East County Magazine

HELIX FRESHMAN FOOTBALL PLAYER RUN OVER BY TRASH TRUCK
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery September 6, 2024 (La Mesa) – Caleb Carvalho, 14, was riding his bicycle to school yesterday morning when he was struck and seriously injured by

HELIX FRESHMAN FOOTBALL PLAYER RUN OVER BY TRASH TRUCK
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery September 6, 2024 (La Mesa) – Caleb Carvalho, 14, was riding his bicycle to school yesterday morning when he was struck and seriously injured by

LEMON GROVE LIONS CLUB UNITES TO ASSURE STUDENT SUCCESS
Printer-friendly versionSource: Lemon Grove Lions Club August 18, 2024 (Lemon Grove) — In a heartwarming display of community spirit, the Lemon Grove Improvement Council, Lemon Grove Lions Club and the

LEMON GROVE LIONS CLUB UNITES TO ASSURE STUDENT SUCCESS
Printer-friendly versionSource: Lemon Grove Lions Club August 18, 2024 (Lemon Grove) — In a heartwarming display of community spirit, the Lemon Grove Improvement Council, Lemon Grove Lions Club and the

LEMON GROVE LIONS CLUB UNITES TO ASSURE STUDENT SUCCESS
Printer-friendly versionSource: Lemon Grove Lions Club August 18, 2024 (Lemon Grove) — In a heartwarming display of community spirit, the Lemon Grove Improvement Council, Lemon Grove Lions Club and the

THE ANIMAL PAD: ALL BREEDS AND ALL NEEDS
Printer-friendly version By Mimi Pollack Photo, left: Lauren Botticelli and Alf August 11, 2024 (La Mesa) — Nine years ago, I wrote an article on the all-breed dog rescue, the

THE ANIMAL PAD: ALL BREEDS AND ALL NEEDS
Printer-friendly version By Mimi Pollack Photo, left: Lauren Botticelli and Alf August 11, 2024 (La Mesa) — Nine years ago, I wrote an article on the all-breed dog rescue, the

THE ANIMAL PAD: ALL BREEDS AND ALL NEEDS
Printer-friendly version By Mimi Pollack Photo, left: Lauren Botticelli and Alf August 11, 2024 (La Mesa) — Nine years ago, I wrote an article on the all-breed dog rescue, the

DR. HAROLD BAILEY WINS PRESTIGIOUS AWARD FROM WATER FOR PEOPLE
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery July 31, 2024 (San Diego’s East County)—Water for People, a global nonprofit, has presented its prestigious Kenneth J. Miller Founder’s Award for outstanding service to La

DR. HAROLD BAILEY WINS PRESTIGIOUS AWARD FROM WATER FOR PEOPLE
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery July 31, 2024 (San Diego’s East County)—Water for People, a global nonprofit, has presented its prestigious Kenneth J. Miller Founder’s Award for outstanding service to La
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COMMUNITY LEADERS FLOCK TO ATTEND EAST COUNTY MAGAZINE’S VIP HOLIDAY PARTY
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery, Editor Education leaders at ECM’s holiday party (left to right): Henri Migala, executive dean, Cuyamaca College, Alan Ridley, Student Services Specialist, Cuyamaca College, Mary Kay Rosinski,
FOUNDER OF STONEY’S KIDS HONORED DURING EAST COUNTY TOY & FOOD DRIVE EVENT AT VIEJAS
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery Stoney Stone and his Wife. Photo Credit: Leon Thompson December 10, 2008 (Alpine) — Community members from throughout East County gathered at the Viejas Dreamcatcher Lounge
HOLIDAY TEA TRADITION BREAKS NEW GROUND FOR FRIENDS OF EAST COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery December 11, 2008 (El Cajon) — This year’s holiday tea, sponsored by Friends of East County Arts, Inc. served up something new along with the traditional
Cuyamaca College dedicates Wendell Cutting Center in honor of East County humanitarian
Printer-friendly version From left: nephew L.G. Wayne Cutting; Cuyamaca Interim President Cristina Chiriboga; brothers Larry and Wayne Cutting; sister Ruth Anne Cutting; GCCCD Governing Board Trustee Deanna Weeks; TRUSTEE Bill
MAKING MIRACLES HAPPEN: CHALLENGE CENTER TAKES THE “DIS” OUT OF DISABILITES
Printer-friendly version Story and photos by Miriam Raftery; videos by Leon Thompson and Rob Constantine. December 21, 2008 (San Diego’s East County) — “When I first had my stroke, I
La Mesa Rotary Gives Donation to CHIP’s Organization
Printer-friendly version (left to right) Lynn Hamilton, current La Mesa Rotary President, Joel Tzinberg and Glenn Kellogg. December 10, 2008 (La Mesa) — The La Mesa Rotary Club donated $500.00
WATER FOR CHILDREN AFRICA PRESENTS THE 12TH AFRICAN TRADE AND BUSINESS CONFERENCE NOV. 22
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery November 17, 2008 (San Diego) — The twelfth Annual Africa Trade and Business Conference sponsored by Water For Children Africa will be held November 21-23, 2008.
EAST COUNTY FAMILY YMCA `URBAN BRANDING’ A SUCCESS RAISING FUNDS TO HELP YOUTH AND FAMILY PROGRAMS
Printer-friendly versionHundreds of East County residents and YMCA members attended event, which raised $176,000 Halle Aiken serves food to Branding guest, Phil Conard. Picture taken by Brian Blue. November 1,
HUNDREDS FLOCK TO ELKS OKTOBERFEST
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery October 20, 2008 (El Cajon) – Over 800 people flocked to an Oktoberfest celebration hosted by El Cajon’s Elks Lodge 1812, a tradition that dates back
FUNDRAISER TO HELP HOME OF THE GUIDING HANDS OCT. 12: CARE FACILITY FOR DISABLED FORCED TO BORROW $1.25 MILLION DOLLARS DUE TO STATE BUDGET GAP
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery October 6, 2008 (El Cajon) – A wine-tasting event to benefit Home of the Guiding Hands (HGH) will be held Sunday, October 12th at Mangia Bene

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