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San Diego FC preparing for 2nd MLS season while still hot in Concacaf play
Photo courtesy SDFC By Karen Pearlman Feb. 11, 2026 (San Diego) — Fresh off a victory in Mexico City, San Diego FC is shifting its…
GUHSD Superintendent backs DA’s appeal against potential release of 2001 Santana shooter
Printer-friendly version East County News Service February 10, 2026 (Santee) — Grossmont Union High School District Superintendent Dr. Kirsten Vital Brulte has sent a letter to District Attorney Summer Stephan expressing full support for her appeal of the San Diego Superior Court’s decision to grant a recall and resentencing hearing for Charles “Andy” Williams, the perpetrator of the 2001 Santana
SDFC in first CONCACAF tilt with UNAM tonight
Photo courtesy SDFC East County News Service Feb. 3, 2026 (San Diego) – Before starting the regular Major League Soccer season later this month, tonight…
Helix High cheer team reaches summit — and looking for support
Printer-friendly versionLa Mesa squad wins first CIF championship, now sets sights on national competition in Las Vegas. Photo courtesy Helix High Cheer Team East County News Service Jan. 7, 2026 (La Mesa) — After three consecutive years of finishing as runners-up, the Helix Charter High School competitive cheer team finally reached the top of the podium, capturing first place in
San Diego FC wins, faces Vancouver Whitecaps with MLS Cup dream on the line
Printer-friendly versionPhoto courtesy San Diego FC Instagram East County News Service Nov. 24, 2025 (San Diego) — In their first Major League Soccer season, San Diego FC is headed to the Western Conference Final this weekend at Snapdragon Stadium. San Diego FC has consistently played like a veteran club this season, surpassing any and all expectations. After
San Diego FC advances to MLS semifinals after 4-0 win
Printer-friendly versionExpansion Club Dominates Game 3 at Snapdragon Stadium, sets up for home semifinal showdown vs. Minnesota Photos courtesy SDFC official Instagram East County News Service Nov. 10, 2025 (San Diego) – The new kids on the block are getting it done. San Diego FC, in its debut MLS season, stamped its authority on the Audi
San Diego FC to face Portland in MLS playoff game Sunday
Printer-friendly versionPhoto courtesy San Diego FC Instagram East County News Service Nov. 3, 2025 (San Diego) — San Diego FC and the Portland Timbers will be playing for the opportunity to advance in the Major League Soccer playoffs this Sunday after Portland beat SDFC 3-2 in a penalty shooutout Saturday night in Portland. San Diego FC beat
Save a life, honor a Legend at Bill Walton Memorial Blood Drive on Nov. 5
Printer-friendly versionLast year’s inaugural Bill Walton Memorial Blood Drive hosted by the San Diego Blood Bank was in Mission Valley. This year’s Nov. 5 drive will be at Grossmont Center, in Walton’s hometown. Photo by Karen Pearlman East County News Service Oct. 30, 2025 (La Mesa) — The San Diego Blood Bank is calling on the community to
San Diego FC playoff-bound this weekend at Snapdragon Stadium
Printer-friendly version By Karen Pearlman Oct. 23, 2025 (San Diego) — It’s been quite a start for the San Diego Football Club. In its inaugural Major League Soccer season, the team is headed to the playoffs. San Diego FC will host its first playoff match Sunday, Oct. 26, at Snapdragon Stadium when the team faces the Portland Timbers in Game 1
Padres’ World Series dream ends in Chicago
Printer-friendly versionThe Chicago Cubs celebrate after beating the Padres 3-1 to clinch a spot in the NLDS. Photo courtesy Official Wrigley Field Instagram East County News Service Oct. 3, 2025 (Chicago) — The San Diego Padres’ 2025 season, a 90-win campaign filled with promise and frustration, came to an abrupt halt on Thursday at Wrigley Field. The Padres lost 3-1
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PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: 20TH ANNUAL VAQUEROS RUN COMPLETED IN LAKESIDE
Printer-friendly version By Shiloh Ireland August 10,2024 (Lakeside) — The annual Vaqueros Run rumbled down Maine Avenue in Lakeside on August 1st. El Capitan High School football team, a Grossmont Union district school, marched down Maine Avenue with their football team and cheerleaders while Maine Avenue was lined with fans. The small-town spirit was alive and the marching band complimented the
