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SAN DIEGO CONCERT BAND PRESENTS MUSIC OF JOHN WILLIAMS APRIL 17 WITH VIOLIN SOLO BY NICK GRANT
East County News Service March 17, 2025 (San Diego) – You’re invited to a concert by the San Diego Concert Band presenting music of John Williams on Thursday, April 17 at 7 p.m. in the Joan B. Kroc Theatre, 6611 University Ave. in San Diego. Nick Grant will be featured on the theme from “Schindler’s List,” a film based on Oskar
Our guide to live music and entertainment venues in East County
By Branda Gorgies, with updates by Karen Pearlman and Miriam Raftery East County has various places to listen to live music, hear comedy, watch plays and enjoy other live entertainment, all while supporting local artists and businesses. Venues range from cozy coffee shops, wineries, breweries and bars to casinos, restaurants, colleges, community theaters, performing arts centers, and city street
SINGING HILLS GOLF CLUB UNVEILS ITS NEW MENU WITH A TWIST
East County News Service Photos courtesy of Singing Hills Golf Club March 14, 2025 (El Cajon) – As the season changes, so do cravings. Singing Hills Golf Club at Sycuan is thrilled to introduce three new menus, available now, featuring chef-inspired dishes that blend both traditional and modern Mexican-American flavors with locally sourced, fresh ingredients. Singing Hills Golf Club will offer guests
SCRIPPS RANCH THEATRE ANNOUNCES MARY’S WEDDING APRIL 4-27
East County News Service Photos by Ken Jacques March 13, 2025 (Scripps Ranch) — Scripps Ranch Theatre continues its Season 45 with Mary’s Wedding, written by Stephen Massicotte. Directed by Kate Rose Reynolds, the production runs April 4th – 27th on the campus of Alliant International University. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2
EL CAJON CITY COUNCIL MAJORITY VOTES TO SUPPORT ‘PIG IN A POKE’ IMMIGRATION BILL IN CONGRESS
Update April 4, 2025: The text of the bill is now available here. By Miriam Raftery March 12, 2025 (El Cajon) – Four members of El Cajon’s City Council yesterday voted to send letters of support for H.R. 1680 to its author, Colorado Republican Gabe Evans, and ask local Congressman Darrell Issa to co-sponsor the bill–even though the text of
SAN DIEGO ZOO SAFARI PARK LAUNCHES SAFARI EXCURSIONS, A GATEWAY TO A SAFARI ADVENTURE
Source: San Diego Zoo Safari Park Photo, left by Claire Sweeney: new Safari Adventure check-in area, courtesy of San Diego Zoo Safari Park March 6, 2025 (San Pasqual) — The San Diego Zoo Safari Park announces the opening of Safari Excursions, a check-in spot and gathering place for your safari. Designed with comfort and inspiration in mind, Safari Excursions serves
TRUMP THREATENS TO WITHHOLD FUNDS FROM COLLEGES, DEMANDS THAT AMERICAN STUDENTS BE IMPRISONED AND EXPELLED FOR PROTESTING AGAINST GOVERNMENTAL ACTIONS, WITH FOREIGN STUDENTS DEPORTED
By Miriam Raftery March 3, 2025 (Washington D.C.) – Threats issued by President Donald Trump targeting colleges, universities and student protesters are illegal and unconstitutional, according to legal and civil liberties experts. Today, Trump posted on his social media account, “All Federal Funding will STOP for any College, School, or University that allows illegal protests. Agitators will be imprisoned/or
JUDGE BLOCKS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION’S IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT AT SOME PLACES OF WORSHIP
Federal judge from Maryland temporarily blocks the Trump administration from using ICE to arrest migrants in certain sensitive locations By G. A. McNeeley March 3, 2025 (Washington D.C.) – A federal judge on Monday, February 24, in Maryland, temporarily blocked Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from conducting raids, and targeting and arresting migrants inside of a select
BORREGO HOME AND GARDEN TOUR MARCH 15
East County News Service March 2, 2025 (Borrego Springs) – The Anza Borrego Desert Natural History Association invites you to the 2025 Borrego Home and Garden Tour on Saturday, March 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Explore four special homes in the heart of the desert, at your own pace. Each home showcases unique architecture, landscaping and design elements.
