East County Magazine
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: SDG&E’S NEW “ECO” SUBSTATION
Printer-friendly version February 15, 2014 (Jacumba)—Wayne Brammer sent in these photos of SDG&E’s new Eco Substation in Jacumba. The project is (so-named for hooking up to industrial-scale renewable energy projects. But to most backcountry residents, the project is an ecological disaster that destroyed the landscape and used three times more water (90 million
MT HELIX ACADEMY KIDS SHOW THEIR TALENT IN “LIKE TO HAVE FUN” VIDEO
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery February 15, 2014 (Mt. Helix)—The Mt. Helix Academy in la Mesa, which has students from kindergarten through ninth grade, takes pride in “happy kids who love to learn,” says Tracey Singer, marketing coordinator. So Singer wrote and directed a music video starring kids at the school “to show what a fun place we have,” he
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: RED-TAILED HAWKS AT NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE IN JAMUL
Printer-friendly version February 8, 2014 (San Diego’s East County) – Debbie Ekhaml photographed these red-tailed hawks at three different locations around East County recently. They were taken in the National Wildlife Refuge in Jamul. Printer-friendly version
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: MICA GEM/TABLE MOUNTAIN
Printer-friendly version February 4, 2014 (McCain Valley) – Charles and Laurie Baker sent in these surreal images taken while hiking in the Mica Gem and Table Mountain wilderness areas in McCain Valley, where winds and weathering have carved out fantastic rock formations in this rugged terrain. Printer-friendly version
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: THE BEAUTY SOITEC WANTS TO DESTROY
Printer-friendly version January 30, 2014 (Boulevard) — Is a “green” energy project really green if it destroys these beautiful scenes? Soitec wants to industrialize our backcountry with over 8,000 solar panels, each 30 feet high, scraping the earth bare and destroying sensitive wetlands and wildlife habitat. Thanks to Teresa DeGroot for documenting what
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: CARRIZO GORGE
Printer-friendly version January 23, 2014 (Carrizo Gorge) – Laurie Baker sent photos taken while hiking at the rugged Carrizo Gorge in McCain Valley, near the site of a planned industrial wind facility. Her images show the dramatic rock formations that make this area one of the most spectacular scenic vistas in San Diego’s East County. A highlight of
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: A CHILD’S PARADISE AT INDIAN SPRINGS
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery January 7, 2014 (Descanso) — Duncan McFetridge sent in these idyllic images of his “spiritual grandson,” Ki, enjoying a swim at Indian Springs along the Sweetwater River, about a half hour hike from the town of Descanso. Printer-friendly version
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: RED TAIL HAWK
Printer-friendly version January 2, 2013 (Santee) – Laurie Baker sent in this photo of a Red Tail Hawk eating an American Coot, also known as a mud hen. “Isn’t it beautiful?” Baker says of the raptor, photographed at Santee Lakes. Printer-friendly version
INTERNATIONAL SKATING CHAMPION HEADLINES KROC ICE HOLIDAY SHOW
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery December 19, 2013 (San Diego) — Christopher Caluza, Philippine national champion, performed as the grand finale at last night’s holiday ice show at the Ray & Joan Kroc Community Center Ice Arena. The show also included performances by skating school students, from tots to senior citizens. Caluza got his start training at local
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: FALL AT MISSION TRAILS
Printer-friendly version December 11, 2013 (San Diego’s East County) — Mission Trails Regional Park forwarded these images taken by David Cooksy, showing resplendent fall foliage and a coyote in the park—the largest urban regional park in America. Printer-friendly version
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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
SNOW DAY! WINTER WONDERLAND IN EAST COUNTY MOUNTAINS
Printer-friendly version Story and photos by Miriam Raftery View our fun-in-the-snow videos | View our "snow day" photo gallery (Miriam Raftery) December 21, 2008 — Something about snow brings out my inner child. So on Thursday, the first clear day after last week’s storm descended on East County, I couldn’t resist taking a "snow day" and heading up to our
POLITICKIN’ EAST COUNTY STYLE
Printer-friendly versionCounting down to the November 4 election, folks in East County and San Diego’s eastern region are pulling out all the stops to campaign for their favorite candidates. Printer-friendly version
FALL IN LOVE WITH EAST COUNTY
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery, Editor Hey, beach dwellers – tired of those misty mornings? As the fog rolls in and the first chill of fall is in the air, head east and discover the beauty of our back country. Here are a few of my favorite pics, snapped last autumn in East County. You don’t have to visit New England
PHOTOS FROM OUR READERS & STAFF
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