East County Magazine
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: MORNING GLORY
Printer-friendly version October 26, 2016 (El Cajon)–Robert Gehr of El Cajon snapped this photo of a morning glory flower growing on a fence in his neighborhood. He writes, “A glowing beauty befitting its name.” Printer-friendly version
BLOOD MOON RISING
Printer-friendly version by Miriam Raftery October 8, 2014 (San Diego’s East County) — Tom Lemon snapped this dazzling shot of this morning’s blood moon, an unusual type of eclipse in which the moon appears red or orange. The red color of the moon is caused by a shadow cast by the earth. If you missed this morning’s sighting, two
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: “EL GRITO” CELEBRATED IN SAN DIEGO
Printer-friendly version Photos by Tom and Nadin Abbott, Reporting San Diego Sep. 16, 2014 (San Diego) “El Grito de Dolores” signaled the beginning of the war of independence from Spain by Mexico. Every year in every plaza and government building in Mexico the head of the local government comes out at midnight to recreate the act at the
VIEJAS CASINO & RESORT SETS TWO NEW GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS
Printer-friendly version See full frame video from the event here: http://youtu.be/Byf5fO_UxEQ September 18,2014 (Alpine)– Viejas Casino & Resort set two new Guinness World Records today – for World’s Longest Sparkler Relay and World’s Longest Chain of Fireworks. During a VIP party that drew over 1,000 guests this evening for Viejas’ 23rd anniversary, 299 people gathered around the
VIDEO OF THE MONTH: GRAPE STOMP AT HACIENDA DE LAS ROSAS
Printer-friendly version September 18, 2014 (Ramona)—It’s harvest time at our local wineries, and many now host grape stomps to encourage community members to join in crushing those ripe grapes. Health rules prohibit drinking wine made from the stomps in California, but that didn’t stop patrons at Hacienda de Las Rosas Winery in Ramona from diving in and savoring
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: IT’S GRAPE STOMPING SEASON!
Printer-friendly version September 9, 2014 (Ramona) – Kristin Kjaero shot these photos of fun-loving folks jumping in feet first to enjoy harvest season at Hacienda de las Rosas Winery in East County. Grape stomps have become annual fall traditions at many of our local wineries, though health regulations in California prohibit consumption of wine from grapes crushed underfoot, so
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: ECO SUBSTATION
Printer-friendly version September 3, 2014 (Jacumba) – “It’s impossible to gauge the size of this substation from this photo. It’s huge,” Wayne Brammer writes of the still-under-construction ECO substation project that SDG&E is building in rural Jacumba. Brammer voiced alarm at the many massive projects planned on both sides of our border, adding, “My thought is there will be
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: SAN VICENTE AT SUNSET
Printer-friendly version August 30, 2014 (Lakeside) – Leon Thompson shot this tranquil shot of a sunset over the San Vicente Reservoir, with water level higher than in the past due to the largest dam height raising in America. Printer-friendly version
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: POWER POLE REPLACEMENT
Printer-friendly version August 29,2014 (El Cajon) – Maintaining many miles of power lines is a time-consuming task. Robert Gehr documented what’s involved on August 23, when San Diego Gas & Electric technicians replaced an electrical pole and transformer on west Park Avenue in El Cajon with photos and notes below. “Performing skilled, choreographed moves, they completed work in the
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: SHE’S A STAR!
Printer-friendly version August 25, 2014 (Campo)–Campo resident Tee Waidler sent in this photo of her 4 ½ year old daughter, Estrella posing in a red dress and heels back on the 4th of July. Estrella means “star”, and she certainly shines as she shows off her patriotic spirit! Printer-friendly version
Search by Specific Date
Support community news in the public interest! As nonprofit news, we rely on donations from the public to fund our reporting — not special interests. Please donate to sustain East County Magazine’s local reporting and/or wildfire alerts at https://www.eastcountymedia.org/donate to help us keep people safe and informed across our region.
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
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
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: CHILLING OUT IN ANZA BORREGO
Printer-friendly version East County News Service July 4, 2024 (Borrego) – With temperatures in triple digits in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Suzanne Brooks snapped this image on July 3 showing the area’s iconic bighorn sheep “chilling” out in the shade of a ramada at Palm Canyon Campground. Borrego, which means sheep in Spanish, is named for
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: CHILLING OUT IN ANZA BORREGO
Printer-friendly version East County News Service July 4, 2024 (Borrego) – With temperatures in triple digits in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Suzanne Brooks snapped this image on July 3 showing the area’s iconic bighorn sheep “chilling” out in the shade of a ramada at Palm Canyon Campground. Borrego, which means sheep in Spanish, is named for
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: CHILLING OUT IN ANZA BORREGO
Printer-friendly version East County News Service July 4, 2024 (Borrego) – With temperatures in triple digits in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Suzanne Brooks snapped this image on July 3 showing the area’s iconic bighorn sheep “chilling” out in the shade of a ramada at Palm Canyon Campground. Borrego, which means sheep in Spanish, is named for
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: EVACUATING FROM THE MCCAIN FIRE
Printer-friendly version July 1, 2024 (Jacumba)—Paul Cummings drove from Ribbonwood Road at I-8 east to Jacumba tonight, and sent these photos taken with his iphone. He says 8 West (which is shut down at Carrizo Gorge) is a staging area for many fire trucks. “Some are coming into Jacumba now,” he says, adding that he also saw several helicopters on
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: EVACUATING FROM THE MCCAIN FIRE
Printer-friendly version July 1, 2024 (Jacumba)—Paul Cummings drove from Ribbonwood Road at I-8 east to Jacumba tonight, and sent these photos taken with his iphone. He says 8 West (which is shut down at Carrizo Gorge) is a staging area for many fire trucks. “Some are coming into Jacumba now,” he says, adding that he also saw several helicopters on
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: CACTUS FLOWER
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service June 6, 2024 (Jacumba Hot Springs) — Shiloh Ireland sent in this beautiful image of a cactus flower and bee, taken in Jacumba Hot Springs. He writes, “The desert brings many little surprises in its harsh terrain and temperature extremes, but welcoming residents in this tiny community. Several varieties of cacti are blooming
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: CACTUS FLOWER
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service June 6, 2024 (Jacumba Hot Springs) — Shiloh Ireland sent in this beautiful image of a cactus flower and bee, taken in Jacumba Hot Springs. He writes, “The desert brings many little surprises in its harsh terrain and temperature extremes, but welcoming residents in this tiny community. Several varieties of cacti are blooming
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: CACTUS FLOWER
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service June 6, 2024 (Jacumba Hot Springs) — Shiloh Ireland sent in this beautiful image of a cactus flower and bee, taken in Jacumba Hot Springs. He writes, “The desert brings many little surprises in its harsh terrain and temperature extremes, but welcoming residents in this tiny community. Several varieties of cacti are blooming
Search by Specific Date
Support community news in the public interest! As nonprofit news, we rely on donations from the public to fund our reporting — not special interests. Please donate to sustain East County Magazine’s local reporting and/or wildfire alerts at https://www.eastcountymedia.org/donate to help us keep people safe and informed across our region.