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PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: HOW TO RUIN A GOOD SUNRISE PHOTO OPPORTUNITY IN OCOTILLO
Printer-friendly version August 23, 2014 (Ocotillo)–Photographer Jim Pelley’s home is now surrounded on three sides by the Ocotillo wind facility built on public lands, despite promises when he purchased his home that the views would be protected forever. He sent in these images to vent his frustration over the despoiled views of nature that drew him to this desert
PEACE MARCHERS IN EL CAJON ASK U.S. & UNITED NATIONS FOR AIRLIFTS, ASYLUM TO SAVE IRAQI CHRISTIANS
Printer-friendly version United Nations passes resolution for sanctions against ISIS backers; local Iraqis ask for airlifts to save lives Hear our exclusive interview with Mark Arabo on progress at the United Nations to save Iraqi Christians, originally aired Aug. 20 on the East County Magazine Show on KNSJ 89.1 FM: http://k007.kiwi6.com/hotlink/6scu4kz7x2/Arabo-UNresolutioninterviewfor8-20-14show-FINAlwithrallyclips.mp3 By Miriam Raftery August 21, 2014 (El Cajon)
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: SUNSET AND BIRDIES
Printer-friendly version August 20, 2014 (San Diego’s East County) — Our Bird Talk columnist Greg Dunne sent in this spectacular photos, with the following note: “Just in case you missed the sunset last night, here’s what it looked like from my house. A couple of shots I’m entering in the amateur photo contest next month at Mission Trails Regional
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
Printer-friendly version August 10, 2014 (San Diego’s East County) – Robert Gehr snapped this photo(s) during National Night Out on August 5 at the El Cajon Police Department. “Low civilian turnout was a bit disappointing, yet that meant no crowds,” he writes. “Games for the kids, face painting as well. SWAT display, mini fire truck rides, hot dogs, Sheriff
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: ANOTHER SECRET STREAM
Printer-friendly version August 7, 2014 (Borrego Springs) – Tom Lemon sent in these photos of a “secret stream”, along with this description: “I hadn’t visited this stream in many years. Me and my sons went to Cuyamaca for brunch on Father’s Day and then down Banner Grade to Borrego Springs. The weather was a bit like today with mild
RAMONA FUND FOR ANIMALS CENTER IN RAMONA HELPS SAVE LOCAL WILDLIFE
Printer-friendly version Hear our interview at the Ramona Fund for Animals Wildlife Center: https://www.eastcountymagazine.org/sites/eastcountymagazine.org/files/audio/2019/August/Offbeat-RamonaFundForAnimalsWildlife-finalwithmusic.mp3 By Miriam Raftery August 7, 2014 (Ramona) – The Ramona Fund for Animals Wildlife Center is one of only three facilities in San Diego County that rehabilitate injured or ill wildlife for release back into the wild. Currently the Center is
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: YEEHA! A RESOLUTION HONORING MISS RODEO USA IN LAKESIDE
Printer-friendly version Photo courtesy of Rob Riingen, East County Herald July 18, 2014 (Lakeside) – Senator Joel Anderson’s office sent in this pic of the Senator presenting a resolution honoring the new Miss Rodeo USA 2014 and former Lakeside Rodeo Queen, Elisa Swenson. Printer-friendly version
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: 4TH OF JULY IN EL CAJON
Printer-friendly version July 6, 2014 (El Cajon) – Randy Jordan snapped this photo of the fireworks final at El Cajon’s 4th of July celebration in Granite Hills/Kennedy Park. Printer-friendly version
PHOTOS OF THE MONTH: MAD HATTER WINE TASTING ON MT. HELIX
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery July 2, 2014 (Mt. Helix) – It was a very important date for guests at the Mad Hatter wine tasting party hosted by vintner Stephanie Young and Laurie Delaney at the Manor Vineyard on Mt. Helix. Prizes were awarded for best costumes as guests mixed, mingled, munched appetizers and savored vintages brought by
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: BOULEVARD SUNSET
Printer-friendly version June 20, 2014 (Boulevard) – Michele Strand sent in this serene scene of a sunset over rural Boulevard in San Diego’s East County. Printer-friendly version
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PHOTO OF THE WEEK: PRESIDENT’S DAY PATRIOTISM
Printer-friendly versionPhoto by Robert Gehr February 29, 2024 (El Cajon) — El Cajon shows its patriotic spirit on President’s Day. Printer-friendly version
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: PRESIDENT’S DAY PATRIOTISM
Printer-friendly versionPhoto by Robert Gehr February 29, 2024 (El Cajon) — El Cajon shows its patriotic spirit on President’s Day. Printer-friendly version
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: PRESIDENT’S DAY PATRIOTISM
Printer-friendly versionPhoto by Robert Gehr February 29, 2024 (El Cajon) — El Cajon shows its patriotic spirit on President’s Day. Printer-friendly version
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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