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ZEST WINE BISTRO OPENS JANUARY 20 WITH COZY INDOOR-OUTDOOR SEATING, TAPAS AND INTERNATIONAL WINES
Giardino owner Karina Kravalis welcomes second eatery in Lemon Grove East County News Service January 13, 2022 (Lemon Grove) — Lemon Grove resident and restauranter Karina Kravalis is opening the doors to her latest anticipated project, Zest Wine Bistro which features a variety of delightful vintages from around the world as well as artfully arrayed tapas to savor. The wine
FUNDRAISER LAUNCHED TO HELP HAMLETT COFFEE HOUSE IN LEMON GROVE
East County News Service January 13, 2022 (Lemon Grove) – A GoFundMe page has been set up to help the Hamlett, Lemon Grove’s happening new gathering spot and coffeehouse. Opened six months ago, the start-up venture has weathered a pandemic, vandalisms, equipment failures and other financial set-backs. So now owner Shacole Hamlett is asking the public for help – and
DON’T EAT THESE RECALLED SALAD PRODUCTS
By Miriam Raftery Photo: CC via Bing January 12, 2022 (San Diego) – Recalls have been issued for pre-packaged salads produced by Dole due to contamination with listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious or potentially fatal infections. Brands recalled include Kroger, Marketside, HEB, President’s Choice, and Little Salad Bar Consumers should throw away any of these bagged salads,
FREE FLU AND COVID-19 VACCINES SATURDAY IN LEMON GROVE
East County News Service January 12, 2022 (Lemon Grove) – Free COVID-19 and flu vaccines are available Saturday, January 15 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Lemon Grove Academy Middle School, 7866 Lincoln Street in Lemon Grove. Flu shots are available for everyone age 3 and older. COVID-19 vaccines are available for everyone age 5 and up. Booster
LEMON GROVE FOOD DISTRIBUTION JANUARY 15
East County News Service January 12, 2021 (Lemon Grove) – Lemon Grove residents can get free food during a drive-through food distribution Saturday, January 15 from 9 a.m. as long as supplies last at the Lemon Grove Recreation Center, 3131 School Lane in Lemon Grove. Be sure your trunk is clear so food can be loaded; no walk-ups are allowed.
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: BIRDS AT LAKE JENNINGS
East County News Service January 12, 2022 (Lakeside) – Greg Dunne took a stroll around Lake Jennings in Lakeside, where he photographed a a black-crowned night heron and a bald eagle, both fish-loving birds that have been denizens at our local lake. Printer-friendly version
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR HOLIDAY EVENTS
By Rebecca Jefferis Williamson Photo: Creative Commons by ND via Bing Jan. 11, 2022 (San Diego) — While some Martin Luther King Jr. holiday events, scheduled for Monday, Jan. 17, 2022, have been cancelled—such as the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration at the Recreation Center–there are other options, such as the virtual “I Have a Dream” run including 1
FIRE DESTROYS REFUGEE’S RESTAURANT, 3 OTHER BUSINESSES IN EL CAJON
By Miriam Raftery Photo: Kabul Star Restaurant, one of four businesses destroyed by the blaze January 11, 2022 (El Cajon) – A fire destroyed four businesses in the Broadway Plaza Shopping Center in El Cajon on January 5. Two beauty shops, a smoke shop and an Afghan restaurant were destroyed. A GoFundMe site has been set up to assist Karim
EAST COUNTY EATER: BUSY B THAI CAFÉ– A TASTE OF THE FAR EAST IN EAST COUNTY
Story and photos by Henri Migala January 10, 2022 (El Cajon) — It seems that everywhere you look in East County, there is another culinary delight to discover. If you favor the flavors of the Far East, you must visit Busy B Thai Café, 330 Magnolia Ave, in El Cajon. I spent my childhood growing up in Bangkok, Thailand, when
DROP A LINE: TROUT REOPENER JANUARY 15-16 AT SANTEE LAKES
East County News Service Photo: Creative Commons image of rainbow trout via Bing January 10, 2022 (Santee) – Santee Lakes invites you to Trout Reopening Weekend on Saturday and Sunday, January 15 and 16 from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lakes 2, 3 and 4 will be stocked with a whopping 2,500 pounds of rainbow trout including large fish up
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ZEST WINE BISTRO OPENS JANUARY 20 WITH COZY INDOOR-OUTDOOR SEATING, TAPAS AND INTERNATIONAL WINES
Giardino owner Karina Kravalis welcomes second eatery in Lemon Grove East County News Service January 13, 2022 (Lemon Grove) — Lemon Grove resident and restauranter Karina Kravalis is opening the
FUNDRAISER LAUNCHED TO HELP HAMLETT COFFEE HOUSE IN LEMON GROVE
East County News Service January 13, 2022 (Lemon Grove) – A GoFundMe page has been set up to help the Hamlett, Lemon Grove’s happening new gathering spot and coffeehouse. Opened
DON’T EAT THESE RECALLED SALAD PRODUCTS
By Miriam Raftery Photo: CC via Bing January 12, 2022 (San Diego) – Recalls have been issued for pre-packaged salads produced by Dole due to contamination with listeria monocytogenes, a
FREE FLU AND COVID-19 VACCINES SATURDAY IN LEMON GROVE
East County News Service January 12, 2022 (Lemon Grove) – Free COVID-19 and flu vaccines are available Saturday, January 15 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Lemon Grove
LEMON GROVE FOOD DISTRIBUTION JANUARY 15
East County News Service January 12, 2021 (Lemon Grove) – Lemon Grove residents can get free food during a drive-through food distribution Saturday, January 15 from 9 a.m. as long
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: BIRDS AT LAKE JENNINGS
East County News Service January 12, 2022 (Lakeside) – Greg Dunne took a stroll around Lake Jennings in Lakeside, where he photographed a a black-crowned night heron and a bald
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR HOLIDAY EVENTS
By Rebecca Jefferis Williamson Photo: Creative Commons by ND via Bing Jan. 11, 2022 (San Diego) — While some Martin Luther King Jr. holiday events, scheduled for Monday, Jan. 17,
FIRE DESTROYS REFUGEE’S RESTAURANT, 3 OTHER BUSINESSES IN EL CAJON
By Miriam Raftery Photo: Kabul Star Restaurant, one of four businesses destroyed by the blaze January 11, 2022 (El Cajon) – A fire destroyed four businesses in the Broadway Plaza
EAST COUNTY EATER: BUSY B THAI CAFÉ– A TASTE OF THE FAR EAST IN EAST COUNTY
Story and photos by Henri Migala January 10, 2022 (El Cajon) — It seems that everywhere you look in East County, there is another culinary delight to discover. If you
DROP A LINE: TROUT REOPENER JANUARY 15-16 AT SANTEE LAKES
East County News Service Photo: Creative Commons image of rainbow trout via Bing January 10, 2022 (Santee) – Santee Lakes invites you to Trout Reopening Weekend on Saturday and Sunday,
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