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BABS FRY: A SHERO IN THE SAN DIEGO DOG COMMUNITY
Story and photos: Mimi Pollack Photo: Babs with Sheldon September 13, 2024 (Jamul) — In the United States, most dogs are cherished family members, so it can be very upsetting if they get lost, and don’t come home. This is where local dog hero, Babs Fry, comes in. Fry is known in San Diego as the “pet detective” who
BABS FRY: A SHERO IN THE SAN DIEGO DOG COMMUNITY
Story and photos: Mimi Pollack Photo: Babs with Sheldon September 13, 2024 (Jamul) — In the United States, most dogs are cherished family members, so it can be very upsetting if they get lost, and don’t come home. This is where local dog hero, Babs Fry, comes in. Fry is known in San Diego as the “pet detective” who
ADOPTION FEES WAIVED SATURDAY AND HALF OFF THRU SEPT. 10 AT EL CAJON ANIMAL SHELTER
East County News Service September 6, 2024 (El Cajon) – With nearly 1,800 pets in care and more than 800 pets ready for new homes, San Diego Humane Society is waiving ALL adoption fees on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, for a special “Clear the Shelters” day. The organization is also reducing all adoption fees by 50% during “Clear the
ADOPTION FEES WAIVED SATURDAY AND HALF OFF THRU SEPT. 10 AT EL CAJON ANIMAL SHELTER
East County News Service September 6, 2024 (El Cajon) – With nearly 1,800 pets in care and more than 800 pets ready for new homes, San Diego Humane Society is waiving ALL adoption fees on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, for a special “Clear the Shelters” day. The organization is also reducing all adoption fees by 50% during “Clear the
ROADS, BRIDGES AND FLOOD CONTROL MTG 8/25 AT VALLEY CENTER LIBRARY
By Jonathan Goetz Photo courtesy: Department of Public Works September 3, 2024 (Valley Center) — Join County representatives in Valley Center to discuss an evolving 2025-2030 Community Improvement Plan (CIP). This meeting is the final Wednesday in September, the 25th, from 6-7 p.m. at the Valley Center Library located at 29200 Cole Grade Rd, Valley Center, CA 92082.
ROADS, BRIDGES AND FLOOD CONTROL MTG 8/25 AT VALLEY CENTER LIBRARY
By Jonathan Goetz Photo courtesy: Department of Public Works September 3, 2024 (Valley Center) — Join County representatives in Valley Center to discuss an evolving 2025-2030 Community Improvement Plan (CIP). This meeting is the final Wednesday in September, the 25th, from 6-7 p.m. at the Valley Center Library located at 29200 Cole Grade Rd, Valley Center, CA 92082.
COUNTY UNVEILS NEW AFFORDABLE HOUSING MAPPING TOOL
By Fernanda Lopez Halvorson, County of San Diego Communications Office August 29, 2024 (San Diego) — The County has a new tool to help people find affordable housing. An interactive website and map is now available to search for affordable housing developments built with the help of County funds. The County-Restricted Affordable Housing Map shows existing developments
COUNTY UNVEILS NEW AFFORDABLE HOUSING MAPPING TOOL
By Fernanda Lopez Halvorson, County of San Diego Communications Office August 29, 2024 (San Diego) — The County has a new tool to help people find affordable housing. An interactive website and map is now available to search for affordable housing developments built with the help of County funds. The County-Restricted Affordable Housing Map shows existing developments
JUDGE RULES AGAINST SANTEE’S FANITA RANCH; CITY MULLS APPEAL
Court finds City Council should have allowed citizens to vote on ballot initiative before approving project By Mike Allen Photo: Fanita Ranch site, courtesy of Preserve Wild Santee August 15, 2024 (Santee) — Santee’s Fanita Ranch project, which would put about 3,000 new homes into the northwest quarter of the city, was dealt another set back last week when
JUDGE RULES AGAINST SANTEE’S FANITA RANCH; CITY MULLS APPEAL
Court finds City Council should have allowed citizens to vote on ballot initiative before approving project By Mike Allen Photo: Fanita Ranch site, courtesy of Preserve Wild Santee August 15, 2024 (Santee) — Santee’s Fanita Ranch project, which would put about 3,000 new homes into the northwest quarter of the city, was dealt another set back last week when
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FROM THE REAL ESTATE TRENCHES: THE BIG PICTURE, PLUS LOCAL REAL ESTATE NEWS
