East County Magazine
JULIAN HOSTS ITS 46TH ANNUAL MUSIC FESTIVAL SEPT. 19
Printer-friendly version By Devoreo Bell September 12, 2015 (Julian)–If you are looking to have a good time and share your love of music with others, then come to Julian
FRUITFUL FESTIVITIES: JULIAN TO HOLD APPLE DAYS FESTIVAL SEPT. 26-27
Printer-friendly version By Elizabeth Alper September 9, 2015 (Julian) – Like apples? Julian is hosting its Apple Days Festival as part of its Apple Days Celebration. The festival will
GIANT PUMPKINS SOUGHT FOR RAMONA “PICK OF THE PATCH” CONTEST
Printer-friendly version September 9, 2015 (Ramona)–Attention, pumpkin patch owners! If you’ve got the great pumpkin growing in your patch, the Ramona Home Journal invites you to enter its “Pick
ALERT: HIGHWAY 78 CLOSED DUE TO MUDSLIDES, FLASH FLOODING
Printer-friendly version September 7, 2015 (San Diego’s East County)–As remnants of Hurricane Linda hit our high desert and mountain regions, a Sig Alert has been issued for State Route
CLEVELAND NATIONAL FOREST FOUNDATION OBJECTS TO APPROVAL OF POWER LINE UPGRADES IN EAST COUNTY FOREST AND WILDERNESS AREAS
Printer-friendly version East County News Service “Eagles need forests, not electricity.” – Duncan McFetridge, Cleveland National Forest Foundation co-chair and woodcarver who created this eagle statue. September 6, 2015
A SMOKIN’ HOT EVENT: DESCANSO DEEP-PIT BBQ SEPT. 6
Printer-friendly version August 25, 2015 (Descanso)–Our Lady of Light Catholic Church in Descanso will hold its 78th Annual Deep Pit Barbecue on Sunday, September 6th during the Labor Day weekend. The festivities
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: TOP FESTIVALS AND EVENTS. SEPT. 4-13
Printer-friendly version Listen to a podcast of Destination East County, originally aired on KNSJ, by clicking the audio link. This week’s Destination East County features a grape stomp, a
LARGE BLACK CAT SIGHTING REPORTING AT CEDAR CREEK FALLS
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery File photo: Black jaguar September 1, 2015 (Cedar Creek Falls) – Last year, East County Magazine ran a two-part series on numerous reported sightings
AS LOCAL AS IT GETS: FARM TO TABLE DINNER SEPT. 11
Printer-friendly version Jeremy’s on the Hill feast to feature Cook Pigs Ranch, Julian Hard Cider and Golden Coast Meade on menu August 29, 2015 (Julian)–Chef Jeremy Manley at Jeremy’s
2 MEN TRY TO LURE 10-YEAR-OLD GIRL INTO VAN IN ALPINE
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery August 25, 2015 (Alpine) –Two men in a white minivan tried to lure a 10-year-old girl into the vehicle on Monday, August 24th
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Don’t miss Santa Ysabel and Wynola on your way to visit Julian
Printer-friendly versionTiny mountain towns often overlooked by travelers in East County’s back country By Paul Levikow Photos by Miriam Raftery and Paul Levikow April 10, 2026 (Santa Ysabel/Wynola) – Visitors
Lionel’s Legacy hosting sleepover party and more in Lakeside April 18-19
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service April 14, 2026 (Lakeside) — East County-based senior dog rescue group Lionel’s Legacy is holding a day of games, community and advocacy on Saturday, April 18
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
San Diego County has free parking perks for seniors
Printer-friendly versionSan Diego County Supervisor Joel Anderson holds up his senior parking pass at Mt. Woodson Gateway County Preserve in Ramona. (Photo courtesy Joel Anderson Facebook page) East County News
Two dead from Shelter Valley collision
East County News Service April 6, 2026 (San Diego County) – A head-on collision Saturday, April 4 on State Route 78 south of S-2 in…
Cheers to the Valley Wine Festival April 18 in Ramona
East County News Service April 5, 2026 (Ramona) – The Ramona Chamber of Commerce is inviting the public to savor the 2026 Cheers to the…
County hosts International Dark Sky Celebration April 18 at Santa Ysabel Nature Center
East County News Service April 3, 2026 (Santa Ysabel) – Reach for the stars at San Diego County’s International Dark Sky Week Celebration on Saturday,…
Ilan-Lael Foundation hosts docent-led tour April 9 in Santa Ysabel
By Philicia Tonangoye Karen Pearlman contributed to this story. April 1, 2026 (Santa Ysabel) — The nonprofit Ilan-Lael Foundation will host an immersive art and…
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,…
Julian Junior Theater makes debut with ‘Annie Jr.’ April 24-26
East County News Service March 19, 2026 (Julian) — In another month, the sun will be coming out for youths in the San Diego County’s…
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