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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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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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