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PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: POPPIES NEAR BARRETT RESERVOIR
East County News Service March 8, 2019 (San Diego’s East County) – Mark Siegmund sent in these photos of California Golden Poppies, our state flower, taken March 7th near the Lake Barrett reservoir’s exposed aquaduct section. Printer-friendly version
CELEBRATE EARTH DAY IN STATE PARKS
East County News Service March 9, 2019 (San Diego’s East County) – On Saturday, April 13, Californians will come together to make a difference in state parks across California for the State Park Service’s annual Earth Day celebration. You’re invited to participate in special volunteer projects focused on climate resiliency, or join in a new family-friendly open house.
EAST CORNER CLUBHOUSE HELPS PEOPLE WITH MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES SET GOALS AND FULFILL DREAMS
By Gail Sparhawk Photo: members and guests enjoying lunch together March 8, 2019 (El Cajon) — “This place brings me peace and comfort,” says Nicholas, speaking about the East Corner Clubhouse operated by Community Research Foundation (CRF) at 1060 Estes Street in El Cajon. It looks like any other shop on the strip mall until you enter. Then you are greeted
MORE MURALS COMING TO RAMONA
East County News Service March 8, 2019 (Ramona) — Working toward a goal of at least 40 painted murals on Ramona buildings, the H.E.A.R.T. Mural Project has received approval of artists and concepts of three additional murals from the Ramona Design Review Board.The committee is also searching for a muralist to create a fourth mural — a scene of vintage bikes, at
RAMONA RANCH WINERY EVENTS: CHEESES, TREE HUGGERS AND A WINEMAKER WEEKEND
East County News Service March 8, 2019 (Ramona) – Ramona Ranch Winery announces a series of events including Cheeses from the Cave this Saturday, live music with the Tree Huggers next weekend, and a Winemaker Weekend in April. Scroll down for details, provided by the winery: Cheeses from the Cave makes a special appearance at Ramona Ranch Winery Saturday, March
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: FLOWER FIELDS ABLOOM IN BORREGO
East County News Service Photo, left: Panoramic view of wildflower south of S22 looking toward Clark Dry Lake 3/7/19 March 8, 2019 (Borrego Springs) – Bob Kutscher visited an area about 10 miles east of Borrego Springs north of S22 and south of Clark Dry Lake, where fields of wildflowers are starting to bloom.
SMART BORDER COALITION LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE TO PROVIDE BORDER CROSSER GUIDES, BORDER INSIGHTS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE
Source: Smart Border Coalition March 7, 2019 (San Diego) – Today the binational San Diego-Tijuana Smart Border CoalitionTM opens access to its new, free public website, designed with entirely new content to help improve the user experience at the region’s legal border crossings: www.smartbordercoalition.com. The coalition will soon add a Spanish-language version, accessible through the English-language version. The inauguration
GIARDINO ADDS BRUNCH MENU
By Miriam Raftery March 7, 2019 (Lemon Grove) – Giardino Neighborhood Cucina, a charming and cozy Italian restaurant, just upped Lemon Grove’s brunch game. Chef Marco Provino introduced a new and delectable Sunday brunch menu . Diners can start with playful items from the Sweet Tooth section, which includes Banana French Toast, Cannoli Waffle and Tri-color Brioche Ice Cream. The Egg Creations
INTRUDERS DAMAGE FENCING, RELEASE ANIMALS AT CHILDREN’S NATURE RETREAT
By Miriam Raftery March 7, 2019 (Alpine) –The Children’s Nature Retreat in Alpine is temporarily closed due to damage done by unknown intruders. In a letter to supporters, the retreat’s owners sent photos of damage and revealed that on Sunday morning at 7:30 a.m., they discovered that three fences had been cut with a heavy-duty tool, rolled
WOMAN’S HISTORY MONTH EVENTS AT GROSSMONT AND CUYAMACA COLLEGES
Source: Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District March 6, 2019 (El Cajon) — In recognition of Women’s History Month, designated by Congress in 1987, both Grossmont and Cuyamaca colleges have a number of events planned that are free and open to the public: Cuyamaca College A Heritage Book Club talk led by Cuyamaca College English Professor Lauren Halsted from noon to
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PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: POPPIES NEAR BARRETT RESERVOIR
East County News Service March 8, 2019 (San Diego’s East County) – Mark Siegmund sent in these photos of California Golden Poppies, our state flower, taken March 7th near the
CELEBRATE EARTH DAY IN STATE PARKS
East County News Service March 9, 2019 (San Diego’s East County) – On Saturday, April 13, Californians will come together to make a difference in state parks across
EAST CORNER CLUBHOUSE HELPS PEOPLE WITH MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES SET GOALS AND FULFILL DREAMS
By Gail Sparhawk Photo: members and guests enjoying lunch together March 8, 2019 (El Cajon) — “This place brings me peace and comfort,” says Nicholas, speaking about the East Corner Clubhouse
MORE MURALS COMING TO RAMONA
East County News Service March 8, 2019 (Ramona) — Working toward a goal of at least 40 painted murals on Ramona buildings, the H.E.A.R.T. Mural Project has received approval
RAMONA RANCH WINERY EVENTS: CHEESES, TREE HUGGERS AND A WINEMAKER WEEKEND
East County News Service March 8, 2019 (Ramona) – Ramona Ranch Winery announces a series of events including Cheeses from the Cave this Saturday, live music with the Tree
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: FLOWER FIELDS ABLOOM IN BORREGO
East County News Service Photo, left: Panoramic view of wildflower south of S22 looking toward Clark Dry Lake 3/7/19 March 8, 2019 (Borrego Springs) – Bob
SMART BORDER COALITION LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE TO PROVIDE BORDER CROSSER GUIDES, BORDER INSIGHTS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE
Source: Smart Border Coalition March 7, 2019 (San Diego) – Today the binational San Diego-Tijuana Smart Border CoalitionTM opens access to its new, free public website, designed with entirely
GIARDINO ADDS BRUNCH MENU
By Miriam Raftery March 7, 2019 (Lemon Grove) – Giardino Neighborhood Cucina, a charming and cozy Italian restaurant, just upped Lemon Grove’s brunch game. Chef Marco Provino introduced
INTRUDERS DAMAGE FENCING, RELEASE ANIMALS AT CHILDREN’S NATURE RETREAT
By Miriam Raftery March 7, 2019 (Alpine) –The Children’s Nature Retreat in Alpine is temporarily closed due to damage done by unknown intruders. In a letter to
WOMAN’S HISTORY MONTH EVENTS AT GROSSMONT AND CUYAMACA COLLEGES
Source: Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District March 6, 2019 (El Cajon) — In recognition of Women’s History Month, designated by Congress in 1987, both Grossmont and Cuyamaca colleges have a
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