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NEWSOM, CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR, SHARES VIEWS ON KEY ISSUES WITH ECM
Printer-friendly version Story and photo by Miriam Raftery July 18, 2009 (San Diego) – San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom, Democratic candidate for Governor, spoke briefly with East County Magazine
ANDERSON PROPOSES KEEPING ANZA-BORREGO OPEN IN SPRING MONTHS
Printer-friendly versionJuly 17, 2009 (San Diego’s East County)—Over a thousand letters poured into the office of Assemblyman Joel Anderson in just three days. The letters came from concerned citizens, mostly
GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE GAVIN NEWSOM TO HOLD TOWN HALL FORUM IN SAN DIEGO SATURDAY JULY 18
Printer-friendly version July 16, 2009 (San Diego)—San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom, who has announced plans to run for Governor next year, will hold “Conversations About California’s Future” with voters in
CONGRESSWOMAN SUSAN DAVIS MEETS WITH MEDICAL EXPERTS AT SAN DIEGO HOSPICE AND INSTITUTE FOR PALLIATIVE MEDICINE
Printer-friendly version Budget cuts threaten patient care, hospice leader warns; Pain treatments for military, quality of life programs and advanced palliative medicine education for clinicians also discussed July 15, 2009
COUNTY EMPLOYEES SEEK TO PUT TERM LIMITS FOR SUPERVISORS INITIATVE ON JUNE BALLOT
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery July 13, 2009 (San Diego) – San Diego County employees today held a press conference at the San Diego County Administration Center to announce
HOUSE PASSES SMALL BUSINESS RESEARCH AND INNOVATION ACT
Printer-friendly version Bill aims to create jobs, spur economic growth Washington, DC – Four of five San Diego Congressional representatives (Democrats Bob Filner and Susan Davis along with Republicans Brian
HOUSE APPROVES FILNER AMENDMENT TO SUPPORT PARALYMPIC PROGRAM FOR INJURED VETS
Printer-friendly version Facilities include Olympic Training Site in Chula Vista Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Bob Filner, Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, announced that the House of
JOHN DEAN, FORMER WHITE HOUSE COUNSEL DURING WATERGATE, TO SPEAK IN LA MESA AUGUST 5
Printer-friendly version July 10, 2009 (La Mesa) – John Dean, the former White House lawyer under President Richard Nixon during the Watergate scandal, will speak August 5th at the La
HUNTER TO HOLD VIDEO TOWN HALL TUESDAY; HEALTHCARE REFORM TOPS AGENDA
Printer-friendly version July 12, 2009 (Washington D.C.) – Congressman Duncan Hunter (R-Alpine) whose district includes most of East County, will hold a video town hall meeting on Tuesday, July
JEFF OLSON TO RUN FOR COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR/RECORDER/CLERK
Printer-friendly version July 3, 2009 (San Diego)—Jeff Olson, who currently serves as Chief of Assessment Services for the County, has announced plans to run for the County Tax Assessor/Recorder/Clerk position
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El Cajon Mayor Wells and city leaders outline achievements and goals during State of City address
Printer-friendly version By Kevin A. Green Miriam Raftery contributed to this report Photos via elcajon.gov The mayor and city officials outline planned actions to benefit the community February 23, 2026 (El
Lemon Grove City Council appoints two new Planning Commission members
Printer-friendly version“I love Lemon Grove, and I always like to think the glass is half full, not half empty.” – David Eckler, newly appointed Lemon Grove planning commissioner. Photo by
And the survey says… County Supervisors looking for input
East County News Service Feb. 20, 2026 (San Diego County) — There’s one week left to tell San Diego County officials what you want to…
And the survey says… County Supervisors looking for input
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service Feb. 20, 2026 (San Diego County) — There’s one week left to tell San Diego County officials what you want to see, including ways they
U.S. Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs. Here’s how they’ve affected California
Printer-friendly version By Levi Sumagaysay, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Photo: The cellar room of Tablas Creek Vineyard in Paso Robles on July 30, 2025. Photo
Is a mileage tax coming to California? Stay tuned
By Paul Levikow This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA February 13, 2026 (Sacramento) – A tax aimed at charg ing motorists…
Supervisors OK updating ordinance for amplified music at boutique wineries
Grapes at Sierra Roble Winery in Warner Springs Photo and story by Karen Pearlman Feb. 11, 2026 (San Diego County) — The silence will at…
Supervisors OK updating ordinance for amplified music at boutique wineries
Printer-friendly versionGrapes at Sierra Roble Winery in Warner Springs Photo and story by Karen Pearlman Feb. 11, 2026 (San Diego County) — The silence will at last be broken at
Long-time El Cajon City Councilman Gary Kendrick denounces Republican Party, switches affiliation to Democrat
By Paul Levikow View video of Gary Kendrick’s announcement. February 9, 2026 (El Cajon) – El Cajon City Councilman Gary Kendrick, a life-long Republican, announced…
After Minneapolis killings by federal agents, El Cajon residents rally as Councilman Kendrick speaks out
By Alexander J Schorr Councilmember Gary Kendrick addresses crowd in El Cajon February 8, 2026 (El Cajon) — An El Cajon Council meeting has once…
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POLITICS RESOURCES:
Congressional Bills and Votes
- Gov Track
- House of Representatives
- Congress Gov
- How Your Legislators Voted (State and Federal)
- Open Secrets: Who Funds Your Congressional and Legislative Members?
- League of Women Voters: Protecting Voting Rights
- Ballotpedia: Voters’ information
- Calif. Secretary of State: CA Election Info
- San Diego County Registrar of Voters: Local Elections
- Common Cause: Protecting Democracy
- Is it true? Fact-Checking Sites
- (Annenberg Center)
- Snopes
- Politifact