East County Magazine

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

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

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

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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MOUNTAIN LION AT MISSION TRAILS SURPRISES HIKER
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery file photo: Calif. Dept. Fish & Game July 13, 2015 (San Diego) – A mountain lion apparently protecting her cubs startled a pair of hikers
WINERY OWNERS VOICE ALARM OVER PROPOSED ORDINANCE CHANGES
Printer-friendly version Update: Hear our interview on KNSJ radio with Micole Moore, Ramona Valley Vineyards Association, and Elaine Lytleton, Hatfield Creek Vineyards and Winery, here: http://k003.kiwi6.com/hotlink/fmpwoizmfi/Newsmakers-Wineries-ElaineLytleton_and_MicoleMoore-ordinance.mp3. Are the County’s

PNE VALLEY DAYS JULY 24-25 INCLUDES PARADE AND FREE MUSIC FESTIVAL
Printer-friendly version July 10, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – The Mountain Empire Men’s Club will present Pine Valley Days on July 24th and 25th. This mountain town’s annual

BOIL WATER ORDER FOR OAK GROVE COMPLEX WHICH INCLUDES OAK GROVE CAMPGROUND IN THE CLEVELAND NATIONAL FOREST
Printer-friendly version July 10, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – The County of San Diego, Department of Environmental Health (DEH) has issued a Boil Water Order and Public Notification

NEW RULES FOR REMOVING DEAD TREES IN FOREST AREAS
Printer-friendly version East County News Service July 9, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – Over 87,000 trees in San Diego County forests have died due to drought in the

LION’S CAMP JACK GIVES AT-RISK YOUTHS MEMORIES TO LAST A LIFETIME
Printer-friendly version East County News Service July 9, 2015 (Descanso) – Once again, Camp Jack will offer a summer camping experience for at-risk youths. This year’s camp starts on
PINE VALLEY DAYS: PARADE, CRAFTS, MUSIC AND MORE JULY 24-25
Printer-friendly version July 9, 2015 (Pine Valley) –The Mountain Empire Men’s Club will present Pine Valley Days on July 24th and 25th. This mountain town’s annual summer event includes

RAMONA FIREWORKS SHOW SAVED
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery July 3, 2015 (Ramona) – On June 29, we reported that this could be the last year for the Ramona fireworks show, since the

COUNTY, CAL FIRE LAUNCH PARAMEDIC SERVICE AT INTERMOUNTAIN FIRE STATION
Printer-friendly version July 2, 2015 (Ramona) – The San Diego County Fire Authority and CAL FIRE are making a major upgrade to fire and emergency medical services at the

RAMONA FIREWORKS SHOW ON JULY 4 COULD BE FINAL DISPLAY
Printer-friendly version East County News Service June 29, 2015 (Ramona) — The annual Ramona Fireworks display, synchronized to music, will be held on July 4th at 9 p.m. at
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