East County Magazine
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FLOOD DONATIONS NEEDED IN SPRING VALLEY
East County News Service February 16, 2024 (Spring Valley) — On January 22, 2024, Spring Valley, California experienced a 1,000-year Flood Event where 3-inches of rain fell in 1 hour. Over 200 Spring Valley homes are badly damaged by 2 feet or more of flood water. The waters receded quickly but peoples belongings and property are severely damaged or
ALL THE BAD GIRLS WEAR RUSSIAN ACCENTS: POEMS OF A UKRAINIAN JEWISH REFUGEE GRANTED ASYLUM IN THE U.S.
By Jane Muschenetz Reviewed by Pennell Paugh February 14, 2024 (San Diego) — Written with humor as well as heart ache, Jane Muschenetz touches on her raw feelings of becoming a refugee. At the age of 10, during the pandemic and the Russian invasion of her home country, Ukraine, she was transplanted to San Diego. Muschenetz reflects
NEW COUNTY REPORT TO ADDRESS INEQUITY IN REGION
By Tracy DeFore, County of San Diego Communications Office February 12, 2024 (San Diego) — Jobs and finances, food systems, health, and housing – data shows these areas have some of the largest equity gaps in the San Diego region. The Office of Equity and Racial Justice (OERJ) released the County’s first Equity Indicators Report on Wednesday. The report comes in
VALENTINE’S DAY WEDDINGS AVAILABLE AT COUNTY ASSESSOR’S SANTEE OFFICE
East County News Service February 12, 2024 (Santee) – The San Diego County Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk (ARCC) has announced that a limited number of appointments are now available for couples to obtain a marriage license and get married in a wedding ceremony on Valentine’s Day, Wed., Feb. 14, at one of five ARCC offices in San Diego County, including the Santee branch office
LISTERIA OUTBREAK LINKED TO QUESO FRESCO AND COTIJA CHEESE: MANY PRODUCTS RECALLED
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration Photo: Examples of some recalled products. Español (Spanish) February 12, 2024 (Washington D.C.) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued an alert warning consumers about a deadly Listeria outbreak tied to queso fresco and cotija cheese products. The outbreak has resulted in 26 illnesses in 11 states, including 8 cases in California, 23
FAMILY THAT HELPED SAVE NEIGHBORS NEEDS HELP AFTER MAJOR FLOOD DAMAGE
By Miriam Raftery February 11, 2024 (San Diego) – More than 1,200 San Diegans remain displaced from homes damaged in the Jan. 22 flood, including Beba Zarate, a teacher, and her two sons. The Zarate family helped get neighbors to safety amid rising floodwaters when emergency agencies were overwhelmed. But they had no flood insurance at the time, and lost
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: WATERFALL AT MISSION TRAILS
East County News Service February 11, 2024 (San Diego) — January’s heavy rains created waterfalls in many rocky areas across East County. Rod Lagace sent in this beautiful photo of a waterfall that formed at Mission Trails Regional Park after the storm. You can find information on hiking trails at Mission Trails Regional Park at https://www.mtrp.org. Use caution when hiking
EL CAJON’S YOUTH OF THE YEAR NOMINATIONS SOUGHT
East County News Service February 9, 2024 (El Cajon) — The City of El Cajon’s Teen Coalition is now accepting nominations for the “Youth of the Year” award. This accolade is aimed at recognizing exceptional middle and high school students who have shown an extraordinary commitment to serving their community within the City of El Cajon. The “Youth of the
CITY OF EL CAJON ATTEMPTS WORLD RECORD “MOST DOGS TO ATTEND A FILM SCREENING” FEB. 24
East County News Service February 9, 2024 (El Cajon) — The City of El Cajon aims to break the world record for the “Most Dogs to Attend a Film Screening.” A family-friendly screening of the movie “Beethoven” will take place at Wells Park, located at 1153 East Madison Avenue, on Saturday, February 24. Dog owners and their furry friends
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: CREATIVE EVENTS COMING UP
By Miriam Raftery February 9, 2024 (San Diego’s East County) —Comedy shows, Fido Fest, film showings, wolf tours, a plein air desert art show, Valentine teas, and an attempt to break a world record for most dogs viewing an outdoor moving are among the festivities coming up across San Diego’s East County. CUPID IS STUPID: FEB. 14 COMEDY SHOW IN
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FLOOD DONATIONS NEEDED IN SPRING VALLEY
East County News Service February 16, 2024 (Spring Valley) — On January 22, 2024, Spring Valley, California experienced a 1,000-year Flood Event where 3-inches of rain fell in 1
ALL THE BAD GIRLS WEAR RUSSIAN ACCENTS: POEMS OF A UKRAINIAN JEWISH REFUGEE GRANTED ASYLUM IN THE U.S.
By Jane Muschenetz Reviewed by Pennell Paugh February 14, 2024 (San Diego) — Written with humor as well as heart ache, Jane Muschenetz touches on her raw feelings
NEW COUNTY REPORT TO ADDRESS INEQUITY IN REGION
By Tracy DeFore, County of San Diego Communications Office February 12, 2024 (San Diego) — Jobs and finances, food systems, health, and housing – data shows these areas have some of
VALENTINE’S DAY WEDDINGS AVAILABLE AT COUNTY ASSESSOR’S SANTEE OFFICE
East County News Service February 12, 2024 (Santee) – The San Diego County Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk (ARCC) has announced that a limited number of appointments are now available for couples to obtain a
LISTERIA OUTBREAK LINKED TO QUESO FRESCO AND COTIJA CHEESE: MANY PRODUCTS RECALLED
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration Photo: Examples of some recalled products. Español (Spanish) February 12, 2024 (Washington D.C.) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued an alert
FAMILY THAT HELPED SAVE NEIGHBORS NEEDS HELP AFTER MAJOR FLOOD DAMAGE
By Miriam Raftery February 11, 2024 (San Diego) – More than 1,200 San Diegans remain displaced from homes damaged in the Jan. 22 flood, including Beba Zarate, a teacher, and
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: WATERFALL AT MISSION TRAILS
East County News Service February 11, 2024 (San Diego) — January’s heavy rains created waterfalls in many rocky areas across East County. Rod Lagace sent in this beautiful photo of
EL CAJON’S YOUTH OF THE YEAR NOMINATIONS SOUGHT
East County News Service February 9, 2024 (El Cajon) — The City of El Cajon’s Teen Coalition is now accepting nominations for the “Youth of the Year” award. This accolade
CITY OF EL CAJON ATTEMPTS WORLD RECORD “MOST DOGS TO ATTEND A FILM SCREENING” FEB. 24
East County News Service February 9, 2024 (El Cajon) — The City of El Cajon aims to break the world record for the “Most Dogs to Attend a Film
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: CREATIVE EVENTS COMING UP
By Miriam Raftery February 9, 2024 (San Diego’s East County) —Comedy shows, Fido Fest, film showings, wolf tours, a plein air desert art show, Valentine teas, and an attempt to
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