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PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: HOW TO RUIN A GOOD SUNRISE PHOTO OPPORTUNITY IN OCOTILLO
Printer-friendly version August 23, 2014 (Ocotillo)–Photographer Jim Pelley’s home is now surrounded on three sides by the Ocotillo wind facility built on public lands, despite promises when he purchased his home that the views would be protected forever. He sent in these images to vent his frustration over the despoiled views of nature that drew him to this desert
PEACE MARCHERS IN EL CAJON ASK U.S. & UNITED NATIONS FOR AIRLIFTS, ASYLUM TO SAVE IRAQI CHRISTIANS
Printer-friendly version United Nations passes resolution for sanctions against ISIS backers; local Iraqis ask for airlifts to save lives Hear our exclusive interview with Mark Arabo on progress at the United Nations to save Iraqi Christians, originally aired Aug. 20 on the East County Magazine Show on KNSJ 89.1 FM: http://k007.kiwi6.com/hotlink/6scu4kz7x2/Arabo-UNresolutioninterviewfor8-20-14show-FINAlwithrallyclips.mp3 By Miriam Raftery August 21, 2014 (El Cajon)
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: SUNSET AND BIRDIES
Printer-friendly version August 20, 2014 (San Diego’s East County) — Our Bird Talk columnist Greg Dunne sent in this spectacular photos, with the following note: “Just in case you missed the sunset last night, here’s what it looked like from my house. A couple of shots I’m entering in the amateur photo contest next month at Mission Trails Regional
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
Printer-friendly version August 10, 2014 (San Diego’s East County) – Robert Gehr snapped this photo(s) during National Night Out on August 5 at the El Cajon Police Department. “Low civilian turnout was a bit disappointing, yet that meant no crowds,” he writes. “Games for the kids, face painting as well. SWAT display, mini fire truck rides, hot dogs, Sheriff
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: ANOTHER SECRET STREAM
Printer-friendly version August 7, 2014 (Borrego Springs) – Tom Lemon sent in these photos of a “secret stream”, along with this description: “I hadn’t visited this stream in many years. Me and my sons went to Cuyamaca for brunch on Father’s Day and then down Banner Grade to Borrego Springs. The weather was a bit like today with mild
RAMONA FUND FOR ANIMALS CENTER IN RAMONA HELPS SAVE LOCAL WILDLIFE
Printer-friendly version Hear our interview at the Ramona Fund for Animals Wildlife Center: https://www.eastcountymagazine.org/sites/eastcountymagazine.org/files/audio/2019/August/Offbeat-RamonaFundForAnimalsWildlife-finalwithmusic.mp3 By Miriam Raftery August 7, 2014 (Ramona) – The Ramona Fund for Animals Wildlife Center is one of only three facilities in San Diego County that rehabilitate injured or ill wildlife for release back into the wild. Currently the Center is
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: YEEHA! A RESOLUTION HONORING MISS RODEO USA IN LAKESIDE
Printer-friendly version Photo courtesy of Rob Riingen, East County Herald July 18, 2014 (Lakeside) – Senator Joel Anderson’s office sent in this pic of the Senator presenting a resolution honoring the new Miss Rodeo USA 2014 and former Lakeside Rodeo Queen, Elisa Swenson. Printer-friendly version
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: 4TH OF JULY IN EL CAJON
Printer-friendly version July 6, 2014 (El Cajon) – Randy Jordan snapped this photo of the fireworks final at El Cajon’s 4th of July celebration in Granite Hills/Kennedy Park. Printer-friendly version
PHOTOS OF THE MONTH: MAD HATTER WINE TASTING ON MT. HELIX
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery July 2, 2014 (Mt. Helix) – It was a very important date for guests at the Mad Hatter wine tasting party hosted by vintner Stephanie Young and Laurie Delaney at the Manor Vineyard on Mt. Helix. Prizes were awarded for best costumes as guests mixed, mingled, munched appetizers and savored vintages brought by
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: BOULEVARD SUNSET
Printer-friendly version June 20, 2014 (Boulevard) – Michele Strand sent in this serene scene of a sunset over rural Boulevard in San Diego’s East County. Printer-friendly version
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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
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
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