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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Sheriff deputies kill Alpine resident Robert Liddell during wellness check
Printer-friendly version CA Attorney General is investigating the shooting East County News Service November 21, 2025 (Alpine, CA) – A concerned neighbor called 911 to request a wellness check on

Julian Theater Company presents “A Christmas Carol” Dec. 12-20
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service November 17, 2025 (Julian) – Ebeneezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim, and the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future will come to life in Julian, where

Thankful Fur You: Holiday Tours Nov. 21 at Calif. Wolf Center in Julian
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service November 17, 2025 (Julian) – Make a holiday treat such as a pumpkin spiced meatball, then watch as wolves at the California Wolf Center in Julian savor

Pine Valley Camp Christmas brings forest to life with lights, holiday music and activities
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service November 17, 2025 (Pine Valley) – Each Friday, Saturday and Sunday night from Nov. 21 through Dec. 23, Pine Valley Camp Christmas provides enchanting family

Board of Supervisors to discuss land use on Nov. 19
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service Nov. 14, 2025 (San Diego County) — The San Diego County Board of Supervisors is continuing a critical conversation about the future of housing

Alpine Pet Food & Supply drive set for Dec. 6
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service Nov. 11, 2025 (Alpine) — Pet lovers have the chance to help local animals in need next month at the Alpine Pet Food & Supply

Racing turkeys stampede at Oasis Camel Dairy in Ramona
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service November 9, 2025 (Ramona) – This is not a turkey trot. The Wild West Turkey Stampede returns November 15, 28, 29 and 30 at the

Border 18 Fire burning south of Dulzura
Printer-friendly version Photo courtesy UC San Diego East County News Service November 8, 2025 (San Diego County) — CalFire is on scene at a fire being called Border 18 Fire.

Christmas with the wild animals at Lions Tigers & Bears
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service Nov. 18, 2025 (Alpine) — Lions Tigers & Bears, San Diego County’s lone accredited animal sanctuary is getting ready for the winter holidays. The

Grossmont Healthcare District announces James Sly as CEO
Printer-friendly versionBy Karen Pearlman Nov. 4, 2025 (East County) – The Grossmont Healthcare District has a new Chief Executive Officer. Santee resident James Sly was unanimously approved by the five-member
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