Artists from St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center to show off skills
East County News Service Nov. 28, 2025 (El Cajon) — The holiday spirit is already brightening up downtown El Cajon, with St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center and its Sophie’s Gallery again central to the vibe. Next month, St. Madeleine Sophie’s is inviting the community to meet and discover the creative talents of some of […]
GOING TO THE DOGS: EL CAJON CITY COUNCIL LEGALIZES DOG WALKING DOWNTOWN
By Miriam Raftery JulieAnn Chaet with dog, Chloe, in downtown El Cajon November 20, 2024 (El Cajon) – Members of the El Cajon City Council voiced surprise at Tuesday’s meeting to learn that a 1997 ordinance prohibited dogs in the downtown superblock area where popular events are held. So councilmembers voted unanimously to repeal the […]
VIDEO OF THE MONTH: FOODIE FEST DRAWS HUNGRY CROWD IN EL CAJON
October 21, 2021 (El Cajon) — Visitors to El Cajon’s first-ever Foodie Fest on October 9 had an opportunity to savor flavors from an array of restaurants and caterers, featuring cuisines from around the world. East County Magazine intern Cristina Lombardo visited Foodie Fest and created a video to document the experience. She spoke with […]
PRESCOTT PROMENADE PARK & OTHER ATTRACTIONS IN DOWNTOWN EL CAJON
201 East Main St. – El Cajon, California, www.ci.el-cajon.ca.us Article & photographs by: Robert Gehr – Copyright Ó 2014 by Robert Gehr August 21, 2014 (El Cajon)–Renovated from the ground up, this wonderful park is located in downtown El Cajon at Main St. & Sulzfeld and features plenty of seating – […]
IMMIGRANTS START BUSINESSES, PLAY CRITICAL ROLE IN THE RECOVERY
Photo: immigrant-owned businesses in San Diego’s Little Mogadishu, Little Saigon, and downtown El Cajon By Nadin Abbott April 9, 2014 (San Diego)—In recent years there has been considerable debate over how to modify the immigration system and how to grow the economy. Both are related–and both matter to not just the national economy, but […]
EL CAJON APPROVES HOTEL AGREEMENT
By Miriam Raftery October 22, 2013 (El Cajon ) – By a unanimous vote, El Cajon’s City Council today voted to enter into an exclusive negotiation agreement with Excel Hotel Group to develop a Marriott Courtyard hotel at the northeast corner of Magnolia Avenue and Rea Street in the Civic Center block. The proposal […]
CONCERTS AND DINNER: FRIDAY NIGHTS IN DOWNTOWN EL CAJON
By Miriam Raftery May 3, 2013 (El Cajon)—Now through the end of summer, you can enjoy free concerts and discounts on fine dining every Friday night in downtown El Cajon. Downtown El Cajon business partners presents Dinner and a Concert, featuring new band performing live each week on the Prescott Promenade from […]
EAST COUNTY EATERS: HISTORIC CHARM AND FRESH, FILLING FOOD AT EL CAJON’S DOWNTOWN CAFE
Downtown Café 182 East Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020 www.downtowncafe-ec.com By Ellinoa Blake Last week, after a morning of all work and no play, my editor and I craved escape from the heat wave –and more importantly a bite to eat. We headed into the heart of El Cajon to the aptly titled Downtown […]
CONCERTS ON THE GREEN CONTINUE THROUGH SEPTEMBER
August 22, 2011 (El Cajon) – Looking to kick up your heels and dance the night away? Or just kick back with a picnic dinner while enjoying some live music under the stars? El Cajon’s Concerts on the Green continue each Friday night from 6 to 8 p..m. now through September 30th. […]
ARRIBA! CAJON CLASSIC CRUISE CELEBRATES CINCO DE MAYO ON MAY 4
April 28, 2011(El Cajon) — The theme next week for the Cajon Classic Cruise is Cinco de Mayo. Featured cars from Latino car clubs and collectors will be on display in addition to the classic souped up, and dressed out cars always on display. To see the Cajon Classic Cruise schedule, and other information see: […]