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PHOTO OF THE WEEK: JUNE BLOOMS
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service July 8, 2024 (San Diego’s East County)– Junebug Owens sent in this idyllic image taken in late June of her Belgian Malinois mix dog, Ellie, lolling amid blossoms from a purple flowering Jaracanda tree and a scarlet Bougainvillea. Printer-friendly version

PHOTO OF THE WEEK: CHILLING OUT IN ANZA BORREGO
Printer-friendly version East County News Service July 4, 2024 (Borrego) – With temperatures in triple digits in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Suzanne Brooks snapped this image on July 3 showing the area’s iconic bighorn sheep “chilling” out in the shade of a ramada at Palm Canyon Campground. Borrego, which means sheep in Spanish, is named for

PHOTO OF THE WEEK: CHILLING OUT IN ANZA BORREGO
Printer-friendly version East County News Service July 4, 2024 (Borrego) – With temperatures in triple digits in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Suzanne Brooks snapped this image on July 3 showing the area’s iconic bighorn sheep “chilling” out in the shade of a ramada at Palm Canyon Campground. Borrego, which means sheep in Spanish, is named for

PHOTO OF THE WEEK: CHILLING OUT IN ANZA BORREGO
Printer-friendly version East County News Service July 4, 2024 (Borrego) – With temperatures in triple digits in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Suzanne Brooks snapped this image on July 3 showing the area’s iconic bighorn sheep “chilling” out in the shade of a ramada at Palm Canyon Campground. Borrego, which means sheep in Spanish, is named for

PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: EVACUATING FROM THE MCCAIN FIRE
Printer-friendly version July 1, 2024 (Jacumba)—Paul Cummings drove from Ribbonwood Road at I-8 east to Jacumba tonight, and sent these photos taken with his iphone. He says 8 West (which is shut down at Carrizo Gorge) is a staging area for many fire trucks. “Some are coming into Jacumba now,” he says, adding that he also saw several helicopters on

PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: EVACUATING FROM THE MCCAIN FIRE
Printer-friendly version July 1, 2024 (Jacumba)—Paul Cummings drove from Ribbonwood Road at I-8 east to Jacumba tonight, and sent these photos taken with his iphone. He says 8 West (which is shut down at Carrizo Gorge) is a staging area for many fire trucks. “Some are coming into Jacumba now,” he says, adding that he also saw several helicopters on

PHOTO OF THE WEEK: CACTUS FLOWER
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service June 6, 2024 (Jacumba Hot Springs) — Shiloh Ireland sent in this beautiful image of a cactus flower and bee, taken in Jacumba Hot Springs. He writes, “The desert brings many little surprises in its harsh terrain and temperature extremes, but welcoming residents in this tiny community. Several varieties of cacti are blooming

PHOTO OF THE WEEK: CACTUS FLOWER
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service June 6, 2024 (Jacumba Hot Springs) — Shiloh Ireland sent in this beautiful image of a cactus flower and bee, taken in Jacumba Hot Springs. He writes, “The desert brings many little surprises in its harsh terrain and temperature extremes, but welcoming residents in this tiny community. Several varieties of cacti are blooming

PHOTO OF THE WEEK: CACTUS FLOWER
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service June 6, 2024 (Jacumba Hot Springs) — Shiloh Ireland sent in this beautiful image of a cactus flower and bee, taken in Jacumba Hot Springs. He writes, “The desert brings many little surprises in its harsh terrain and temperature extremes, but welcoming residents in this tiny community. Several varieties of cacti are blooming

