East County Magazine
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BARONS MARKET RAISES $3,000 FOR SAN DIEGO FOOD BANK SOLD-OUT BACKROOM BEER PAIRING
July 7, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – On July 1st, 300 people flocked to their local Barons Market to enjoy cold brews and gourmet appetizers for the local speakeasy known as Barons Backroom Beer Pairings. Beer lovers and foodies in Alpine, Temecula, Wildomar, Rancho Bernardo and Point Loma helped the family-owned business raise $3,000 for the San Diego
BAJA BLOG: FOURTH OF JULY BAJA STYLE AT ANGEL’S CAMP AND THE CANTINA
Story and photos by Susan A Mahalick July 7, 2015 (Baja, Mexico)–The day dawned cloudy and cool as it often does this time of year; sometimes the marine layer stays all day, or for a month at a time along the Pacific coastline. At about three in the afternoon the layer was thin enough that the sun came out
EAST COUNTY DAD HOSTS WORLD PREMIERE EVENT JULY 10 AND 11
By Kathy Carpenter Associate and Youth Reviewer www.sdtheatrereviews.com July 7, 2015 (La Mesa) – Frustrated as a college student screenwriter, Chris Montgomery recalls, life happened. Years later, the La Mesa father decided his time had come. After watching many children’s shows both good and bad, he decided he could put together a movie kids would watch and that parents
BORDER PATROL FINDS SMUGGLED IMMIGRANTS IN TRUNK AT EAST COUNTY CHECKPOINT
East County News Service Photo: U.S. Border Patrol July 7, 2015 (Pine Valley) — U.S. Border Patrol agents at a checkpoint on I-8 near Pine Valley found three undocumented Mexican immigrants in a vehicle trunk and arrested three American citizens on Monday. Two men in a silver 2008 Volkswagen Jetta approached the checkpoint around 4 p.m. A U.S. Border
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: TOP EVENTS JULY 9-26
Listen to our podcast of this week’s Destination East County by clicking the audio link. July 6, 2015 (San Diego’s East County)–This week’s Destination East County features lots of community concerts, from jazz in a lavender field to blues in a park, plus the Descanso Days Parade, and more. Plus we’ll have a preview of coming attractions including Pine
GOT CRIME? SHERIFF OFFERS NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH TRAINING JULY 17 FOR ALL EAST COUNTY RESIDENTS
July 6, 2015 (Lakeside) – Residents across East County are invited to a Neighborhood Watch training program put on by staff of the Lakeside Sheriff Substation. The training will be held on Friday, July 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lakeside Community Center, 99841 Vine Street in Lakeside. Neighborhood watch captains, those who don’t yet belong
STARS COME OUT IN BORREGO –ALONG WITH PLANETS, SPACE STATIONS AND MORE
By Mark and Miriam Raftery Photo, left: Milky Way galazy and dragon sculpture in Anza Borrego Desert; © Dennis Mammana/dennismammana.com July 4, 2015 (Borrego Springs) – Stargazing guru Dennis Mammana has been photographing the night sky for nearly a half century and leading night sky tours for nearly thirty years. He also teaches workshops that provide in-depth tips on
FISH STORIES FROM LAKE JENNINGS
Photo: Kayla Douglas of Spring Valley landed this 5 lb. 4 oz Channel Catfish at Hermits Cove July 1, 2015 (Lakeside) – The Lake Jennings Fish Report for July is out-with plenty of tips and news for fishing enthusiasts. The lake is open every day in July. Here are a few highlights: · The lake is adding 1,000 pounds
FOOD DRIVE IN LA MESA JULY 8-28
July 3, 2015 (La Mesa)–Mama’s Kitchen, www.mamaskitchen.org, prepares and delivers nutritious meals to San Diego men, women and children affected by HIV/AIDS. Additionally, they provide pantry services (Mama’s Pantry) and nutrition education to its clients. The people of The Table: United Church of Christ of La Mesa invite you to join them in overfilling a collection barrel for Mama July 8
RAMONA FIREWORKS SHOW SAVED
By Miriam Raftery July 3, 2015 (Ramona) – On June 29, we reported that this could be the last year for the Ramona fireworks show, since the Ramona Rotary Club had fallen short of raising the enormous funds needed for the display. Fortunately, the Club has now reached its fundraising goal, the Ramona Home Journal reports in an e-mail
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BARONS MARKET RAISES $3,000 FOR SAN DIEGO FOOD BANK SOLD-OUT BACKROOM BEER PAIRING
July 7, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – On July 1st, 300 people flocked to their local Barons Market to enjoy cold brews and gourmet appetizers for the local
BAJA BLOG: FOURTH OF JULY BAJA STYLE AT ANGEL’S CAMP AND THE CANTINA
Story and photos by Susan A Mahalick July 7, 2015 (Baja, Mexico)–The day dawned cloudy and cool as it often does this time of year; sometimes the marine layer
EAST COUNTY DAD HOSTS WORLD PREMIERE EVENT JULY 10 AND 11
By Kathy Carpenter Associate and Youth Reviewer www.sdtheatrereviews.com July 7, 2015 (La Mesa) – Frustrated as a college student screenwriter, Chris Montgomery recalls, life happened. Years later, the La
BORDER PATROL FINDS SMUGGLED IMMIGRANTS IN TRUNK AT EAST COUNTY CHECKPOINT
East County News Service Photo: U.S. Border Patrol July 7, 2015 (Pine Valley) — U.S. Border Patrol agents at a checkpoint on I-8 near Pine Valley found three undocumented
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: TOP EVENTS JULY 9-26
Listen to our podcast of this week’s Destination East County by clicking the audio link. July 6, 2015 (San Diego’s East County)–This week’s Destination East County features lots of
GOT CRIME? SHERIFF OFFERS NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH TRAINING JULY 17 FOR ALL EAST COUNTY RESIDENTS
July 6, 2015 (Lakeside) – Residents across East County are invited to a Neighborhood Watch training program put on by staff of the Lakeside Sheriff Substation. The training will
STARS COME OUT IN BORREGO –ALONG WITH PLANETS, SPACE STATIONS AND MORE
By Mark and Miriam Raftery Photo, left: Milky Way galazy and dragon sculpture in Anza Borrego Desert; © Dennis Mammana/dennismammana.com July 4, 2015 (Borrego Springs) – Stargazing guru Dennis
FISH STORIES FROM LAKE JENNINGS
Photo: Kayla Douglas of Spring Valley landed this 5 lb. 4 oz Channel Catfish at Hermits Cove July 1, 2015 (Lakeside) – The Lake Jennings Fish Report for July
FOOD DRIVE IN LA MESA JULY 8-28
July 3, 2015 (La Mesa)–Mama’s Kitchen, www.mamaskitchen.org, prepares and delivers nutritious meals to San Diego men, women and children affected by HIV/AIDS. Additionally, they provide pantry services (Mama’s Pantry) and nutrition
RAMONA FIREWORKS SHOW SAVED
By Miriam Raftery July 3, 2015 (Ramona) – On June 29, we reported that this could be the last year for the Ramona fireworks show, since the Ramona Rotary
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