , the leader…
Man, 21, fatally struck while walking on freeway in El Cajon
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service January 20, 2026 (El Cajon) – A 21-year-old man from Kaibeto, Arizona walked onto Interstate 8 west from Mollison Avenue, amid low-lighting conditions on January
Spring Into El Cajon on April 18 celebrates Arbor Day and arrival of spring
East County New Service Image by Satheesh Sankaran from Pixabay March 6, 2026 (El Cajon) – The City of El Cajon invites community members and…
Chaldean Bishop arrested while trying to leave the U.S.
By Miriam Raftery Photo by Miriam Raftery: Bishop Shaleta in May 2024 at opening of incubator business center for refugees and immigrants in El Cajon…
Spring Into El Cajon on April 18 celebrates Arbor Day and arrival of spring
East County New Service Image by Satheesh Sankaran from Pixabay March 6, 2026 (El Cajon) – The City of El Cajon invites community members and…
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AMERICA ON MAIN STREET MAY 16 IN EL CAJON
Printer-friendly version April 3, 2015 (El Cajon )—El Cajon’s second annual America on Main Street festival will be held on Saturday, May 16th from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: SPRING IS HERE
Printer-friendly version By Robert Gehr ã 2015 April 4, 2015 (El Cajon)–Look around, you will see that spring has arrived and a hot summer is fast approaching. The warm
EL CAJON CLARIFIES POLICIES ON SEXUAL HARASSMENT AT POLICE DEPT.
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery April 3, 2015 (El Cajon) – In response to reports of multiple sexual harassment and sexual misconduct claims against the El Cajon Police department
LAW ENFORCEMENT SUPPORTS SPECIAL OLYMPICS
Printer-friendly version Officers to offer full service—pumping gas and washing windows Photo credit: Nita Jatar Kulkarni March 31, 2015 (El Cajon)–The El Cajon Police Department, along with other law
EL CAJON CITY MANAGER DEFENDS DECISION NOT TO FIRE OFFICER ACCUSED OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT; CITIZENS ASK FOR JUSTICE DEPT. PROBE
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery March 26, 2015 (El Cajon) – At the El Cajon City Council meeting on Tuesday, several members of the public spoke out to ask that
CAJON CLASSIC CRUISES: SEASON OPENS APRIL 22
Printer-friendly version March 24, 2015 (El Cajon) – Get ready to rev up – Cajon Classic Cruises is rolling out its 2015 season starting Wednesday, April 22nd with a
LAWSUIT IS LATEST IN STRING OF SEXUAL MISCONDUCT CLAIMS AT EL CAJON POLICE
Printer-friendly version An East County Magazine special report By Miriam Raftery March 24, 2015 (El Cajon)–An East County Magazine special investigation reveals a long string of sexual harassment and
3RD ANNUAL ST. PATRICK’S DAY HALF MARATHON, 5K, GREEN MILE
Printer-friendly version Tribes & Clans Competition also held By Robert Gehr March 15, 2015 (El Cajon)–This popular event held on Sunday, March 15th – was lively and very crowded
ARREST MADE AFTER “BURNBOOK” THREAT AGAINST EL CAJON VALLEY HIGH
Printer-friendly version Grossmont district blocks access to Burn Book app following latest incident March 11, 2015 (El Cajon ) – An anonymous message sent on the popular phone app
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: CACTUS BLOOMS
Printer-friendly version March 12, 2015 (El Cajon) – Photographer Robert Gehr snapped these beautiful early season barrel cactus blooms – no, not in the desert, but in the cactus