Award-winning nonprofit media in the public interest, serving San Diego's inland region

Award-winning nonprofit media in the public interest, serving San Diego's inland region

PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: SHOWING PATRIOTIC SPIRIT IN LAKESIDE

Printer-friendly version July 5, 2023  (Lakeside) – Shiloh Ireland sent in these photos of spectators and participants celebrating our nation’s birthday at the Lakeside Patriotic 4th of July Parade yesterday. The parade was sponsored by the Maine Avenue Revitalization Association (M.A.R.A.). Printer-friendly version

Read More ...

‘GET OUT THERE’ AT THE FAIR WITH COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION

Printer-friendly version By José Eli Villanueva, County of San Diego Communications Office June 12, 2023 (Del Mar) – Get great ideas to get outside this summer at a new San Diego County fair exhibit. This year’s theme at the fair is ‘Get Out There’ and the County’s Parks and Recreation Department is featured in the main hall. Here’s a sneak peek

Read More ...

PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: MEMORIAL DAY IN EAST COUNTY

Printer-friendly versionMay 31, 2023 (San Diego’s East  County) –Shiloh Ireland sent photos of East County Memorial Day commemorations, including changing of the flag on the bridge at Santee’s Veterans Memorial on Mast Blvd.  The flag was donated by the city;  and in attendance was the VFW of Santee as well as the American Legion of Santee and Dan Bickford, Vice

Read More ...

PHOTO OF THE WEEK: MISSING MAN TABLE

Printer-friendly versionMay 28, 2023 (Lakeside) – This Memorial  Day weekend, the Boll Weevil in Lakeside set up a “missing man” table to commemorate prisoners of war and soldiers missing in action who never came home.  “Lest we forget,” says Shiloh Ireland, who sent in this photo.    Printer-friendly version

Read More ...

PHOTOS OF THE MONTH: BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE LAKESIDE RODEO

Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service May 25, 2023 (Lakeside) – Shiloh Ireland took photos behind the scenes for two days leading up to the Lakeside  Rodeo last month.   Just eight seconds is considered a successful bull ride.  Bulls released into the arena briefly weighed between 1,800 to 2,000 pounds each.  Bronco-bucking horses of different breeds are bred to buck.

Read More ...

VIDEO OF THE WEEK: LAKESIDE WESTERN DAYS PARADE

Printer-friendly version  May 16, 2023(Lakeside) — ECM interns Jacob Pamus and Danielle Torres took video highlights of the 2023 Lakeside Western Days Parade. The 59th annual parade featured the theme “Fighting for Justice” with District Attorney Summer Stephan as Grand Marshal,  plus equestrian entries and other Western-themed participants.   Printer-friendly version

Read More ...

PHOTO OF THE WEEK: LAKESIDE RODEO AND WESTERN DAYS PARADE

Printer-friendly versionBy Shiloh Ireland May 13, 2023 (Lakeside) – Lakeside Rodeo, which is Lakeside’s largest event of the year along with the parade, was Thursday through Sunday, April 27th. – April  30th. And the annual Lakeside Western Days Parade rolled out on April 29th. and it too was a fun-packed venue and family event. ECM was at Texas Roadhouse Restaurant

Read More ...

VIDEO OF THE WEEK: EARTH DAY IN LA MESA

Printer-friendly version  April 24, 2023 (La Mesa) — ECM interns Jacob Pamus and Daniela Torres visited La Mesa’s Earth Day celebration on Saturday, speaking with an event organizer and participants about  their efforts to protect our planet. Printer-friendly version

Read More ...

VIDEO OF THE WEEK: SANTEE’S BUNNY TRAIL

Printer-friendly version   April 13, 2023 (Santee)  ECM intern Daniela Torres visited “Hop Down the Bunny Trail,” a free family-friendly event hosted by the city of Santee on April 1 at the Santee Trolley Square center. The fun included music, kids’ crafts, carnival rides, giveaways, Easter bunny photos, an egg hunt, and more.     Printer-friendly version

Read More ...

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.

