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Use your pedal power on “Bike Anywhere Day” on May 21: free T-shirts and chance to win an e-bike
East County News Service Image via SANDAG May 8, 2026 (San Diego) – Bike Anywhere Day (formerly Bike to Work Day) is a free, annual event that SANDAG has hosted in the San Diego region for more than 30 years. It is an opportunity for everyone to bike to work, school, the beach, or anywhere. Register to participate in the
Water Conservation Garden restores educational programs, expands displays and plans festive events
April 30, 2026 (Rancho San Diego) — The Water Conservation Garden at Cuyamaca College is thriving once again, after facing an uncertain future due to financial troubles. In an interview with East County Magazine for KNSJ Radio, Lauren Magnuson, director of garden operations, shares information on the return of educational programs, new displays including fire-wise landscaping, and the return of
Backcountry residents raise concerns over industrial energy projects during energetic townhall meeting
Concerned East County backcountry residents filled the Boulevard Backcountry Resource Center earlier this month to discuss concerns, including a massive battery storage area planned for the region. Photo by Karen Pearlman By Karen Pearlman and Miriam Raftery April 28, 2026 (Boulevard) — Hundreds of rural residents turned out at a town hall in Boulevard’s new Backcountry Resource Center on April
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…
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HANNAH GBEH TO SPEAK ON CLIMATE CHANGE AND AGRICULTURAL ISSUES SEPT. 20 IN SANTEE
East County News Service September 11, 2018 (Santee) – Hannah Gbeh will be the featured speaker at the East County Democratic Club meeting on Thursday. September 20 at Jimmy’s Restaurant in Santee (9635 Mission Gorge Rd.) Dinner and social hour start at 6 p.m. with the meeting at 7 p.m. Gbeh is an environmental impact report preparer, organic
SUBSTATION AND NEW POWER LINES PROPOSED FOR TORREY WIND IN MCCAIN VALLEY
By Miriam Raftery Photo: Sunrise Powerlink tower dwarfs mountain ridges in McCain Valley September 7, 2018 (Boulevard) — Boulder Brush LLC (Terra-Gen) is seeking a major use permit to construct and operate a gen-tie line and substation/switchyard facilities on 110 acres of private land in McCain Valley south of I-8. The gen-time line would carry energy from the Terra-Gen
360-DEGREE VIEW FROM THE TOP: VOLCAN MOUNTAIN SUMMIT
By José Eli Villanueva, County of San Diego Communications Office September 8, 2018 (Julian) – Get motivated to do the 3-mile hike to Volcan Mountain Summit near Julian by watching this 360-degree video. Visit sdparks.org for information on all our County trails. To watch 360-degree videos, you’ll need the latest version of Chrome, Opera, Firefox or MS Edge
BLUE GREEN ALGAE INVADES EAST COUNTY LAKES
The naturally-occurring algae can form toxic blooms, causing severe illness in humans, kill pets, livestock, and other animals By Paul Kruze, Contributing Editor September 3, 2018 (San Diego )– Some people believe in the health benefits of blue green algae as nutritional supplements found at health food stores. But too much of it can make humans very sick and
BILL WOULD PHASE OUT FOSSIL FUELS IN CALIFORNIA BY 2045
Update: This bill has been signed into law by Governor Brown. By Miriam Raftery August 29, 2018 (Sacramento) – California could become the first state in the nation to generate 100 percent of its power from renewable energy resources. A bill by State Senator Kevin del Leon would require California to reach that goal by 2045. The measure has
PUBLIC URGED TO SPEAK OUT ON WIND TURBINE IMPACTS AT TORREY WIND SCOPING MEETING AUG. 23 IN BOULEVARD
By Miriam Raftery August 11, 2018 (Boulevard) — Terra-Gen’s proposed Torrey Wind project (with up to 30 giant turbines each up to 586 tall and 4.2 megawatts) in Boulevard is moving through the planning process quickly. Boulevard Planning Group Chair Donna Tisdale is asking all who have concerns or information to share on impacts of wind turbines to come
VIDEO OF THE WEEK: THE WEASELS ARE BACK!
By Miriam Raftery August 10, 2018 (Lakeside) – Weasels haven’t been seen for five years at Lakeside’s Lindo Lake County Park. But this morning, photographer Billy Ortiz videotaped a welcome sight: a weasel has returned. “This weasel brings me more joy than any other animal, just cracks me up watching its antics,” he wrote on Facebook. Ortiz adds this
SANTEE COUNCIL DELAYS VOTE ON SLOW GROWTH INITIATIVE, EFFECTIVELY TO 2020
By Mike Allen Photo: Pam Kerzner testified, “We don’t need any more houses,” citing traffic delays. August 9, 2018 (Santee) — Voters in Santee hoping to have more say in future development projects will have to wait two more years to do so, following the City Council’s vote last night to prepare a report on the initiative’s possible impacts instead
MAKE BACK TO SCHOOL SEASON THE GREATEST EVER
Earn an A+ in sustainability this school year with tips from Waste Management Source: Waste Management August 7, 2018 (San Diego) – As millions prepare to head back to school, Waste Management of Southern California is offering parents, students and educators practical tips to make this school year more sustainable by reducing, reusing and recycling right, in and
READER’S EDITORIAL: WHILE ROME (AND MOST EVERYWHERE ELSE) BURNS
The Trump administration is taking action, but in precisely the wrong direction. By Mel Gurtov, published by Common Dreams The sky above Soda Bay, Calif. is seen on July 30, 2018 as the River Fire burns. (Photo: Bob Schoenherr/flickr/cc) August 5, 2018 (San Diego’s East County) — By now we’re accustomed to learning that every year brings record high
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