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: 20TH ANNUAL VAQUEROS RUN COMPLETED IN LAKESIDE
Printer-friendly version By Shiloh Ireland August 10,2024 (Lakeside) — The annual Vaqueros Run rumbled down Maine Avenue in Lakeside on August 1st. El Capitan High School football team, a Grossmont Union district school, marched down Maine Avenue with their football team and cheerleaders while Maine Avenue was lined with fans. The small-town spirit was alive and the marching band complimented the
TEAM USA MEDALIST PREFERS HEALTHCARE IN PARIS OLYMPIC VILLAGE
Printer-friendly version“In the Olympic Village in Paris, everyone has free healthcare as a human right. In America, 1 in 4 cancer patients go bankrupt or lose their homes because of the outrageously high cost of care.” By Edward Carver, original appeared as “US Medalist’s Experience of Free Healthcare in Olympic Village Bolsters Case for Medicare for All” in Common
TEAM USA MEDALIST PREFERS HEALTHCARE IN PARIS OLYMPIC VILLAGE
Printer-friendly version“In the Olympic Village in Paris, everyone has free healthcare as a human right. In America, 1 in 4 cancer patients go bankrupt or lose their homes because of the outrageously high cost of care.” By Edward Carver, original appeared as “US Medalist’s Experience of Free Healthcare in Olympic Village Bolsters Case for Medicare for All” in Common
TEAM USA MEDALIST PREFERS HEALTHCARE IN PARIS OLYMPIC VILLAGE
Printer-friendly version“In the Olympic Village in Paris, everyone has free healthcare as a human right. In America, 1 in 4 cancer patients go bankrupt or lose their homes because of the outrageously high cost of care.” By Edward Carver, original appeared as “US Medalist’s Experience of Free Healthcare in Olympic Village Bolsters Case for Medicare for All” in Common
SAN DIEGO SKATEBOARDER JAGGER EATON WINS SILVER MEDAL AT OLYMPICS
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service Photo: Jagger Eaton displays silver medal, via his Instagram post July 31, 2024 (Paris) – Skateboard champion Jagger Eaton has become the first San Diego athlete to medal in the 2024 Olympics in Paris, winning a silver medal in the street competition. He is the first to win two Olympic medals for the
SAN DIEGO SKATEBOARDER JAGGER EATON WINS SILVER MEDAL AT OLYMPICS
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service Photo: Jagger Eaton displays silver medal, via his Instagram post July 31, 2024 (Paris) – Skateboard champion Jagger Eaton has become the first San Diego athlete to medal in the 2024 Olympics in Paris, winning a silver medal in the street competition. He is the first to win two Olympic medals for the
SANTANA ATHLETE HELPS U.S. WATER POLO TEAM TO VICTORY IN PARIS OLYMPICS
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery Photo via Team USA July 31, 2024 (Santee) – An East County athlete is making a big splash at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Alex Bowen scored three goals in Team USA’s second match, helping lead the team to a 14-8 victory over Romania. Team USA will compete against Greece next Thursday. Bowen was a
SANTANA ATHLETE HELPS U.S. WATER POLO TEAM TO VICTORY IN PARIS OLYMPICS
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery Photo via Team USA July 31, 2024 (Santee) – An East County athlete is making a big splash at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Alex Bowen scored three goals in Team USA’s second match, helping lead the team to a 14-8 victory over Romania. Team USA will compete against Greece next Thursday. Bowen was a
SANTANA ATHLETE HELPS U.S. WATER POLO TEAM TO VICTORY IN PARIS OLYMPICS
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery Photo via Team USA July 31, 2024 (Santee) – An East County athlete is making a big splash at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Alex Bowen scored three goals in Team USA’s second match, helping lead the team to a 14-8 victory over Romania. Team USA will compete against Greece next Thursday. Bowen was a
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