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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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RAMONA H.E.A.R.T MURALS REFLECT AREA’S HISTORIC HERITAGE
Printer-friendly version April 9, 2015 (Ramona) – If you’ve traveled through Ramona recently , you may have noticed some colorful murals depicting the town’s historical heritage. They’re the products

RAMONA OPEN STUDIO TOUR APRIL 11-12
Printer-friendly version April 9, 2015 (Ramona) – The 12th annual Ramona Open Studios tour will be held this Satudray and Sunday, April 11-12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

HELEN STODDARD, A POWERFUL WOMAN IN EAST COUNTY’S PAST
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery April 8, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) –April is Women’s History Month. It’s an appropriate time to share a story about a remarkable woman

CONGRESS PASSES MEASURE TO ALLOW SELLING OFF NATIONAL FORESTS AND OTHER PUBLIC LANDS
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery Photo: Cleveland National Forest, courtesy National Forest Service April 6, 2015 (San Diego’s East County)—The Republican-controlled House and Senate have passed measures that would

WELCOME, MOUNTAIN DWELLERS!
Printer-friendly version Our Mountain Living section covers the mountain communities in San Diego’s East County north of I-8 including Aguanga, Cuyamaca, Descanso, Guatay, Julian, Mount Laguna, Pine Valley, Ranchita, Ramona,

SAVOR A TASTE OF JULIAN APRIL 11
Printer-friendly version April 9, 2015 (Julian) – Julian, San Diego’s historic gold community, hosts A Taste of Julian on April 11th from 1 to 5 p.m. This rural dining

CHILD DROWNS IN RAMONA
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery March 28, 2015 (Ramona)—A 4-year-old boy drowned in a swimming pool March 21st at a neighbor’s home in Ramona. Lieutenant John Maryon with the

10 COUNTY TRAILS TO TRY IN 2015
Printer-friendly version Source: County News Service March 27, 2015 (San Diego)–Looking to get away from the stress of everyday life? Or perhaps you have a new personal fitness goal

RECORD TROUT CAUGHT AT LAKE CUYAMACA
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery March 27, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – As fish stories go, this one is a whopper. A fisherman at Lake Cuyamaca this weekend
ENVISION COLOR, NEW ARTWORKS STUDIO AND SUPPLIES, OPENS IN RAMONA
Printer-friendly version March 26, 2015 (Ramona) –Envision Color, creative artworks studio and supplies is now open for business at 733 Main Street. Proud owners Carli Walsh and Donna Parsons
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