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Anza-Borrego Foundation leads opposition to new Golden Pacific Powerlink through heart of Anza Borrego Desert State Park
By Miriam Raftery April 28, 2026 (Borrego Springs) – “California’s largest state park — and one of the last true wild places in Southern California — could face one of the biggest industrial threats in its history,” states a website set up by the Anza-Borrego Foundation at https://theabf.org/park-threat/ . “A proposed 500-kV transmission line, the Golden Pacific Powerlink, could
Padre Dam’s Ray Stoyer Water Recycling Facility decommissioned after more than a half-century of use
Ray Stoyer Water Recycling Facility at Padre Dam Municipal Water District, Santee Lakes Community event makes way for the East County Advanced Water Purification Program Story and photos by Paul Levikow April 13, 2026 (Santee) — After more than a half-century of water reuse in East County, the Ray Stoyer Water Recycling Facility has been decommissioned, marking the end of
Boulevard residents battle proposed Starlight Solar battery storage facility; urge community to attend town hall meeting April 15
By Miriam Raftery Photo: proposed Starlight Solar site, via County of San Diego April 4, 2026 (Boulevard) – Should a 588-acre solar project with one…
Power struggle ends — no Seguro BESS in North County
East County News Service April 4, 2026 (Escondido) — The developer of the Seguro Battery Energy Storage System has formally withdrawn its application to build…
Helix Water District electrifies East County
Helix Water District Board Member Joel Scalzitti tells the crowd at the Helix Operations Center on Vernon Way on Friday that the district’s new electrification…
$33M water facility expansion buffers growth in Temescal Valley
East County News Service March 12, 2026 (Temescal Valley) — The Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District marked a significant infrastructure milestone earlier this month with…
Spring Into El Cajon on April 18 celebrates Arbor Day and arrival of spring
East County New Service Image by Satheesh Sankaran from Pixabay March 6, 2026 (El Cajon) – The City of El Cajon invites community members and…
Nature Day on Mt. Helix March 14: Butterflies, plants galore and more
East County News Service March 6, 2026 (Mt. Helix) – You’re invited to celebrate Nature Day at the Mt. Helix Park, where Earth Day is…
Spring Into El Cajon on April 18 celebrates Arbor Day and arrival of spring
East County New Service Image by Satheesh Sankaran from Pixabay March 6, 2026 (El Cajon) – The City of El Cajon invites community members and…
Nature Day on Mt. Helix March 14: Butterflies, plants galore and more
East County News Service March 6, 2026 (Mt. Helix) – You’re invited to celebrate Nature Day at the Mt. Helix Park, where Earth Day is…
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COUNTY BOARD ADOPTS 2024 CLIMATE ACTION PLAN
By Shauni Lyles, County of San Diego Communications Office Photo: County of San Diego Communications Office September 19, 2024 (San Diego) — The County’s Board of Supervisors adopted September 11, the 2024 Climate Action Plan (2024 CAP), a blueprint for reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in the unincorporated area and at County facilities to reach net zero emissions by
INVITATION TO CASA DE ORO PUBLIC AMENITIES WORKSHOP #1
By Jonathan Goetz Public image created through the County of San Diego Parks & Recreation Department September 18, 2024 (Spring Valley) — You are cordially invited to participate in the first Casa de Oro Public Amenities Workshop hosted by the County of San Diego Parks and Recreation Department. This workshop will be an excellent opportunity for community members
INVITATION TO CASA DE ORO PUBLIC AMENITIES WORKSHOP #1
By Jonathan Goetz Public image created through the County of San Diego Parks & Recreation Department September 18, 2024 (Spring Valley) — You are cordially invited to participate in the first Casa de Oro Public Amenities Workshop hosted by the County of San Diego Parks and Recreation Department. This workshop will be an excellent opportunity for community members
NINE ORPHANED COYOTES RELEASED INTO WILD IN JULIAN AREA
East County News Service Photo, left courtesy of Project Wildlife: Six of the coyote pups, prior to release September 7, 2024 (Julian) — Nine orphaned coyotes are back in the wild where they belong after being raised at San Diego Humane Society’s Ramona Wildlife Center. Project Wildlife’s staff released the coyotes on the Eagle Peak Preserve near Julian,
NINE ORPHANED COYOTES RELEASED INTO WILD IN JULIAN AREA
East County News Service Photo, left courtesy of Project Wildlife: Six of the coyote pups, prior to release September 7, 2024 (Julian) — Nine orphaned coyotes are back in the wild where they belong after being raised at San Diego Humane Society’s Ramona Wildlife Center. Project Wildlife’s staff released the coyotes on the Eagle Peak Preserve near Julian,
SPRING VALLEY SEEDS INITIATIVE INVITES COMMUNITY TO SHAPE A GREENER FUTURE
East County News Service September 6, 2024 (Spring Valley) – The Spring Valley SEEDS (Sustainable Environments & Engaged Development Strategies) partners are inviting residents to help play a vital role in shaping the future of their community. This event will be held on Thursday, Sept. 12, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at San Diego Youth Service East
SPRING VALLEY SEEDS INITIATIVE INVITES COMMUNITY TO SHAPE A GREENER FUTURE
East County News Service September 6, 2024 (Spring Valley) – The Spring Valley SEEDS (Sustainable Environments & Engaged Development Strategies) partners are inviting residents to help play a vital role in shaping the future of their community. This event will be held on Thursday, Sept. 12, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at San Diego Youth Service East
EAST COUNTY ADVANCED WATER PROGRAM JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY ISSUES GREEN BONDS: $433 MILLION IN TAX-EXEMPT INTERIM NOTES
East County News Service August 28, 2024 (Santee) – The East County Advanced Water Purification Joint Powers Authority (Authority) plans to issue approximately $433,235,000 in tax exempt, fixed rate notes on September 4, 2024. The Notes are being issued to finance, on an interim basis, a portion of the design, construction, and development costs of the East County Advanced
EAST COUNTY ADVANCED WATER PROGRAM JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY ISSUES GREEN BONDS: $433 MILLION IN TAX-EXEMPT INTERIM NOTES
East County News Service August 28, 2024 (Santee) – The East County Advanced Water Purification Joint Powers Authority (Authority) plans to issue approximately $433,235,000 in tax exempt, fixed rate notes on September 4, 2024. The Notes are being issued to finance, on an interim basis, a portion of the design, construction, and development costs of the East County Advanced
DANA LAW TO SPEAK ON ADVENTURES ON THE PACIFIC CREST TRAILAND BEYOND: AUGUST 27 IN JACUMBA
East County News Service August 27, 2024 (Jacumba Hot Springs) – Dana Law has hiked the 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail from Mexico to Canada and the 800-mile Arizona Trail from Mexico to Utah. On August 27 at 6:30 p.m. in the Jacumba Library (44605 Old Highway 80), he will share his backpacking experiences on these trails, including recently completing the
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