COOLEST SNOW PHOTOS

Printer-friendly version      February 27, 2011 (San Diego’s East County) — One of the heaviest snowfalls in memory, dropping snow down to under 1,500 feet, spurred many of our readers and staffers to send in photos of winter wonderland images across our region.   Enjoy!                                

Read More ...

NEW TRAIL OPENS AT EL MONTE PARK

Printer-friendly version   Watch a video of the trail opening ceremony here:. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6000bFjSB0s   By Billy Ortiz   February 23, 2011 (Lakeside) — Supervisor Dianne Jacob, other County officials and around 100 local residents were on hand for the opening ceremony of a new trail in Lakeside yesterday. Jacob said she was delighted to be standing at the foot of

Read More ...

Photos of the week Feb. 23, 2011

Printer-friendly version                 February 23, 2011 (San Diego’s East County) — What can be more welcoming than a warm sunny day after the winter rains?  Our readers and photographers have documented the wonders of nature–and human nature, from the sands of Anza-Borrego Desert to the top of Palomar and Laguna Mountains.  We had so many great shots this

Read More ...

EAST COUNTY VIDEO ADVENTURES: HIKING THE PINE CREEK TRAIL

Printer-friendly version  View the Pine Creek trail video: http://www.facebook.com/v/1334760865455 "I would rate this trail as a five-star experience…The trail is very scenic, with a chance to see wild turkey, cattle ranging in the canyon, and perhaps even a mountain lion."   By Billy Ortiz   February 20, 2011 (Pine Valley) — As I cross the the tallest bridge in San

Read More ...

PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: Feb. 20, 2011

Printer-friendly version  February 20, 2011 (San Diego’s East County) — February brings out the beauty in East County, as these photos clearly show.         February is a great time for driving along our backcountry roads, taking a hike, or pausing to marvel at the beauty of a simple late winter’s bloom.   ECM photographer Dennis Richardson trekked to the top

Read More ...

VIDEO ADVENTURES IN EAST COUNTY: WINTER WONDERLAND ON LAGUNA MOUNTAIN

Printer-friendly version By Billy Ortiz View our “Winter Wonderland” Video   February 2, 2011 (San Diego’s East County) – Living in the San Diego area, it’s a rare treat to visit the snow in our local mountains. So on a cold day in January, when the weather report said the storm was over, I packed my cameras and headed east to

Read More ...

PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: FEB. 1, 2011

Printer-friendly version February 1, 2011 (San Diego’s East County)–This week, we bring you some beautiful images of nature.   This egret paid a visit to Robin Kendall’s home in San Carlos, wading right in to take a dip in a swimming pool in her backyard.    Kristin Hobbs Kjaero photographed this dazzling daybreak shot of a sunrise in La Mesa.   

Read More ...

VIDEO ADVENTURE: FLYING HIGH OVER EAST COUNTY

Printer-friendly version  By Pam Wilmers   View an aerial video of East County: http://www.facebook.com/v/1274446437632   January 28, 2011 (San Diego’s East County) — With my heart beating and my curiosity rising, I lifted off from Gillespie Field in El Cajon in a single engine Cessna with pilot Bill Howell. Nothing could have prepared me for what we are about to

Read More ...

PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: JAN. 26, 2011

Printer-friendly version   January 26, 2011 (San Diego’s East County) — Our readers have been hitting the trails, venturing into parks and basking in the sunshine in their own backyards to bring you the latest intriguing images from East County.   Garden camouflage:  Robert Gehr snapped this image of a praying mantis artfully blending with leaves in his backyard.   Scroll down for more amazing

Read More ...

LEGENDS OF LAKESIDE VIDEO: THE LAST DAIRY IN LAKESIDE

Printer-friendly version View our Ommering Dairy video tour, including exclusive interviews, at https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=1269855082851&set=vb.121848884514514&type=3&theater By Billy Ortiz Photos by Pam Wilmers and Ommering Dairy   January 20, 2011 (Lakeside) — There is something special about visiting a dairy. The sights and sounds, and the people that run the dairies, are very unique. You can't help but think you have taken a

Read More ...

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.