East County Magazine
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BORREGO ARTISTS INVITED TO COOL OFF AT SUMMER SALON IN THE GALLERY
By Miriam Raftery May 27, 2019 (Borrego Springs) – The Borrego Art Institute invites fellow artists and friends to come spend time in a cool art zone this summer for “Summer Salon” sessions where you can create, socialize, and hang out in the gallery. Bring your paints, easels (or the gallery can provide those) and drawing
HAWK WATCH WINERY LOSES 300 BOTTLES OF WINE IN HIGHWAY MISHAP
By Miriam Raftery May 27, 2019 (Warner Springs) – Hawk Watch Winery has lost 25 cases of wine—300 bottles—in a freak accident near their Warner Springs Winery. The owners posted on Facebook that on May 16, while maneuvering a curve in State Route 79, packing material broke and the load slipped off, shattering the fruits of their labors.
BAYOU BROTHERS IN CONCERT JUNE 15 AT SANTEE LAKES
By Miriam Raftery May 27, 2019 (Santee) – The Bayou Brothers will present a rollicking concert complete with Cajun, Zydeco and blues music at Santee Lakes on Saturday, June 15th at 7 p.m. Enjoy the sounds of New Orleans and the Louisiana bayous – and you just may get a free lesson in how to play the rub
FLU CASES AT MIGRANT CENTER INCREASE
By Miriam Raftery May 26, 2019 (San Diego) – A total of 32 cases of influenza (flu) have been diagnosed among migrants at a San Diego shelter since May 19, when the federal government began air-lifting asylum seekers here from Texas. This includes 14 new cases since May 23, when the County initially announced the outbreak. San
LEMON GROVE HONORS RACE AMITY DAY WITH PICNIC AND FILM
East County News Service Photo: Mayor Racquel Vasquez May 26, 2019 (Lemon Grove) – Lemon Grove Mayor Racquel Vasquez has issued a proclamation designating June 9 as Race Amity Day in Lemon Grove. The Mayor urges all residents to join in support of the goals and ideals for racial amity (friendship and peaceful harmony) , encouraging residents to
BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT IN LEMON GROVE JUNE 1 TO BENEFIT SCHOLARSHIPS HONORING TREVON HARRIS, 13-YEAR-OLD KILLED BY VEHICLE
By Miriam Raftery May 24, 2019 (Lemon Grove) – Trevon Harris, 13, dreamed of becoming an NBA player and played basketball with the Young Bulls, a recreational team in Lemon Grove. But on May 3, he slipped on gravel outside his home in Lemon Grove and fell into the path of a vehicle, suffering a fatal head injury. On June
BEEF RECALLED DUE TO E-COLI CONTAMINATION
By Miriam Raftery May 24, 2019 (Washington D.C.) – Before you throw some steaks or burgers on the barbecue this Memorial Day weekend, be aware that over 62,000 pounds of raw beef products have been recalled. The meats may be contaminated with E. coli, a dangerous bacteria that can cause diarrhea, cramping, kidney failure or death. The recalled
SAN DIEGO COUNTY’S HISTORIC PLACES: LA MESA’S WALKWAY OF THE STARS
By Donald H. Harrison Originally published at San Diego Jewish World, a member of the San Diego Online News Network May 23, 2019 (La Mesa) – Between La Mesa Boulevard in the heart of this city’s business district and the Allison Avenue Municipal Parking Lot which serves as a venue for Farmers Markets held on Friday afternoons is an
COUNTY RESPONDS TO FLU OUTBREAK AT MIGRANT CENTER
By José A. Álvarez, County of San Diego Communications Office Video by Andy Tolley May 23, 2019 (San Diego) – San Diego County Public Health officials are responding to an influenza outbreak among asylum seekers recently flown to San Diego from Texas by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement. “We have identified individuals with
EAST COUNTY DINING CLUB INVITES YOU TO BUCKBOARDS BARBECUE AND BREW IN EL CAJON MAY 29
Update: We’ve added lots of great prizes! See list below. You’re invited to the East County Dining Club’s next dining adventure at Buckboard’s Barbecue & Brew in El Cajon (975 Greenfield Drive) on Wednesday, May 29 at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome! Buckboard’s is brand new to El Cajon, but they’ve been serving up amazing BBQ for 30 years
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BORREGO ARTISTS INVITED TO COOL OFF AT SUMMER SALON IN THE GALLERY
By Miriam Raftery May 27, 2019 (Borrego Springs) – The Borrego Art Institute invites fellow artists and friends to come spend time in a cool art zone
HAWK WATCH WINERY LOSES 300 BOTTLES OF WINE IN HIGHWAY MISHAP
By Miriam Raftery May 27, 2019 (Warner Springs) – Hawk Watch Winery has lost 25 cases of wine—300 bottles—in a freak accident near their Warner Springs Winery. The
BAYOU BROTHERS IN CONCERT JUNE 15 AT SANTEE LAKES
By Miriam Raftery May 27, 2019 (Santee) – The Bayou Brothers will present a rollicking concert complete with Cajun, Zydeco and blues music at Santee Lakes on Saturday,
FLU CASES AT MIGRANT CENTER INCREASE
By Miriam Raftery May 26, 2019 (San Diego) – A total of 32 cases of influenza (flu) have been diagnosed among migrants at a San Diego shelter
LEMON GROVE HONORS RACE AMITY DAY WITH PICNIC AND FILM
East County News Service Photo: Mayor Racquel Vasquez May 26, 2019 (Lemon Grove) – Lemon Grove Mayor Racquel Vasquez has issued a proclamation designating June 9 as Race
BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT IN LEMON GROVE JUNE 1 TO BENEFIT SCHOLARSHIPS HONORING TREVON HARRIS, 13-YEAR-OLD KILLED BY VEHICLE
By Miriam Raftery May 24, 2019 (Lemon Grove) – Trevon Harris, 13, dreamed of becoming an NBA player and played basketball with the Young Bulls, a recreational team in Lemon
BEEF RECALLED DUE TO E-COLI CONTAMINATION
By Miriam Raftery May 24, 2019 (Washington D.C.) – Before you throw some steaks or burgers on the barbecue this Memorial Day weekend, be aware that over 62,000
SAN DIEGO COUNTY’S HISTORIC PLACES: LA MESA’S WALKWAY OF THE STARS
By Donald H. Harrison Originally published at San Diego Jewish World, a member of the San Diego Online News Network May 23, 2019 (La Mesa) – Between La Mesa
COUNTY RESPONDS TO FLU OUTBREAK AT MIGRANT CENTER
By José A. Álvarez, County of San Diego Communications Office Video by Andy Tolley May 23, 2019 (San Diego) – San Diego County Public Health officials are responding
EAST COUNTY DINING CLUB INVITES YOU TO BUCKBOARDS BARBECUE AND BREW IN EL CAJON MAY 29
Update: We’ve added lots of great prizes! See list below. You’re invited to the East County Dining Club’s next dining adventure at Buckboard’s Barbecue & Brew in El Cajon
Thanks to the Prebys Foundation for their generous support.
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