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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.   

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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

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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

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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

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PHOTOS OF THE MONTH: JANUARY 2011

Printer-friendly version January 18, 2012 (San Diego’s East County) — Here are a few of our favorite shots from January–early signs that spring is on the way.     Please send us your best images for publication in a future issue!  E-mail your top shots taken in East County or San Diego’s inland regions to editor@eastcountymagazine.org.            

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PHOTOS OF THE YEAR: BEST IMAGES OF 2010

Printer-friendly version               January 3, 2011 (San Diego’s East County) – our photographers and readers have provided a wealth of amazing images in 2010–from dramatic news stories to astounding nature images to heart-warming images of humanity.    We hope you"ll enjoy our 50 most compelling photos. Which is your favorite?  Please share your opinions in our

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LET IT SNOW! PHOTOS OF THE WEEK JAN.4, 2010

Printer-friendly version  By Miriam Raftery Photos by Billy Ortiz   January 4, 2011 (Mt. Laguna) – Yesterday’s storm brought snow to Mount Laguna in San Diego’s East County–along with a flurry of snow-goers eager to enjoy the seasonal treat.      Though merely a dusting of white with occasional drifts, the snow was ample enough for kids and the young-art heart to enjoy

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INSPIRATION FOR THE NEW YEAR

Printer-friendly versionJanuary 1, 2011 (Lakeside) — Trever Richardson took this awe-inspiring shot of sunshine on the horizon, viewed from a hiking trail at Louis Seltzer Park in Lakeside.    Send your best photos to editor@eastcountymagazine.org! Printer-friendly version

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A SPECIAL TREAT FOR READERS: BEST OF EAST COUNTY VIDEO

Printer-friendly version  December 30, 2010 (San Diego’s East County)–Videographer Billy Ortiz created a special "Best of East County" video to entertain guests at our holiday party.  Missed the party? Not to worry! You can enjoy this special "Best of East County" video here.    View more of Billy’s videos here. Billy has left seemingly no stone unturned in his quest to search out awesome sights in East County. 

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CALM BETWEEN THE STORMS

Printer-friendly version   This dramatic image of waning storm clouds reflected in Lindo Lake at sunset was captured on film by Dennis Richardson.    Want to see your photos published in East County Magazine? Submit your best images taken in East County to editor@eastcountymagazine.org. Printer-friendly version

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MUSIC VIDEO: STORMY WEATHER SWELLS LOS COCHES CREEK

Printer-friendly version    December 23, 2010 (San Diego’s East County)– Videographer Billy Ortiz traveled to Flinn Springs Park yesterday, capturing storm-swelled headwaters of Los Coches Creek.  He spliced yesterday’s shots together with some October images of areas further downstream, including a spectacular waterfall at the long forgotten Los Coches dam in Lakeside.  Then he added a soundtrack to create this one-of-a-kind music

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VIDEO ADVENTURES IN EAST COUNTY: LAKESIDE RIVER PARK

Printer-friendly version By Billy Ortiz View our video adventure on Lakeside River Park, where an East County community has reclaimed a former sand mine site to create trails, habitat, and a place of beauty to enjoy the riverfront–and scroll down to learn more about this unique environment. December 5, 2010 (Lakeside) –Growing up in Lakeside, California, the San Diego River has

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HELIX WATER ANNOUNCES WINNER OF LAKE JENNINGS PHOTO CONTEST

Printer-friendly version  December 4, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) – This fall, as part of the Helix Water District’s watershed awareness campaign, a photo contest was held for residents that live within the Lake Jennings watershed. The District has now announced the winner—Sid Cavey who lives near the reservoir and submitted a spectacular photo of a rainbow over the Lake, which

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