East County Magazine
NEW TRAIL OPENS AT EL MONTE PARK
Printer-friendly version Watch a video of the trail opening ceremony here:. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6000bFjSB0s By Billy Ortiz February 23, 2011 (Lakeside) — Supervisor Dianne Jacob, other County officials and around 100 local residents were on hand for the opening ceremony of a new trail in Lakeside yesterday. Jacob said she was delighted to be standing at the foot of
Photos of the week Feb. 23, 2011
Printer-friendly version February 23, 2011 (San Diego’s East County) — What can be more welcoming than a warm sunny day after the winter rains? Our readers and photographers have documented the wonders of nature–and human nature, from the sands of Anza-Borrego Desert to the top of Palomar and Laguna Mountains. We had so many great shots this
EAST COUNTY VIDEO ADVENTURES: HIKING THE PINE CREEK TRAIL
Printer-friendly version View the Pine Creek trail video: http://www.facebook.com/v/1334760865455 "I would rate this trail as a five-star experience…The trail is very scenic, with a chance to see wild turkey, cattle ranging in the canyon, and perhaps even a mountain lion." By Billy Ortiz February 20, 2011 (Pine Valley) — As I cross the the tallest bridge in San
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: Feb. 20, 2011
Printer-friendly version February 20, 2011 (San Diego’s East County) — February brings out the beauty in East County, as these photos clearly show. February is a great time for driving along our backcountry roads, taking a hike, or pausing to marvel at the beauty of a simple late winter’s bloom. ECM photographer Dennis Richardson trekked to the top
VIDEO ADVENTURES IN EAST COUNTY: WINTER WONDERLAND ON LAGUNA MOUNTAIN
Printer-friendly version By Billy Ortiz View our “Winter Wonderland” Video February 2, 2011 (San Diego’s East County) – Living in the San Diego area, it’s a rare treat to visit the snow in our local mountains. So on a cold day in January, when the weather report said the storm was over, I packed my cameras and headed east to
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: FEB. 1, 2011
Printer-friendly version February 1, 2011 (San Diego’s East County)–This week, we bring you some beautiful images of nature. This egret paid a visit to Robin Kendall’s home in San Carlos, wading right in to take a dip in a swimming pool in her backyard. Kristin Hobbs Kjaero photographed this dazzling daybreak shot of a sunrise in La Mesa.
VIDEO ADVENTURE: FLYING HIGH OVER EAST COUNTY
Printer-friendly version By Pam Wilmers View an aerial video of East County: http://www.facebook.com/v/1274446437632 January 28, 2011 (San Diego’s East County) — With my heart beating and my curiosity rising, I lifted off from Gillespie Field in El Cajon in a single engine Cessna with pilot Bill Howell. Nothing could have prepared me for what we are about to
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: JAN. 26, 2011
Printer-friendly version January 26, 2011 (San Diego’s East County) — Our readers have been hitting the trails, venturing into parks and basking in the sunshine in their own backyards to bring you the latest intriguing images from East County. Garden camouflage: Robert Gehr snapped this image of a praying mantis artfully blending with leaves in his backyard. Scroll down for more amazing
LEGENDS OF LAKESIDE VIDEO: THE LAST DAIRY IN LAKESIDE
Printer-friendly version View our Ommering Dairy video tour, including exclusive interviews, at https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=1269855082851&set=vb.121848884514514&type=3&theater By Billy Ortiz Photos by Pam Wilmers and Ommering Dairy January 20, 2011 (Lakeside) — There is something special about visiting a dairy. The sights and sounds, and the people that run the dairies, are very unique. You can't help but think you have taken a
PHOTOS OF THE MONTH: JANUARY 2011
Printer-friendly version January 18, 2012 (San Diego’s East County) — Here are a few of our favorite shots from January–early signs that spring is on the way. Please send us your best images for publication in a future issue! E-mail your top shots taken in East County or San Diego’s inland regions to editor@eastcountymagazine.org.
