East County Magazine

COUNTY GRANTS TENTATIVE APPROVAL TO COVERT CANYON FOR MILITARY FIREARMS TRAINING; PUBLIC HAS UNTIL NOV. 6 TO APPEAL
Printer-friendly version East County News Service October 31, 2015 (Alpine) – The County’s Planning & Development Services department has issued a Stipulated Administrative Enforcement Order (SAEO) allowing the owner

RAMONA ART AND WINE FESTIVAL: NOV. 7
Printer-friendly version November 1, 2015 (Ramona) – This year’s Ramona Art and Wine Festival will feature 15 local wineries, artists, vendors and chefs on November 7 from 12 noon to 5 p.m. at a new, expanded

“SHOCKER”: JUDGE ISSUES TENTATIVE RULING TO DISMISS LAWSUIT AGAINST GROSSMONT DISTRICT OVER ALPINE HIGH SCHOOL
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery October 29, 2015 (Alpine) – For Alpine parents, it sounds like a Halloween horror story. But it’s an unexpected treat for the board majority

SCARE UP HALLOWEEN FUN AT DOS PICOS PARK’S HAUNTED TRAIL IN RAMONA OCT. 17
Printer-friendly version October 16, 2015 (Ramona)–Armed with just flashlights, our fearless hikers hit the trail under a night sky to brave the cobwebs, spiders and … wait! What was

KEEPING THE DOCTOR AWAY: JULIAN MELODRAMA OCT. 16-18 AND 23-25
Printer-friendly version East County News Service October 14, 2015 (Julian) – The Julian Triangle Club’s 59th annual October melodrama, “Keeping the Doctor Away” or “Take Two Apples and See

RAMONA BOY HOSPITALIZED AFTER RATTLESNAKE BITE
Printer-friendly version By Liz Alper October 9, 2015 (RAMONA) – A four-year-old boy is in intensive care at Rady Children’s Hospital after being bitten by a rattlesnake. The boy

BALD TIRES BLAMED IN SENIOR VAN COLLISION
Printer-friendly version East County News Service Photo: Ambiguous on Flickr October 9, 2015 (Ramona)–Bald tires are being blamed for a collision in which a Mercedes Benz sedan struck a

PUMPKIN PATCH OPEN AT SUMMERS PAST FARMS
Printer-friendly version East County News Service October 2, 2015 (Flinn Springs) – If you’re looking for the pick of the patch to carve your Jack-o-lantern, Summers Past Farms in

FEEL THE FLEECE! NATIONAL ALPACA FARM DAY SEPT. 26 INCLUDES DESCANSO RANCH
Printer-friendly version East County News Service September 20, 2015 (Descanso)—Three local alpaca farmers are teaming up to offer an open house Saturday, September 26 from 10 a.m. to

FLASH FLOOD WATCH MONDAY AND TUESDAY FOR MOUNTAINS AND DESERTS
Printer-friendly version East County News Service File photo: Flooded road in Pine Valley, by Alex Tardy, National Weather Service September 20, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – The National
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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…

Donate to help pets in need at Alpine Pet Food and Supply Drive April 4
East County News Service March 14, 2026 (Alpine) – Dog and cat food, treats, grooming supplies, new pet toys, feeding bowls, beds, blankets, crates/carriers, leashes,…

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

KNSJ community radio suffers catastrophic damage when winter storm topples its rented tower
Printer-friendly version Station is still streaming online, but restoring broadcast signal requires urgent funding for engineering, equipment, and a possible new site East County News Service February 28, 2026 (Descanso)

Rehabilitated bobcat released after 4-month recovery in Ramona
Printer-friendly versionPhoto courtesy San Diego Humane Society East County News Service Feb. 23, 2026 (Ramona) — A bobcat kitten was returned to her native habitat yesterday (Feb. 22) after undergoing

Motorcyclist dies in Descanso
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service February 21, 2026 (Descanso) – A man killed in a solo motorcycle crash in Descanso on February 8 has been identified as Fernando Omar Herrera,

And the survey says… County Supervisors looking for input
East County News Service Feb. 20, 2026 (San Diego County) — There’s one week left to tell San Diego County officials what you want to…

And the survey says… County Supervisors looking for input
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service Feb. 20, 2026 (San Diego County) — There’s one week left to tell San Diego County officials what you want to see, including ways they

Reader’s Editorial: The unincorporated area of San Diego County deserves a vote
By Robin Joy Maxson, Chair, Association of Planning Groups – San Diego County and Board Member, SANDAG Board of Directors February 18, 2026 (Ramona) –…
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