East County Magazine
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RESIDENTS VOICE CONCERNS OVER CHECKPOINT DELAYS ON HIGHWAY 94
By Miriam Raftery February 8, 2016 (San Diego’s East County) – Motorists on State Route 94 report longer commutes in recent months due to delays at the Otay Border Patrol checkpoint south of Jamul, as well as construction of a casino at the Jamul Indian Village and existing delays due to Steele Canyon High School traffic. “Since April, the
VINEYARD GRANT JAMES IN RAMONA DRAWS RAVE REVIEWS
By Miriam Raftery February 11, 2016 (Ramona) — Savoring an afternoon of superb wine tasting at Vineyard Grant James in Ramona, it’s not hard to realize why this family-owned winery has been drawing rave reviews on Yelp. The place has ranked five stars—the top rating, with 64 reviews. The wines are complex and satisfying. Owners/hosts Jacques and Susanne
CUPIDS AND CANINES ADOPTION EVENT AT GROSSMONT CENTER FEB. 13
East County News Service February 11, 2016 (La Mesa) — Looking for love from a canine companion? Grossmont Center (5500 Grossmont Center Drive in La Mesa) will host “Cupids and Canines,” an adoption event featuring hundreds of dogs, this Saturday, February 13 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The 10th annual Cupids and Canines event is sponsored by the San
LUCK OF THE IRISH AT BARONS BACKROOM BEER PAIRING MARCH 16
Speakeasy pairs Irish-inspired appetizers, local brews to benefit San Diego Food Bank East County News Service February 11, 2016 (Alpine) – As luck would have it, St Patrick’s Day happens twice this year, and for a good cause. Dust off your favorite green outfit and join Barons Market, a locally owned grocery store that sells simply good
BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATED AT GROSSMONT AND CUYAMACA COLLEGES WITH SERIES OF EVENTS
February 10, 2016 (El Cajon) — A celebration of black history that includes music, dance and theater performances at Cuyamaca College and an African-American Read-in at Grossmont College are among February’s Black History Month events. Included among the events will be tributes to iconic figures like Martin Luther King Jr., President Obama, Maya Angelou and others, in addition to
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: TOP FESTIVALS AND EVENTS FEB. 12-28
Listen to Destination East County, also aired on KNSJ radio, by clicking the audio link. We thank the County of San Diego for a Community Enhancement Grant supporting Destination East County. East County News Service February 10, 2016 (San Diego’s East County) — This week’s Destination East County includes some romantic options for Valentine’s Day, from sweet dessert and
DESSERT & WINE PAIRINGS AT SAN PASQUAL WINERY, LA MESA FEB. 12-14
East County News Service February 3, 2016 (La Mesa) – What could be a better aphrodisiac than a pairing of wonderful wines and scrumptious desserts? San Pasqual Winery in La Mesa is offering dessert and wine pairing over Valentine’s weekend on Friday, February 12 and Saturday, February 13 from 6-9 p.m. plus Sunday, February 14 from 2 to
TOP TALENT ON TAP FOR CUYAMACA COLLEGE’S SPRING CONCERT SERIES
East County News Service February 10, 2016 (Rancho San Diego) – The 2016 Cuyamaca College Spring Concert Series gets under way Feb. 21 with a San Diego Early Music Society performance kicking off a season of productions covering styles ranging from Baroque and mariachi to jazz and rock ‘n’ roll. “The concert series is a wonderful opportunity for students and
CAMPO FUNDRAISER MARCH 19 TO BENEFIT CANCER AND KIDNEY TRANSPLANT PATIENTS
By Lynn Neff February 9, 2016 (Campo) – Come on out and join the fun at the Community Fundraiser in Campo on Saturday, March 19, 2016 from 2-6 pm at 976 Sheridan Rd. The reason for this event, however, is no laughing matter. Carmen De La Guerra-Sylva is a local girl. Her parents owned the diner and a restaurant called El
HOMETOWN BUFFET CLOSURES PROMPT STATE INVESTIGATION
East County News Service February 9, 2016 (San Diego’s East County) – California’s Labor Commissioner is investigating the abrupt closure of Hometown Buffet’s closure of restaurants statewide without any notice to its employees. State law requires that employers with over 75 workers give at least 60 days notice before mass layoffs. But workers at the six Hometown Buffets that
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RESIDENTS VOICE CONCERNS OVER CHECKPOINT DELAYS ON HIGHWAY 94
By Miriam Raftery February 8, 2016 (San Diego’s East County) – Motorists on State Route 94 report longer commutes in recent months due to delays at the Otay Border
VINEYARD GRANT JAMES IN RAMONA DRAWS RAVE REVIEWS
By Miriam Raftery February 11, 2016 (Ramona) — Savoring an afternoon of superb wine tasting at Vineyard Grant James in Ramona, it’s not hard to realize why this
CUPIDS AND CANINES ADOPTION EVENT AT GROSSMONT CENTER FEB. 13
East County News Service February 11, 2016 (La Mesa) — Looking for love from a canine companion? Grossmont Center (5500 Grossmont Center Drive in La Mesa) will host “Cupids and
LUCK OF THE IRISH AT BARONS BACKROOM BEER PAIRING MARCH 16
Speakeasy pairs Irish-inspired appetizers, local brews to benefit San Diego Food Bank East County News Service February 11, 2016 (Alpine) – As luck would have it,
BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATED AT GROSSMONT AND CUYAMACA COLLEGES WITH SERIES OF EVENTS
February 10, 2016 (El Cajon) — A celebration of black history that includes music, dance and theater performances at Cuyamaca College and an African-American Read-in at Grossmont College are
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: TOP FESTIVALS AND EVENTS FEB. 12-28
Listen to Destination East County, also aired on KNSJ radio, by clicking the audio link. We thank the County of San Diego for a Community Enhancement Grant supporting
DESSERT & WINE PAIRINGS AT SAN PASQUAL WINERY, LA MESA FEB. 12-14
East County News Service February 3, 2016 (La Mesa) – What could be a better aphrodisiac than a pairing of wonderful wines and scrumptious desserts? San Pasqual Winery
TOP TALENT ON TAP FOR CUYAMACA COLLEGE’S SPRING CONCERT SERIES
East County News Service February 10, 2016 (Rancho San Diego) – The 2016 Cuyamaca College Spring Concert Series gets under way Feb. 21 with a San Diego Early Music Society
CAMPO FUNDRAISER MARCH 19 TO BENEFIT CANCER AND KIDNEY TRANSPLANT PATIENTS
By Lynn Neff February 9, 2016 (Campo) – Come on out and join the fun at the Community Fundraiser in Campo on Saturday, March 19, 2016 from 2-6 pm at
HOMETOWN BUFFET CLOSURES PROMPT STATE INVESTIGATION
East County News Service February 9, 2016 (San Diego’s East County) – California’s Labor Commissioner is investigating the abrupt closure of Hometown Buffet’s closure of restaurants statewide without any
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