East County Magazine

ONCE IN A BLUE MOON HIKE: VOLCAN MOUNTAIN JULY 31
Printer-friendly version July 28, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – Here’s an event that happens only once in a blue moon. The County’s Parks and Recreation department is offering

GET OUR FREE WARNINGS OF FIRES, FLOODS & OTHER EMERGENCIES
Printer-friendly version July 22, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) — Stay safe and informed! East County Magazine’s free wildfire and emergency alert service has been busy lately warning people

COUNTY TO CHALLENGE FOREST SERVICE’S REFUSAL TO LAND NEWEST AIR TANKERS IN RAMONA DURING A WILDFIRE
Printer-friendly version County News Service Photo: NIFC.gov Update July 21: Supervisors voted unanimously to ask the Obama administration to take action and allow USFS air tankers to land in Ramona.

VOLCAN MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES JULIAN EVENTS IN AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER
Printer-friendly version East County News Service July 20, 2015 (Julian) – From a film festival to guided hikes to a dinner in the meadow benefit and more, the Volcan
PROPERTY OWNERS MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR RAIN RECOVERY ASSISTANCE
Printer-friendly version County News Service Photo: County crews work to clean up mud flow on Rutherford Road in Ramona, where over 3 inches of rain fell on Sunday. July 20,

PROGRAMS AT ALPINE LIBRARY – “AUTHOR TALK – MASTERING SUCCESS”
Printer-friendly version July 18, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – The San Diego County Library continues its series of programs at the Alpine Library on Thursday, July 23rd with

SHAREHOLDERS REVOLT IN PINE VALLEY’S WATER DISTRICT
Printer-friendly version Update: Hear a podcast of our radio story on this (originally aired on KNSJ) with audio clips from the Pine Valley Mutual Water Co. Shareholders meeting here:

HIKES AND HOPS WITH VOLCAN MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION JULY 25
Printer-friendly version July 16, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – If you’re looking for a reason for a weekend road trip, hop on up to Julian for Hikes &

DINING IN THE VINEYARD AT GRANT JAMES
Printer-friendly version July 16, 2015 (Ramona)—The winemakers at Grant James Vineyard in Ramona say the best way to experience wine is dining in the vineyard. So they’re serving up

WATERMELON DAYS AT OASIS CAMEL DAIRY JULY 31-AUG. 2
Printer-friendly version July 16, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – The Oasis Camel Dairy in Ramona invites you to Watermelon Days on July 31st through Aug. 2 from 1
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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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