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Homicide investigation leads to arrest of 2 suspects
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service July 7, 2025 (El Cajon) — The El Cajon Police Department is looking for tips related to an April shooting in the city that led
County to Spray for Mosquitoes in Rolando Areas of La Mesa and San Diego to Reduce Risk of West Nile Virus
Printer-friendly version Source: County of San Diego July 7, 2025 (La Mesa) — To protect the public and keep mosquitoes from potentially spreading West Nile virus, which was recently detected

Ramona Robbery Victim Spots Suspect at Bank, Leading to Arrest
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery July 6, 2025 (Ramona) – Ramon Jimenez Jr. is in custody on suspicion of robbery and threatening the victim with a metal pole. According to

Photos of the Week: Crest Celebrates Independence Day
Printer-friendly version July 6, 2026 (Crest, CA) – Paul Levikow sent in these photos from the 79th Crest Fourth of July Parade near Nancy Jane County Park. Parade watchers
Alligator Alcatraz: A Florida ‘Concentration Camp’
Printer-friendly version By Alexander J Schorr July 4, 2025 (Everglades, FL) — Nearby President Trump’s Miami resort in the swamplands of the Florida Everglades sits a makeshift detention facility dubbed

Owner Identified in Dog-Dragging Case; Animal Cruelty Charges to Be Filed
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service July 5, 2025 (Spring Valley) — San Diego County Animal Services has identified the person responsible for the horrific July 2 incident in Spring Valley in which

TRUMP SIGNS BUDGET BILL ON JULY 4 THAT INFLATES DEFICIT, CUTS SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME AMERICANS AND MAKES TAX CUTS FOR WEALTHY PERMANENT
Printer-friendly version By G. A. McNeeley July 6, 2025 (Washington D.C.) – President Donald Trump on July 4 signed the highly contentious budget bill into law. The measure passed the Senate

Reader’s Editorial: The Fight for Freedom is More Urgent Than Ever Before
Printer-friendly versionBy Supervisor Monica Montgomery Steppe Happy Fourth of July! Formally known as Independence Day, today celebrates the United States declaring independence from Great Britain, creating a land

Haute with Heart Fashion Show Aug. 2 Benefits St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center
Printer-friendly versionBy Heidi Hope July 4, 2025 (El Cajon) – You’re welcome to join in the spirit of London at the 47th annual Haute with Heart Fashion Show benefiting

A Lavender and Camel Oasis in Ramona
Printer-friendly versionBy Mimi Pollack July 4, 2025 (Ramona) — A nice place to retreat from the hustle and bustle of San Diego and escape to the countryside is Ramona, especially
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Homicide investigation leads to arrest of 2 suspects
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service July 7, 2025 (El Cajon) — The El Cajon Police Department is looking for tips related to an April shooting in the city that led
County to Spray for Mosquitoes in Rolando Areas of La Mesa and San Diego to Reduce Risk of West Nile Virus
Printer-friendly version Source: County of San Diego July 7, 2025 (La Mesa) — To protect the public and keep mosquitoes from potentially spreading West Nile virus, which was recently detected

Ramona Robbery Victim Spots Suspect at Bank, Leading to Arrest
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery July 6, 2025 (Ramona) – Ramon Jimenez Jr. is in custody on suspicion of robbery and threatening the victim with a metal pole. According to

Photos of the Week: Crest Celebrates Independence Day
Printer-friendly version July 6, 2026 (Crest, CA) – Paul Levikow sent in these photos from the 79th Crest Fourth of July Parade near Nancy Jane County Park. Parade watchers
Alligator Alcatraz: A Florida ‘Concentration Camp’
Printer-friendly version By Alexander J Schorr July 4, 2025 (Everglades, FL) — Nearby President Trump’s Miami resort in the swamplands of the Florida Everglades sits a makeshift detention facility dubbed

Owner Identified in Dog-Dragging Case; Animal Cruelty Charges to Be Filed
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service July 5, 2025 (Spring Valley) — San Diego County Animal Services has identified the person responsible for the horrific July 2 incident in Spring Valley in which

TRUMP SIGNS BUDGET BILL ON JULY 4 THAT INFLATES DEFICIT, CUTS SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME AMERICANS AND MAKES TAX CUTS FOR WEALTHY PERMANENT
Printer-friendly version By G. A. McNeeley July 6, 2025 (Washington D.C.) – President Donald Trump on July 4 signed the highly contentious budget bill into law. The measure passed the Senate

Reader’s Editorial: The Fight for Freedom is More Urgent Than Ever Before
Printer-friendly versionBy Supervisor Monica Montgomery Steppe Happy Fourth of July! Formally known as Independence Day, today celebrates the United States declaring independence from Great Britain, creating a land

Haute with Heart Fashion Show Aug. 2 Benefits St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center
Printer-friendly versionBy Heidi Hope July 4, 2025 (El Cajon) – You’re welcome to join in the spirit of London at the 47th annual Haute with Heart Fashion Show benefiting

A Lavender and Camel Oasis in Ramona
Printer-friendly versionBy Mimi Pollack July 4, 2025 (Ramona) — A nice place to retreat from the hustle and bustle of San Diego and escape to the countryside is Ramona, especially
Search by Specific Date
Support community news in the public interest! As nonprofit news, we rely on donations from the public to fund our reporting — not special interests. Please donate to sustain East County Magazine’s local reporting and/or wildfire alerts at https://www.eastcountymedia.org/donate to help us keep people safe and informed across our region.