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HEAT ADVISORY ISSUED FOR EAST COUNTY
County News Service; photo via PhotoSpin June 16, 2015 (San Diego’s East County)–With prolonged high temperatures expected to reach up to 115 in San Diego County deserts over the
304-ACRE SOLAR PROJECT PROPOSED IN JACUMBA HOT SPRINGS SPARKS CONTROVERSY
By Miriam Raftery “This is a recipe for disaster, potentially putting us in harm’s way AND increasing our already high fire insurance policies…This is a project that
SUMMER NIGHT SKY TOURS IN ANZA BORREGO DESERT
East County News Service June 12, 2015 (Borrego Springs)–Dazzling sights can be viewed each night in the clear dark skies over Southern California’s Anza-Borrego Desert―including colorful stars, stellar clusters,
4.1 QUAKE RATTLES BORREGO
East County News Service May 31, 2015 (Borrego Springs)–If you felt the earth move under your feet Sunday morning at 6:02 a.m., that’s because a 4.1 earthquake centered 7
OCOTILLO WIND FAILS TO PRODUCE POWER PROMISED FOR SECOND YEAR IN A ROW
Fraud issue heightened by 2nd year of weak wind energy output. So why isn’t the federal government taking action? By Miriam Raftery May 29, 2015 (Ocotillo) – Last year, our
WATER CUTS HIT HARD IN BORREGO SPRINGS
East County News Service May 25, 2015 (Borrego Springs)–An emergency order issued by Governor Jerry Brown is having a harsher impact on some communities than others, since the slash-water-use
SPRING GETAWAYS AT LA CASA DEL ZORRO RESORT
May 3, 2015 (Borrego) – La Casa del Zorro in Borrego Springs is offering several upcoming attractions, set against a beautiful desert backdrop. You can treat Mom to a
BLUES’ BREWS AND BARBEQUE THIS SATURDAY IN JACUMBA HOT SPRINGS
East County News Service April 29, 2015 (Jacumba Hot Springs)–The Jacumba Arts Council presents the fourth annual Blues Fest this Saturday, May 2nd from 2-7 p.m. After 7 p.m.
SANDAG OPENS PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NEW REGIONAL PLAN, ANNOUNCES HEARINGS: SEEKS LOCATIONS IN EAST COUNTY
By Miriam Raftery April 25, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) has released a $200 billion, 35-year regional growth plan for
IN-KO-PAH 2: MUSIC UNDER THE STARS AT DESERT VIEW TOWER MAY 2
April 6, 2015 (In-Ko-Pah)—The second annual In-Ko-Pah classic desert concert will be held on May 2nd . This outdoor high-desert concert will be held at the Desert View Tower,
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Peak rattlesnake s-s-s-s-season slithering up
Photo courtesy County of San Diego East County News Service March 17, 2026 (San Diego County) — As the marine layer thins and temperatures climb…
East County Chamber honors leaders, organizations at 114th annual soiree
Sycuan Casino Resort hosted the San Diego Regional East County Chamber of Commerce’s 114th annual East County Honors Awards Gala over the weekend. Photos and story by Karen Pearlman March
KNSJ community radio suffers catastrophic damage when winter storm topples its rented tower
Station is still streaming online, but restoring broadcast signal requires urgent funding for engineering, equipment, and a possible new site East County News Service February 28, 2026 (Descanso) – “The
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,…
And the survey says… County Supervisors looking for input
East County News Service Feb. 20, 2026 (San Diego County) — There’s one week left to tell San Diego County officials what you want to…
And the survey says… County Supervisors looking for input
East County News Service Feb. 20, 2026 (San Diego County) — There’s one week left to tell San Diego County officials what you want to see, including ways they can
Reader’s Editorial: The unincorporated area of San Diego County deserves a vote
By Robin Joy Maxson, Chair, Association of Planning Groups – San Diego County and Board Member, SANDAG Board of Directors February 18, 2026 (Ramona) –…
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…
Get RAMped up and ready for a new radio station out of Borrego Springs
Graphic courtesy Ram Media Foundation By Karen Pearlman Feb. 1, 2026 (Borrego Springs) – K-RAM 90.5 FM is hitting the airwaves this week. After years of radio static, the new
Get RAMped up and ready for a new radio station out of Borrego Springs
Graphic courtesy Ram Media Foundation By Karen Pearlman Feb. 1, 2026 (Borrego Springs) – K-RAM 90.5 FM is hitting the airwaves this week. After years…
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