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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Record-breaking March heat wave gripping San Diego County
Photo of Lake Murray on March 17 by Karen Pearlman East County News Service March 17, 2026 (San Diego County) — Baby, it’s hot outside!…

Peak rattlesnake s-s-s-s-season slithering up
Photo courtesy County of San Diego East County News Service March 17, 2026 (San Diego County) — As the marine layer thins and temperatures climb…

Donate to help pets in need at Alpine Pet Food and Supply Drive April 4
East County News Service March 14, 2026 (Alpine) – Dog and cat food, treats, grooming supplies, new pet toys, feeding bowls, beds, blankets, crates/carriers, leashes,…

East County Chamber honors leaders, organizations at 114th annual soiree
Printer-friendly versionSycuan Casino Resort hosted the San Diego Regional East County Chamber of Commerce’s 114th annual East County Honors Awards Gala over the weekend. Photos and story by Karen Pearlman

KNSJ community radio suffers catastrophic damage when winter storm topples its rented tower
Printer-friendly version Station is still streaming online, but restoring broadcast signal requires urgent funding for engineering, equipment, and a possible new site East County News Service February 28, 2026 (Descanso)

Rehabilitated bobcat released after 4-month recovery in Ramona
Printer-friendly versionPhoto courtesy San Diego Humane Society East County News Service Feb. 23, 2026 (Ramona) — A bobcat kitten was returned to her native habitat yesterday (Feb. 22) after undergoing

Motorcyclist dies in Descanso
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service February 21, 2026 (Descanso) – A man killed in a solo motorcycle crash in Descanso on February 8 has been identified as Fernando Omar Herrera,

And the survey says… County Supervisors looking for input
East County News Service Feb. 20, 2026 (San Diego County) — There’s one week left to tell San Diego County officials what you want to…

And the survey says… County Supervisors looking for input
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service Feb. 20, 2026 (San Diego County) — There’s one week left to tell San Diego County officials what you want to see, including ways they

Reader’s Editorial: The unincorporated area of San Diego County deserves a vote
By Robin Joy Maxson, Chair, Association of Planning Groups – San Diego County and Board Member, SANDAG Board of Directors February 18, 2026 (Ramona) –…
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