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

PHOTO OF THE WEEK: WATERFALL AT MISSION TRAILS

Printer-friendly version East County News Service February 11, 2024 (San Diego) — January’s heavy rains created waterfalls in many rocky areas across East County.  Rod Lagace sent in this beautiful photo of a waterfall that formed at Mission Trails Regional Park after the storm. You can find information on hiking trails at Mission Trails  Regional Park at https://www.mtrp.org.  Use caution

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PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: COYOTE PAIR

Printer-friendly versionJanuary 27, 2024 (Ramona) — Joe Cortez photographed this pair of coyotes chilling out in the Ramona Grasslands County Preserve. This biologically diverse 3,541 acre preserve also supports 23 butterfly species, 21 reptile species, six types of amphibians, 37 mammals, over 100 types of birds, and 408 plant species. You can visit on your own, or join a docent-led

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EXTREME FLOODING IN ENCANTO

Printer-friendly version  January 23, 2024 (Encanto) –Genevieve Jones-Wright, a San Diego mayoral candidate, sent in this video of extreme flooding in her east San Diego community of Encanto yesterday. She called for the mayor to declare an emergency, which Mayor Todd Gloria did later in the evening. The County of San Diego has also issued an emergency proclamation. Printer-friendly version

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PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY PARADE

Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery January 14, 2024 (San Diego) – Tim and Susan Taylor sent in these photos from this weekend’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Parade in San Diego. Participants carried messages in support of Reverend. King’s goals including freedom, equality, peace, and love triumphing over hate. Others called for an end to gun violence. Participants came from across

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PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: RESCUED PUPPIES IN RAMONA

Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service Photos courtesy of CalFire San Diego December 20, 2023 (Ramona)—The crew from Cal Fire’s Station 80 rescued nearly 20 animals from a barn fire in Ramona earlier this week, including these adorable puppies. Unfortunately, one animal perished in the fire on Ramona Real. Printer-friendly version

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THOUSANDS TURN OUT FOR LAKESIDE’S SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS ON MAINE

Printer-friendly version By Shiloh Ireland December 12, 2023 (Lakeside)– Thousands of merrymakers attended Lakeside’s Spirit of Christmas on Maine event December 2.   The event along Maine Avenue featured vendors, local merchant displays, food trucks, dance and vocals from local middle schools, community information booths, animals, local dignitaries, a band, classic car show, Lakeside Rodeo And Bulls Only Queens, Lakeside pre-teen

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PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: BEAUTIFUL BOULEVARD

Printer-friendly versionNovember 5, 2023 (Boulevard, CA) — Benjamin Hayden took these scenic shots earlier this year in Boulevard, a high-desert town in San Diego’s East County. From colorful sunrises to dramatic sunbeams, the photos depict spectacular skies over mountains, rocky terrain, and ridges topped with wind turbines. 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

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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

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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

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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

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