East County Magazine
Photo of the week: Jacumba sunset
April 6, 2026 (Jacumba Hot Springs) – Martin Eder sent in this photo, taken along Interstate 8 just west of Jacumba near the San Diego-Imperial…
Male lion joins pride at San Diego Zoo Safari Park
East County News Service View video: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1484962496593617 March 24, 2026 (San Pasqual) — The lion pride at the Safari Park just got a little louder…
Sunrise to sunset is theme of 2026 Lake Jennings photo contest
East County News Service March 15, 2026 (Lakeside) – Lake Jennings invites you to enter your best photos taken at Lake Jennings between April 1…
Photo of the Week: Here’s the buzz!
East County News Service February 7, 2026 (La Mesa) — Kristin Kjaero snapped this photo of a honeybee pollinating flowers in her succulent garden in…
Photo of the Week: Beaver moon
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service November 9, 2025 (Mt. Helix) — Dawn Sebaugh snapped this picture of the “Beaver Moon” on November 5, The November full moon was dubbed “Beaver Moon” because it’s the time when beavers are most active building their lodges for winter, and when the fur trading season was at its peak. The name has its origins
Photo of the week: Egret at Lake Morena amid dead plants and green water
Printer-friendly version East County News Service October 3, 2025 (Lake Morena) — Karen Pearlman snapped this photo of snowy white egret searching for fish at Lake Morena, casting a reflection in the deep green waters. The visit raises a curious question: Why are all the plants in the water at Lake Morena dead? It isn’t drought, since plants further up
Exclusive: ECM obtains video showing start of Coches Fire
Printer-friendly version View video September 17, 2025 (Lakeside) — East County Magazine photographer Patrick Ward has obtained surveillance video from a Lakeside homeowner who lives next to the spot where the Coches Fire began. The video from the homeowner, who asked to remain anonymous, shows vehicles on the roadway around 2:56 p.m. on September 8, 2025, followed by brush igniting
Photo of the week: Santee Fire Department’s new brush rig
Printer-friendly versionPhoto and story by Patrick Ward August 24, 2025 (Santee) – The Santee Fire Department this week held a push-in ceremony with its new home-type 3 brush engine, a symbol of the department’s commitment to safety and efficiency. The brush rig is designed to handle any emergency with precision and speed. The cost of the apparatus was
State Parks Photo Contest Running Through Sept. 30
Printer-friendly versionAnza-Borrego Desert State Park photo (left) by Karen Pearlman East County News Service July 15, 2025 (San Diego County) — California State Parks Foundation is inviting park visitors and photography enthusiasts of all ages and experience levels to capture the natural beauty, recreational activities and unique landscapes of California’s state parks. The California State Parks Foundation
Photos of the Week: Crest Celebrates Independence Day
Printer-friendly version July 6, 2026 (Crest, CA) – Paul Levikow sent in these photos from the 79th Crest Fourth of July Parade near Nancy Jane County Park. Parade watchers lined La Cresta Blvd. and Suncrest Blvd., to watch motorcycles, offroad vehicles, bicycles, classic cars, floats, and equestrians. The community event also included a live band, crafts, venders, food,
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PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: COLORFUL CLOUDS
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service September 24, 2022 (El Cajon) — Robert Gehr snapped these photos with his iPhone XR about 30 minutes apart, shows the color change as the sun was rising in the east this morning over El Cajon. The sight transitioned from a vivid orange sunrise to white clouds afloat in an azure blue sky. Printer-friendly version
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: MULE DEER
Printer-friendly version September 20, 2022 (Cuyamaca) — Scott Lagace sent in this photo of a mule deer photographed during a recent hike around Lake Cuyamaca in the mountains of San Diego’s East County. The lake is located in Cuyamaca Rancho State Park. Printer-friendly version
VIDEO OF THE WEEK: FIRE RETARDANT HITS FIRE ENGINE
Printer-friendly version East County News Service Video and photo by Cal Fire Captain Bert Ramirez September 5, 2022 (Ramona) – Cal Fire Captain Bert Ramirez sent in this dramatic video that he shot during the Caesar Fire today in Ramona. “We were making a stand on two houses when we were dropped on,” he says. The fire retardant released from
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: FIRE AT BARRETT JUNCTION
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service September 1, 2022 (Barrett Junction, CA) – Connie Kirkpatrick took these photos of the #Border32Fire last night and early this morning from the parking lot of her business in Barrett Junction. She writes that as the fire continues moving east, the fire department is still in her parking lot and roads are still blocked. “It
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: SUNBURST AFTER THE STORM
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service August 24, 2022 (Pine Valley) – Victoria Casteel captured this heavenly image of the sun’s rays radiating through clouds after this evening’s storm in Pine Valley. Printer-friendly version
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: ORCHIDS IN BLOOM
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service August 17, 2022 (Lakeside) – This brilliant bloom on a Hong Kong orchid was taken at the Lakeside Ranch home of Shiloh Ireland Photography. Printer-friendly version
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: ON THE TRAIL
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service August 15, 2022 (Lakeside) — Shiloh Ireland Photography sent in this horseback-view image of the San Vicente Reservoir in Lakeside. Printer-friendly version
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: PICASSO PEACOCK
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service August 3, 2022 (Lakeside) – This beautiful peacock named Picasso resides at the ranch home of the owner of Shiloh Ireland Photography. He writes, “Picasso ending the breeding season and beginning to drop his majestic feathers. His over 6.6 foot train) Nature is beautiful.” Printer-friendly version
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: RUFFLED FEATHERS
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service August 2, 2022 (Lakeside) – This snowy egret with ruffled feathers was photographed at Lindo Lakes Park in Lakeside by Shiloh Ireland Photography. Printer-friendly version
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: STORM CLOUDS OVER EAST COUNTY
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service July 31, 2022 (El Cajon) – Robert Gehr snapped this dramatic sky image on July 31 from El Cajon, as thunderstorms swept into East County’s mountain areas. Printer-friendly version
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