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JAMUL’S CHANDELIER LOUNGE CUISINE SUPPORTS FIRST RESPONDERS AND THOSE DISPLACED BY VALLEY FIRE
By Henri Migala September 15, 2020 (Jamul) – One of Jamul’s newest restaurants, Chandelier Lounge Cuisine, has not only become a local favorite, but is on the front lines in supporting our first responders and those displaced by the Valley Fire. Chef and owner Georgina Marques, her husband, Joel Figaroa, and their son, Marco Figaroa, run Chandelier Lounge Cuisine
NOMINEES ANNOUNCED FOR CIRCULATE SAN DIEGO’S 2020 MOMENTUM AWARDS
By Colin Parent, Circulate San Diego September 14, 2020 (San Diego) – Circulate San Diego announced today the 2020 nominees for their annual Momentum Awards. The nominees are listed below. Circulate San Diego’s Momentum Awards recognize the people and projects in the San Diego region that are creating excellent mobility choices and vibrant, healthy neighborhoods. This year’s awards also include a special category
BORREGO ART INSTITUTE CALLS FOR “FLORA AND FAUNA” ART FOR FALL SHOW
By Miriam Raftery Photo by Kathleen Raftery September 13, 2020 (Borrego Springs)- – The Borrego Art Institute has issued a call for art with the theme “The Art of Flora and Fauna” celebrating plants and animals through art. Works selected will be shown at an art show Oct. 3-25. An opening reception will be from 10-4 p.m. on Saturday, October
MISS LAKESIDE WINNERS CROWNED AFTER VIRTUAL PAGEANT
Source: Miss Lakeside Pageant All photos by Rob Riingen Photography Photo: 2020 Queens left to right: Priscilla Guidi, Trinity Stewart, and Brylee Cox. September 13, 2020 (Lakeside) – On March 12, 2020, due to nationwide shutdowns Jill Fleming, the Miss Lakeside Scholarship Pageant Executive Director since 1997, was faced with postponing or cancelling the Miss Lakeside Pageant for the 1st time ever,
SAN DIEGO LATINO FILM FESTIVAL GOES VIRTUAL SEPT. 17-27
East County News Service September 11, 2020 (San Diego) – The 27th annual San Diego Film Festival hosted by Media Arts starts Thursday, Sept. 17 and runs through Sept. 27. This year, you can watch films from the comfort of home. View a video with some of the participating filmmakers. The festival includes screening of over 140 narrative and
COUNTY HOSTS VIRTUAL TOWN HALL SEPT. 18 ON OPIOID OVERDOSES
East County News Service September 11, 2020 (San Diego) – Drug overdose deaths in San Diego County have spiked in the past several months. You’re invited to join a virtual Town Hall via Zoom to learn more about the San Diego Opioid Project on Friday, September 18 at 10 a.m. Registration is required. Please click here to RSVP. The
VIDEO OF THE WEEK: ANIMALS EVACUATED FROM VALLEY FIRE ARE CARED FOR BY COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES
September 8, 2020 (San Diego’s East County) — San Diego County Animal Services is working with partner agencies to care for animals whisked away from fire danger. Animal Services staff are providing care and refuge for animals at multiple sites. This video is courtesy of the County, however some information has changed; see below for updates on evacuation of
JUDGE ORDERS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO FULLY EXTEND CENSUS COUNTING TIME
By Chris Jennewein, Times of San Diego, a member of the San Diego Online News Association Photo: a sign encouraging residents to participate in the 2020 census hangs from the Alameda County Courthouse in Oakland. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters September 6, 2020 (San Diego) – Los Angeles and a coalition of other local governments and civil rights organizations have secured
SHOW TIME! EAST COUNTY MOVIE THEATERS REOPEN
By Miriam Raftery September 3, 2020 (San Diego’s East County) – The magic of movies on the big screen returns after months of shutdowns due to COVID-19. Two major theater chains, Reading Cinemas International (NASDAQ: RDI) and Regal, announced reopenings this week of cinemas including several locations in East County (La Mesa, El Cajon and Rancho San Diego) featuring
THIEVES STEAL OUTDOOR DINING SETUPS AT HACIENDA RESTAURANT
By Rebecca Jefferis Williamson (Photo by Rebecca Jefferis Williamson) Sept.2, 2020 (El Cajon) These were the worst of times and the worst of times, to repurpose author Charles Dicken’s classic phrase. After first suffering closure due to COVID-19, Hacienda Casa Blanca Restaurant & Cantina in El Cajon moved outdoors into a parking lot as well as on the patio. But
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JAMUL’S CHANDELIER LOUNGE CUISINE SUPPORTS FIRST RESPONDERS AND THOSE DISPLACED BY VALLEY FIRE
By Henri Migala September 15, 2020 (Jamul) – One of Jamul’s newest restaurants, Chandelier Lounge Cuisine, has not only become a local favorite, but is on the front lines
NOMINEES ANNOUNCED FOR CIRCULATE SAN DIEGO’S 2020 MOMENTUM AWARDS
By Colin Parent, Circulate San Diego September 14, 2020 (San Diego) – Circulate San Diego announced today the 2020 nominees for their annual Momentum Awards. The nominees are listed below. Circulate
BORREGO ART INSTITUTE CALLS FOR “FLORA AND FAUNA” ART FOR FALL SHOW
By Miriam Raftery Photo by Kathleen Raftery September 13, 2020 (Borrego Springs)- – The Borrego Art Institute has issued a call for art with the theme “The Art of Flora
MISS LAKESIDE WINNERS CROWNED AFTER VIRTUAL PAGEANT
Source: Miss Lakeside Pageant All photos by Rob Riingen Photography Photo: 2020 Queens left to right: Priscilla Guidi, Trinity Stewart, and Brylee Cox. September 13, 2020 (Lakeside) – On March 12, 2020,
SAN DIEGO LATINO FILM FESTIVAL GOES VIRTUAL SEPT. 17-27
East County News Service September 11, 2020 (San Diego) – The 27th annual San Diego Film Festival hosted by Media Arts starts Thursday, Sept. 17 and runs through Sept.
COUNTY HOSTS VIRTUAL TOWN HALL SEPT. 18 ON OPIOID OVERDOSES
East County News Service September 11, 2020 (San Diego) – Drug overdose deaths in San Diego County have spiked in the past several months. You’re invited to join a
VIDEO OF THE WEEK: ANIMALS EVACUATED FROM VALLEY FIRE ARE CARED FOR BY COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES
September 8, 2020 (San Diego’s East County) — San Diego County Animal Services is working with partner agencies to care for animals whisked away from fire danger. Animal Services
JUDGE ORDERS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO FULLY EXTEND CENSUS COUNTING TIME
By Chris Jennewein, Times of San Diego, a member of the San Diego Online News Association Photo: a sign encouraging residents to participate in the 2020 census hangs from the Alameda
SHOW TIME! EAST COUNTY MOVIE THEATERS REOPEN
By Miriam Raftery September 3, 2020 (San Diego’s East County) – The magic of movies on the big screen returns after months of shutdowns due to COVID-19. Two major
THIEVES STEAL OUTDOOR DINING SETUPS AT HACIENDA RESTAURANT
By Rebecca Jefferis Williamson (Photo by Rebecca Jefferis Williamson) Sept.2, 2020 (El Cajon) These were the worst of times and the worst of times, to repurpose author Charles Dicken’s classic
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