East County Magazine
PHOTO OF THE MONTH: GUESS WHAT’S SPOTTED IN DESCANSO?
Printer-friendly version December 15, 2014 (Descanso) – “Descanso reader Duncan McFetridge was surprised to find an unusual visitor nestled down in his kitchen during this week’s storm: a spotted skunk, who didn’t mind sharing the space with a couple of housecats, McFetridge adds. Printer-friendly version
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: CLIMATE ADAPTED REINDEER
Printer-friendly version December 8, 2014 (Ramona) — Kristin Kjaero snapped this pic of holiday ornaments made at a party for wine club members at Hacienda de las Rosa Winery in Ramona on Sunday. She titled her creation, decked out in sunglasses and holiday lighted antlers, “Climate adapted reindeer.” Cheers! Printer-friendly version
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: VIEW FROM MT. HELIX
Printer-friendly version December 2,2014 (Mt. Helix) – Leon Thompson caught the moon amid a golden glow in the sky, looking east across El Cajon and the mountains beyond from atop Mt. Helix. Printer-friendly version
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: RIDE’EM, COWBOYS!
Printer-friendly version December 3, 2014 (Lakeside) – Photographer Randy Jordan sent in these images, taken at the Bulls Only Rodeo in Lakeside in July. The photos show a kids’ event, “mutton busting,” as well as a rider demonstrating bull riding skills for the press. Printer-friendly version
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: CRESCENT MOON
Printer-friendly version November 26, 2014 (El Cajon ) – Photographer Randy Jordan snapped this dramatic image, juxtapositioning a crescent moon as a brilliant backdrop against a U.S. flag and velvet black sky in El Cajon. Printer-friendly version
BEST EAST COUNTY VIDEOS: VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION IN EL CAJON
Printer-friendly version November 15, 2014 (El Cajon)–Rob Tade at the El Cajon American Legion post sent in this video by David Miyashiro, CVUSD Superintendent, of El Cajon’s 2014 Veterans Day commemoration held earlier this week to honor our nation’s veterans. Printer-friendly version
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: BUTTERFIELD RANCH RESORT
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery November 13, 2014(Borrego Springs) — You just never know what you’ll see along the highways in East County. Our editor snapped these images at Butterfield Ranch Resort, an RV park and horse camp named for the historic stage coach line that once ran through the area. The roadside stop has an eclectic collection
BOBCAT IN BACKYARD
Printer-friendly version November 6, 2014 (Alpine) — An Alpine resident has posted a video on YouTube showing a close encounter with a bobcat that wandered into her backyard, apparently unaware of the photographer on a porch swing close at hand. About 45 seconds into the video, the bobcat suddenly noticed, turning toward the camera. Printer-friendly version
COSTUMED GUESTS SAVOR GRAPE STOMPING AT FAIR OAKS VINEYARD
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery November 3, 2014 (Jamul) – Pirates, wenches and other costumed guests jumped into action at the Fair Oaks Vineyard Grape Stomp last month. Stephanie Young brought her crew from the Manor Vineyard to savor the festivities, as this video from the grape stomping competition shows. Fair Oaks Vineyard is located on the boundary of
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: POTATO CHIP ROCK
Printer-friendly version October 25, 2014 (San Diego’s East County) — Jimmy Rodriguez snapped this photo of Mark Raftery enjoying the view atop Potato Chip Rock, the “treat” awaiting hikers on the 8-mile round trip trek to one of East County’s most unique landmarks. Printer-friendly version
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VIDEO OF THE WEEK: TEEN TALKS FFA AT EAST COUNTY JUNIOR FAIR
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service May 29, 2024 (Lakeside) – Shiloh Ireland interviewed Westin, 17, at the East County Junior Fair last week. Westin exhibited knowledge, composure and public speaking skills as he explained the commitment that these young people make. “FFA, Grange and 4H are exciting programs and I salute all the youth, their parents and teachers
VIDEO OF THE WEEK: TEEN TALKS FFA AT EAST COUNTY JUNIOR FAIR
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service May 29, 2024 (Lakeside) – Shiloh Ireland interviewed Westin, 17, at the East County Junior Fair last week. Westin exhibited knowledge, composure and public speaking skills as he explained the commitment that these young people make. “FFA, Grange and 4H are exciting programs and I salute all the youth, their parents and teachers
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: EASTERN SAN DIEGO COUNTY YOUTH FAIR
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service May 29, 2024 (Lakeside) — Shiloh Ireland sent in these photos of Sheriff’s Deputy Carter at the Eastern San Diego County Youth Fair at the rodeo grounds in Lakeside last week, where a livestock auction was also held. The annual fair has representation of FFA, 4H and Grange with sheep, goats, swine, cattle, ducks,
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: EASTERN SAN DIEGO COUNTY YOUTH FAIR
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service May 29, 2024 (Lakeside) — Shiloh Ireland sent in these photos of Sheriff’s Deputy Carter at the Eastern San Diego County Youth Fair at the rodeo grounds in Lakeside last week, where a livestock auction was also held. The annual fair has representation of FFA, 4H and Grange with sheep, goats, swine, cattle, ducks,
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: EASTERN SAN DIEGO COUNTY YOUTH FAIR
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service May 29, 2024 (Lakeside) — Shiloh Ireland sent in these photos of Sheriff’s Deputy Carter at the Eastern San Diego County Youth Fair at the rodeo grounds in Lakeside last week, where a livestock auction was also held. The annual fair has representation of FFA, 4H and Grange with sheep, goats, swine, cattle, ducks,
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: AMAZING AURORA BOREALIS IMAGES IN THE ANZA-BORREGO DESERT
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery Photos by Dennis Mammana May 24, 2024 (Borrego Springs) – Astronomy writer and night sky photographer Dennis Mammana snapped these stunning photos of the Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, which made a rare appearance over our region on May 11. The photo, left, taken from his backyard in the Anza-Borrego Desert, also shows the Milky
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: AMAZING AURORA BOREALIS IMAGES IN THE ANZA-BORREGO DESERT
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery Photos by Dennis Mammana May 24, 2024 (Borrego Springs) – Astronomy writer and night sky photographer Dennis Mammana snapped these stunning photos of the Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, which made a rare appearance over our region on May 11. The photo, left, taken from his backyard in the Anza-Borrego Desert, also shows the Milky
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: AMAZING AURORA BOREALIS IMAGES IN THE ANZA-BORREGO DESERT
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery Photos by Dennis Mammana May 24, 2024 (Borrego Springs) – Astronomy writer and night sky photographer Dennis Mammana snapped these stunning photos of the Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, which made a rare appearance over our region on May 11. The photo, left, taken from his backyard in the Anza-Borrego Desert, also shows the Milky
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
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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