East County Magazine
Our guide to inland San Diego’s Rivers and Lakes Region
By Karen Pearlman and Miriam Raftery Overview: San Diego County’s beautiful coastline often steals the spotlight, but the eastern side of the county offers a serene and varied landscape. Our
Grossmont District’s high schools experience first semester without teacher librarians
“They meant to hurt us, but they’re hurting our kids.” –Jason Balisteri, Mount Miguel history teacher and former teacher-librarian By Armando Rasing II Photos, left: protest signs at GUHSD board
Lakeside welcomes December with two-part holiday cheer
East County News Service Nov. 25, 2025 (Lakeside) — The heart of cozy Lakeside will transform into a hub of festive activity next month, anchored by two of its
Santee music store owner sentenced to 7 years in prison for domestic abuse
East County News Service November 20, 2025 (Santee) – Superior Court Judge Johnetta Anderson has sentenced Joseph “Joey” Carlos Veizaga to a term of seven years in state prison after he was
Reckless driver crashes into vehicles during pursuit from Santee to San Diego
East County News Service November 19, 2025 (Santee) — A reckless driving suspect struck multiple vehicles while leading Sheriff’s deputies on a pursuit from Santee to San Diego on November
Board of Supervisors to discuss land use on Nov. 19
East County News Service Nov. 14, 2025 (San Diego County) — The San Diego County Board of Supervisors is continuing a critical conversation about the future of housing and
Community input sought for Lakeside’s transportation future
East County News Service Nov. 4, 2025 (Lakeside) – The County of San Diego Planning & Development Services (PDS) is inviting all Lakeside residents and community stakeholders to a
Funeral procession for fallen LMPD Officer Lauren Craven October 28
La Mesa officials say to expect major traffic delays East County News Service Oct. 25, 2025 (La Mesa) — A funeral procession is planned for fallen La Mesa Police
Passages: Donuts to Dollars, Mary Hennessy had a sweet life
Story and photos by Karen Pearlman Oct. 21, 2025 (Santee) – Making others happy was something Mary Hennessy did naturally, with no holds – or holes – barred. As founder
Chili Cookoff Nov. 8 to benefit Circle TLC Ranch
East County News Service Oct. 12, 2025 (Lakeside) — Circle TLC Ranch-Equine Therapy is holding its 14th annual chili cookoff in November. Dubbing itself “the best chili cook off in
