East County Magazine

MEDICAL POT SHOP APPLIES FOR PERMIT IN RAMONA
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery March 24, 2015 (Ramona) – An application for a medical marijuana collective in Ramona has been submitted to the County of San Diego. If
FROM COUNTRY TO REGGAE, RAMONA MUSIC FEST TAKES STAGE MARCH 28
Printer-friendly version March 26, 2015 (Ramona) — This Saturday, March 28th,te Ramona Music Fest will feature emerging talent and popular San Diego musicians playing everything from rock to reggae and

FOR THE BIRDS? PROPOSAL TO INCREASE PUBLIC ACCESS IN RAMONA GRASSLANDS DRAWS DIVERSE VIEWS
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery March 15, 2015 (Ramona) – Should Ramona’s Grasslands Preserve be opened up for more public access? Congressman Duncan Hunter’s aide, Michael Harrison, said that
IRISH HARPS IN CONCERT MARCH 15 & 17: FOLK HARP MOVEMENT HAS ROOTS ON MOUNT LAGUNA
Printer-friendly version Hear our KNSJ radio interview with Christina Tourin – and learn how the folk harp revival found its roots right here in East County, atop Mount

SD TRAILS: HIKING TO GARNET PEAK
Printer-friendly version By Randy Zuniga March 8, 2015 (San Diego’s East County)–Garnet Peak is a fun and easy hike with spectacular views. The amazing part about this hike is

MAJOR TRAIL CHANGES PROPOSED TO THREE SISTERS FALLS
Printer-friendly version Public comments due by March 25 By Miriam Raftery February 25, 2015 (San Diego’s East County)–Three Sisters Falls is one of the most beautiful natural attractions

SEARCH UNDERWAY FOR MISSING HIKER WHO LEFT ANZA TWO WEEKS AGO
Printer-friendly version Hikers find belongings 13 miles off Highway 79, north of Warner Springs East County News Service February 24, 2015 (San Diego) updated February 26, 2015—San Diego Search

RIDERS RALLY TO HELP BURN VICTIM WITH NO INSURANCE
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery February 8, 2015 (Ramona) – Nearly 80 riders on horseback hit the trail Saturday in Ramona to help pay medical bills for Lynn Fuller,

SD TRAILS: IRON MOUNTAIN
Printer-friendly version By Randy Zuniga January 15, 2015 (San Diego’s East County)–Iron Mountain, located at the backside of Poway, just off of the Highway 67, stands 2,696 ft. tall.

HEAVENLY VIEWS: MT. LAGUNA OBSERVATORY GETS NEW TELESCOPE
Printer-friendly version November 29, 2014 (Mount Laguna)–There’s a brand new, $1.5 million telescope at the observatory atop Mount Laguna in East County. Astronomers from San Diego State University, which
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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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