East County Magazine
OBÃMANOS! TRAVELS THROUGH AZTLAN WITH RITA AND RICHARD
Printer-friendly version Richard and Rita with Enrique Morones at a joint Latino African American press conference on the day they left for the battleground states. Enrique is the director of
FALLBROOK PARAPLEGIC STUDENT ASPIRES TO JOIN ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery Hermes Castro with Sir Robert Swan, polar explorer who has invited Castro on his Antarctic expedition Antarctica January 7, 2008 (Fallbrook) — Invited by a
SOCCER COMMUNITY KICKS OFF FUNDRAISING DRIVE TO HELP COACH HOWIE HAWVER, DIAGNOSED WITH LOU GEHRIG’S DISEASE
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery January 5, 2008 (San Carlos) — More than 1,500 students, parents, coaches, referees and soccer players from throughout San Diego County teamed up to host a
EAST COUNTY MAGAZINE’S 2008 NEWSMAKERS OF THE YEAR
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery January 1, 2009 (San Diego’s East County)–For better or worse, these are the East County people who made headlines in 2008. Some are famous–elected officials and sports stars.
2008 NEWSMAKERS OF THE YEAR: HONORABLE MENTIONS
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery Each of these individuals has attained remarkable achievements. Some have sparked controversy for their views or actions. Many are working to make our community, our nation,
PASSAGES: IN MEMORIUM
Printer-friendly versionSan Diego’s eastern region lost several prominent newsmakers in the past year, among them: Jack Hardebeck, M.D.: Former chief of staff for Grossmont Hospital and member of the Grossmont
AMERICAN IDOL STAR JOSH GRACIN’S BENEFIT CONCERT AT BARONA HELPED BRIGHTEN HOLIDAYS FOR THOUSANDS OF NEEDY CHILDREN
Printer-friendly version American Idol’s country music star and former U.S. Marine, Josh Gracin shows his support for Toys for Tots with fellow U.S. Marines. From left to right: Corporal Timothy
PEACE CORPS VOLUNTEERS FROM EAST COUNTY SHARE STORIES
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery Aneesha Silvels President-elect Barack Obama has called for a major expansion of the Peace Corps and other public service programs, adding, “This will be a cause
RAMONA FIREFIGHTERS AND SHERIFF OFFICERS TEAM UP FOR HOLIDAY BIKE GIVEAWAY
Printer-friendly versionDecember 18, 2008 (Ramona) — Local firefighters and sheriff officers presented 24 lucky children with bicycles for the holidays at Ramona’s annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony on December 13th.
SYNAGOGUE MEMBERS PERFORM “MITZVAH”, SAY THANKS TO COMMUNITY SERVICE HEROES
Printer-friendly versionDecember 16, 2008 (San Carlos) — On December 24th at 2 p.m. Tifereth Israel Synagogue in San Carlos will continue its tradition of holiday season generosity by providing bags
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RIDING HIGH: MAGIC HORSE PROGRAM HELPS INJURED TEEN BRITTANY SABER HEAL IN TIME FOR GRADUATION
Printer-friendly versionBy Marisa Kezirian June 10, 2009 (Lakeside)—Once again at The Magic Horse Therapeutic Riding Center in Lakeside, the power of the healing horses and their ability to make life-enhancing
PEOPLE MAGAZINE AND MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL CHOOSE LA MESA DENTIST JEFF GRAY A FINALIST FOR “ALL STARS AMONG US”
Printer-friendly versionLa Mesa Dentist Jeff Gray has been chosen by PEOPLE Magazine and Major League Baseball as one of three finalists for the “All-Stars Among Us” campaign to represent the
SCHEDULE RELEASED FOR EAST COUNTY EQUALITY TORCH RELAY
Printer-friendly versionJune 4, 2009 (San Diego’s East County) – organizers of the East County Equality Torch Relay in support of gay rights have released a schedule ot events planned for
FUN RUN/WALK JUNE 7 TO BENEFIT HOWIE HAWVER, GROSSMONT COACH WITH LOU GEHRIG’S DISEASE
Printer-friendly versionThe Grossmont College Athletics Dept. will present “Le Tour de Grossmont College,” a fund-raising fun walk/run, starting at 8 a.m. on Sunday, June 7, at the college. Registration begins
SMILE! LA MESA DENTIST OFFERS TEETH WHITENING AT DISCOUNT, DONATES PROFITS TO BRING SMILES TO POOR ON HUMANITARIAN MISSIONS
Printer-friendly versionJune 1, 2009 (La Mesa) — Jeff Gray, DDS, recently led a team from his La Mesa office on a 10-day humanitarian mission to provide dental care to people
RESCUE TASK FORCE ISSUES URGENT PLEA TO HELP VICTIMS OF HONDURAS EARTHQUAKE; ORPHANAGE SPONSORED BY EL CAJON GROUP HAS BEEN HARD HIT
Printer-friendly versionMay 28, 2009 (El Cajon)–Rescue Task Force (RTF) and World Emergency Relief (WER) are responding to the 7.1 earthquake that struck Honduras at 2:20 AM this morning. “The orphanage
BIG HIT: ALPINE LITTLE LEAGUE HONORS VIEJAS
Printer-friendly versionMay 28, 2009 (Alpine)– The Alpine Little League presented a plaque to the Viejas Tribal Council on May 27th, expressing the organization’s appreciation for the Tribe’s ongoing support of
FLIGHTS OF FANCY: PILOTS FLOCKED TO VINTAGE AIR FLY-IN AT GILLESPIE FIELD
Printer-friendly versionMay 17, 2009 (El Cajon) – For Leslie Day and Heather Gamble, flying is all in the family. “My father was a World War II pilot,” said Day, who
COMBAT VETS LEARN ORGANIC & HYDROPONIC FARMING SKILLS AT ARCHI’S ACRES
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery May 9, 2009 (Escondido)—After serving three tours of duty in Iraq, including urban combat zones in Fallujah and Haditha, former Marine Kevin Archipley and
MAY 17 HARVEST PROJECT BENEFITS ARCHI’S ACRES, HELPS VETERANS FIND NEW ROOTS
Printer-friendly versionMay 9, 2009 (Escondido)–The independent arts organization contACT ARTS (formerly xDrop Arts Organization) is sponsoring The Harvest Project, a benefit event to help Archi’s Acres organic farm build a
La Mesa Chamber bringing cheer to homebound seniors
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Servie Nov. 23, 2025 (La Mesa) – The spirit of giving is starting already in East County with the launch of the La Mesa Chamber
Hygiene for Humanity drive brings care, compassion to those in need
Printer-friendly versionFrontwave Foundation, Credit Union volunteers build more than 7,000 kits, raised more than $7,200 to support local shelters and outreach programs East County News Service Nov. 21,
The holiday season is back and so is Toys for Tots at five county airports
Printer-friendly versionBy Gig Conaughton, County of San Diego Communications Office November 20, 2025 (San Diego) – The Holiday Season is here again. Santa is getting ready to ho-ho-ho and bring