
East County Magazine

HISTORY ALIVE KICKS OFF SEASON SEPT. 1
By Helen M. Ofield, Treasurer/Historian to the Board, Lemon Grove Historical Society August 28, 2022 (Lemon Grove) — The 44th season of “History Alive,” the signature, free lecture series of the Lemon Grove Historical Society kicks off Sept. 1 at 7 p.m. in the H. Lee House Cultural Center, 3205 Olive, Lemon Grove. Free parking in Treganza Heritage Park, home of the Society’s

A TASTE OF THAILAND: THAI THAI RESTAURANT IN SANTEE
On the road with the East County Eater Story and photos by Shiloh Ireland August 26, 2022 (Santee) — On the road and in Santee-Yesterday I returned to my favorite Thai restaurant. When I have Thai Cuisine, it has to be authentic, fresh and delicious. Thai Thai Restaurant is located at 10251-B, Mast Blvd; Santee. Phone: 619.335.3453. Thai Thai features

PHOTO OF THE WEEK: SUNBURST AFTER THE STORM
East County News Service August 24, 2022 (Pine Valley) – Victoria Casteel captured this heavenly image of the sun’s rays radiating through clouds after this evening’s storm in Pine Valley. Printer-friendly version

LEMON GROVE LIONS CLUB HOSTS CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT SEPT. 24 TO BENEFIT FISHER HOUSE AND MORE
East County News Service August 24, 2022 (Lemon Grove) – The Lemon Grove Lions Club, the nonprofit organization devoted to service and volunteering, is hosting a Cornhole Tournament on Saturday, Sept. 24 at 9 a.m. at the Lemon Grove VFW, 2885 Lemon Grove Ave, Lemon Grove. Proceeds will benefit the Fisher House, a charity and foundation that builds comfort homes

BARKS ‘N BLUES CONCERT AUG. 25 BENEFITS LITTLE ANGELS, BRINGING BIG CHANGES TO PEOPLE SUFFERING FROM SEIZURES AND OTHER DISABILITIES
Facility trains therapy dogs for people with epilepsy, autism, hearing impairments, physical and mental disabilities By Henri Migala August 23, 2022 (Jamul) — Little Angels Service Dogs, an Assistance Dogs International (A.D.I.) accredited organization based in East County, is entering into a creative and exciting two-year partnership with San Diego-based Neurelis to help people suffering from epileptic seizures obtain life-changing companionship and other benefits provided by service dogs specially trained to care for people suffering from epilepsy. To mark

CA ALCOHOL SERVERS TO TAKE TRAINING BY AUG. 31
New California alcohol law promotes safer service—and indicates future policies Source: California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Photo: CC via Bing August 22, 2022 (Sacramento) — On July 1, 2022, state Assembly Bill 1221 went into effect. According to this new policy, any individual in California who sells alcohol at a bar or restaurant is required to undergo

VETERANS EAST COUNTY ALLIANCE HOSTS FIRST ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AUG. 31 IN SANTEE
East County News Service August 18, 2022 (Santee) – The Veterans East County Alliance and the San Diego East County Chamber of Commerce invite you to honor veteran-owned businesses and veteran-friendly businesses. The VECA’s anniversary celebration event will take place on Wednesday, August 31 from 5 p.m.to 7:30 p.m. at Carlton Oaks Golf Club, 9200 Inwood Drive in Santee.

PHOTO OF THE WEEK: ORCHIDS IN BLOOM
East County News Service August 17, 2022 (Lakeside) – This brilliant bloom on a Hong Kong orchid was taken at the Lakeside Ranch home of Shiloh Ireland Photography. Printer-friendly version

PHOTO OF THE WEEK: ON THE TRAIL
East County News Service August 15, 2022 (Lakeside) — Shiloh Ireland Photography sent in this horseback-view image of the San Vicente Reservoir in Lakeside. Printer-friendly version

US STATE DEPARTMENT ISSUES EMERGENCY WARNINGS FOR TIJUANA AND NORTHERN MEXICO AMID FIRES AND ATTACKS BY CARTELS
By Henri Migala Photos via Twitter August 13, 2022 (San Diego) – Tijuana is on lockdown tonight amid a wave of violence, arson fires and attacks on bystanders fueled by warring drug cartels. American citizens are urged to avoid the areas and if already there, to seek secure shelter immediately. US State Department Warning The U.S. Consulate General in Tijuana issued

HISTORY ALIVE KICKS OFF SEASON SEPT. 1
By Helen M. Ofield, Treasurer/Historian to the Board, Lemon Grove Historical Society August 28, 2022 (Lemon Grove) — The 44th season of “History Alive,” the signature, free lecture series of

A TASTE OF THAILAND: THAI THAI RESTAURANT IN SANTEE
On the road with the East County Eater Story and photos by Shiloh Ireland August 26, 2022 (Santee) — On the road and in Santee-Yesterday I returned to my favorite

PHOTO OF THE WEEK: SUNBURST AFTER THE STORM
East County News Service August 24, 2022 (Pine Valley) – Victoria Casteel captured this heavenly image of the sun’s rays radiating through clouds after this evening’s storm in Pine Valley.

LEMON GROVE LIONS CLUB HOSTS CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT SEPT. 24 TO BENEFIT FISHER HOUSE AND MORE
East County News Service August 24, 2022 (Lemon Grove) – The Lemon Grove Lions Club, the nonprofit organization devoted to service and volunteering, is hosting a Cornhole Tournament on Saturday,

BARKS ‘N BLUES CONCERT AUG. 25 BENEFITS LITTLE ANGELS, BRINGING BIG CHANGES TO PEOPLE SUFFERING FROM SEIZURES AND OTHER DISABILITIES
Facility trains therapy dogs for people with epilepsy, autism, hearing impairments, physical and mental disabilities By Henri Migala August 23, 2022 (Jamul) — Little Angels Service Dogs, an Assistance Dogs International (A.D.I.) accredited organization

CA ALCOHOL SERVERS TO TAKE TRAINING BY AUG. 31
New California alcohol law promotes safer service—and indicates future policies Source: California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Photo: CC via Bing August 22, 2022 (Sacramento) — On July

VETERANS EAST COUNTY ALLIANCE HOSTS FIRST ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AUG. 31 IN SANTEE
East County News Service August 18, 2022 (Santee) – The Veterans East County Alliance and the San Diego East County Chamber of Commerce invite you to honor veteran-owned businesses and

PHOTO OF THE WEEK: ORCHIDS IN BLOOM
East County News Service August 17, 2022 (Lakeside) – This brilliant bloom on a Hong Kong orchid was taken at the Lakeside Ranch home of Shiloh Ireland Photography. Printer-friendly version

PHOTO OF THE WEEK: ON THE TRAIL
East County News Service August 15, 2022 (Lakeside) — Shiloh Ireland Photography sent in this horseback-view image of the San Vicente Reservoir in Lakeside. Printer-friendly version

US STATE DEPARTMENT ISSUES EMERGENCY WARNINGS FOR TIJUANA AND NORTHERN MEXICO AMID FIRES AND ATTACKS BY CARTELS
By Henri Migala Photos via Twitter August 13, 2022 (San Diego) – Tijuana is on lockdown tonight amid a wave of violence, arson fires and attacks on bystanders fueled by warring