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WEBELOS CUB SCOUTS GET READYMAN TRAINING FROM LA MESA FIREMEN
January 2, 2013 (La Mesa) – On Sunday, December 23, The Eagle Patrol Webelos from Cub Scout Pack 391 got hands on training from La Mesa firefighters at the main La Mesa Fire Station 11 at 8034 Allison Avenue. The Scouts were taught emergency first aid procedures. In addition they were shown equipment used by firefighters in their jobs. The
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: WHAT DOES AN ACTUAL GAS “PEAKER” PLANT LOOK LIKE?
January 2, 2013 (Otay)–“Look out, Santee, here’s your future,” Tom Lemon writes, referring to the Quail Brush gas-fired peaker power plant proposed just outside of Mission Trails Regional Park. Curious to see what a peaker plant actually looks like – not just in drawings prepared by the developer—Lemon ventured to Otay Mesa, where a gas-fired peaker plant recently opened. Note: Peaker plants
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: WINTER WONDERLAND
December 31, 2012 (San Diego’s East County) — A blanket of snow envelops our local mountains and rural areas this New Year’s Eve. Melody Ponchot arose early to snap sunrise photos as the morning’s first rays illuminate snow dusting trees across her ranch in Boulevard (left, right, and below, right) Julie Salmons also sent in an image of the
CHAMPAGNE & TRUFFLES AT O’DUNN FINE ART DEC. 31
December 31, 2012 (La Mesa) – O’Dunn Fine Art is serving up champagne and truffles today from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the gallery, 8325 La Mesa Blvd., La Mesa. All paintings and pottery will be 10% – 50% off, including new inventory. Printer-friendly version
FIRST DAY HIKE AT PALOMAR MOUNTAIN STATE PARK JAN. 1 CANCELLED
January 1, 2013 – First Day Hike was cancelled due to weather. December 30, 2012 (San Diego) – Palomar Mountain State Park’s First Day Hike to welcome the New Year is January 1 at 9 a.m. The hike will begin at the Doane Pond parking lot and start out on the heavily canopied Doane Valley Trail heading towards the meadows
SAN DIEGO CHAPTER OF IPSSA PRESENTS A $7,000 DONATION TO OPERATION HOMEFRONT- SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA IN SUPPORT OF OUR TROOPS
December 30, 2012 (San Diego)-Michael Anderson, President o f Independent Pool and Spa Service Association ( IPSSA San Diego), recently presented Karla Winter-Schulz, President of Support the Enlisted Project ( S.T.E.P.) with a $7,000.00 charitable contribution. S.T.E.P. is the local branch of Operation Homefront, dedicated to assist servicemen and women and their families in many areas of need. “These much
DROPPING THE BALL: VIEJAS BEGINS 4-DAY NEW YEAR’S CELEBRATION, NEW YORK-STYLE
View video of countdown and ball drop: click here or scroll down. December 30, 2012 (Alpine)–Thousands of people looking to get a jump on their New Year’s Eve celebrations gathered at Viejas Casino Friday night. Friday marked the start of a four-day New Year’s Celebration at Viejas Casino. Each night, including New Year’s Eve, New York City’s Times Square
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: DOE, A DEER
December 29, 2012 (Cuyamaca) — While driving through Rancho Cuyamaca State Park last week, ECM editor Miriam Raftery spotted several groups of deer grazing in the sun-dappled woods, including this doe, which paused to pose for a picture-perfect moment. The best time to see deer is in the last hour before sundown; this photo was taken shortly before
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: MOON HALO
December 29, 2012 (Mount Helix) — “Ring around the moon, rain is coming soon,” according to an old saying. There is truth to the statement, since a halo around the moon is caused by high cirrus clouds and a reflection off millions of ice crystals high up in the atmosphere that creates this irridescent rainbow-like effect. Moon halos were seen
COUNTDOWN TO 2013: EAST COUNTY GUIDE TO NEW YEAR’S EVE
By Ariele Johannsen December 26, 2012 (San Diego’s East County) – Looking for the best parties and most fabulous feasts in East County and San Diego’s inland areas this New Year’s Eve? East County Magazine has prepared our guide to the top local activities where you can ring in the New Year. Local casinos are hosting parties with drawings
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WEBELOS CUB SCOUTS GET READYMAN TRAINING FROM LA MESA FIREMEN
January 2, 2013 (La Mesa) – On Sunday, December 23, The Eagle Patrol Webelos from Cub Scout Pack 391 got hands on training from La Mesa firefighters at the main
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: WHAT DOES AN ACTUAL GAS “PEAKER” PLANT LOOK LIKE?
January 2, 2013 (Otay)–“Look out, Santee, here’s your future,” Tom Lemon writes, referring to the Quail Brush gas-fired peaker power plant proposed just outside of Mission Trails Regional Park. Curious to
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: WINTER WONDERLAND
December 31, 2012 (San Diego’s East County) — A blanket of snow envelops our local mountains and rural areas this New Year’s Eve. Melody Ponchot arose early to snap
CHAMPAGNE & TRUFFLES AT O’DUNN FINE ART DEC. 31
December 31, 2012 (La Mesa) – O’Dunn Fine Art is serving up champagne and truffles today from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the gallery, 8325 La Mesa Blvd., La
FIRST DAY HIKE AT PALOMAR MOUNTAIN STATE PARK JAN. 1 CANCELLED
January 1, 2013 – First Day Hike was cancelled due to weather. December 30, 2012 (San Diego) – Palomar Mountain State Park’s First Day Hike to welcome the New Year
SAN DIEGO CHAPTER OF IPSSA PRESENTS A $7,000 DONATION TO OPERATION HOMEFRONT- SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA IN SUPPORT OF OUR TROOPS
December 30, 2012 (San Diego)-Michael Anderson, President o f Independent Pool and Spa Service Association ( IPSSA San Diego), recently presented Karla Winter-Schulz, President of Support the Enlisted Project (
DROPPING THE BALL: VIEJAS BEGINS 4-DAY NEW YEAR’S CELEBRATION, NEW YORK-STYLE
View video of countdown and ball drop: click here or scroll down. December 30, 2012 (Alpine)–Thousands of people looking to get a jump on their New Year’s Eve celebrations
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: DOE, A DEER
December 29, 2012 (Cuyamaca) — While driving through Rancho Cuyamaca State Park last week, ECM editor Miriam Raftery spotted several groups of deer grazing in the sun-dappled woods,
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: MOON HALO
December 29, 2012 (Mount Helix) — “Ring around the moon, rain is coming soon,” according to an old saying. There is truth to the statement, since a halo around the
COUNTDOWN TO 2013: EAST COUNTY GUIDE TO NEW YEAR’S EVE
By Ariele Johannsen December 26, 2012 (San Diego’s East County) – Looking for the best parties and most fabulous feasts in East County and San Diego’s inland areas this
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