East County Magazine
RAMONA WATER RATES RISE 14 PERCENT
Printer-friendly version By Tasha Matthews August 18, 2015 (Ramona) — Customers of the Ramona Municipal Water District are under pressure to conserve more water after the board of directors
PASSAGES: GARRY MCCLINTOCK, DESCANSO’S FAMOUS SADDLE MAKER
Printer-friendly version Memorial planned for September 26, 2015 By Miriam Raftery August 16, 2015 (Descanso) –For the past 43 years, Garry McClintock has been making saddles to outfit trail
SAN DIEGO’S CONGRESSIONAL MEMBERS ASK FOREST SERVICE TO LAND FIREFIGHTING AIR TANKERS AT RAMONA
Printer-friendly version By Devoreo Bell Photo: NIFC.gov August 13, 2015 (Ramona)–Last week, East County Magazine reported on the United States Forest Service’s announcement that it will not
PINE VALLEY WATER SHAREHOLDERS AIR CONCERNS IN TOWN HALL MEETING; BOARD LOCKS OUT SOME SHAREHOLDERS AT LATER OFFICIAL SESSION
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery Here audio, recorded by Bob Turner: bob turner 1.WAV August 5, 2015 (Pine Valley ) –At a town hall meeting convened by disgruntled shareholders
JULIAN FILM FESTIVAL AUG. 21-22: A WATERSHED YEAR
Printer-friendly version East County News Service August 5, 2015 (Julian)–The 4th Annual Julian Film Festival, benefitting and sponsored by the Volcan Mountain Foundation, is moving from
WINE, MEAD, CIDER AND BEER ON TAP AT “SIP OF JULIAN” AUGUST 8
Printer-friendly version August 3, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – Saturday August 8 marks the first annual “Sip of Julian.” Eight participants are included in this event, highlighting Julian-area
JULIAN ARTS GUILD HOLDS FALL ART SHOW SEPT. 5 – 7
Printer-friendly version August 1, 2015 (Julian) – The Julian Arts Guild will present its Fall Art Show in the Julian Town Hall from September 5th through 7th. The show
TOWN HALL MEETING IN PINE VALLEY AUG. 2 OVER WATER DISTRICT’S MURKY ACTIONS
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery July 28, 2015 (Pine Valley)—Angered by the inflammatory and possibly unlawful actions of Pine Valley Municipal Water Company’s chairman Flip Boerman and board, Pine
EMERGENCY CENTER OPENS IN RAMONA
Printer-friendly version July 28, 2015 (Ramona) – If you suffered damage from flooding, mudslides and heavy rain during the storm July 18 and 19, the County has set up
RAMONA COUNTRY FAIR JULY 31 – AUGUST 3
Printer-friendly version July 28, 2015 (Ramona) – This year’s Ramona Country Fair will be held on Thursday, July 31st through Sunday, August 3rd. The 44th Annual Ramona Country Fair
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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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