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Hot times! Lemon Grove Lions & Lemon Grove Forward Club host Chili Cookoff fundraiser March 28 for service projects
Source: Lemon Grove Lions February 24, 2026 (Lemon Grove) — Lemon Grove Lions Club and Lemon Grove Forward Club, organizations devoted to volunteering and supporting…

Lemon Grove City Council appoints two new Planning Commission members
“I love Lemon Grove, and I always like to think the glass is half full, not half empty.” – David Eckler, newly appointed Lemon Grove…

Lemon Grove City Council appoints two new Planning Commission members
“I love Lemon Grove, and I always like to think the glass is half full, not half empty.” – David Eckler, newly appointed Lemon Grove planning commissioner. Photo by Armando

And the survey says… County Supervisors looking for input
East County News Service Feb. 20, 2026 (San Diego County) — There’s one week left to tell San Diego County officials what you want to…

Tacos, taxes and targeted relief — Sen. Akilah Weber Pierson hosting resource fair
East County News Service Feb. 20, 2026 (San Diego County) — As the April income tax filing deadline looms, State Sen. Akilah Weber Pierson (D-SD)…

Tacos, taxes and targeted relief — Sen. Akilah Weber Pierson hosting resource fair
East County News Service Feb. 20, 2026 (San Diego County) — As the April income tax filing deadline looms, State Sen. Akilah Weber Pierson (D-SD) will serve up a unique

And the survey says… County Supervisors looking for input
East County News Service Feb. 20, 2026 (San Diego County) — There’s one week left to tell San Diego County officials what you want to see, including ways they can

La Mesa Lions, Lemon Grove Lions partner for fundraising dinner
East County News Service Feb. 11, 2026 (Lemon Grove) — The sweet aroma of garlic and simmered marinara sauce will fill the air in Lemon…

Lemon Grove City Council approves emergency ordinance to assist evicted tenants
“Every day we sit on our hands and pretend like there’s nothing we can do, is one day that one more person joins our homeless…

Domestic violence suspect arrested after threatening deputies
East County News Service January 30, 2026 (Lemon Grove) — Aaron Brozek, 49, has been arrested for felony domestic violence, as well as weapons and…
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Lemon Grove is now accepting applications to fill vacancy left by Councilman Faiai’s death
Applications accepted now through through Sept. 4; forum for applicants Aug. 13 By Karen Pearlman Aug. 12, 2025 (Lemon Grove) – Lemon Grove is actively seeking applicants to fill the

Advancing Healthy Communities: one year of change: Revitalize Broadway Lemon Grove celebrates its first anniversary
By Seraphina Eberhardt, Program Director, Institute for Public Strategies East County Photo: members of the Revitalize Broadway Board celebrate the one-year anniversary of its founding. Photo by Revitalize Broadway August

Our East County Dining Club invites you to Zest Wine Bistro August 21
We still have room for a few more at tonight’s wonderful event! You’re invited to our East County Dining Club special event at Zest Wine Bistro in Lemon Grove on

Our guide to East County’s City Scenes
By Miriam Raftery Overview: Four incorporated cities are located in close proximity to each other in the heart of San Diego’s East County: El Cajon, La Mesa,

Residents Urge Council Members to Ban Sale of All Animals in Lemon Grove
Story and photo by Jennifer Sencion July 13, 2025 (Lemon Grove) — Dozens of concerned residents and animal advocates spoke at the Lemon Grove City Council meeting Tuesday night

Lemon Grove Councilman and Helix Football Coach Steve Faiai Dies
By Miriam Raftery July 10, 2025 (Lemon Grove) – Community members are grieving the loss of Sitivi “Steve” Faiai. The Lemon Grove City Councilmember and Helix High football

Roaring ’20s Fashion Show Sept. 27 Benefits Lemon Grove Charities
East County News Service July 3, 2025 (Lemon Grove) – You’re invited to step into the splendor of the Jazz Age at a Roaring Twenties Fashion Show event benefitting the

DRIVER CHARGED WITH HOMICIDE, DUI IN FATALITY LEMON GROVE CRASH
By Miriam Raftery June 30, 2025 (Lemon Grove) – A 28-year-old man is charged with vehicular homicide and felony driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, after a deadly

LEMON GROVE CONCERTS IN THE PARK SERIES OPENS JUNE 26
East County News Service June 25, 2025 (Lemon Grove) — Lemon Grove’s summer concert series kicks off at Berry Street Park (7071 Mt. Vernon in Lemon Grove) each Thursday evening

TRANSFORMATIONAL CHANGES COMING TO CAMPO ROAD IN CASA DE ORO
Artistic rendering of coming changes to Campo Road (Courtesy County of San Diego) By Karen Pearlman June 7, 2025 (Casa de Oro) – The County of San Diego is moving


