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MILLER DAIRY REMEMBERED IN NEW EXHIBIT AT PARSONAGE MUSEUM IN LEMON GROVE
By Helen Ofield, Lemon Grove Historical Society Photos: Lemon Grove Historical Society July 5, 2020 (Lemon Grove) — Since Miller Dairy’s founding in 1926 and its demise in 1985, Lemon Grove has looked back at its noble agrarian past and its unique persona as an urban-rural enclave, and wiped away a few tears — because once there were cows. As recently as
NAACP SAN DIEGO: FIGHTING FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE IN A COVID-19 ENVIRONMENT
Part II in a two-part interview with Dr. Leonard Thompson III. Click here to view Part I By Helen Horvath July 5, 2020 (San Diego) — In these tumultuous times, impacted by both COVID-19 restrictions and renewed demands for social justice, our nation is at a crossroad to resolve long standing inequities. In San Diego County we have
WHERE TO FIND FIREWORKS IN EAST COUNTY THIS JULY 4TH
By Miriam Raftery June 28, 2020 (San Diego’s East County) – Due to COVID-19, several of East County’s most popular 4th of July celebrations have been cancelled. But several others have revamped to provide fireworks displays with social distancing and/or virtual celebrations. Where to find fireworks: El Cajon will have its annual “Look to the Sky” fireworks display
THE ZERO WASTE FAMILY SUPPLIES BUDGET-MINDED RECIPES AND IDEAS DURING THE PANDEMIC
By Rebecca Jefferis Williamson (Photos courtesy of The Zero Waste Family) July 3, 2020 (San Diego) Many families and individuals have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic – with some experiencing unemployment coupled with financial insecurity, health issues and/or medical expenses. San Diego resident Fredrika Syren, founder of The Zero Waste Family, offers up tips to reduce the
LA MESA FARMERS MARKET IS OPEN AGAIN
By Miriam Raftery July 2, 2020 (La Mesa) – Now you can once again purchase farm-fresh produce directly from local farmers. The La Mesa Certified Farmer’s Market has reopened for in-person visitors on Fridays from 3 to 7 p.m. The market is located along La Mesa Blvd. between Palm Ave. and 4th Street, but with some changes due to COVID-19.
PHOTOS OF THE MONTH: HORNED LIZARD, A FORMIDABLE FIGHTER
Debbie Ekhaml took these close-ups of a horned lizard (also known as a horned toad) in East County. Resembling a miniature dinosaur, the horned lizard has an impressive array of protective features ranging from camouflage to spiked horns to an ability to puff itself up and even squirt blood at an attacker. The reptile’s coloring enables it to blend in
FIRST ROUND OF RELIEF FUNDS DISTRIBUTED TO 27 LA MESA BUSINESSES DAMAGED DURING CIVIL UNREST
By Miriam Raftery Photo: Don Buxton, owner of Play It Again Sports, accepts La Mesa Disaster Recovery Fund relief check. His store suffered looting, fire and smoke damage. July 1, 2020 (La Mesa) – Relief checks of $5,000 each from the La Mesa Disaster Recovery Fund were distributed to 27 business owners on Tuesday, in the first of two rounds
COUNTY EASES RULES FOR WINERIES AFTER ECM REPORT, BUT IMPOSES CURFEW FOR RESTAURANTS AND BARS
By Miriam Raftery Photo, left: Woof N’ Rose Winery in Ramona wil now be able to remain open, serving wine on an outdoor patio, under the county rule change allowed today. June 30, 2020 (San Diego) – One day after ordering bars, breweries and wineries to shut down, county health officials today revised that order to allow most to stay
WINERY OWNERS SAY SHUTDOWN OF BARS UNFAIR TO RURAL WINERIES, THREATENS TO CRUSH BURGEONING WINE INDUSTRY
Story and photos by Miriam Raftery Photo, left: Outdoor patio at Vineyard Grant James in Ramona provides ample social distancing for wine-tasting guests June 29, 2020 (San Diego’s East County) – East County’s once-thriving wine industry is struggling under COVID-19 restrictions – and some local wineries may die on the vine now that the county has once again shut down
COUNTY ORDERS SHUTDOWN OF BARS, WINERIES AND BREWERIES, HALTS REOPENING OTHER BUSINESSES
By Miriam Raftery June 29, 2020 (San Diego) – San Diego County’s Health and Human Services Agency today ordered bars, wineries and breweries to shut down starting July 1 to slow the spread of COVID-19. The county also halted reopening of any additional businesses until at least August 1, due to a spike in cases locally. Although Governor Gavin Newsom
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MILLER DAIRY REMEMBERED IN NEW EXHIBIT AT PARSONAGE MUSEUM IN LEMON GROVE
By Helen Ofield, Lemon Grove Historical Society Photos: Lemon Grove Historical Society July 5, 2020 (Lemon Grove) — Since Miller Dairy’s founding in 1926 and its demise in 1985, Lemon
NAACP SAN DIEGO: FIGHTING FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE IN A COVID-19 ENVIRONMENT
Part II in a two-part interview with Dr. Leonard Thompson III. Click here to view Part I By Helen Horvath July 5, 2020 (San Diego) — In these
WHERE TO FIND FIREWORKS IN EAST COUNTY THIS JULY 4TH
By Miriam Raftery June 28, 2020 (San Diego’s East County) – Due to COVID-19, several of East County’s most popular 4th of July celebrations have been cancelled. But several
THE ZERO WASTE FAMILY SUPPLIES BUDGET-MINDED RECIPES AND IDEAS DURING THE PANDEMIC
By Rebecca Jefferis Williamson (Photos courtesy of The Zero Waste Family) July 3, 2020 (San Diego) Many families and individuals have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic – with
LA MESA FARMERS MARKET IS OPEN AGAIN
By Miriam Raftery July 2, 2020 (La Mesa) – Now you can once again purchase farm-fresh produce directly from local farmers. The La Mesa Certified Farmer’s Market has reopened for
PHOTOS OF THE MONTH: HORNED LIZARD, A FORMIDABLE FIGHTER
Debbie Ekhaml took these close-ups of a horned lizard (also known as a horned toad) in East County. Resembling a miniature dinosaur, the horned lizard has an impressive array of
FIRST ROUND OF RELIEF FUNDS DISTRIBUTED TO 27 LA MESA BUSINESSES DAMAGED DURING CIVIL UNREST
By Miriam Raftery Photo: Don Buxton, owner of Play It Again Sports, accepts La Mesa Disaster Recovery Fund relief check. His store suffered looting, fire and smoke damage. July 1,
COUNTY EASES RULES FOR WINERIES AFTER ECM REPORT, BUT IMPOSES CURFEW FOR RESTAURANTS AND BARS
By Miriam Raftery Photo, left: Woof N’ Rose Winery in Ramona wil now be able to remain open, serving wine on an outdoor patio, under the county rule change allowed
WINERY OWNERS SAY SHUTDOWN OF BARS UNFAIR TO RURAL WINERIES, THREATENS TO CRUSH BURGEONING WINE INDUSTRY
Story and photos by Miriam Raftery Photo, left: Outdoor patio at Vineyard Grant James in Ramona provides ample social distancing for wine-tasting guests June 29, 2020 (San Diego’s East County)
COUNTY ORDERS SHUTDOWN OF BARS, WINERIES AND BREWERIES, HALTS REOPENING OTHER BUSINESSES
By Miriam Raftery June 29, 2020 (San Diego) – San Diego County’s Health and Human Services Agency today ordered bars, wineries and breweries to shut down starting July 1 to
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