VIDEO OF THE WEEK: TEEN TALKS FFA AT EAST COUNTY JUNIOR FAIR
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service May 29, 2024 (Lakeside) – Shiloh Ireland interviewed Westin, 17, at the East County Junior Fair last week. Westin exhibited knowledge, composure and public speaking skills as he explained the commitment that these young people make. “FFA, Grange and 4H are exciting programs and I salute all the youth, their parents and teachers
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‘GET OUT THERE’ AT THE FAIR WITH COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION
Printer-friendly version By José Eli Villanueva, County of San Diego Communications Office June 12, 2023 (Del Mar) – Get great ideas to get outside this summer at a new San Diego County fair exhibit. This year’s theme at the fair is ‘Get Out There’ and the County’s Parks and Recreation Department is featured in the main hall. Here’s a sneak peek

PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: MEMORIAL DAY IN EAST COUNTY
Printer-friendly versionMay 31, 2023 (San Diego’s East County) –Shiloh Ireland sent photos of East County Memorial Day commemorations, including changing of the flag on the bridge at Santee’s Veterans Memorial on Mast Blvd. The flag was donated by the city; and in attendance was the VFW of Santee as well as the American Legion of Santee and Dan Bickford, Vice
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: MISSING MAN TABLE
Printer-friendly versionMay 28, 2023 (Lakeside) – This Memorial Day weekend, the Boll Weevil in Lakeside set up a “missing man” table to commemorate prisoners of war and soldiers missing in action who never came home. “Lest we forget,” says Shiloh Ireland, who sent in this photo. Printer-friendly version
PHOTOS OF THE MONTH: BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE LAKESIDE RODEO
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service May 25, 2023 (Lakeside) – Shiloh Ireland took photos behind the scenes for two days leading up to the Lakeside Rodeo last month. Just eight seconds is considered a successful bull ride. Bulls released into the arena briefly weighed between 1,800 to 2,000 pounds each. Bronco-bucking horses of different breeds are bred to buck.
VIDEO OF THE WEEK: LAKESIDE WESTERN DAYS PARADE
Printer-friendly version May 16, 2023(Lakeside) — ECM interns Jacob Pamus and Danielle Torres took video highlights of the 2023 Lakeside Western Days Parade. The 59th annual parade featured the theme “Fighting for Justice” with District Attorney Summer Stephan as Grand Marshal, plus equestrian entries and other Western-themed participants. Printer-friendly version
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: LAKESIDE RODEO AND WESTERN DAYS PARADE
Printer-friendly versionBy Shiloh Ireland May 13, 2023 (Lakeside) – Lakeside Rodeo, which is Lakeside’s largest event of the year along with the parade, was Thursday through Sunday, April 27th. – April 30th. And the annual Lakeside Western Days Parade rolled out on April 29th. and it too was a fun-packed venue and family event. ECM was at Texas Roadhouse Restaurant

PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: BALD EAGLE TAKES FLIGHT AT LAKE MORENA
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service May 2, 2023 (Campo) – Scott Lagace snapped images of a Bald Eagle taking flight at Lake Morena in rural East County. Printer-friendly version
VIDEO OF THE WEEK: EARTH DAY IN LA MESA
Printer-friendly version April 24, 2023 (La Mesa) — ECM interns Jacob Pamus and Daniela Torres visited La Mesa’s Earth Day celebration on Saturday, speaking with an event organizer and participants about their efforts to protect our planet. Printer-friendly version
VIDEO OF THE WEEK: SANTEE’S BUNNY TRAIL
Printer-friendly version April 13, 2023 (Santee) ECM intern Daniela Torres visited “Hop Down the Bunny Trail,” a free family-friendly event hosted by the city of Santee on April 1 at the Santee Trolley Square center. The fun included music, kids’ crafts, carnival rides, giveaways, Easter bunny photos, an egg hunt, and more. Printer-friendly version
VIDEO OF THE WEEK: MOUNTAIN LION VS. DEER
Printer-friendly version View video ful frame: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/rLMqpVuZGbo April 5, 2023 (Alpine) — Buddy Wilkerson shot this video of a deer in a life-or-death struggle with a mountain lion. It was taken earlier this month along Tavern Road in Alpine, near Dehesa Road in San Diego’s East County. It’s rare to spot a mountain lion in broad daylight, let alone
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