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Massive rescue underway: hundreds of animals seized from Julian sanctuary
Photo from Villa Chardonnay, Horses With Wings, Inc. Facebook page By Karen Pearlman May 1, 2026 (Julian) — In what appears to be one of the largest ever animal welfare
San Diego State University does not track amount of unhoused students on campus
“SDSU relies on students self-reporting their housing status, and not everyone adopts the same definition of homelessness.” – Evie Baez, the director of the SDSU Basic Needs Center By Armando
Spring Craft Fair May 9 to benefit Mount Miguel High School Foundation
East County News Service May 1, 2026 (Spring Valley) – Find hand-made treasures at the Spring Craft Fair on May 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The fair, held
High-end steakhouse restaurant coming soon to Santee
By Paul Levikow May 1, 2026 (Santee) – A new restaurant is scheduled to open in June at the Lantern Crest senior living community in Santee, bringing to East County
Year-round fire season means East County residents should always be prepared
Left: Residents meet with fire inspector at Helix De Oro Fire Safe Council-sponsored fire preparedness assessment tour. Story and photos by Paul Levikow May 1, 2026 (Mt. Helix) — The
Large crowd at El Cajon Traffic Town Hall focuses on enforcement challenges
Story and photos by Paul Levikow Photo: About 80 residents participated in a El Cajon Town Hall to discuss speeding and traffic issues. April 30, 2026 (El Cajon) — One
San Diego Humane Society slashing fees for ‘Empty the Shelters’ drive
East County News Service April 30, 2026 (San Diego) — On a day meant to celebrate the bond between humans and animals, the San Diego Humane Society is issuing an
Reader’s Editorial: Bill Wells just sued California to make it easier to hurt his own neighbors
By David A. Myers Retired Commander, San Diego Sheriff’s Office April 30, 2026 (El Cajon) — This week, El Cajon Mayor Bill Wells stood outside City Hall with a Trump
Treat your sweetheart to Valentine’s chocolate and wine at San Pasqual Winery in La Mesa
East County News Service January 26, 2026 (La Mesa) – San Pasqual Winery in La Mesa invites you to enjoy an evening of wines paired with artisan gourmet chocolates by
Mas-Issge Deuseyo! New JJang Korean Barbecue in La Mesa provides yummy Korean dishes and culturally artful moments
By Heidi Hope December 21, 2025 (La Mesa) – JJang BBQ, a new all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue restaurant in La Mesa, delivers a traditional Korean eatery ambience from sizzling hot meats
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APRIL POOLS DAY: APRIL 11 IN LA MESA
March 19, 2015 (La Mesa) – The City of La Mesa will host April Pools Day to promote water safety. The event will be held – no, not on
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: TOP FESTIVALS AND EVENTS MARCH 21 – APRIL 12
By Miriam Raftery March 17, 2015 (San Diego’s East County)–This week’s Destination East County includes a star party and a free community festival in Lakeside, theater, and musical events. Plus
JUDGE RULES FOR SD UNIFIED IN SUIT AGAINST ALPINE DISTRICT OVER ENDEAVOR ACADEMY
By Miriam Raftery March 19, 2015 (Alpine) – Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Gunther has ruled in favor of the San Diego Unified School District in a lawsuit filed against
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: LYONS PEAK SUNRISE
March 18, 2015 (Jamul)—The HP Wren UCSD webcam atop Lyons Peak in Jamul caught this dazzling sunrise on St. Patrick’s Day. Sure ‘n’ those glistening jewels in the sky
CHEERS FOR BASEBALL AMERICANA!
March 18, 2015 (La Mesa) — Cheers for Baseball Americana! On April 2, baseball fans can savor the exquisite flavors of San Pasqual Winery’s selection of hand-crafted wines while listening
HORSE HIT BY TRUCK IS REUNITED WITH OWNER IN ALPINE
March 14, 2015 (Alpine)–A horse hit by a vehicle is back with his owner after being rescued by County Animal Services early Wednesday morning. Two horses were running loose
LA MESA WAR MEMORIAL VANDALIZED
March 15, 2015 (La Mesa) – A war memorial in La Mesa has been vandalized for the second time in two years. The memorial is located next to the
FOR THE BIRDS? PROPOSAL TO INCREASE PUBLIC ACCESS IN RAMONA GRASSLANDS DRAWS DIVERSE VIEWS
By Miriam Raftery March 15, 2015 (Ramona) – Should Ramona’s Grasslands Preserve be opened up for more public access? Congressman Duncan Hunter’s aide, Michael Harrison, said that more access
3RD ANNUAL ST. PATRICK’S DAY HALF MARATHON, 5K, GREEN MILE
Tribes & Clans Competition also held By Robert Gehr March 15, 2015 (El Cajon)–This popular event held on Sunday, March 15th – was lively and very crowded with participants
12 BANDS HEADLINE HARPFEST HARMONICA EXTRAVAGANZA: APRIL 4 IN LA MESA
March 15, 2015 (La Mesa)–World-renowned Kim Wilson will headline this year’s Spring Harp Fest XVI on Saturday, April 4th with 12 of California’s top bands at Harry Griffen Park