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LEMON GROVE PROTESTERS SEEK STOP TO SHERIFF TROLLEY SWEEPS
Printer-friendly version June 25, 2015 (Lemon Grove) – At a “Black Lives Matter” rally held last Monday in Lemon Grove, approximately 30 activists including representatives of religious, civil liberties,

BLACK LIVES MATTER: RALLY IN LEMON GROVE MONDAY, JUNE 22
Printer-friendly version East County News Service June 22, 2015 (San Diego’s East County)–Summit Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will be holding a Standing on the Side of Love event to support the
FIRE INSURANCE RATES FOR HOMEOWNERS, BUSINESS TO DROP IN HEARTLAND FIRE DISTRICT—THANKS TO DISTRICT ATTAINING “RARE” TOP NATIONAL RATING
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery Photo: Heartland Fire & Rescue Chief Rick Sitta delivers good news at El Cajon Council meeting June 9, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) –

LIVING LEGENDS, HONORED IN LEMON GROVE, SHARE WORDS OF WISDOM
Printer-friendly version Story and photos by Miriam Raftery June 4, 2015 (Lemon Grove)—Five local living legends were honored on May 29th at the Lemon Grove Library, where

THAT GREAT DAD: NO SOCKS, PLEASE, WE’RE ORIGINAL
Printer-friendly version By Lemon Grove Historical Society president Helen Ofield June 4, 2015 (Lemon Grove) — On Father’s Day, nix the socks, ties, shirts and BBQ tools. Avoid T-shirts
GOATS ARE BAAAAA-CK: CLEARING BRUSH IN LEMON GROVE
Printer-friendly version Source: Heartland Fire and Rescue May 29, 2015 (Lemon Grove)–The City of Lemon Grove, along with its fire department, Heartland Fire & Rescue, is taking steps to clear

FOUR YOUNG SCHOLARS FOR THE AGES ANNOUNCED IN LEMON GROVE
Printer-friendly version May 26, 2015 (Lemon Grove)–The Lemon Grove Historical Society announces the winners in its 2015 Bobby Carroll 8th Grade History Essay Competition. The Annual Bobby Carroll 8th Grade History

FOR WEDDINGS TO SAVOR, GROVE PASTRY TAKES THE CAKE
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery May 28, 2015 (Lemon Grove) – If you’re looking for a wedding cake that’s personalized, beautiful and delicious, you’ll find your heart’s desire at Grove

ONE SURVIVED, THE OTHER DIDN’T: HISTORY ALIVE IN LEMON GROVE JUNE 4
Printer-friendly version May 23, 2015 (Lemon Grove)–On hand to tell how and why on June 4 at 7 p.m. in the H. Lee House Cultural Center will be historian

HELIX WATER BOARD VOTES TO ADOPT DROUGHT ACTION PLAN
Printer-friendly version By Janis Russell and Miriam Raftery May 21, 2015 (La Mesa)- At the board meeting yesterday, the Helix Water District board voted 4-1 for the drought action
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Lemon Grove Library hosting Sheriff’s reentry event
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service April 13, 2026 (Lemon Grove) — The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office Reentry Services Division is holding a public event aimed at bridging the gap

Lemon Grove celebrates 95th anniversary of desegregation case
“…What we have learned from the Lemon Grove incident is that when we unite together and we fight against those forces, we are stronger than…

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,…

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…

East County public transportation guide to Padres Opening Day March 26
Skip Interstate 8 and ‘ride the rails’ with the Padres-wrapped Trolley East County News Service March 25, 2026 (San Diego) — With the San Diego…

Sanctified in Swing: A benefit for Lemon Grove Arts Collective on March 28
East County News Service March 16, 2026 (East County) — An evening of music, storytelling and community will be the draw in La Mesa later…

Two Lemon Grove City Councilmembers leave meeting in protest
The Lemon Grove City Council on March 3, following the exit of Councilmembers Seth Smith and Yadira Altamirano Story and photos By Armando Rasing II…

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

Hot times! Lemon Grove Lions & Lemon Grove Forward Club host Chili Cookoff fundraiser March 28 for service projects
Source: Lemon Grove Lions February 24, 2026 (Lemon Grove) — Lemon Grove Lions Club and Lemon Grove Forward Club, organizations devoted to volunteering and supporting…

Hot times! Lemon Grove Lions & Lemon Grove Forward Club host Chili Cookoff fundraiser March 28 for service projects
Source: Lemon Grove Lions February 24, 2026 (Lemon Grove) — Lemon Grove Lions Club and Lemon Grove Forward Club, organizations devoted to volunteering and supporting…