East County Magazine
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WILDEST JOBS: MAX 105.7’S CHACHA IN THE SNAKE PIT
Hunting down the wildest jobs in San Diego’s East County By Rebecca Jefferis Williamson June 26, 2017 (La Mesa) — “I saw Jurassic Park, I know how this ends!” said MAX 105.7 FM DJ Rob Zilla of his fellow DJ, Karen “ChaCha” Harlow. ChaCha was sitting in a self-styled snake pit with a red-tailed boa, among other reptiles, at
INVESTIGATIVE REPORTER GREG PALAST SPEAKS JUNE 30 IN SAN DIEGO ON “SAVING DEMOCRACY: HOW WE CAN PREVENT THE NEXT ELECTION THEFT”
East County News Service June 26, 2017 (San Diego) – Investivative reporter Greg Palast, producer of the feature film The Best Democracy Money Can Buy, will headline a beneit event for KNSJ radio on Friday, june30 at the First Unitarian Universalist Church, 4190 Front Street in san Diego. His presentation is titled “Saving Democracy: How we can prevent the
MURDER MYSTERY DINNER THEATRE JULY 28 AT JULIAN TOWN HALL
East County News Service June 25, 2017 (Julian) – The Julian Triangle Club invites you to help solve a hilarious crime at a murder mystery theater set for July 28th from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the historic Julian town hall ‘s lower level (2129 Main Street, Julian). Dinner will be catered by Jeremy’s On the Hill.
FIND YOUR INNER COWBOY AT THE COUNTY FAIR
By Miriam Raftery Photos by Mark and Miriam Raftery June 24, 2017 (Del Mar) – Whether you’re hankering to watch a Wild West shootout, taste a bacon-wrapped cactus or sip a glass of Screamin’ Chief 4th Alarm grand cuvee wine, you’ll find plenty to hold your attention at the 2017 San Diego County Fair at Del Mar. This
SAN DIEGO COUNTY WINES GET “BETTER AND BETTER”
Source: Ramona Valley Vineyard Association June 23, 2017 (Ramona) – San Diego County winemakers picked up a record number of 22 gold awards, including 5 double gold, for outstanding wine at the Ramona Valley Vineyard Association (RVVA) Awards Dinner for the 2017 Lum Eisenman Wine Competition held on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at the San Vicente Resort in Ramona,
PROJECT HOMELESS CONNECT UNITES PEOPLE FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE
By Rachel Williams Video: interview with homeless woman Lorraine Leighton June 23, 2017 (El Cajon) — Lorraine Leighton was among hundreds of homeless people who connected at Rock Church in El Cajon on June 2nd. More than 30 organizations offered health care and legal services for rebuilding a healthy, safe life. Project Homeless Connect is a nationwide initiative
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: TOP FESTIVALS & EVENTS JUNE 25 – JULY 29
East County News Service June 21, 2017 (San Diego’s East County) — This week’s Destination East County includes the return of caboose rides at the Campo railway depot, the Broadway Tenors onstage at Sycuan, a flea market in Alpine, and Elvis tribute artist Scott Bruce in El Cajon. Plus, we have a preview coming attractions including Fourth of July
OLD POWAY PARK HOSTS OLD-FASHIONED INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION—TURN-OF-THE CENTURY STYLE
By Miriam Raftery June 22, 2017 (Poway) – Experience an old-fashioned Independence Day celebration complete much as people at the end of the 1900s would have done. The fun includes patriotic entertainment, gun fighting reenactments and rides on a historic railway train—as well as tasty treats, crafts, old-fashioned games and entertainment at Old Poway Park (14134 Midland Road, Poway)
FOURTH OF JULY FESTIVITIES IN EAST COUNTY
Updated with more special Independence Day events. East County News Service June19, 2017 (San Diego’s East County) – Julian’s Fourth of July Parade, El Cajon’ Independence Day picnic with fireworks and the Santee Salutes patriot celebration are cherished annual traditions in East County. Below are details. If you know of an East County Fourth of July activity we’ve
LUAU IN LA MESA: NEXT BOULEVARD STROLL JULY 11
East County News Service June 22, 2017 (La Mesa) – The La Mesa Village Association invite you to the next Boulevard Stroll, which features a luau theme on July 11 from 5 to 8 p.m. In addition to leis, music, art and specials at local merchants, participating restaurants are encouraged to serve up Hawaiian drinks or Happy Hour themed
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WILDEST JOBS: MAX 105.7’S CHACHA IN THE SNAKE PIT
Hunting down the wildest jobs in San Diego’s East County By Rebecca Jefferis Williamson June 26, 2017 (La Mesa) — “I saw Jurassic Park, I know how this ends!”
INVESTIGATIVE REPORTER GREG PALAST SPEAKS JUNE 30 IN SAN DIEGO ON “SAVING DEMOCRACY: HOW WE CAN PREVENT THE NEXT ELECTION THEFT”
East County News Service June 26, 2017 (San Diego) – Investivative reporter Greg Palast, producer of the feature film The Best Democracy Money Can Buy, will headline a beneit
MURDER MYSTERY DINNER THEATRE JULY 28 AT JULIAN TOWN HALL
East County News Service June 25, 2017 (Julian) – The Julian Triangle Club invites you to help solve a hilarious crime at a murder mystery theater set for
FIND YOUR INNER COWBOY AT THE COUNTY FAIR
By Miriam Raftery Photos by Mark and Miriam Raftery June 24, 2017 (Del Mar) – Whether you’re hankering to watch a Wild West shootout, taste a bacon-wrapped cactus
SAN DIEGO COUNTY WINES GET “BETTER AND BETTER”
Source: Ramona Valley Vineyard Association June 23, 2017 (Ramona) – San Diego County winemakers picked up a record number of 22 gold awards, including 5 double gold, for outstanding
PROJECT HOMELESS CONNECT UNITES PEOPLE FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE
By Rachel Williams Video: interview with homeless woman Lorraine Leighton June 23, 2017 (El Cajon) — Lorraine Leighton was among hundreds of homeless people who connected at Rock
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: TOP FESTIVALS & EVENTS JUNE 25 – JULY 29
East County News Service June 21, 2017 (San Diego’s East County) — This week’s Destination East County includes the return of caboose rides at the Campo railway depot, the
OLD POWAY PARK HOSTS OLD-FASHIONED INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION—TURN-OF-THE CENTURY STYLE
By Miriam Raftery June 22, 2017 (Poway) – Experience an old-fashioned Independence Day celebration complete much as people at the end of the 1900s would have done. The fun
FOURTH OF JULY FESTIVITIES IN EAST COUNTY
Updated with more special Independence Day events. East County News Service June19, 2017 (San Diego’s East County) – Julian’s Fourth of July Parade, El Cajon’ Independence Day picnic
LUAU IN LA MESA: NEXT BOULEVARD STROLL JULY 11
East County News Service June 22, 2017 (La Mesa) – The La Mesa Village Association invite you to the next Boulevard Stroll, which features a luau theme on July
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