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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JULIAN ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR SUPPORTS FIRE DISTRICT
Printer-friendly version By Cathy Ozbun, Julian Fire Plugs May 2, 2015 (Julian) – On Saturday, May 23th, the Julian Fire Plugs will be hosting the Julian Arts & Crafts

SANDAG OPENS PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NEW REGIONAL PLAN, ANNOUNCES HEARINGS: SEEKS LOCATIONS IN EAST COUNTY
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery April 25, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) has released a $200 billion, 35-year regional growth

OLÉ! A SPANISH FIESTA APRIL 26 WITH EAST COUNTY MAGAZINE: FABULOUS PRIZES ADDED!
Printer-friendly version April 19, 2015 (Ramona) – You’re invited to East County Magazine’s Spanish Fiesta celebration on Sunday, April 26th from 12-2 p.m. at the beautiful Hacienda de

RAMONA TEEN PITCHES PERFECT GAME–AND HITS HOMERUN
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery April 20, 2015 (Ramona)–Move over, Babe Ruth. There’s a new pitcher-slugger on the mound. Hanah Bowen, a sophonmore at Ramona High School and pitcher

PAVEMENT REHAB PROJECT ON HIGHWAY 67 TO BEGIN CONSTRUCTION
Printer-friendly version April 20, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) — A project to rehabilitate the pavement on the main lanes, shoulders and ramps on State Route 67 from Interstate

CALIFORNIA FIRE AGENCIES ROLL OUT ONLINE CAMPFIRE PERMIT
Printer-friendly version Fire Prevention Urged for Memorial Day Weekend April 19, 2015 (Sacramento) — As Californians make their Memorial Day weekend and summer vacation plans, CAL FIRE and federal

VINEYARD GRANT JAMES ANNOUNCE EVENT SERIES IN RAMONA
Printer-friendly version East County News April 19, 2015 (Ramona) –Vineyard Grant James in Ramona announces a series of events. Whether your tastes run to a winemakers’ dinner to a

RAMONA OLD WEST DAYS: LIVING HISTORY ENCAMPMENTS & SKIT COMPETITION MAY 9-10
Printer-friendly version April 17, 2015 (Ramona)-Step back in time at Ramona Old West Days, featuring living history encampments as well as a gunfighters’ skit competition at the Ramona Rodeo

JULIAN WOMAN’S CLUB APPLE BLOSSOM TEA
Printer-friendly version April 16, 2015 (Julian) – On Friday, June 12th, the Julian Woman’s Club will hold its annual Apple Blossom Tea at the Woman’s Club, 2607 “C” Street.

TRAIL LINKS PLANNED BY COUNTY AND CITY OF POWAY
Printer-friendly version Source: County News Center April 15, 2014 (Poway)–San Diego County and Poway are teaming up on an ambitious proposal to connect the region’s vast network of hiking
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