By Charlotte Reed, REALTOR, SRES CRS Windermere SoCal Real Estate La Mesa Branch July 13, 2012 (San Diego’s East County) –This week in the real estate trenches, we bring you some “big picture” news of landmark state legislation and a major federal court case settlement, both of which have major ramifications for our local real estate market, lenders
GOVERNOR SIGNS HOMEOWNERS BILL OF RIGHTS INTO LAW
July 11, 2012 — Marking a major milestone for Californians and all Americans, the Homeowners Bill of Rights, a package of bills sponsored by Attorney General Kamala D. Harris that gives homeowners important new protections and places restrictions on how aggressively banks can foreclose, was signed into law today by Governor Brown. As Attorney General, Kamala Harris has made homeowner
SENATOR JOEL ANDERSON AND SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® TO HOST FREE WORKSHOP FOR FIRST-TIME HOME BUYERS
Panel of experts to answer questions about purchasing a home July 7, 2012 (El Cajon) — A free workshop to assist the first time home buyer will be held on Saturday, July 14 from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. with a check in at 8:30a.m. with Senator Joel Anderson, the San Diego Association of REALTORS® (SDAR), and a
HOMEOWNER BILL OF RIGHTS HEADS TO GOVERNOR’S DESK
Updated July 5, 2012 with roll-call votes for San Diego legislators July 2, 2012 (Sacramento) – “Sometimes David beats Goliath…Just a few minutes ago, the Homeowner Bill of Rights was passed by the California State Legislature," the Alilance of Californians for Community Empowerment (ACCE) annouced. "This means that Wall Street Banks are on notice: California will no longer tolerate the
HEARTLAND COALITION TAKES NEIGHBORHOOD REDEVELOPMENT SERIOUSLY AT GREEN UP-CLEAN UP BLOCK PARTY
By Sherry Adler, El Cajon, CA June, 22, 2012 (Chula Vista) — An uninhabitable residence at 102 East Oxford Street in Chula Vista provided the setting for Heartland Sustainable Housing (HSH)’s “Clean Up-Green Up Block Party” on Saturday, June 16. HSH is a division of the nonprofit Heartland Coalition, publisher of East County Magazine. Curious
HIGH-POWER LIVING: SOLAR FUELS HOUSE AND VEHICLE FOR LOCAL COUPLE—WITH ALL THE COMFORTS OF HOME
“It’s just the right thing to do.” – Gene Dolphin How Kathy and Gene Dolphin walk their talk every day By Faith Attaguile June 11, 2012, (San Diego) — When the energy “crisis” hit California in 2001, Kathy and Gene Dolphin got angry. The roving blackouts and triple-digit rate increases in California caused by Enron’s market manipulations
STATE SENATE DEFEATS AFFORDABLE HOUSING FUNDING BILL
June 1, 2012 (San Diego)– State legislation that would have generated $500 million annually for the construction of affordable housing in California failed to reach the necessary two-thirds vote in the State Senate today and is dead for the year. “Today’s vote is a disturbing reminder of how little our state is doing to address its lack of
AWARD FINALISTS ANNOUNCED BY SD HOUSING FEDERATION
May 30, 2012 (San Diego) — The San Diego Housing Federation has announced finalists for its annual affordable housing and community development awards newly named the “Ruby Awards . . . There’s No Place Like Home”. Finalists include individuals, organizations and developers of affordable housing. Awards will be given in 11 categories at a reception and awards presentation Thursday, June
BIRD FEEDER BATTLES: WINNING THE WAR AGAINST SQUIRRELS
For bird lovers, the sight of a bushy tail hanging off the side of a feeder means just one thing: war. May 19, 2012 (San Diego County) — Sure, squirrels have to eat, too, and no one wants to harm the persistent critters. But that doesn’t mean you have to put up with squirrels scarfing down the seed
TOP INTERIOR DESIGNERS SHOWCASE FIVE STUNNING HOMES ON ASID’S 2012 SELF-GUIDED REMODEL TOUR MAY 19
The Tour Features a Wisconsin-style “Lake House” on the La Jolla Oceanfront, Tennis Star Bobby Riggs’ 1970’s Remodeled Mid-Century in Ramona and Three North County Homes that Showcase Universal Design for Aging in Place May 11, 2012 — The San Diego Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) is offering an exclusive self-guided tour of five recently
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