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Award-winning nonprofit media in the public interest, serving San Diego's inland region

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PETER PUPPING BAND TO PLAY FREE CONCERT AT MISSION TRAILS CHURCH SEPT. 8

East County News Service August 20, 2019 (San Carlos) — The next Second Sunday Community Concert on September 8th will be the Peter Pupping Band.  The band is composed of  Peter Pupping and William Wilson on guitar, Jeff Basile on upright bass, and Roy Gonzales on percussion. After fifteen years of performing solo Peter teamed up with William Wilson for a

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ECM PRESENTS: EAST COUNTY MOVERS, SHAKERS AND NEWSMAKERS AUGUST 29

                       Join us at our exciting new event, which we hope will be the first in a series.  Come be in the know about news shakinng up East County, and meet movers and shakers in our region! Just $16 in advance ($20 at the door). EAST COUNTY MOVERS, SHAKERS & NEWSMAKERS Thursday, August 29 Reception (wine & foods from

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LINEUP ANNOUNCED AT THE MAGNOLIA: REVITALIZED EAST COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

  Curtain to rise September 13  at inland San Diego region’s premier concert venue By Paul Kruze, Contributing Editor July 19, 2019 (El Cajon) — The re-imagined East County Performing Arts Center, now known as “The Magnolia,” formally announced its initial season show lineup Tuesday. Opening September 13 after a decade-long closure and extensive remodel, the 1,210-seat theatre in downtown

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PHOTO OF THE WEEK: INTERNATIONALLY ENDANGERED PARROTS BRIGHTEN UP EL CAJON

East County News Service August 17, 2019 (El Cajon) – Photographer Robert Gehr snapped this close-up of a Red Crowned Amazon Parrot (Amazona Vindigenalis), aka Green-Cheeked Amazon parrot, aka Mexican red headed parrot – eating pepper tree berries in downtown El Cajon on East Main Street. These well known, beautiful birds, displaying bright colors of green and red, are notorious

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500 TURN OUT TO PARTY ON THE HILL AT THE HEART OF MT. HELIX

  By Miriam Raftery Photo, left: Twilight atop Mt. Helix during auction at HeART of Mt. Helix   August 16, 2019 (Mt. Helix) – More than 500 art aficionados, philanthropists, food and drink fans, and people who like to party turned out at the 12th annual HeART of Mt. Helix  The event benefits the Mt. Helix Park Foundation which maintains

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CUYAMACA COLLEGE STUDENT RECEIVES LIFE-CHANGING SCHOLARSHIP FROM MANA DE SAN DIEGO

East County News Service August 15, 2019 (El Cajon) – El Cajon resident Pamela Gallardo has received the Lolita Lizarraga Scholarship from local nonprofit MANA de San Diego. She was just one of 25 local Latina students to chosen for the honor. As a freshman at Cuyamaca College majoring in Computer Engineering, Pamela has experienced financial challenges – specifically as it pertained

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SANTEE CITY COUNCIL PLANS ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT, ALSO DESIGNATES LIBRARY SITE FOR HOTEL

By Mike Allen  By Mike Allen   August 15, 2019 (Santee) — Executing one of its priorities set last year, Santee’s City Council has approved the concept of an overlay zone to an area centered around Town Center intended to attract arts and entertainment-orientated businesses such as night clubs, galleries, museums, theater and dance companies, plus other tourist-centric enterprises including

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EAST COUNTY BOOMERS AND SENIORS EXPO AUG. 28

East County News Service August 15, 2019 (El Cajon) – August 28 at the Ronald Reagan Community Center in El Cajon is set for the East County Boomers & Seniors Expo.  It is free for the public and free parking is provided. Informational speakers and health screenings are included. DJ Michael keeps the entertainment going from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. 

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COUNTY WAIVES PET ADOPTION FEES FOR CLEAR THE SHELTERS DAY AUGUST 17

By Yvette Urrea Moe, County of San Diego Communications Office Photo:  Here are some available pets at the County Department of Animal Services that are waiting for you or someone to give them a loving home. August 15, 2019 (San Diego) – If you’re looking to add a furry friend to your life, consider one of our fabulous felines like Jessie, Damsel, or Joplin.

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Our Guide to Live Entertainment venues

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Our Guide to Live Entertainment venues