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BALD EAGLES, CANADA GEESE TAKE WING AT LAKE CUYAMACA
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery October 31, 2011 (Lake Cuyamaca) – In search of fall foliage, I ventured out to Rancho Cuyamaca State Park today. Though it’s still early for the vibrant gold aspens and oaks yet to turn, some splashes of color were visible. I found a far more rare and thrilling sight — a pair of
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: AN ILLUMINATING IMAGE HONORING ALPINE’S VETERANS
Printer-friendly version October 17, 2011 (Alpine) – Rod Hinrichsen snapped this inspiring image at the Alpine Wall of Honor last weekend, when 33 new names of local veterans were added to the monument. “It shows the reflection of the people that are honoring the reflection of the service that their neighbors gave for this great country, exemplified
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: IT’S A DOG’S LIFE
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery October 14, 2011 (La Mesa) — Editor Miriam Raftery snapped this pic of a pampered pooch and owner enjoying some lakeside dining at Anthony’s Fish Grotto in La Mesa. Dogs are welcome daily on an outdoor patio overlooking a duck pond. Printer-friendly version
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: RARE BIRD SPOTTED IN EAST COUNTY
Printer-friendly version September 24, 2011 (San Diego’s East County) – Photographer Greg Turok snapped these images of a Nutmeg Mannakin, or Spice Finch, and its mate in the Mission Trails Regional Park area Sept. 5. “This bird is a recent resident to San Diego County,” said Turok, who has had the bird identified by the Ornithology Department at the
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: VIEJAS REMEMBERS 9/11
Printer-friendly version September 14, 2011 (Alpine) – Robert Scheid, vice president of community and public relations at the Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians, has submitted these photos of tribal members participating in a ceremony at the Viejas reservation to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. On Sunday, September 11, 2011, a wreath
FOR “MUSTANG MAN” WHO DARED TO DREAM, A SPIRITED JOURNEY CONTINUES
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery Video by Billy Ortiz https://www.facebook.com/LakesideCaliforniaHistory/videos/1389484353508/ There comes a time in life when a person may decide to take a chance—to do something wild, so daring that it challenges the spirit and nurtures the soul. September 3, 2011 (Blossom Valley) – When Dale Harker, a Vietnam combat veteran and cancer survivor, decided to train a
VIDEO TOUR: MISSION TRAILS, AMERICA’S LARGEST URBAN PARK
Printer-friendly version August 28, 2011 (San Diego) — East County Magazine videographer Jack Winemiller has created this video tour of Mission Trails Regional Park. At over 6,150 acres, Mission Trails is larger than Balboa Park, New York’s Central Park, and San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park combined! From hiking to rock climbing, bicycling to birdwatching, you’ll find a variety of activities. There’s
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK
Printer-friendly version August 21, 2011 (San Diego’s East County) – Photographer Wayne Brammer sent in these images of construction along the Sunrise Powerlink, with the following commentary on the Sunbird sky crane. “Now if you’re a big kid like myself, you may like seeing choppers lifting BIG stuff. Now this is a big chopper…”
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: A SIZZLING SUMMER’S NIGHT IN EAST COUNTY
Printer-friendly version August 21, 2011 (El Cajon) – Samantha Bonpensiero photographed the Novamenco concert at the Water Conservation Garden last weekend, capturing the beauty and drama of both music and dance on a sizzling summer’s night in Rancho San Diego. Novamenco has emerged as one of San Diego’s hottest musical entertainment groups. Printer-friendly
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: OH BABY! BOBCAT KITTENS IN JAMUL
Printer-friendly version August 9, 2011 (Jamul) – What could be cuter than a bouncing baby bobcat? How about an entire bobcat family? “He’s sleeping in the big ash tree right in front of our house—he’s been there for hours!” writes Jan Maxted, whose husband, Don snapped these photos outside their rural Jamul home. “No sign of his mom,
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VIDEO OF THE WEEK: LIGHTS AT THE LAKES HOLIDAY SHOW IN SANTEE
Printer-friendly version December 16, 2022 (Santee) — ECM took a drive through the first-annual Lights at the Lakes holiday show, now running on select dates through December 24 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve. John Levken’s video shows highlights of the one-mile drive through over 35 different sparkling light displays set to music synchronized
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: BIG CATS ENJOY SNOW IN ALPINE
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service December 17, 2022 (Alpine) – Rescued tigers at the Lions Tigers & Bears big cat and bear sanctuary in Alpine enjoyed last week’s snowfall. Moka was a victim of the international exotic animal trade, and was rescued after being confiscated from the floorboard of a car at the U.S./Mexico border. He now has a permanent home with Nola, a white tiger who was an
VIDEO OF THE WEEK: FALL IN EAST COUNTY
Printer-friendly version December 5, 2022 (San Diego’s East County) — ECM intern John Lekven and editor Miriam Raftery highlight the many annual autumn attractions, festivals and events across San Diego’s East County. From colorful fall foliage to Oktoberfests, grapestomps at local wineries, Halloween happenings and fall festivals, culiminating in events to herald in the holiday season, each fall brings a
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: FALL FOLIAGE IN EAST COUNTY
Printer-friendly versionDecember 4, 2022 (San Diego’s East County) — It’s a beautiful time of year for a drive through East County’s mountain areas. Our editor, Miriam Raftery, snapped the image in Cuyamaca Rancho State Park (left) and of the town hall in Ramona (right, below), resplendant in fall foliage. Printer-friendly version
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: INAJA MEMORIAL
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service November 27, 2022 (Inaja) – Claudia White took this photo of the Inaja Memorial between Santa Ysabel and Julian, where she stopped to remember the 11 men who lost their lives battling the Inaja Fire on November 25, 1956. She writes, “My husband, Dean White, was across the canyon on the same fire. He was
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: SUNBEAMS
Printer-friendly version November 22, 2022 (Alpine) — Josh Stotler snapped this inspirational image of a starburst sun beaming morning rays onto a field in Alpine, California. Printer-friendly version
VIDEO OF THE WEEK: FIREFIGHTERS DOUSE CAR FIRE IN EL CAJON
Printer-friendly version East County News Service November 4, 2022 (El Cajon) – Robert Gehr snapped these photos and videos of firefighters in action, extinguishing a car fire in the 100 block of Wells Avenue in El Cajon around 7 a.m. today. “San Miguel Fire appeared to be the first responder and used a fire extinguisher to knock down the flames,” Gehr says.
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: MASKED BANDIT IN SANTEE
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service October 23, 2022 (Santee) — Cynthia Robertson sent in this image, originally posted on Facebook, with the following witty message. “Well, tonight I had the scare of my life coming out of the Walmart in Santee. As I walked up to my car, I was approached by a masked bandit. I stepped back and
PHOTO OF THE MONTH: REMEMBERING 911 IN EL CAJON
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service October 4, 2022 (El Cajon) – Robert Gehr shot this dramatic photo of a massive flag hanging off El Cajon City Hall in memory of the 911 attacks, against the backdrop of the sunrise. Printer-friendly version
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: COYOTE IN COLLEGE AREA
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service September 27, 2022 (San Diego) — Steve Treese took this photo of a coyote in his garden, poised to snatch fruit from his garden. He used his iPhone to snap this image from his bedroom window in College View Estates. Treese says the coyote, shown beneath a Ponderosa lemon tree, was there to eat persimmons
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