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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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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