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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
Cal State University San Marcos and nearby homes evacuated due to brush fire
East County Wildfire & Emergency Alerts April 5, 2026 (San Marcos) – The #MoreeFire in San Marcos has led to evacuations, including the California State…
Power struggle ends — no Seguro BESS in North County
East County News Service April 4, 2026 (Escondido) — The developer of the Seguro Battery Energy Storage System has formally withdrawn its application to build…
Fallbrook artist loses 50 years of work in studio fire
“This is nothing compared to what is taking place in the world” — Jerome Gastaldi, who lost 50 years of work in a fire at…
Health alert: 2 rabid bats found in Escondido
Officials seeking potential contacts, photo courtesy County of San Diego East County News Service March 28, 2026 (Escondido) — San Diego County public health officials…
Male lion joins pride at San Diego Zoo Safari Park
East County News Service View video: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1484962496593617 March 24, 2026 (San Pasqual) — The lion pride at the Safari Park just got a little louder…
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…
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
Poway Symphony concert March 22 features Mendelssohn Classics
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service Feb. 26, 2026 (Poway) — The Poway Symphony Orchestra will perform a “Mendelssohn Classics” concert that starts at 4 p.m., Sunday, March 22, at the Poway Center
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POWAY RABBI MAYOR GOLDSTEIN AND EL CAJON MAYOR BILL WELLS JOIN PRESIDENT TRUMP AT NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER
Printer-friendly version President forcefully denounces violent attacks at churches, synagogues and mosques By Miriam Raftery May 4, 2019 (Washington D.C.) – The National Day of Prayer service hosted by President Donald
POWAY SHOOTER CHARGED WITH MURDER, PARENTS DISAVOW SON
Printer-friendly version Thousands turn out at vigil to commemorate victims of Chabad synagogue By Miriam Raftery May 1, 2019 (Poway) – District Attorney Summer Stephan has said she may
FIGHTING HATE FOR GOOD: A COMMUNITY VIGIL FOR POWAY TONIGHT AT 6:30 P.M.
Printer-friendly version East County News Service April 29, 2019 (Poway) — In the wake of Saturday’s tragedy at Chabad of Poway, the San Diego Jewish community and its allies will
FAMILY OF CHABAD SUSPECT EXPRESSES ‘SHOCK, SHAME AND ANGUISH’
Printer-friendly version By Chris Jennewein Reprinted with permission from Times of San Diego, a member of the San Diego Online News Association Photo: John T. Earnest via 10
POWAY SYNAGOGUE VICTIMS SHOWED COURAGE AND HEROISM IN FACE OF COWARDLY ATTACK
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery Photos: Lori Kaye, the sole fatality, and injured survivors Rabbi Ysroel Goldstein, Almog Perez, and Noya Dahan Updated April 29 with information on Iraq War
PASSOVER SHOOTINGS AT POWAY SYNAGOGUE: 1 DEAD, 3 INJURED
Printer-friendly version Updated 3:45 p.m. with information from the Sheriff’s press conference and comments from Poway Mayor Steve Vaus By Miriam Raftery April 27, 2019 (Poway, CA)–An older woman
DOG RESCUED FROM BOULDERS UP FOR ADOPTION TUESDAY
Printer-friendly version By Tracy DeFore, County of San Diego Communications Office April 16, 2019 (San Diego) – A German shepherd mix who was rescued after she was trapped between
RINCON BAND OF LUISENO INDIANS PRESENTS CHECK TO ESCONDIDO’S ‘CRUSIN’ GRAND’ FOR ITS 20TH ANNIVERSARY
Printer-friendly version Source: Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians April 5, 2019 (Valley Center) – The Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians announced today that they presented a $10,000 gift
CALIFORNIA SENATOR BRIAN JONES TOURS BAKER ELECTRIC HOME ENERGY
Printer-friendly version East County News Service April 2, 2019 (San Diego) — Baker Electric Home Energy, a leading San Diego/Escondido company specializing in advanced solar systems, home batteries as
ARSON AT ESCONDIDO MOSQUE PROMPTS HEIGHTENED SECURITY ACROSS COUNTY
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery Image: Funds are being raised through LaunchGood to restore damage at the mosque. March 26, 2019 (Escondido) – An arson fire at the
