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HAGGEN CLOSES ESCROW, MOVES FORWARD ON CONVERSION OF 36 VONS AND ALBERTSONS STORES LOCALLY
East County News Service March 7, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – Haggen Pacific Southwest begins its conversion of 36 local Vons and Albertson’s stores countywide. Haggen, a grocery

VIEW EL CAJON PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT DATA OBTAINED BY EAST COUNTY MAGAZINE THROUGH A PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST
By East County Magazine View a detailed list of pedestrian accidents resulting in serious injuries or deaths in El Cajon March 5, 2015 (El Cajon)–El Cajon has had 17

FEMALE EL CAJON POLICE OFFICER FILES SUIT ALLEGING DISCRIMINATION
East County News Service March 5, 2015 (El Cajon) – El Cajon Police Officer Christine Greer has filed a lawsuit against the department alleging discrimination based on gender, sexual

SOCIALITES FASHION EVENT REVS UP CROWD AT NEW MERCEDES BENZ DEALER IN EL CAJON
East County News Service March 3, 2015 (El Cajon) – Over 200 guests turned out for the first annual Socialites Fashion Event hosted in partnership with the Chaldean American

EL CAJON LEGAL CLINIC RETURNS, NEW DAY AND HOURS
March 4, 2015 (El Cajon) – The El Cajon legal clinic is back—with new hours, open Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Free legal assistance is available in the

EL CAJON POLICE SOLVE HAIR-RAISING CRIME
By Miriam Raftery February 25, 2015 (El Cajon) – El Cajon Police announce the arrest of a woman accused of posing as a customer at a hair salon at

FLETHER HILLS RESIDENTS PLAN LAWSUIT OVER GILLESPIE FLIGHT SCHOOL TRAINING AND LEAD POLLUTION
East County News Service March 4 meeting planned for Fletcher Hills residents with attorneys February 25, 2015 (El Cajon) – Fletcher Hills residents are planning a lawsuit over loss

MILHOLLAND SOLAR AND ELECTRIC CELEBRATES 25TH ANNIVERSARY
East County News Service January 5, 2015 (El Cajon)–Milholland Solar and Electric, the premier solar installation and electrical contractor in Southern California, celebrates its 25th anniversary this year.
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Hundreds of animals under care of San Diego Humane Society after raid of Julian animal sanctuary
Jace Huggins, chief of Humane Law Enforcement for the San Diego Humane Society (left) and Dr. Gary Weitzman, CEO of the SDHS, speak to reporters at the SDHS Gaines Street

Multi-Vehicle collision on I-8 in La Mesa leaves El Cajon Man dead
East County News Service May 4, 2026 (La Mesa) — A late-night chain-reaction crash involving a semi-truck and two passenger vehicles on Interstate 8 claimed the life of a young

Large crowd at El Cajon Traffic Town Hall focuses on enforcement challenges
Story and photos by Paul Levikow Photo: About 80 residents participated in a El Cajon Town Hall to discuss speeding and traffic issues. April 30, 2026 (El Cajon) — One

San Diego Humane Society slashing fees for ‘Empty the Shelters’ drive
East County News Service April 30, 2026 (San Diego) — On a day meant to celebrate the bond between humans and animals, the San Diego Humane Society is issuing an

Reader’s Editorial: Bill Wells just sued California to make it easier to hurt his own neighbors
By David A. Myers Retired Commander, San Diego Sheriff’s Office April 30, 2026 (El Cajon) — This week, El Cajon Mayor Bill Wells stood outside City Hall with a Trump

Need some laughs? Laurel and Hardy comedy films May 30 in El Cajon
East County News Service April 29, 2026 (El Cajon) — Saps at Sea, the San Diego Laurel and Hardy group, presents: “Some Laurel and Hardy Firsts!” on Saturday May 30

The Magnolia presents: a tribute to Gloria Estefan
East County News Service April 27, 2026 (El Cajon) – Celebrate the iconic sound of Gloria Estefan at The Magnolia one night only, Saturday, May 23. This high‑energy tribute performance

Celebration of Olaf Wieghorst in downtown El Cajon on May 2
East County News Service April 23, 2026 (El Cajon) — The Olaf Wieghorst Museum is hosting a birthday remembrance next month, celebrating the life of its namesake artist widely regarded as

Eight local women Honored at Soroptimist’s annual “Live Your Dream” Awards Celebration
Soroptimist International of Valley de Oro recognizes women overcoming extraordinary obstacles to build better lives through education By Henri Migala Photo: Soroptimist Live Your Dream Award winners. Seated (left to

New Crisis Stabilization Unit opening in El Cajon
April 18, 2026 (El Cajon) — The County of San Diego will open its newest Crisis Stabilization Unit — the first located in East County — on Monday in El


