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MOST JULIAN BUSINESSES ARE OPEN FOR VISITORS, BUT JULIAN CARRIAGE COMPANY FALLS VICTIM TO PANDEMIC
Story and photos by Miriam Raftery August 13, 2020 (Julian) – Tourists are returning to Julian, the historic gold-mining town nestled in the mountains of San Diego’s East County. According to Robin Boland at the Julian Chamber of Commerce, nearly all businesses that are allowed to be open under state and county health mandates are now open, including shops,
EAST COUNTY VIRTUAL CANDIDATES FORUM AUG. 13: ASK QUESTIONS OF THOSE RUNNING FOR CONGRESS AND COUNTY SUPERVISOR
By Miriam Raftery August 12, 2020 (San Diego’s East County) – For the first time in over two decades, East County has open seats with no incumbents running in the 50th Congressional District and the County Board of Supervisors 2nd district. East County Magazine is proud to serve as media partner for a virtual candidate forum moderated by the League
ONIONS AND ONION PRODUCTS RECALLED AFTER HUNDREDS SICKENED WITH SALMONELLA
East County News Service August 11, 2020 (San Diego) – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that hundreds of people have been sickened nationwide including 76 in California due to tainted red, yellow and white onions. Around 86 cases resulted in hospitalization. In addition to fresh onions sold at major retailers, the onions have also been sold in
GROSSMONT HEALTHCARE DISTRICT SUPPORTING ALS ASSOCIATION’S ALS FIESTA, A VIRTUAL FUNDRAISER, AUG. 12
East County News Service August 10, 2020 (La Mesa) – The Grossmont Healthcare District (GHD) has been named a supporter of the ALS Association Greater San Diego Chapter’s 2020 ALS Fiesta, the chapter’s annual major fundraiser. This year’s ALS Fiesta, the fifth annual, will be held as a virtual online event from 7 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 12. Participation in
LA MESA COMMISSION TO HOST VIRTUAL EVENT ON INCLUSIVITY
East County News Service August 1, 2020 (La Mesa, CA) – The City of La Mesa Community Relations and Veterans Commission has scheduled an educational event titled LIVABLE LA MESA: A COMMUNITY CONVERSATION ON INCLUSIVITY to take place on Wednesday, August 5 at 6:00 PM. The goal of the virtual event is to foster education and a dialog on the
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: WATERMELON TIME
August 1, 2020 (Alpine) — Alpine resident Richard Edwords sent in this adorable photo of young family members’ reactions to a summertime watermelon treat. Printer-friendly version
ARAB AMERICANS ARE AN INVISIBLE ETHNIC GROUP WHEN IT COMES TO HEALTH CARE DISPARITIES
By Raed Al-Naser, MD Dr. Al-Naser is President, San Diego Chapter, National Arab American Medical Association. He is also a pulmonary and critical care physician practicing in San Diego’s East County. July 31, 2020 (San Diego’s East County) — Race and ethnicity are becoming forefront conversations in our media, academic debates, and daily life discussions here in the United States.
THEATERS IN THE TIME OF COVID
By David L. Coddon Photo: House of Joy, a virtual production of San Diego Repertory Theatre, courtesy of San Diego Repertory Theatre via Zoom productions. July 30, 2020 (San Diego) – Lamplighters Community Theatre in La Mesa has been producing for 82 seasons, but no season presented the artistic and financial challenges of its proposed 83rd. “We’re just
A GRANDDAUGHTER’S LOVE FOR HER “PAPA” INSPIRED ZOE’S BAKERY
By Rebecca Jefferis Williamson (Photos courtesy of Tina Bernard, L. Zoe Bernard) July 30, 2020 (La Mesa) — A granddaughter’s love for her grandfather is so strong she decided to open a pop-up venture, Zoe’s Bakery, to raise money for Parkinson’s Disease on behalf of her grandfather, La Mesa resident Joseph “Papa” Contogenis. That granddaughter is nine-year-old La Mesa resident Zoe
SYRIAN FAMILY STRUGGLES TO COPE WITH COVID-19
By Kendra Sitton Photo by Henri Migala: Asim Al-Abdullah worries about his family’s future July 30, 2020 (El Cajon) – Everyone faces different struggles during the pandemic, such as health, financial or isolation. For a Syrian family of seven living in El Cajon, their primary struggle is psychological. “I feel frustration every day. Every day,” patriarch Asim Al-Abdullah told
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MOST JULIAN BUSINESSES ARE OPEN FOR VISITORS, BUT JULIAN CARRIAGE COMPANY FALLS VICTIM TO PANDEMIC
Story and photos by Miriam Raftery August 13, 2020 (Julian) – Tourists are returning to Julian, the historic gold-mining town nestled in the mountains of San Diego’s East County.
EAST COUNTY VIRTUAL CANDIDATES FORUM AUG. 13: ASK QUESTIONS OF THOSE RUNNING FOR CONGRESS AND COUNTY SUPERVISOR
By Miriam Raftery August 12, 2020 (San Diego’s East County) – For the first time in over two decades, East County has open seats with no incumbents running in the
ONIONS AND ONION PRODUCTS RECALLED AFTER HUNDREDS SICKENED WITH SALMONELLA
East County News Service August 11, 2020 (San Diego) – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that hundreds of people have been sickened nationwide including 76 in California
GROSSMONT HEALTHCARE DISTRICT SUPPORTING ALS ASSOCIATION’S ALS FIESTA, A VIRTUAL FUNDRAISER, AUG. 12
East County News Service August 10, 2020 (La Mesa) – The Grossmont Healthcare District (GHD) has been named a supporter of the ALS Association Greater San Diego Chapter’s 2020 ALS Fiesta,
LA MESA COMMISSION TO HOST VIRTUAL EVENT ON INCLUSIVITY
East County News Service August 1, 2020 (La Mesa, CA) – The City of La Mesa Community Relations and Veterans Commission has scheduled an educational event titled LIVABLE LA MESA:
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: WATERMELON TIME
August 1, 2020 (Alpine) — Alpine resident Richard Edwords sent in this adorable photo of young family members’ reactions to a summertime watermelon treat. Printer-friendly version
ARAB AMERICANS ARE AN INVISIBLE ETHNIC GROUP WHEN IT COMES TO HEALTH CARE DISPARITIES
By Raed Al-Naser, MD Dr. Al-Naser is President, San Diego Chapter, National Arab American Medical Association. He is also a pulmonary and critical care physician practicing in San Diego’s East
THEATERS IN THE TIME OF COVID
By David L. Coddon Photo: House of Joy, a virtual production of San Diego Repertory Theatre, courtesy of San Diego Repertory Theatre via Zoom productions. July 30, 2020 (San
A GRANDDAUGHTER’S LOVE FOR HER “PAPA” INSPIRED ZOE’S BAKERY
By Rebecca Jefferis Williamson (Photos courtesy of Tina Bernard, L. Zoe Bernard) July 30, 2020 (La Mesa) — A granddaughter’s love for her grandfather is so strong she decided to open
SYRIAN FAMILY STRUGGLES TO COPE WITH COVID-19
By Kendra Sitton Photo by Henri Migala: Asim Al-Abdullah worries about his family’s future July 30, 2020 (El Cajon) – Everyone faces different struggles during the pandemic, such as
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