THE RAM, BORREGO VALLEY COMMUNITY RADIO, LAUNCHES
East County News Service March 2, 2025 (Borrego Springs) – The Ram, a grassroots, nonprofit community radio station serving Borrego Springs is now online and can be heard here. Thew station features music from all genres, largely contributed by community members, as well as potential coverage of live local events such as community gatherings, concerts and school events, local businesses,
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AMERICAN IDOL STAR JOSH GRACIN’S BENEFIT CONCERT AT BARONA HELPED BRIGHTEN HOLIDAYS FOR THOUSANDS OF NEEDY CHILDREN
American Idol’s country music star and former U.S. Marine, Josh Gracin shows his support for Toys for Tots with fellow U.S. Marines. From left to right: Corporal Timothy C. Lewis, Sergeant Viviene B. Sussman, Josh Gracin, Sergeant Suzanne A. Thiele and Staff Sergeant Michael G. Miller. December 26, 2008 (San Diego) — American Idol favorite and country music chart topper
PEACE CORPS VOLUNTEERS FROM EAST COUNTY SHARE STORIES
By Miriam Raftery Aneesha Silvels President-elect Barack Obama has called for a major expansion of the Peace Corps and other public service programs, adding, “This will be a cause of my presidency.” Obama’s plan aims to double the size of the Peace Corps from 7,800 to 16,000 volunteers by the organization’s 50th anniversary in 2012. “JFK made their service a
SNOW DAY PHOTO GALLERY
Families frolick in snow near Mt. Laguna (Miriam Raftery) Julian historic building (Miriam Raftery) Snowball fight! (Miriam Raftery) Who says building snowmen is just for kids? (Miriam Raftery) winter wonderland! (Miriam Raftery) Even the family dog is enjoying a snow day! (Miriam Raftery) Century-old Julian Hotel bedecked in holiday trimmings (Miriam Raftery) Lake Cuyamaca in winter
SNOW DAY! WINTER WONDERLAND IN EAST COUNTY MOUNTAINS
Story and photos by Miriam Raftery View our fun-in-the-snow videos | View our "snow day" photo gallery (Miriam Raftery) December 21, 2008 — Something about snow brings out my inner child. So on Thursday, the first clear day after last week’s storm descended on East County, I couldn’t resist taking a "snow day" and heading up to our beautiful
RAMONA FIREFIGHTERS AND SHERIFF OFFICERS TEAM UP FOR HOLIDAY BIKE GIVEAWAY
December 18, 2008 (Ramona) — Local firefighters and sheriff officers presented 24 lucky children with bicycles for the holidays at Ramona’s annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony on December 13th. “Kelly Marline Crime Prevention Specialist with the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department and Audine Morytko with the Ramona Fire Department worked extremely hard coordinating this extremely important event,” Captain Nick Schuler
WILD WINTER WEATHER
Snow blanketed westbound Interstate 8 near the Tecate divide A tree limb collapsed onto a CAL FIRE vehicle at White Star Station off Tierra Del Sol in Boulevard. The engine company had just returned from battling a structure fire on the Campo Indian reservation. December 17, 2008 (San Diego’s East County) — Cal Fire Captain Nick Schuler forwarded these photos
SYNAGOGUE MEMBERS PERFORM “MITZVAH”, SAY THANKS TO COMMUNITY SERVICE HEROES
December 16, 2008 (San Carlos) — On December 24th at 2 p.m. Tifereth Israel Synagogue in San Carlos will continue its tradition of holiday season generosity by providing bags of goodies on Christmas Eve for area Fire and Police Departments, as well as Hospital Emergency Rooms. The organization seeks donations to help local community service heroes and their families serving
COMMUNITY LEADERS FLOCK TO ATTEND EAST COUNTY MAGAZINE’S VIP HOLIDAY PARTY
By Miriam Raftery, Editor Education leaders at ECM’s holiday party (left to right): Henri Migala, executive dean, Cuyamaca College, Alan Ridley, Student Services Specialist, Cuyamaca College, Mary Kay Rosinski, board member, Grossmont-Cuyamaca College District, and Doug Dean, education chair, East County Chamber of Commerce with musician Gene Warren. December 15, 2008 (La Mesa) — It was a leap of faith
FOUNDER OF STONEY’S KIDS HONORED DURING EAST COUNTY TOY & FOOD DRIVE EVENT AT VIEJAS
By Miriam Raftery Stoney Stone and his Wife. Photo Credit: Leon Thompson December 10, 2008 (Alpine) — Community members from throughout East County gathered at the Viejas Dreamcatcher Lounge for a holiday party and auction to help needy families locally. In addition, community leaders paid tribute to B.W. “Stoney” Stone, founder of Stoney’s Kids and long-time organizer of the East
HO, HO, HO! EAST COUNTY LEADERS CELEBRATE THE SEASON
East County’s movers and shakers got into the holiday spirit at parties throughout our region. December 15, 2008 (Rancho San Diego) — Jamul Chamber of Commerce president Valerie Harrison donned reindeer antlers to conduct last week’s meeting, where comedian Russ T. Nailz provided comic relief. Members brought toys for the East County Toy & Food Drive”as did attendees at a
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