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REFUGEE STUDENTS HOPE TO MAKE AMERICA STRONGER, SAFER AND HEALTHIER
By Dilkhwaz Ahmed Jonathan Goetz and Nital Meshkoor contributed to this story Photo: These 13 students are helping to help make America great. August 11, 2018 (El Cajon) – Sharp Grossmont Hospital, the Grossmont Healthcare District and License to Freedom are preparing some promising young bilingual refugees in east county for nursing careers. Thirteen high school juniors with
VIDEO OF THE WEEK: THE WEASELS ARE BACK!
By Miriam Raftery August 10, 2018 (Lakeside) – Weasels haven’t been seen for five years at Lakeside’s Lindo Lake County Park. But this morning, photographer Billy Ortiz videotaped a welcome sight: a weasel has returned. “This weasel brings me more joy than any other animal, just cracks me up watching its antics,” he wrote on Facebook. Ortiz adds this
STELLAR MUSICIANS TO PERFORM AT EAST COUNTY FEST
By Miriam Raftery Our East County Fest 10-year anniversary celebration for East County Magazine on August 25th at Mission Trails features an array of top musical talent from East County including prominent jazz/pop/ classical/Nuevo Flamenco guitarist Miles Moynier, award-winning fingerstyle guitarist Jim Earp, talented and creative performers from Visionary Dance Theatre, and the San Diego Native American
HIKING SAFETY AT THREE SISTERS FALLS
< Source: San Diego Sheriff’s Department August 9, 2018 (Ramona) – It has been a record-breaking hot summer in San Diego County. With temperatures hitting triple digits in our backcountry areas, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department, the U.S. Forest Service, CAL FIRE San Diego and other agencies have been busy rescuing hikers who didn’t prepare for the
FEDERAL JUDGE RESTORES DACA, PROTECTS DREAMERS
By Miriam Raftery August 9, 2018 (Washington D.C.) – U.S. District Judge John Bates issued a ruling last week order the Trump administration to fully restore the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. The program protects many young immigrants who came here as children from deportation. Trump announced plans to shut down the program and his administration has
VIDEO OF THE WEEK: CAJON VALLEY WOWS CROWD AT CAR SHOW
East County News Service August 8, 2018 (El Cajon) – Cajon Valley students put on a ‘50s musical performance at El Cajon’s Classic Cars night this evening in Downtown El Cajon. Thanks to Jill Barto for sharing this video: https://www.facebook.com/cvusd/videos/10155942006118924/ Printer-friendly version
BEWARE OF DRAGON’S BREATH AND OTHER LIQUID NITROGEN SNACKS AND DRINKS
By Miriam Raftery August 8, 2018 (San Diego) – A trendy snack called Dragon’s Breath is sending some consumers including teenagers to the hospital with serious burns and internal injuries, the Washington Post and other media outlets report. The snack is made from colorful cereal balls similar to Fruit Loops or other snack items drenched with liquid nitrogen, which
NBA SUPERSTAR BILL WALTON JOINS OUR “EAST COUNTY FEST” AUGUST 25–AND DONATES SPORTS MEMORABILIA FOR OUR AUCTION
By Miriam Raftery August 6, 2018 (San Diego’s East County) — NBA superstar, Hall of Famer, sportscaster and hometown hero Bill Walton has announced he will be at East County Magazine’s 10-year-anniversary party, “East County Fest” on August 25th at Mission Trails Regional Park visitor center. Walton was named to the NBA list of 50 best players of all
ARTIST CHUCK MCPHERSON TO CREATE LIVE PAINTING AT EAST COUNTY FEST
By Miriam Raftery August 6, 2018 (San Diego’s East County) – A highlight of our upcoming East County Fest on August 25th from 6-10 p.m. at Mission Trails Regional Park (advance tickets required) will be prominent artist Chuck McPherson, who will create a painting live to be auctioned off at the event. Self-described as “flamboyant and a stand
ANTHROPOLOGIST TO SPEAK ON KUMEYAAY ETHNOBOTANY AUG. 19 IN ALPINE
East County News Service August 6, 2018 (Alpine) – The Alpine Historical Society and Alpine Woman’s Club invite you to a potluck luncheon on Sunday, August 19 at 2156 Alpine Blvd. in Alpine. The lunch and general meeting starts at 1 p.m. with program at 2 p.m. featuring anthropologist/author Michael Wilken-Robertson, who will speak on the interdependence between native
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REFUGEE STUDENTS HOPE TO MAKE AMERICA STRONGER, SAFER AND HEALTHIER
By Dilkhwaz Ahmed Jonathan Goetz and Nital Meshkoor contributed to this story Photo: These 13 students are helping to help make America great. August 11, 2018 (El Cajon)
VIDEO OF THE WEEK: THE WEASELS ARE BACK!
By Miriam Raftery August 10, 2018 (Lakeside) – Weasels haven’t been seen for five years at Lakeside’s Lindo Lake County Park. But this morning, photographer Billy Ortiz videotaped a
STELLAR MUSICIANS TO PERFORM AT EAST COUNTY FEST
By Miriam Raftery Our East County Fest 10-year anniversary celebration for East County Magazine on August 25th at Mission Trails features an array of top musical talent
HIKING SAFETY AT THREE SISTERS FALLS
< Source: San Diego Sheriff’s Department August 9, 2018 (Ramona) – It has been a record-breaking hot summer in San Diego County. With temperatures hitting triple digits in
FEDERAL JUDGE RESTORES DACA, PROTECTS DREAMERS
By Miriam Raftery August 9, 2018 (Washington D.C.) – U.S. District Judge John Bates issued a ruling last week order the Trump administration to fully restore the Deferred Action
VIDEO OF THE WEEK: CAJON VALLEY WOWS CROWD AT CAR SHOW
East County News Service August 8, 2018 (El Cajon) – Cajon Valley students put on a ‘50s musical performance at El Cajon’s Classic Cars night this evening in Downtown
BEWARE OF DRAGON’S BREATH AND OTHER LIQUID NITROGEN SNACKS AND DRINKS
By Miriam Raftery August 8, 2018 (San Diego) – A trendy snack called Dragon’s Breath is sending some consumers including teenagers to the hospital with serious burns and internal
NBA SUPERSTAR BILL WALTON JOINS OUR “EAST COUNTY FEST” AUGUST 25–AND DONATES SPORTS MEMORABILIA FOR OUR AUCTION
By Miriam Raftery August 6, 2018 (San Diego’s East County) — NBA superstar, Hall of Famer, sportscaster and hometown hero Bill Walton has announced he will be at East
ARTIST CHUCK MCPHERSON TO CREATE LIVE PAINTING AT EAST COUNTY FEST
By Miriam Raftery August 6, 2018 (San Diego’s East County) – A highlight of our upcoming East County Fest on August 25th from 6-10 p.m. at Mission Trails
ANTHROPOLOGIST TO SPEAK ON KUMEYAAY ETHNOBOTANY AUG. 19 IN ALPINE
East County News Service August 6, 2018 (Alpine) – The Alpine Historical Society and Alpine Woman’s Club invite you to a potluck luncheon on Sunday, August 19 at 2156
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