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PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: NORTHERN LIGHTS OVER EAST COUNTY

Printer-friendly version     May 12, 2024 (San Diego’s East County) — The Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, made a rare but spectacular appearance over San Diego’s East County Friday night, visible in mountain and rural areas dark enough to see the dramatic night sky.   These images were taken by Joyce Teague from Guatay, CA, in East County near

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PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: BORREGO SUNSET AND RAINBOW

Printer-friendly version May 7, 2024 (Borrego Springs) – Mitchell Sterling sent in these dramatic images showcasing natural spectacles in the Anza-Borrego Desert. The dramatic desert sunset  features lenticular clouds; the rainbow is over the San Ysidro Mountains on the western end of Borrego Springs.. Both shots were taken on May 4 from his driveway in the Ocotillo Heights neighborhood of

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PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: BORREGO SUNSET AND RAINBOW

Printer-friendly version May 7, 2024 (Borrego Springs) – Mitchell Sterling sent in these dramatic images showcasing natural spectacles in the Anza-Borrego Desert. The dramatic desert sunset  features lenticular clouds; the rainbow is over the San Ysidro Mountains on the western end of Borrego Springs.. Both shots were taken on May 4 from his driveway in the Ocotillo Heights neighborhood of

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VIDEO OF THE WEEK: KIWANIS HELP CHILDREN AT EAST COUNTY TRANSITIONAL LIVING CENTER

Printer-friendly version   View video: Kiwanis at ECTLC~East County Transitional Living Center-Dan Bickford, Carole Farris and AJ Tota. (youtube.com)   March 25, 2024 (El Cajon) — Shiloh Ireland visited the East County Transitional Living Center to speak with leaders of Kiwanis about their organization’s dedication to helping children. On March 16, Kiwanis members pitched in to help out families transitioning from

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VIDEO OF THE WEEK: KIWANIS HELP CHILDREN AT EAST COUNTY TRANSITIONAL LIVING CENTER

Printer-friendly version   View video: Kiwanis at ECTLC~East County Transitional Living Center-Dan Bickford, Carole Farris and AJ Tota. (youtube.com)   March 25, 2024 (El Cajon) — Shiloh Ireland visited the East County Transitional Living Center to speak with leaders of Kiwanis about their organization’s dedication to helping children. On March 16, Kiwanis members pitched in to help out families transitioning from

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HELIX WATER DISTRICT LAUNCHES 2022 LAKE JENNINGS SPRING PHOTO CONTEST

Printer-friendly versionSource: Helix Water District Photo: Bald eagles at Lake Jennings, by Scott Lagace March 5, 2022 (Lakeside) — Helix Water District has launched its 11th annual Lake Jennings Spring Photo Contest to share the beauty of its reservoir with the local community. The contest is open to photos taken at Lake Jennings in Lakeside between March 1 and May

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PHOTO OF THE WEEK: HOLY GUACAMOLE!

Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service March 2, 2022 (Alpine) – Richard Edwords of Kamp’s Propane sent in this photo from the Preferred MM SD Insurance Services wiinning team, which took home the first place trophy in the Alpine Kiwanis Club’s recent guacamole contest. The competition benefits Sports for Exceptional Athletes.   Printer-friendly version

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UKRAINIAN-AMERICANS HOLD VIGILS IN SANTEE AND SAN DIEGO

Printer-friendly version By Matthew Manosh Scroll down to links to videos from vigils March 1, 2022 (San Diego’s East County) — Local Ukrainian-Americans gathered in demonstrations these past few days in solidarity with their nation, which is under attack from Russian forces. Thursday night,  a prayer vigil was held in Santee on a vacant lot, where there are plans to

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PHOTO OF THE WEEK: COUNTY SHOWS SOLIDARITY WITH UKRAINE

Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service February 26, 2022 (San Diego) – Tonight, the San Diego County Administration Building is illuminated in blue and yellow – Ukraine’s national colors, to show solidarity with Ukraine amid the Russian invasion. The action came at the request of Shane Harris, President of the People’s Association of Justice Advocates, a national civil rights association based

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PHOTO OF THE WEEK: WINTER WONDERLAND ON MOUNT LAGUNA

Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service February 23, 2022 (San Diego’s East County) – UCSD’s HP Wren webcam captured this serene image of snow-covered pine trees and land atop Mount Laguna during a break in today’s winter storm. Printer-friendly version

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PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: VALLEY OF THE MOON

Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service January 29, 2022 (Jacumba Hot Springs) — Jacumba Hikers recently trekked to the rugged, rock-strewn Valley of the Moon in the Jacumba Mountains. Angela Somera sent these photos from the hike, which was led by Mike Rood and Bill Paper. “I was the `sweep,’ the last person on the hike to make sure no one gets off

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PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: BIRDS AT LAKE JENNINGS

Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service January 12, 2022 (Lakeside) – Greg Dunne took a stroll around Lake Jennings in Lakeside, where he photographed a a black-crowned night heron and a bald eagle, both fish-loving birds that have been denizens at our local lake. Printer-friendly version

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PHOTO OF THE WEEK: CUYAMACA PEAK

Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service January 5, 2022 (San Diego’s East County) – Jay Steiger took a New Year’s morning hike to the top of Cuyamaca Peak, the second highest peak in East County. He sent in this beautiful image, with patches of snow still clinging to trees along the trail. Printer-friendly version

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PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: COYOTE HUNTING

Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service December 29, 2021 (Ramona) – Scott Lagace snapped a series of images of a coyote pouncing on a gopher mound in the Ramona Grasslands Preserve this week, but the prey eluded capture, much to the coyote’s consternation. The wily coyote earlier camouflaged itself among a herd of cattle – apparently oblivious to the “no trespassing”

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