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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“Forever chemical” crisis seeps into Southern California: from Sweetwater Reservoir to Orange County, districts grapple with how to protect drinking water supplies
Printer-friendly versionPhoto: PFAS have been detected in Sweetwater Reservoir, via Sweetwater Water Authority By Karen Pearlman Jan. 8, 2025 (San Diego County) — “Water, water everywhere, nor any drop to
Fundraiser to help Marine’s family devastated by crash that killed daughter, 8, near Julian: accused DUI driver charged with murder and faces deportation
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service December 31, 2025 (Julian) – An online fundraiser at GoFundMe has been set up to help Oscar Cruz Acencio, a U.S. Marine, and his family. On November
CRASH ON PINE VALLEY BRIDGE DELAYS MOTORISTS
Printer-friendly versionEast County Wildfire and Emergency Alerts Image via CHP on X Dec. 30, 2025 (Pine Valley) — A motorhome accident on the Pine Valley bridge has shut down one
PFAS “forever chemicals” found in Warner Springs groundwater: Navy to host open house January 12 and provide testing of wells at nearby properties
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery Updated Dec. 31 with comments from the Warner Spring Community Sponsor Group chair and a local winery representative, plus a statement from the Vista Irrigation District.
Fiery crash in Ranchita kills girl, 8, injures seven others
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service December 4, 2025 (Ranchita) – An 8-year-old girl has died and seven other people injured, including children, in a multi-vehicle collision Sunday afternoon, November 30
County officials respond to November coyote attack at UTC
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service A coyote peers out from near Cowles Mountain in 2023. Photo by Karen Pearlman Dec. 4, 2025 (San Diego County) — San Diego County officials
Border Patrol apprehends escaped felon in Descanso
Printer-friendly version East County News Service September 27, 2025 (Julian)— U.S. Border Patrol agents from the San Diego sector have apprehended a felon who escaped from a Cal Fire work
Warner Springs opens historic adobe doors for inaugural Holiday Tour
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service Nov. 25, 2025 (Warner Springs) — The community of Warner Springs will open its proverbial doors next month and offer the public an unprecedented
Escaped inmate sought after leaving Cal Fire work camp in Julian
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service November 24, 2025 (Julian) — California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are searching for an incarcerated man who walked away today from La
Our Guide to San Diego’s Mountains and Gold Rush Region
Printer-friendly version Journey through historic towns, high-mountain wilderness, and seasonal splendor By Karen Pearlman and Miriam Raftery Overview: San Diego County’s mountains offer a majestic escape from city life, inviting
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