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Hearing May 15 on proposed release of sexually violent predator Gary Snavely in Borrego Springs: public comments sought
East County News Service April 11, 2026 (Borrego Springs) – The San Diego Superior Court has ordered the conditional release of Sexually Violent Predator Gary Snavely. The California Department of State
San Diego County has free parking perks for seniors
San Diego County Supervisor Joel Anderson holds up his senior parking pass at Mt. Woodson Gateway County Preserve in Ramona. (Photo courtesy Joel Anderson Facebook page) East County News Service
Mild desert weather promised for hot weekend events in Jacumba Hot Springs – April 4, 5
By Rebecca Person April 3, 2026 (Jacumba Hot Springs) – Sunny, mild desert weather sets the stage April 4 and 5th, for a stellar weekend full of music, outdoor fun
Mild desert weather promised for hot weekend events in Jacumba Hot Springs – April 4, 5
By Rebecca Person April 3, 2026 (Jacumba Hot Springs) – Sunny, mild desert weather sets the stage April 4 and 5th, for a stellar weekend…
Magical Mystery Campout and Beatles Tribute Fair: festival April 4-5 in Jacumba
By Rebecca Person March 28, 2026 (Jacumba Hot Springs) — East County’s abuzz with a Beatles invasion. De Anza Springs Resort, a high desert retreat,…
Sheriff’s Department weighs in before ‘No Kings’ rallies
East County Magazine March 27, 2026 (San Diego County) — On the eve of what many are calling the largest civil mobilization in American history,…
Karnival of the Arts coming to DeAnza Springs April 30 through May 3
East County News Service March 24, 2026 (Jacumba Hot Springs) — Performance art and music will collide and combine in concert in the high desert…
Record-breaking March heat wave gripping San Diego County
Photo of Lake Murray on March 17 by Karen Pearlman East County News Service March 17, 2026 (San Diego County) — Baby, it’s hot outside!…
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
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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
WILDFLOWERS ARE BLOOMING IN ANZA-BORREGO DESERT
February 28, 2015 (Borrego) – Wildflower season has begun and annual flowers, including purple phacelia and yellow desert dandelion, are blooming at the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Visitor
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