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AI glasses: another potential power that poses threats to schools
By Alexander J. Schorr Photo: screenshot of Meta’s Ray Ban AI Glasses analysis by Surfshark February 25, 2026 (San Diego) — AI in the United States has the potential for great power and change in the nation. It is very much a new “wild west,” and because there are no significant guardrails, there is great danger from it facing human beings
Public input sought on La Cresta Road safety following head-on fatal collision
By Paul Levikow Photo via San Diego Fire Protection District February 25, 2026 (Crest) – The Crest Dehesa Granite Hills Harbison Canyon Planning Group is seeking public input on the safety of La Cresta Road, following a recent fatal head-on collision in Crest. Josefina Sanchez, 72, was killed by an alleged drunk driver in the crash Feb. 11, 2026 while visiting her son in
Unfounded threat locked down Monte Vista High School
East County News Service February 23, 2026 (Spring Valley) – Shortly before noon today, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office was made aware of a school threat at Monte Vista High School in Spring Valley. The campus’ School Resource Deputy was contacted by the school’s administration, referencing a threatening phone call they received. The high school was immediately placed on
Unfounded threat locked down Monte Vista High School
East County News Service February 23, 2026 (Spring Valley) – Shortly before noon today, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office was made aware of a…
Teamsters strike at SDSU impacts traffic on I-8
By Miriam Raftery February 17, 2026 (San Diego) – Teamsters Local 2010 is holding a four-day unfair labor practice strike at 22 California State University…
San Diego State, San Diego Humane Society team up to support furry friends
East County News Service Feb. 15, 2026 (San Diego) — While many people chomped on chocolates and bequeathed bouquets of red roses on Valentine’s Day,…
San Diego State, San Diego Humane Society team up to support furry friends
East County News Service Feb. 15, 2026 (San Diego) — While many people chomped on chocolates and bequeathed bouquets of red roses on Valentine’s Day, a different kind of love was shared at the San Diego Humane Society. On Saturday, more than two dozen student-athletes from San Diego State University channeled their competitive edge and energy into a morning of
Randy Robinson to be honored on Feb. 13
Photo and story by Karen Pearlman Feb. 12, 2026 (El Cajon) — East County’s education and basketball communities are going to gather on Feb. 13…
GUHSD Superintendent backs DA’s appeal against potential release of 2001 Santana shooter
East County News Service February 10, 2026 (Santee) — Grossmont Union High School District Superintendent Dr. Kirsten Vital Brulte has sent a letter to District Attorney Summer Stephan expressing full support for her appeal of the San Diego Superior Court’s decision to grant a recall and resentencing hearing for Charles “Andy” Williams, the perpetrator of the 2001 Santana High School
GUHSD Superintendent backs DA’s appeal against potential release of 2001 Santana shooter
East County News Service February 10, 2026 (Santee) — Grossmont Union High School District Superintendent Dr. Kirsten Vital Brulte has sent a letter to District…
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ESTATE PLANNING: A WOMEN’S PERSPECTIVE
By Jonathan Goetz Photo: James G. Stieringer Conference Center Auditorium (courtesy: Grossmont Healthcare District) July 22, 2024 (La Mesa) — Women face unique challenges when it comes to estate planning. Statistics show that women are almost four times as likely to be widowed compared to men. Additionally, more women than ever before are either divorced or choosing not to
ESTATE PLANNING: A WOMEN’S PERSPECTIVE
By Jonathan Goetz Photo: James G. Stieringer Conference Center Auditorium (courtesy: Grossmont Healthcare District) July 22, 2024 (La Mesa) — Women face unique challenges when it comes to estate planning. Statistics show that women are almost four times as likely to be widowed compared to men. Additionally, more women than ever before are either divorced or choosing not to
HOW SAFE ARE LOCAL HIGH SCHOOLS? GROSSMONT DISTRICT ELIMINATES SCHOOL SAFETY DEPARTMENT
By Kristen Andelman Photo:Jay Farrington testifiedto board on priorities for the Office of School Safety, which the GUHSD board majority later voted to eliminate. July 18, 2024 (El Cajon) — Grossmont Union High School District has ousted its School Safety Director Jay Farrington and eliminated the entire school safety department entirely, effective June 30. The action is shocking and particularly
HOW SAFE ARE LOCAL HIGH SCHOOLS? GROSSMONT DISTRICT ELIMINATES SCHOOL SAFETY DEPARTMENT
By Kristen Andelman Photo:Jay Farrington testifiedto board on priorities for the Office of School Safety, which the GUHSD board majority later voted to eliminate. July 18, 2024 (El Cajon) — Grossmont Union High School District has ousted its School Safety Director Jay Farrington and eliminated the entire school safety department entirely, effective June 30. The action is shocking and particularly
HOW SAFE ARE LOCAL HIGH SCHOOLS? GROSSMONT DISTRICT ELIMINATES SCHOOL SAFETY DEPARTMENT
By Kristen Andelman Photo:Jay Farrington testifiedto board on priorities for the Office of School Safety, which the GUHSD board majority later voted to eliminate. July 18, 2024 (El Cajon) — Grossmont Union High School District has ousted its School Safety Director Jay Farrington and eliminated the entire school safety department entirely, effective June 30. The action is shocking and particularly
ATTORNEY ODAY YOUSIF RUNS FOR CAJON VALLEY SCHOOL BOARD TO RESTORE CORE EDUCATIONAL PRINCIPLES AND COMBAT EXTREMISM
By Miriam Raftery July 16, 2024 (El Cajon) – Oday Yousif, a consumer attorney endorsed by prominent educators in East County, is the third candidate to announce he is running for the Cajon Valley Union School District in Trustee Area 5. “With a passion for education and years of proven public service, I am running to refocus the
ATTORNEY ODAY YOUSIF RUNS FOR CAJON VALLEY SCHOOL BOARD TO RESTORE CORE EDUCATIONAL PRINCIPLES AND COMBAT EXTREMISM
By Miriam Raftery July 16, 2024 (El Cajon) – Oday Yousif, a consumer attorney endorsed by prominent educators in East County, is the third candidate to announce he is running for the Cajon Valley Union School District in Trustee Area 5. “With a passion for education and years of proven public service, I am running to refocus the
$2.8 MILLION NSF GRANT WILL EXPAND AI EDUCATION AND RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS
In collaboration with the NSF Institute for Learning-enabled Optimization at Scale, the project will focus on diversity within the AI research community By Susanne Clara Bard Photo: Engineering student Baoqian Wang (left) worked on an autonomous vehicle with Junfei Xie. (Photo: courtesy Junfei Xie) July 8, 2024 (San Diego) — The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF)’s ExpandAI
$2.8 MILLION NSF GRANT WILL EXPAND AI EDUCATION AND RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS
In collaboration with the NSF Institute for Learning-enabled Optimization at Scale, the project will focus on diversity within the AI research community By Susanne Clara Bard Photo: Engineering student Baoqian Wang (left) worked on an autonomous vehicle with Junfei Xie. (Photo: courtesy Junfei Xie) July 8, 2024 (San Diego) — The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF)’s ExpandAI
SDSU, KUMEYAAY COMMUNITY COLLEGE SIGN PARTNERSHIP
The partnership, signed last month, will grant guaranteed transfer eligibility to Kumeyaay Community College students interested in completing four-year degrees at SDSU. By La Monica Everett-Haynes, News at SDSU Photo: Kumeyaay Community College President Stanley Rodriguez and SDSU President Adela de la Torre (center) were joined by campus and tribal leaders during a partnership agreement signing ceremony. (SDSU)
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