East County Magazine
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THE 23RD ANNUAL SAN DIEGO LATINO FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES SELECTIONS FOR SPOTLIGHT FILMS SHOWCASE
Including Eva No Duerme with Golden Globe winner Gael Garcia Bernal East County News Service January 28, 2016 (San Diego) — The programmers for the San Diego Latino Film Festival, presented by Fashion Valley, are pleased to announce the official Spotlight Films selections for its 23rd edition, set to take place March 10-20 at AMC Fashion Valley 18. Under
EAST COUNTY CHAMBER TO ‘DINE AND DIALOGUE’ WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS
East County News Service January 28, 2016 (El Cajon) — The San Diego East County Chamber of Commerce has scheduled three local elected officials to appear at its “Dine and Dialogue” meetings in the coming months. The meetings will be held at the Chamber’s Business Resource Center
HUMBERT CABRERA NAMED EL CAJON CITIZEN OF THE YEAR: LUNCHEON FEB. 1
East County News Service January 28, 2016 (El Cajon) — The El Cajon Citizen of the Year Committee has selected Humbert Cabrera of El Cajon, founder of Cabrera and Associates, Inc., a design and drafting firm, as its 2015 El Cajon Citizen of the Year. Cabrera will be honored at a luncheon on Monday, Feb. 1 at the Elks Lodge
BACKYARD FARMER MAKES MOST OUT OF SMALL SPACE
Update: Listen to our interview with Don Axe, aired on KNSJ Radio (click here) By Brigitte Garcia Photo: Don Axe and Brigitte Garcia January 28, 2016 (Spring Valley) — Spring Valley farmer Don Axe has used extra space in his backyard to create his own agricultural business, Valley View Urban Farm. He can now make anything from
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: TOP FESTIVALS AND EVENTS JAN. 28-FEB. 14
Listen to Destination East County, also aired on KNSJ radio, by clicking the audo link. We thank the County of San Diego for a Community Enhancement Grant supporting Destination East County. East County News Service January 27, 2016 (San Diego’s East County) — This week’s Destination East County includes hawk watching in Ramona,‘California Dreamin’ in Anza Borrego and “Visions”
AWARD-WINNING WINEMAKERS RECOGNIZED BY REPRESENTATIVE DUNCAN HUNTER
Indication of Growing Winemaking in San Diego County By Miriam Raftery January 27, 2016 (Ramona) – Three award-winning Ramona Valley winemakers were presented recognition certificates from Representative Duncan Hunter at the monthly meeting of the Ramona Valley Vineyards Association (RVVA) on Tuesday, January 26th as an indication of the quality and growth of the winemaking industry in San Diego County.
WEARING O’ THE GREEN: IRELAND OR EAST COUNTY?
“May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind always be at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, and rains fall soft upon your fields.” – Irish blessing January 26, 2016 (San Diego’s East County)—Those winter rains have left our drought-parched hills wearing a lovely coat of
HONEY WINE BUSINESS BUZZING WITH SUCCESS, BUT OWNERS SAY HIGH FEES FORCE THEM TO LEAVE COUNTY
By Brigitte Garcia January 26th, 2016 (San Diego’s East County) — Dale and Mike Pearson wanted to start a new career after working in hazardous occupations. So they founded Pearson and Pearson, a honey-wine making business in rural El Cajon. Now they’re savoring sweet success– including a multi-million dollar deal pending to sell their products into Asia.
BREW BEAT: TWISTED MANZANITA OFFERS BOLD BEERS IN SANTEE
By Ed Barrena January 25, 2016 (Santee) — Twisted Manzanita. The name brings images of arid trails on East County hillsides. Hikes in our local backcountry can make one thirsty, and the tasting room at Twisted Manzanita Ales and Spirits is a great destination to cure that internal drought. The tasting room in Santee is modest, but the beer
HOMEGROWN FLAVOR FROM AN INDOOR GARDEN
Energy efficient and long-lasting high intensity grow lights will provide the greatest yields when growing tomatoes and other fruiting plants indoors. Photo courtesy of Gardner’s Supply Company. By Melinda Myers January 18, 2016 (San Diego’s East County) – Add some homegrown flavor to your winter meals. From microgreens to tomatoes, it is possible to grow produce indoors.
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THE 23RD ANNUAL SAN DIEGO LATINO FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES SELECTIONS FOR SPOTLIGHT FILMS SHOWCASE
Including Eva No Duerme with Golden Globe winner Gael Garcia Bernal East County News Service January 28, 2016 (San Diego) — The programmers for the San Diego Latino
EAST COUNTY CHAMBER TO ‘DINE AND DIALOGUE’ WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS
East County News Service January 28, 2016 (El Cajon) — The San Diego East County Chamber of
HUMBERT CABRERA NAMED EL CAJON CITIZEN OF THE YEAR: LUNCHEON FEB. 1
East County News Service January 28, 2016 (El Cajon) — The El Cajon Citizen of the Year Committee has selected Humbert Cabrera of El Cajon, founder of Cabrera and
BACKYARD FARMER MAKES MOST OUT OF SMALL SPACE
Update: Listen to our interview with Don Axe, aired on KNSJ Radio (click here) By Brigitte Garcia Photo: Don Axe and Brigitte Garcia January 28, 2016 (Spring
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: TOP FESTIVALS AND EVENTS JAN. 28-FEB. 14
Listen to Destination East County, also aired on KNSJ radio, by clicking the audo link. We thank the County of San Diego for a Community Enhancement Grant supporting Destination
AWARD-WINNING WINEMAKERS RECOGNIZED BY REPRESENTATIVE DUNCAN HUNTER
Indication of Growing Winemaking in San Diego County By Miriam Raftery January 27, 2016 (Ramona) – Three award-winning Ramona Valley winemakers were presented recognition certificates from Representative Duncan Hunter at
WEARING O’ THE GREEN: IRELAND OR EAST COUNTY?
“May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind always be at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your
HONEY WINE BUSINESS BUZZING WITH SUCCESS, BUT OWNERS SAY HIGH FEES FORCE THEM TO LEAVE COUNTY
By Brigitte Garcia January 26th, 2016 (San Diego’s East County) — Dale and Mike Pearson wanted to start a new career after working in hazardous occupations. So
BREW BEAT: TWISTED MANZANITA OFFERS BOLD BEERS IN SANTEE
By Ed Barrena January 25, 2016 (Santee) — Twisted Manzanita. The name brings images of arid trails on East County hillsides. Hikes in our local backcountry can make one
HOMEGROWN FLAVOR FROM AN INDOOR GARDEN
Energy efficient and long-lasting high intensity grow lights will provide the greatest yields when growing tomatoes and other fruiting plants indoors. Photo courtesy of Gardner’s Supply Company. By
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