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FUN WITH PHYSICS: APRIL 18 IN LA MESA
March 13, 2015 (La Mesa)–Fun with Physics is Saturday April 18, from 9:00 am – 12 noon at the La Mesa Boys and Girls Teen Club at Highwood Park, 7775
IRISH HARPS IN CONCERT MARCH 15 & 17: FOLK HARP MOVEMENT HAS ROOTS ON MOUNT LAGUNA
Hear our KNSJ radio interview with Christina Tourin – and learn how the folk harp revival found its roots right here in East County, atop Mount Laguna which
A COUNTRY GARDEN MARRIAGE WITH A HORSE AND CARRIAGE: HAZY MEADOW IN LAKESIDE
By Miriam Raftery March 9, 2015 (Lakeside)—If you’re looking for a romantic special setting, East County has beautiful venues where you don’t have to worry about coastal fog or crowds.
JAMUL RESIDENTS PROTEST CASINO AS CONSTRUCTION PROGRESSES
East County News Service March 11, 2015 (Jamul)–Approximately 200 protesters held a “flash mob” demonstration in Jamul Saturday, wearing red as they voiced their continuing opposition to a casino under
SANTEE STREET FAIR AND CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL MAY 23
March 11, 2015 (Santee) – The Santee Chamber of Commerce invites you to join over 30,000 visitors at the Santee Street Fair and Craft Beer Festival on Saturday, May
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLARS
March 12, 2015 (Anza Borrego Desert) – Kristin Kjaero visited the Anza Borrego desert Tuesday, where she observed “thousands of caterpillars in a feeding frenzy…The roads were dotted with
LA MESA COUNCIL TAKES ACTION ON SENIOR LIVING FACILITY AND VILLAGE PARKING
By Janis Russell March 12, 2015 (La Mesa) — On Tuesday, La Mesa’s City Council voted to move forward on negotiations with Westmont Companies for development of a senior living
ARREST MADE AFTER “BURNBOOK” THREAT AGAINST EL CAJON VALLEY HIGH
Grossmont district blocks access to Burn Book app following latest incident March 11, 2015 (El Cajon ) – An anonymous message sent on the popular phone app “BurnBook” at
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: CACTUS BLOOMS
March 12, 2015 (El Cajon) – Photographer Robert Gehr snapped these beautiful early season barrel cactus blooms – no, not in the desert, but in the cactus garden outside
EL CAJON WINS LEGAL BATTLE OVER ALCOHOL CONTROL ORDINANCE
Source: City of El Cajon March 11, 2015 (El Cajon)–In August of 2013, the El Cajon City Council adopted, via unanimous vote the Deemed Approved Ordinance (DAO). The DAO
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New Crisis Stabilization Unit opening in El Cajon
April 18, 2026 (El Cajon) — The County of San Diego will open its newest Crisis Stabilization Unit — the first located in East County — on Monday in El
La Mesa City Council votes 5-0 approving e-bike safety pilot program
By Karen Pearlman April 16, 2026 (La Mesa) — La Mesa is the latest city in San Diego County seeking to codify strict regulations on electric bicycles, specifically looking to protect
Passages: Mark Ostrander, firefighter, backcountry leader, 69
By Karen Pearlman April 15, 2026 (Boulevard) — Mark Ostrander, a dedicated public servant, retired Cal Fire Battalion Chief and cornerstone of the San Diego backcountry, passed away after having a
Don’t miss Santa Ysabel and Wynola on your way to visit Julian
Tiny mountain towns often overlooked by travelers in East County’s back country By Paul Levikow Photos by Miriam Raftery and Paul Levikow April 10, 2026 (Santa Ysabel/Wynola) – Visitors travelling
‘Bill Walton Way’ coming to a street near you in La Mesa
The Boys & Girls Club of East County La Mesa Clubhouse honored local basketball star Bill Walton by naming the gym after Walton in 2018. Walton died of colon cancer
Lionel’s Legacy hosting sleepover party and more in Lakeside April 18-19
East County News Service April 14, 2026 (Lakeside) — East County-based senior dog rescue group Lionel’s Legacy is holding a day of games, community and advocacy on Saturday, April 18 at
Mountain Empire Art Show Debuts April 15 in Boulevard
East County News Service April 14, 2026 (Boulevard) — The Backcountry Resource Center in Boulevard will be busy this Wednesday, April 15 hosting the first-ever Mountain Empire Art Show 2026, opening
Padre Dam’s Ray Stoyer Water Recycling Facility decommissioned after more than a half-century of use
Ray Stoyer Water Recycling Facility at Padre Dam Municipal Water District, Santee Lakes Community event makes way for the East County Advanced Water Purification Program Story and photos by Paul
Lemon Grove Library hosting Sheriff’s reentry event
East County News Service April 13, 2026 (Lemon Grove) — The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office Reentry Services Division is holding a public event aimed at bridging the gap between
Man arrested for threatening deputies, firing shots in Santee
East County News Service April 13, 2026 (Santee) — With help from the San Diego County Sheriff’s Special Enforcement Detail (SWAT) team, an armed man who threatened deputies was arrested