East County Magazine
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FBI, SENIOR GROUPS TEAM UP TO HOST ELDER FRAUD PRESENTATIONS
East County News Service December 9, 2023 (La Mesa) – In partnership with the FBI San Diego Elder Justice Task Force, the FBI San Diego Citizens Academy Alumni Association and the San Diego Seniors Community Foundation’s Senior Center Coalition will host a series of one-hour elder fraud information sessions for seniors, caregivers and neighbors. The programs will be held in
MOM THANKS COMMUNITY AND POLICE AFTER MISSING SON WITH AUTISM FOUND SAFE
By Miriam Raftery Photo by Skye Pinon, via ECM news partner 10 News December 9, 2023 (La Mesa) – Skye Pinon says it was the “scariest moment of my entire life” when she realized that her 15-year-old son, Max, who has autism, was missing. Max went for a walk around 3 p.m. shortly before Thanksgiving wearing only a T-shirt and
NEW YEAR WILL BRING EXPANDED MEDI-CAL COVERAGE TO PEOPLE AGES 26-49
By Cassie N. Saunders, County of San Diego Communications Office December 8, 2023 (San Diego) – Starting Jan. 1, more San Diegans will be eligible for full Medi-Cal coverage. A new state law gives full Medi-Cal coverage to adults ages 26-49, regardless of immigration status. “Expanding Medi-Cal to cover younger adults is desperately needed in such difficult financial times. Providing
RAMONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION GRANTS $40K TO LOCAL NONPROFITS TO BUILD COMMUNITY & POST-PANDEMIC RECOVERY
East County News Service December 8, 2023 (Ramona) – Ramona Community Foundation (RCF), a regional affiliate of San Diego Foundation, has awarded $40,000 to seven local nonprofit programs that demonstrate the power to build a more vibrant community and recover from the pandemic. “We are so very excited to be supporting these seven nonprofit organizations that all have a long history
EAST COUNTY EATER: PERFECTLY SMOKED MEATS AND MORE AT PAPALO SONORAN-STYLE BBQ IN LA MESA
By Mike Atkinson December 8, 2023 (La Mesa) – As a Texas BBQ aficionado, I’ve been anxious to try the newly-opened Papalo Sonoran-Style BBQ in La Mesa Village. Chef Drew Bent has a legendary pedigree, most recently the founding chef behind San Diego’s Michelin-recognized Lola 55 modern taqueria. I’m afraid La Mesa and East County don’t know what we’ve
A CAPPELLA GROUP BRINGS “SLEIGHIN’ IT TOUR” TO SYCUAN DEC. 28
East County News Service December 4, 2023 (El Cajon) – The a cappella group Straight No Chaser, whose fall tour has become a holiday tradition for families around the country, will be performing Dec. 28 at Sycuan Casino and Resort in El Cajon The renown singers also just released “Stocking Stuffer,” an EP with their newest holiday repertoire here, and will
LOCAL TEEN MUSICAL SENSATION AMANDA FAGAN TO PERFORM AT LA MESA’S HOLIDAY IN THE VILLAGE
By Jacob Pamus December 1, 2023 (La Mesa)– Amanda Fagan is an accomplished 19-year-old musician who has written many songs during the past six years. She lives in La Mesa with her parents and younger sister. During a two-week stretch at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, she wrote a 23-song musical in just two weeks. A New York
LIGHTING OF GRAND MENORAH WILL EMPHASIZE COMMUNITY RESILIENCE AND UNITY IN RESPONSE TO RECENT ACT OF ANTI-SEMITISM AT SDSU
One of the nation’s largest Menorahs to highlight the Rally for Light East County News Service Photo:: cc via Bing November 30, 2023 (San Diego) – Chabad Jewish Student Life of San Diego will host a “Rally for Light: Hanukkah Celebration” on December 7 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Chabad House (6115 Montezuma Rd., San Diego). A 20-foot menorah,
