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Padre Dam’s Ray Stoyer Water Recycling Facility decommissioned after more than a half-century of use
Printer-friendly versionRay Stoyer Water Recycling Facility at Padre Dam Municipal Water District, Santee Lakes Community event makes way for the East County Advanced Water Purification Program Story and photos by Paul Levikow April 13, 2026 (Santee) — After more than a half-century of water reuse in East County, the Ray Stoyer Water Recycling Facility has been decommissioned, marking the end
Boulevard residents battle proposed Starlight Solar battery storage facility; urge community to attend town hall meeting April 15
By Miriam Raftery Photo: proposed Starlight Solar site, via County of San Diego April 4, 2026 (Boulevard) – Should a 588-acre solar project with one…
Power struggle ends — no Seguro BESS in North County
East County News Service April 4, 2026 (Escondido) — The developer of the Seguro Battery Energy Storage System has formally withdrawn its application to build…
Helix Water District electrifies East County
Helix Water District Board Member Joel Scalzitti tells the crowd at the Helix Operations Center on Vernon Way on Friday that the district’s new electrification…
$33M water facility expansion buffers growth in Temescal Valley
East County News Service March 12, 2026 (Temescal Valley) — The Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District marked a significant infrastructure milestone earlier this month with…
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…
Nature Day on Mt. Helix March 14: Butterflies, plants galore and more
East County News Service March 6, 2026 (Mt. Helix) – You’re invited to celebrate Nature Day at the Mt. Helix Park, where Earth Day is…
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…
Nature Day on Mt. Helix March 14: Butterflies, plants galore and more
East County News Service March 6, 2026 (Mt. Helix) – You’re invited to celebrate Nature Day at the Mt. Helix Park, where Earth Day is…
California opens $2.5M in grants to reimagining State Parks through art and culture
East County News Service Feb. 10, 2026 (Sacramento) – Looking to literally bridge the gap between nature and the diverse communities of the state, California…
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GUIDED KAYAK TOURS AT LAKE JENNINGS JUNE 26
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service June 21, 2024 (Lakeside) — In honor of National Canoe and Kayak Day, Lake Jennings in Lakeside is offering guided kayak tours on Wednesday, June 26 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. The hour-and-a-half tour costs $30 per person and includes a kayak rental. Learn about the lake’s history, biodiversity, conservation efforts and
CALIFORNIA DAMS NEED REPAIRS, BUT NEWSOM AND LEGISLATORS BATTLE OVER GRANTS TO FIX THEM
Printer-friendly versionBy Rachel Becker, Cal Matters CalMatters is a public interest journalism venture committed to explaining how California’s state Capitol works and why it matters. Photo: More than 100 years old, San Diego’s Lake Hodges Dam is one of 42 dams where the state has restricted storage because of safety concerns. Repairs began in 2022 and the dam
CALIFORNIA DAMS NEED REPAIRS, BUT NEWSOM AND LEGISLATORS BATTLE OVER GRANTS TO FIX THEM
Printer-friendly versionBy Rachel Becker, Cal Matters CalMatters is a public interest journalism venture committed to explaining how California’s state Capitol works and why it matters. Photo: More than 100 years old, San Diego’s Lake Hodges Dam is one of 42 dams where the state has restricted storage because of safety concerns. Repairs began in 2022 and the dam
WATER CONSERVATION GARDEN GROWS REVENUES UNDER LEADERSHIP OF JPA, THOUGH BUDGET GAP REMAINS
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery June 13, 2024 (Rancho San Diego) – Seeds of change have been planted at the Water Conservation Garden. The Joint Powers Authority has taken over management and operations, while the nonprofit Friends of the Water Conservation declared bankruptcy after becoming mired in debt due to large loans. Hope is blossoming among JPA members and
WATER CONSERVATION GARDEN GROWS REVENUES UNDER LEADERSHIP OF JPA, THOUGH BUDGET GAP REMAINS
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery June 13, 2024 (Rancho San Diego) – Seeds of change have been planted at the Water Conservation Garden. The Joint Powers Authority has taken over management and operations, while the nonprofit Friends of the Water Conservation declared bankruptcy after becoming mired in debt due to large loans. Hope is blossoming among JPA members and
WATER CONSERVATION GARDEN GROWS REVENUES UNDER LEADERSHIP OF JPA, THOUGH BUDGET GAP REMAINS
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery June 13, 2024 (Rancho San Diego) – Seeds of change have been planted at the Water Conservation Garden. The Joint Powers Authority has taken over management and operations, while the nonprofit Friends of the Water Conservation declared bankruptcy after becoming mired in debt due to large loans. Hope is blossoming among JPA members and
BEAR SIGHTINGS CONFIRMED ON PALOMAR MOUNTAIN
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery June 8, 2024 (Palomar) – Bears hadn’t been spotted on Palomar Mountain for roughly a decade—until now. Over the past two weeks, multiple residents and business owners have posted photos and videos showing a black bear frequenting the area. On May 21, Deana Marie Freeman posted the photo (left) on social media, which she said
BEAR SIGHTINGS CONFIRMED ON PALOMAR MOUNTAIN
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery June 8, 2024 (Palomar) – Bears hadn’t been spotted on Palomar Mountain for roughly a decade—until now. Over the past two weeks, multiple residents and business owners have posted photos and videos showing a black bear frequenting the area. On May 21, Deana Marie Freeman posted the photo (left) on social media, which she said
FREE ADMISSIONS AT HERITAGE OF THE AMERICAS MUSEUM AND WATER CONSERVATION GARDEN: SECOND FRIDAY EACH MONTH
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service May 29, 2024 (Rancho San Diego) – Two of East County’s most unique attractions, both at Cuyamaca College, are offering free admission on the second Friday each month: Heritage of the Americas Museum and the Water Conservation Garden. Visitors can enjoy tours of the garden and museum, participate in scavenger hunts, and pack
FREE ADMISSIONS AT HERITAGE OF THE AMERICAS MUSEUM AND WATER CONSERVATION GARDEN: SECOND FRIDAY EACH MONTH
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service May 29, 2024 (Rancho San Diego) – Two of East County’s most unique attractions, both at Cuyamaca College, are offering free admission on the second Friday each month: Heritage of the Americas Museum and the Water Conservation Garden. Visitors can enjoy tours of the garden and museum, participate in scavenger hunts, and pack
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