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ASTHMA “DEADLY” FROM “DARK” AIR IN IMPERIAL COUNTY, REPORT FINDS
Did researchers miss a key cause: scraping desert soils for renewable energy projects? By Miriam Raftery Photo by Jim Pelley: Dust from construction at Ocotillo Wind Energy Facility April
YUCCA BLOOMS ADD FLOWERING FINISH TO ORGANIC SALAD
April 20, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – Greg and Dianne Dunne have submitted this tempting recipe – ideal for hiking enthusiasts and nature lovers in our high desert
CONGRESS PASSES MEASURE TO ALLOW SELLING OFF NATIONAL FORESTS AND OTHER PUBLIC LANDS
By Miriam Raftery Photo: Cleveland National Forest, courtesy National Forest Service April 6, 2015 (San Diego’s East County)—The Republican-controlled House and Senate have passed measures that would allow
WELCOME, DESERT DENIZENS!
Our deserts section covers the Anza Borrego Desert State Park and the communities of Borrego Springs, Ocotillo, Ocotillo Wells and Jacumba. Printer-friendly version
WHY IS ROUNDUP, A PROBABLE CARCINOGEN, BEING SPRAYED OVER OCOTILLO’S ONLY WATER SUPPLY?
By Miriam Raftery April 1, 2015 (Ocotillo) – Residents of Ocotillo after discovering in late March that a powerful herbicide was been sprayed on desert soil over a federally
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
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
CATERPILLARS MUNCHING DOWN DESERT WILDFLOWERS
Photo: “Hummingbird Moth (9691010084)” by Larry Lamsa – Hummingbird MothUploaded by PDTillman. Licensed under CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons – March 10, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) –
CIRCLE OF ART SHOW IN BORREGO SPRINGS MARCH 14-15
March 5, 2015 (Borrego Springs) – Desert artwork will be on display at the Circle of Art Show in Borrego Springs on March 14th and 15th. This juried art
COURT THROWS OUT RESTRICTIONS ON SEX OFFENDERS’ HOUSING
By Miriam Raftery March 2, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – California’s Supreme Court has invalidated a portion of Jessica’s Law, tossing out as unconstitutional restrictions that prevented sex
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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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