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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Descanso resident named American Honey Queen
By Miriam Raftery February 18, 2026 (Descanso) — You could call it sweet success. The American Beekeeping Federation has chosen Delanie Craighead of Descanso as…
Supervisors OK updating ordinance for amplified music at boutique wineries
Grapes at Sierra Roble Winery in Warner Springs Photo and story by Karen Pearlman Feb. 11, 2026 (San Diego County) — The silence will at…
Supervisors OK updating ordinance for amplified music at boutique wineries
Printer-friendly versionGrapes at Sierra Roble Winery in Warner Springs Photo and story by Karen Pearlman Feb. 11, 2026 (San Diego County) — The silence will at last be broken at
County Supervisors to decide on amplified music for boutique wineries
Photo by Miriam Raftery B y Karen Pearlman Feb. 4, 2026 (San Diego County) – For the winemakers of East County, the sound of progress…
County Supervisors to decide on amplified music for boutique wineries
Printer-friendly versionPhoto by Miriam Raftery By Karen Pearlman Feb. 4, 2026 (San Diego County) – For the winemakers of East County, the sound of progress has long been a quiet
County EBT theft drops more than 80% after chip card issued
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service Jan. 23, 2026 (San Diego County) — More attention to security needs and new chips are making a difference in the safety of electronic benefits cards,
Fort Cross brings ‘Old Timey’ adventure to Julian region
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service Jan. 22, 2026 (Santa Ysabel) – A family farm in the Julian mountains is bringing back its popular guided tour that brings rustic adventure and
Fires damage two popular restaurants, Panda Machi in Alpine and The Junction in El Cajon
Printer-friendly versionFundraisers launched to help owners and employees at both restaurants By Miriam Raftery Photos courtesy of Lakeside Fire and Heartland Fire & Rescue Updated January 17 with information on
Navy officials meet with Warner Springs community to address PFAS in water
Printer-friendly versionBy Karen Pearlman with additional reporting by Miriam Raftery Jan. 14, 2026 (Warner Springs) — Dozens of local residents and business owners visited the CAL Fire Station in Warner
Detra Williams named San Diego County’s Chief Deputy of Tax Collection
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service Jan. 9, 2026 (San Diego County) — Detra Williams has been appointed as San Diego County’s next Chief Deputy of Tax Collection, succeeding Chief Deputy
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