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LEMON GROVE FARMER’S MARKET CONTINUES EACH THURSDAY
East County News Service September 24, 2024 (Lemon Grove) — Every Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thrive Lemon Grove brings the market to you! A Mobile Farmer’s Market is held at Treganza Park(3200 Main St., Lemon Grove). Connect with your neighbors, shop for fresh, local produce, and grab a delicious dinner. It’s the perfect way to support local
LEMON GROVE FARMER’S MARKET CONTINUES EACH THURSDAY
East County News Service September 24, 2024 (Lemon Grove) — Every Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thrive Lemon Grove brings the market to you! A Mobile Farmer’s Market is held at Treganza Park(3200 Main St., Lemon Grove). Connect with your neighbors, shop for fresh, local produce, and grab a delicious dinner. It’s the perfect way to support local
LEMON GROVE FARMER’S MARKET CONTINUES EACH THURSDAY
East County News Service September 24, 2024 (Lemon Grove) — Every Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thrive Lemon Grove brings the market to you! A Mobile Farmer’s Market is held at Treganza Park(3200 Main St., Lemon Grove). Connect with your neighbors, shop for fresh, local produce, and grab a delicious dinner. It’s the perfect way to support local
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: UNUSUAL SIGHT OUTSIDE EL CAJON POLICE HEADQUARTERS
Photo Credit: Web of Life Photography: The Vicarious Lenz September 10, 2024 (El Cajon) – Photographer Robert Gehr spotted this wily character lurking outside the El Cajon Police Department headquarters this morning. Casing the joint? Hunting rabbits? Or perhaps seeking water during one of the most extreme heat waves on record. Among the most adaptable animals, coyotes
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: UNUSUAL SIGHT OUTSIDE EL CAJON POLICE HEADQUARTERS
Photo Credit: Web of Life Photography: The Vicarious Lenz September 10, 2024 (El Cajon) – Photographer Robert Gehr spotted this wily character lurking outside the El Cajon Police Department headquarters this morning. Casing the joint? Hunting rabbits? Or perhaps seeking water during one of the most extreme heat waves on record. Among the most adaptable animals, coyotes
THE ANIMAL PAD: ALL BREEDS AND ALL NEEDS
By Mimi Pollack Photo, left: Lauren Botticelli and Alf August 11, 2024 (La Mesa) — Nine years ago, I wrote an article on the all-breed dog rescue, the Animal Pad, which was then headed by Rebecca Weinrib and Stephanie Nisan. A lot has changed since then, and this non-profit dog rescue based in La Mesa has really grown as it
THE ANIMAL PAD: ALL BREEDS AND ALL NEEDS
By Mimi Pollack Photo, left: Lauren Botticelli and Alf August 11, 2024 (La Mesa) — Nine years ago, I wrote an article on the all-breed dog rescue, the Animal Pad, which was then headed by Rebecca Weinrib and Stephanie Nisan. A lot has changed since then, and this non-profit dog rescue based in La Mesa has really grown as it
THE ANIMAL PAD: ALL BREEDS AND ALL NEEDS
By Mimi Pollack Photo, left: Lauren Botticelli and Alf August 11, 2024 (La Mesa) — Nine years ago, I wrote an article on the all-breed dog rescue, the Animal Pad, which was then headed by Rebecca Weinrib and Stephanie Nisan. A lot has changed since then, and this non-profit dog rescue based in La Mesa has really grown as it
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: 20TH ANNUAL VAQUEROS RUN COMPLETED IN LAKESIDE
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 atmosphere.
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: 20TH ANNUAL VAQUEROS RUN COMPLETED IN LAKESIDE
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 atmosphere.
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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
Photo of the Week: Jacumba Sunset
April 6, 2026 (Jacumba Hot Springs) – Martin Eder sent in this photo, taken along Interstate 8 just west of Jacumba near the San Diego-Imperial County line, after he attended
Male lion joins pride at San Diego Zoo Safari Park
East County News Service View video: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1484962496593617 March 24, 2026 (San Pasqual) — The lion pride at the Safari Park just got a little louder…
Sunrise to sunset is theme of 2026 Lake Jennings photo contest
East County News Service March 15, 2026 (Lakeside) – Lake Jennings invites you to enter your best photos taken at Lake Jennings between April 1…
February fun: free admission for seniors at the San Diego Zoo’s Safari Park
By Miriam Raftery February 23, 2026 (San Pasqual Valley) – Who knew that giraffes sleep only 5 to 30 minutes a day, while standing up?…
DESTINATIONS: Borrego and beyond — a beautiful backcountry day
By Karen Pearlman, with photos by Karen Pearlman and Miriam Raftery Feb. 22, 2026 (San Diego County) — With an early wildflower bloom in Borrego,…
Early desert wildflowers abloom in Borrego area
By Miriam Raftery February 16, 2026 (Borrego Springs) – Heavy winter rains have brought an early start to wildflower blooming season in the Anza Borrego…
Photo of the Week: Here’s the buzz!
East County News Service February 7, 2026 (La Mesa) — Kristin Kjaero snapped this photo of a honeybee pollinating flowers in her succulent garden in…
Pine Valley Camp Christmas brings forest to life with lights, holiday music and activities
East County News Service November 17, 2025 (Pine Valley) – Each Friday, Saturday and Sunday night from Nov. 21 through Dec. 23, Pine Valley Camp Christmas provides enchanting family entertainment.
Photo of the Week: Beaver moon
East County News Service November 9, 2025 (Mt. Helix) — Dawn Sebaugh snapped this picture of the “Beaver Moon” on November 5, The November full moon was dubbed “Beaver Moon”
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