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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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,

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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,

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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,

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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

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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

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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

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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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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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