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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County News Service April 4, 2026 (Escondido) — The developer of the Seguro Battery Energy Storage System has formally withdrawn its application to build…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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RINCON INDIANS AND SUPERVISOR HORN TO GIVE AWAY 500 TURKEYS TO NEED FAMILIES THIS WEEKEND
Printer-friendly version East County News Service November 16, 2018 (Escondido) — The Rincon band of Luiseño Indians and Supervisor Bill Horn will be distributing 500 turkeys with all
COUNTY DELAYS HEARINGS ON MAJOR DEVELOPMENTS DUE TO SIERRA CLUB LAWSUIT
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery November 15, 2018 (San Diego) — On Tuesday, San Diego County announced that several proposed General Plan Amendments to allow construction of massive development projects will not be heard by the Board of
FLETCHER AND DESMOND WIN SUPERVISOR RACES
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery Photos: left: Nathan Fltecher toasts victory with champagne and a dance with his wife, Lorena Gonzalez-Fletcher; right, Jim Desmond, new Supervisor whose district includes Borrego
BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY WILD AND SWINGIN’ HOLIDAY PARTY NOV. 30
Printer-friendly version East County News Service November 4, 2018 (Poway) – You’re invited to swing into your holiday season at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts on Friday,
KINGSTON TRIO COMES TO POWAY NOV. 18
Printer-friendly version East County News Service November 3, 2018 (Poway) — The Kingston Trio helped launch the folk revival of the late 1950s through the 1960s. Today the legacy continues,
POWAY HIGH STUDENT ARRESTED FOR GUN VIOLENCE THREAT
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery November 3, 2018 (Poway) – A student at Poway High School has been arrested for threatening during an argument with other students to bring
WILD ANIMAL PARK AND ZOO OFFER FREE KIDS’ ADMISSION IN OCTOBER
Printer-friendly version East County News Service October 3, 2018 (San Diego) — Throughout the month of October, kids ages 11 and younger receive free admission (with an adult) at
MARINE SERGEANT SAVES POWAY WOMAN FROM BURNING VEHICLE, THEN RESCUES A SECOND DRIVER
Printer-friendly version East County News Service September 19, 2018 (San Diego) — Marine Sergeant Gary Wilson saved a woman from a burning SUV yesterday after a multi-vehicle collision, also
FIRES IN NORTH COUNTY
Printer-friendly version Update July 7, 2018 10 a.m. The brush fire near Camp Pendleton has burned 1,000 acres. Crews remain in the Miramar area today mopping up hot spots.
VALLEY CENTER’S TRIBAL CASINO RESORTS: GETAWAY RETREATS IN SAN DIEGO’S NORTHEAST COUNTY
Printer-friendly version Our guide to unique lodging and adventures in San Diego’s beautiful backcountry By Miriam Raftery June 13, 2018 (Valley Center) – Tucked into the largely rural Valley