DISNEY’S FREAKY FRIDAY AT GROSSMONT COLLEGE STAGEHOUSE THEATRE DEC. 7 – 16
Source: Grossmont College Stagehouse Theatre November 28, 2023 (El Cajon) — Get ready for a magical, uproarious experience as Grossmont College Stagehouse Theatre presents Freaky Friday, Disney’s beloved body-swap musical comedy, directed by Katie Banville. Based on the celebrated novel by Mary Rodgers, the beloved classic gets a contemporary twist with a hilarious new book by Bridget Carpenter, complemented by
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: DELIGHTFUL DECEMBER EVENTS
East County News Service November 27, 2023 (San Diego’s East County) – December brings the magic of the holiday season, with many delightful events and activities. This year’s options in East County include the North Pole Express train ride in Campo, outdoor ice skating rinks in Julian and Alpine, a pottery tour and a Crest Craft festival ideal for holiday
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FBI, SENIOR GROUPS TEAM UP TO HOST ELDER FRAUD PRESENTATIONS
East County News Service December 9, 2023 (La Mesa) – In partnership with the FBI San Diego Elder Justice Task Force, the FBI San Diego Citizens Academy Alumni Association and
MOM THANKS COMMUNITY AND POLICE AFTER MISSING SON WITH AUTISM FOUND SAFE
By Miriam Raftery Photo by Skye Pinon, via ECM news partner 10 News December 9, 2023 (La Mesa) – Skye Pinon says it was the “scariest moment of my entire
NEW YEAR WILL BRING EXPANDED MEDI-CAL COVERAGE TO PEOPLE AGES 26-49
By Cassie N. Saunders, County of San Diego Communications Office December 8, 2023 (San Diego) – Starting Jan. 1, more San Diegans will be eligible for full Medi-Cal coverage. A
RAMONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION GRANTS $40K TO LOCAL NONPROFITS TO BUILD COMMUNITY & POST-PANDEMIC RECOVERY
East County News Service December 8, 2023 (Ramona) – Ramona Community Foundation (RCF), a regional affiliate of San Diego Foundation, has awarded $40,000 to seven local nonprofit programs that demonstrate the
EAST COUNTY EATER: PERFECTLY SMOKED MEATS AND MORE AT PAPALO SONORAN-STYLE BBQ IN LA MESA
By Mike Atkinson December 8, 2023 (La Mesa) – As a Texas BBQ aficionado, I’ve been anxious to try the newly-opened Papalo Sonoran-Style BBQ in La Mesa Village. Chef
A CAPPELLA GROUP BRINGS “SLEIGHIN’ IT TOUR” TO SYCUAN DEC. 28
East County News Service December 4, 2023 (El Cajon) – The a cappella group Straight No Chaser, whose fall tour has become a holiday tradition for families around the country,
LOCAL TEEN MUSICAL SENSATION AMANDA FAGAN TO PERFORM AT LA MESA’S HOLIDAY IN THE VILLAGE
By Jacob Pamus December 1, 2023 (La Mesa)– Amanda Fagan is an accomplished 19-year-old musician who has written many songs during the past six years. She lives in La
LIGHTING OF GRAND MENORAH WILL EMPHASIZE COMMUNITY RESILIENCE AND UNITY IN RESPONSE TO RECENT ACT OF ANTI-SEMITISM AT SDSU
One of the nation’s largest Menorahs to highlight the Rally for Light East County News Service Photo:: cc via Bing November 30, 2023 (San Diego) – Chabad Jewish Student Life
DISNEY’S FREAKY FRIDAY AT GROSSMONT COLLEGE STAGEHOUSE THEATRE DEC. 7 – 16
Source: Grossmont College Stagehouse Theatre November 28, 2023 (El Cajon) — Get ready for a magical, uproarious experience as Grossmont College Stagehouse Theatre presents Freaky Friday, Disney’s beloved body-swap musical
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: DELIGHTFUL DECEMBER EVENTS
East County News Service November 27, 2023 (San Diego’s East County) – December brings the magic of the holiday season, with many delightful events and activities. This year’s options in
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