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PHOTO OF THE WEEK: BOBCAT ON THE PROWL
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service January 6, 2025 (Deerhorn Valley) – Jordan Valladares snapped this close-up portrait of a bobcat near his home on Deerhorn Valley Road south of Jamul on Sunday. “I spotted the little guy sneaking about while I was enjoying some warm morning sunshine,” he writes. “So I ran in, grabbed my camera and a 300mm
VIDEO OF THE WEEK: NAVY ASSOCIATION TAKES DOGS DAY OUT TO PACK LEVEL
Printer-friendly version By CNC TV, County of San Diego Communications Office Video by Alex Aguirre December 14, 2024 (San Diego) – A dozen smiling dogs with wildly wagging tails led by Navy officers headed out to a Bonita trail for some exercise and fun Friday. When the Navy’s Second Class Petty Officer Association reached out to the County’s Department of Animal
VIDEO OF THE WEEK: INTERVIEWS WITH FIRE CHIEFS AT BARONA CONTROLLED BURN
Printer-friendly version Click here to view video full screen, or scroll down: https://youtu.be/n_au8Pk7gCM December 5, 2024 (Lakeside) – Shiloh Ireland interviewed Barona Fire Chief Ken Kremensky and Cal Fire Division Chief Eric on December 3 during a 160-acre controlled burn on the Barona reservation in Lakeside. Burning old brush has ecological benefits, also protecting communities from wildfires since it’s far
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: A BIPARTISAN BIRTHDAY BASH FOR COUNCILMAN KENDRICK
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery November 30, 2024 (El Cajon)–El Cajon Councilman Gary Kendrick celebrated his 70th birthday on October 26 with a poolside party at his home. The guest list read like a who’s who of East County, with bipartisan comunity leaders turning out to honor the long-serving East County Councilmember. Current or former
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: EAST COUNTY MAGAZINE’S ROARING ‘20s PARTY CELEBRATED JAZZ AGE IN LA MESA
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery November 28, 2024 (La Mesa) – Thanks to all of you who turned out in style at our Roaring ‘20s party on November 17 at Wineworks in La Mesa. We appreciate your support, which is vital to sustain our independent news reporting as well as our wildfire and emergency alerts. The event recreated the era
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: WATER CONSERVATION GARDEN ABLOOM FOR ANNIVERSARY EVENT
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery Photo, left: Mark Robak, chair of the Water Conservation Garden’s joint powers authority November 21, 2024 (Rancho San Diego) – The Water Conservation Garden at Cuyamaca College celebrated its 25th anniversary on November 9 with a free celebration commemorating a quarter century of educating the public on water conservation and more. Visitors filled the garden to
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: RESTORED FISHING FLOAT RETURNS TO LOVELAND RESERVOIR
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery November 26, 2024 (Alpine) – Nearly two years after a severe storm damaged the floating fishing dock at Loveland Reservoir in Alpine back in January 2023, a restored fishing dock is back. When Sweetwater Water Authority drained the reservoir to dead pool status in late 2022, the fishing dock was left on dry land, subsequently torn
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: CONTROLLED BURN IN CAMPO
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service November 24, 2024 (Campo) – Eileen Martinez of Boulevard took these photos of controlled burn conducted by Cal Fire in the Cal Fire area on November 22. She wrote after receiving our alert, “Thanks for keeping us up to date! I was driving thru Campo this evening and this fire was visible all
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: MT. HELIX SUNSET
Printer-friendly versionOctober 27, 2024 (Mt. Helix) — Karen Pearlman stopped atop Mt. Helix with her dog, Charlie, last weekend and captured some stunning sunset shots. The Mt. Helix Park Foundation maintains the preserve atop Mt. Helix and has several events coming up including a Turkey Trot Nov. 29 and Christmas on Mt.
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: MT. HELIX SUNSET
Printer-friendly versionOctober 27, 2024 (Mt. Helix) — Karen Pearlman stopped atop Mt. Helix with her dog, Charlie, last weekend and captured some stunning sunset shots. The Mt. Helix Park Foundation maintains the preserve atop Mt. Helix and has several events coming up including a Turkey Trot Nov. 29 and Christmas on Mt.
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