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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

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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

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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

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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. 

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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

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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

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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

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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: UNUSUAL SIGHT OUTSIDE EL CAJON POLICE HEADQUARTERS

Printer-friendly version Photo Credit: Web of Life Photography: The Vicarious Lenz   September 10, 2024 (El Cajon) – Photographer Robert Gehr spotted this wily character lurking outside the El Cajon Police Department headquarters this morning.   Casing the joint? Hunting rabbits? Or perhaps seeking water during one of the most extreme heat waves on record.   Among the most adaptable

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PHOTO OF THE WEEK: UNUSUAL SIGHT OUTSIDE EL CAJON POLICE HEADQUARTERS

Printer-friendly version Photo Credit: Web of Life Photography: The Vicarious Lenz   September 10, 2024 (El Cajon) – Photographer Robert Gehr spotted this wily character lurking outside the El Cajon Police Department headquarters this morning.   Casing the joint? Hunting rabbits? Or perhaps seeking water during one of the most extreme heat waves on record.   Among the most adaptable

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PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: 20TH ANNUAL VAQUEROS RUN COMPLETED IN LAKESIDE

Printer-friendly version By Shiloh Ireland August 10,2024 (Lakeside) — The annual Vaqueros Run rumbled down Maine Avenue in Lakeside on August 1st. El Capitan High School football team, a Grossmont Union district school, marched down Maine Avenue with their football team and cheerleaders while Maine Avenue was lined with fans. The small-town spirit was alive and the marching band complimented the

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PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: 20TH ANNUAL VAQUEROS RUN COMPLETED IN LAKESIDE

Printer-friendly version By Shiloh Ireland August 10,2024 (Lakeside) — The annual Vaqueros Run rumbled down Maine Avenue in Lakeside on August 1st. El Capitan High School football team, a Grossmont Union district school, marched down Maine Avenue with their football team and cheerleaders while Maine Avenue was lined with fans. The small-town spirit was alive and the marching band complimented the

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PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: 20TH ANNUAL VAQUEROS RUN COMPLETED IN LAKESIDE

Printer-friendly version By Shiloh Ireland August 10,2024 (Lakeside) — The annual Vaqueros Run rumbled down Maine Avenue in Lakeside on August 1st. El Capitan High School football team, a Grossmont Union district school, marched down Maine Avenue with their football team and cheerleaders while Maine Avenue was lined with fans. The small-town spirit was alive and the marching band complimented the

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PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: PINE VALLEY DAYS PARADE

Printer-friendly versionBy Shiloh Ireland   July 29, 2024 (Pine Valley) — I returned to the Annual Pine Valley Days Parade in Pine Valley on Saturday, July 27. The Mountain Empire is always welcoming and friendly and the small community pride was evident. Starting at 9 a.m., the parade traveled down old Highway 80 from Pine Valley Road to Pine Blvd.

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PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: PINE VALLEY DAYS PARADE

Printer-friendly versionBy Shiloh Ireland   July 29, 2024 (Pine Valley) — I returned to the Annual Pine Valley Days Parade in Pine Valley on Saturday, July 27. The Mountain Empire is always welcoming and friendly and the small community pride was evident. Starting at 9 a.m., the parade traveled down old Highway 80 from Pine Valley Road to Pine Blvd.

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VIDEO OF THE WEEK: SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST TOOK LOCAL MOM’S LIFE AND SHE AWOKE

Printer-friendly versionVideo by José Eli Villanueva   By Anita Lightfoot, County of San Diego Communications Office   July 29, 2024 (San Diego) — ECMO, or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, is a medical procedure for critical care patients with life-threatening heart or lung failure. An ECMO machine is used to pump blood out of a patient’s body, add oxygen, remove carbon dioxide,

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VIDEO OF THE WEEK: SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST TOOK LOCAL MOM’S LIFE AND SHE AWOKE

Printer-friendly versionVideo by José Eli Villanueva   By Anita Lightfoot, County of San Diego Communications Office   July 29, 2024 (San Diego) — ECMO, or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, is a medical procedure for critical care patients with life-threatening heart or lung failure. An ECMO machine is used to pump blood out of a patient’s body, add oxygen, remove carbon dioxide,

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PHOTO OF THE WEEK: JUNE BLOOMS

Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service   July 8, 2024 (San Diego’s East County)– Junebug Owens sent in this idyllic image taken in late June of her Belgian Malinois mix dog, Ellie, lolling amid blossoms from a purple flowering Jaracanda tree and a scarlet Bougainvillea. Printer-friendly version

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