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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
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
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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
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: BORREGO SUNSET AND RAINBOW
Printer-friendly version May 7, 2024 (Borrego Springs) – Mitchell Sterling sent in these dramatic images showcasing natural spectacles in the Anza-Borrego Desert. The dramatic desert sunset features lenticular clouds; the rainbow is over the San Ysidro Mountains on the western end of Borrego Springs.. Both shots were taken on May 4 from his driveway in the Ocotillo Heights neighborhood of
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: BORREGO SUNSET AND RAINBOW
Printer-friendly version May 7, 2024 (Borrego Springs) – Mitchell Sterling sent in these dramatic images showcasing natural spectacles in the Anza-Borrego Desert. The dramatic desert sunset features lenticular clouds; the rainbow is over the San Ysidro Mountains on the western end of Borrego Springs.. Both shots were taken on May 4 from his driveway in the Ocotillo Heights neighborhood of
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: SPRING HAS ARRIVED IN EL CAJON – ENGLISH GARDEN STYLE
Printer-friendly versionApril 11, 2024 (El Cajon) – Recent rains have brought spring flowers. Robert Gehr sent in these photos of beautiful blooms in his El Cajon neighborhood. Printer-friendly version
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: SPRING HAS ARRIVED IN EL CAJON – ENGLISH GARDEN STYLE
Printer-friendly versionApril 11, 2024 (El Cajon) – Recent rains have brought spring flowers. Robert Gehr sent in these photos of beautiful blooms in his El Cajon neighborhood. Printer-friendly version
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: SWALLOWTAIL BUTTERFLY
Printer-friendly versionMarch 31, 2024 (Lakeside) — Shiloh Ireland snapped this photo of a Swallowtail butterfly at his Lakeside home. Printer-friendly version
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: SWALLOWTAIL BUTTERFLY
Printer-friendly versionMarch 31, 2024 (Lakeside) — Shiloh Ireland snapped this photo of a Swallowtail butterfly at his Lakeside home. Printer-friendly version
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: SWALLOWTAIL BUTTERFLY
Printer-friendly versionMarch 31, 2024 (Lakeside) — Shiloh Ireland snapped this photo of a Swallowtail butterfly at his Lakeside home. Printer-friendly version
VIDEO OF THE WEEK: KIWANIS HELP CHILDREN AT EAST COUNTY TRANSITIONAL LIVING CENTER
Printer-friendly version View video: Kiwanis at ECTLC~East County Transitional Living Center-Dan Bickford, Carole Farris and AJ Tota. (youtube.com) March 25, 2024 (El Cajon) — Shiloh Ireland visited the East County Transitional Living Center to speak with leaders of Kiwanis about their organization’s dedication to helping children. On March 16, Kiwanis members pitched in to help out families transitioning from
VIDEO OF THE WEEK: KIWANIS HELP CHILDREN AT EAST COUNTY TRANSITIONAL LIVING CENTER
Printer-friendly version View video: Kiwanis at ECTLC~East County Transitional Living Center-Dan Bickford, Carole Farris and AJ Tota. (youtube.com) March 25, 2024 (El Cajon) — Shiloh Ireland visited the East County Transitional Living Center to speak with leaders of Kiwanis about their organization’s dedication to helping children. On March 16, Kiwanis members pitched in to help out families transitioning from
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