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PHOTOS OF THE YEAR: BEST IMAGES OF 2010
Printer-friendly version January 3, 2011 (San Diego’s East County) – our photographers and readers have provided a wealth of amazing images in 2010–from dramatic news stories to astounding nature images to heart-warming images of humanity. We hope you"ll enjoy our 50 most compelling photos. Which is your favorite? Please share your opinions in our
LET IT SNOW! PHOTOS OF THE WEEK JAN.4, 2010
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery Photos by Billy Ortiz January 4, 2011 (Mt. Laguna) – Yesterday’s storm brought snow to Mount Laguna in San Diego’s East County–along with a flurry of snow-goers eager to enjoy the seasonal treat. Though merely a dusting of white with occasional drifts, the snow was ample enough for kids and the young-art heart to enjoy
INSPIRATION FOR THE NEW YEAR
Printer-friendly versionJanuary 1, 2011 (Lakeside) — Trever Richardson took this awe-inspiring shot of sunshine on the horizon, viewed from a hiking trail at Louis Seltzer Park in Lakeside. Send your best photos to editor@eastcountymagazine.org! Printer-friendly version
A SPECIAL TREAT FOR READERS: BEST OF EAST COUNTY VIDEO
Printer-friendly version December 30, 2010 (San Diego’s East County)–Videographer Billy Ortiz created a special "Best of East County" video to entertain guests at our holiday party. Missed the party? Not to worry! You can enjoy this special "Best of East County" video here. View more of Billy’s videos here. Billy has left seemingly no stone unturned in his quest to search out awesome sights in East County.
CALM BETWEEN THE STORMS
Printer-friendly version This dramatic image of waning storm clouds reflected in Lindo Lake at sunset was captured on film by Dennis Richardson. Want to see your photos published in East County Magazine? Submit your best images taken in East County to editor@eastcountymagazine.org. Printer-friendly version
BEST PHOTOS FROM OUR READERS: PEACE ON EARTH
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MUSIC VIDEO: STORMY WEATHER SWELLS LOS COCHES CREEK
Printer-friendly version December 23, 2010 (San Diego’s East County)– Videographer Billy Ortiz traveled to Flinn Springs Park yesterday, capturing storm-swelled headwaters of Los Coches Creek. He spliced yesterday’s shots together with some October images of areas further downstream, including a spectacular waterfall at the long forgotten Los Coches dam in Lakeside. Then he added a soundtrack to create this one-of-a-kind music
RAINY DAY IN LAKESIDE
Printer-friendly versionVideo by Dennis and Trever Richardson shot December 20, 2010 Printer-friendly version
VIDEO ADVENTURES IN EAST COUNTY: LAKESIDE RIVER PARK
Printer-friendly version By Billy Ortiz View our video adventure on Lakeside River Park, where an East County community has reclaimed a former sand mine site to create trails, habitat, and a place of beauty to enjoy the riverfront–and scroll down to learn more about this unique environment. December 5, 2010 (Lakeside) –Growing up in Lakeside, California, the San Diego River has
HELIX WATER ANNOUNCES WINNER OF LAKE JENNINGS PHOTO CONTEST
Printer-friendly version December 4, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) – This fall, as part of the Helix Water District’s watershed awareness campaign, a photo contest was held for residents that live within the Lake Jennings watershed. The District has now announced the winner—Sid Cavey who lives near the reservoir and submitted a spectacular photo of a rainbow over the Lake, which
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PHOTO OF THE WEEK: AZTEC STARS VISIT VALLEY FARMS MARKET
Printer-friendly version Photo by Miriam Raftery April 1, 2023 (Spring Valley) – With Aztecs men’s basketball advancing to the “final four” for the first time in the team’s history, Aztec players Nate Mensah (left) and Matt Bradley (right) stopped by Valley Farms Market in Spring Valley earlier this week to meet shoppers and pose for pictures with fans, as well
VIDEO OF THE WEEK: REVOLUTION IN THE ORCHARD
Printer-friendly version March 31, 2023 (Santa Ysabel, CA) — East County Magazine interns Jacob Pamus and Daniela Torres visited Julian Farm and Orchard, where a recreation of a Revolutionary War battle was held. They interviewed participants in both the British and Colonists camps, including General George Washington. Julian Farm and Orchard is located in Santa Ysabel, California, just outside of
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: BOOT DRIVE FOR BURN INSTITUTE
Printer-friendly versionMarch 22, 2023 (Lakeside) – Shiloh Ireland snapped these phots of firefighters from the Lakeside Fire Department collecting donations for the annual Boot Drive in March. Proceeds benefit the San Diego Burn Institute. Printer-friendly version
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: SWALLOWTAIL BUTTERFLY
Printer-friendly versionMarch 15, 2023 (La Mesa) — Chuck Cibulka snapped this photo of a beautiful Western Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly on pink lantana blooms in La Mesa. Printer-friendly version
CANINE FUN AT ANNUAL FIDO FEST IN SANTEE
Printer-friendly version By Daniela Torres March 15, 2023 (Santee) — The 7th annual Fido Fest was held Saturday, March 11 at the Town Center Community Park East. This event provided a great opportunity for dogs and dog lovers to enjoy themselves with giveaways, an agility course, contests, and much more for a tail-waggin’ good time. Originally, Fido Fest was supposed
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: EAST COUNTY SNOW
Printer-friendly versionBy Rebecca Person Photo, left: Shane Marie – Boulevard March 7, 2023 (San Diego’s East County) – East County’s high desert communities saw a better-than-ever snowfall this winter and many residents have captured scenes unusual to the area in Campo, Jacumba, Live Oak Springs, Boulevard and Bankhead Springs. Photo, right: Greg Curran – In Ko Pah Spirit Retreat Jacumba Hot Springs
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: WILDLIFE AT LINDO LAKE
Printer-friendly versionMarch 4, 2023 (Lakeside) – No, that’s not a penguin at Lindo Lake in Lakeside. Here’s how photographer Shiloh Ireland described this startling image. “I took out the camera and thought I would look for something unusual. Well, the animal world is amazing. I was able to take many shots of a mammal with a bird, the heron hanging
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: IN-KO-PAH SNOW
Printer-friendly versionMarch 2, 2023 (In-Ko-Pah) – Greg Curran sent in these photos of a rare snowfall blanketing In-Ko-Pah in the high desert, near the Desert View Tower and Boulder Park. Printer-friendly version
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: HAIL IN ROLANDO
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service February 27, 2023 (Roland) — A rare hailstorm pelted much of San Diego County on Saturday night. Pat Bennett of Rolando sent in these photos, stating, “I have lived in San Diego for 55 years and have never seen more than a few hailstones fall. Tonight, my garden, deck, patio furniture and roof were covered
SNOW PLAY IN SANTA ISABEL
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery Photos by Henri Migala and Miriam Raftery February 27, 2023 (Santa Ysabel)– The weekend storm brough snow to unusually low levels in San Diego County’s mountains. With popular destinations such as Julian, Cuyamaca and Mount Laguna blocked except to residents and chains required in the morning, followed by traffic jams when some highways later opened,
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