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CHIEF’S CORNER: HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna October 15, 2024 (San Diego) — As firefighters, we have seen the spooky side of Halloween — and I am not talking haunted houses.
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: HAUNTING OCTOBER OUTINGS
By Miriam Raftery October 1, 2024 (San Diego’s East County) — There are some outrageous October outings in East County this year, including Oktoberfests in La Mesa and El
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: HAUNTING OCTOBER OUTINGS
By Miriam Raftery October 1, 2024 (San Diego’s East County) — There are some outrageous October outings in East County this year, including Oktoberfests in La Mesa and El
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: FALL FESTIVALS AND OCTOBER OUTINGS
By Miriam Raftery September 19, 2024 (San Diego’s East County) — Fall brings festivities galore! There are some awesome autumn events coming up across East County in late September
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: FALL FESTIVALS AND OCTOBER OUTINGS
By Miriam Raftery September 19, 2024 (San Diego’s East County) — Fall brings festivities galore! There are some awesome autumn events coming up across East County in late September
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: FALL FESTIVALS AND OCTOBER OUTINGS
By Miriam Raftery September 19, 2024 (San Diego’s East County) — Fall brings festivities galore! There are some awesome autumn events coming up across East County in late September
ADVANCING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES: SEPTEMBER IS SUICIDE PREVENTION AWARENESS MONTH
By Seraphina Eberhardt, Program Manager, Institute for Public Strategies East County September 2024 –(San Diego’s East County) — September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Suicide is not just a national
ADVANCING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES: SEPTEMBER IS SUICIDE PREVENTION AWARENESS MONTH
By Seraphina Eberhardt, Program Manager, Institute for Public Strategies East County September 2024 –(San Diego’s East County) — September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Suicide is not just a national
ADVANCING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES: SEPTEMBER IS SUICIDE PREVENTION AWARENESS MONTH
By Seraphina Eberhardt, Program Manager, Institute for Public Strategies East County September 2024 –(San Diego’s East County) — September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Suicide is not just a national
EARTHTALK®: IMPROVING WILDFIRE PREDICTION
From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: How can we get better at predicting when and where wildfires will occur so we can adequately mitigate
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THE CHEAPSKATE’S GUIDE TO LIVING WELL IN EAST COUNTY – OCTOBER 2008
Making ends meet is getting tougher. The cost of gas, food, college and just about everything else is going up, while wages have failed to keep pace with inflation. This
MEDIA WATCH – PRESIDENTIAL DEBATES: HOW TO SEPARATE SPIN FROM FACTS
By Miriam Raftery October 1, 2008 (San Diego’s East County) –Sorting out truth from fiction in political races is challenging. If you didn’t watch the first presidential debate, for example,
EAST COUNTY EATER – MEDITERRANEO BISTRO BAR & GRILL: A DELIGHTFUL FIND IN ALPINE
Mediterraneo Bistro Bar & Grill 1347 Tavern Road, Alpine 91901 (619)445-9902. October 1, 2008 (ALPINE) – Dining at the Mediterraneo Bistro Bar & Grill, one can almost imagine oneself savoring
THE ROLLING REVIEWER – AN ANTIQUE STORY
By Janelle Eckardt October 1, 2008 (La Mesa) — When considering a place and/or attraction in the East County to highlight from my perspective as a 20-something woman in a
GOOD MONEY: MARKET CRISIS? 10 THINGS YOU SHOULD DO NOW!
GOOD MONEY: Your guide to profitable and socially responsible investing By Judith L. Seid, CFP ® October 1, 2008 (La Mesa) — The crisis on Wall Street caused by the
Citizens “Take Action!” Guide
Whose interests are your elected officials representing: the people–or the special interests? Too many voters haven’t got a clue—so East County Magazine is shedding light into those smoke-hazed back-rooms in
Vines and Steins – Gio Wine Bar
Editor’s note: Gio’s has gone out of business, however a new restaurant has opened in its place. By Richard Noel If you’re out and about in East County and in
Sylvia’s Soapbox – Duncan the great white Hunter
Wildebeest hunt bags a Congressman By Sylvia Hampton Our congressman Duncan Hunter (R-52nd district) is leaving his congressional seat to his son. Sort of an inheritance or royalty passed on
Voter’s Watchdog – Protecting Your Right to Vote
By Miriam Raftery “We know where the fix is in this year. If I were in San Diego, I’d be afraid. I’d be very afraid.” – Bob Fitrakis, national election
East County Eater – Superb Sushi in Santee
OISHII JAPANESE & THAI CUISINE 10251 Mast Blvd., Santee 619-596-4852 www.oishiisantee.com September 1, 2008 (Santee) — Santee Sushi? If you thought East County only has cowboy and biker bars, you
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Lemon Grove Forward Club announces annual Sock Drive for November
Source: Lemon Grove Forward Club November 4, 2025 (Lemon Grove) – The Lemon Grove Forward Club is kicking off its annual sock drive, “Socktober,” a tradition that has made a positive