East County Magazine
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: EAST OF EAST COUNTY
Printer-friendly versionBy Tom Lemon August 10, 2012 (San Diego’s East County) — When you’re driving east on Interstate 8 past Jacumba and the Desert View Tower there’s a sharp left turn and you begin to descend Mountain Springs Grade. You will drop about three thousand feet to the desert in ten miles, and can see the remains of Old
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: WILD RIDES AT THE BULLS ONLY RODEO
Printer-friendly version July 29, 2012 (Lakeside) — Barry Claessens (www.bcphotography.biz) snapped these action shots at the Optimist Club’s "Bull’s Only Rodeo" at the Lakeside Rodeo arena on July 21. Rodeos began to help cowboys hone their skills and, in the case of bull-riding, showcase their bravado. Isn’t this the original extreme sport? Today there are some modern-day twists. Some local bull riders
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: ON THE ROCKS
Printer-friendly version July 23, 2012 (McCain Valley) – ECM reader Tom Lemon sent in these spectacular photos of McCain Valley, site of the proposed Tule Wind facility in San Diego’s East County. "I first visited McCain Valley around 1995 after reading Jerry Shaad’s book Afoot and Afield in San Diego County. I began camping and hiking in the Valley and
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: SPACE INVADERS?
Printer-friendly version July 25, 2012 (Ocotillo) – No, this isn’t the mother ship that’s landed in Ocotillo. It’s another alien power – the first wind turbine foundation poured at Pattern Energy’s Ocotillo Express project. Photographer Jim Pelley measured a single turbine foundation hole measures 286 feet. More than 100 turbines, each 450 feet tall, are planned to invade this
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: SNOWFALL AT MCCAIN VALLEY
Printer-friendly version July 19, 2012 (McCain Valley) – Tom Klimek of Lemon Grove shared these photos that he took of McCain Valley “as few have seen it,” blanketed in snow, isolated in its pristine beauty. “On March 18, 2012 I drove to Laguna Mountain and then to McCain to enjoy the late winter storm that brought wind, rain, hail, and
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: STORM OVER OCOTILLO
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery Photo by Jim Pelley July 15, 2012 (Ocotillo) — Photographer Jim Pelley captured this inspiring image of sunbeams illuminating the proverbial silver lining of this storm cloud over the desert in Ocotillo. There is a tragic irony to this spectacular image, however. The landscape in shadow beneath the stormcloud is being destroyed, as excavation
DOWN ON THE FARMS: A VIDEO TOUR OF LOCAL AGRICULTURAL IN LAKESIDE
Printer-friendly versionIn honor of Harold Hilliker Farm Day at Lakeside Middle School, videographer Billy Ortiz created a video documentary tour of local agricultural sites Story, photos and video by Billy Ortiz June 30, 2012 (Lakeside)– Lakeside Middle School held its first annual Harold Hilliker Farm Day on May 30. It was a day full of information on agriculture, highlighting several
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: HORNED DESERT LIZARD
Printer-friendly version June 20, 2012 (Ocotillo) — Photographer Jim Pelley snapped this image of a horned desert lizard, whose camouflaged appearance blends right in with its desert surroundings. Pelley spotted the reclusive reptile on the site of the Ocotillo Express wind energy facility, which is now under construction. Printer-friendly version
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: REFLECTIONS AT SANTEE LAKES
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery May 30, 2012 (Santee) – ECM editor Miriam Raftery took a break from the hustle and bustle of news editing for a stroll at Santee Lakes. There, she spotted a majestic great blue heron and a colorful wood duck, both with images reflected in the water’s surface, as
PHOTO OF THE WEEK:READY TO BLOW–POPOCATL VOLCANO
Printer-friendly version May 22, 2012 (Mexico) – ECM correspondent Nadin Abbott and her husband, Tom are vacationing in Mexico and captured this image of Popopcapetl, a smouldering volcano 30 miles from Puebla (pictured) and 60 miles from Mexico City. An eruption could occur at any time. “When it does go, they will have to test air at different altitudes to
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SPRINGTIME IN EAST COUNTY
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery April 15, 2010 – Yes, you can still see wildflowers in bloom in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Thanks to readers Jerry and Marlene Fisher for sending us shots taken this week of the desert floor in bloom–and a flowering ocotillo. We also spotted a profusion of spring blooms at Summers Past Farm, which hosted its annual Sweet Pea Festival last weekend.
EAST COUNTY CELEBRATES ITS MULTI-ETHNIC HERITAGE
Printer-friendly versionJanuary 5, 2009 (San Diego’s East County) – Festivals and events held in East County in 2009 showcased our region’s growing cultural and ethnic diversity. Below are a few highlights: The Chaldean Food Festival in El Cajon featured cuisine and entertainment reflective of the Iraqi Chaldean community. Tribal dancers at the Barona Pow-Wow in Lakeside, one of the
FOUR SEASONS IN EAST COUNTY: SCENIC SHOTS FROM 2009
Printer-friendly version December 29, 2009 – At year’s end, we’d like to share with our readers a few of our favorite images taken along East County’s backroads and byways during the four seasons in the past year. Winter in Rancho Cuyamaca State Park Spring lilacs, Ranchita Summer, Mt. Palomar, viewed from Highway 79 Fall on Cottonwood
PHOTOS OF THE MONTH: OCTOBER 2009
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PHOTOS OF THE MONTH: AUGUST
Printer-friendly versionCheck out these hot shots–we’ve got some real beauties this month! Deerhorn Valley: photo by Rob Deason Divine Bovine: Artist Lionel Talaro mugs for the camera alongside his creation, "Elvis Cow", on display at O’Dunn Fine Art Gallery, La Mesa photographer: Miriam Raftery View more great shots….. Kroc Center, La Mesa "National Night Out" Photo by Leon Thompson (right)
PHOTOS OF THE MONTH: JULY IN EAST COUNTY
Printer-friendly versionDear Readers – Please send your favoritie photos taken in East County or San Diego’s Eastern Regions to editor@eastcountymagazine.org for consideration in our "best photos" section. Here are a few of our favorite pics for July: La Mesa Democratic Club leaders pose in front of "The Swamp" refreshment stand during a "M*A*S*H Bash held in honor of a visit from Mike Farrell, star of
PHOTOS OF THE MONTH: ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATION AT HOOLEYS
Printer-friendly versionHundreds turned out for a wearin’ of the green, Irish fare and festivities at Hooleys Irish Pub & Grille in Rancho San Diego and La Mesa. From kilts to kitch, East County party-goers got into the holiday spirit! Nothing green to wear? Blarney and bling, all in green, was on sale for Hooleys’ patrons. If you missed the fun,
PHOTO ESSAY: BACK COUNTRY BEAUTY
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery On a January morning, while people in much of the nation were shivering in sub-zero tempatures, I took a drive and basked in the glorious sunshine of an East County winter’s day. I found golfers teeing off at Singing Hills Country Club, a cyclist savoring a morning ride, a farmer ploughing his fields, hikers and dog
SNOW DAY PHOTO GALLERY
Printer-friendly version Families frolick in snow near Mt. Laguna (Miriam Raftery) Julian historic building (Miriam Raftery) Snowball fight! (Miriam Raftery) Who says building snowmen is just for kids? (Miriam Raftery) winter wonderland! (Miriam Raftery) Even the family dog is enjoying a snow day! (Miriam Raftery) Century-old Julian Hotel bedecked in holiday trimmings (Miriam Raftery) Lake Cuyamaca
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