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Man arrested for reportedly trying to steal backpack from student in Lemon Grove
East County News Service January 28, 2026 (Lemon Grove) – Damari Waller, 35, has been arrested for allegedly trying to steal a backpack from a…
Kratom, banned by California, is still for sale in East County stores including synthetic versions linked to numerous deaths
Story and photos by Miriam Raftery January 24, 2026 (San Diego’s East County) – An investigation by East County Magazine has found kratom and synthetic kratom (7-OH) products for sale
Lemon Grove residents look to halt retail sales of commercially bred birds
Photo of petition-gathering outside of Sprouts in Lemon Grove courtesy Amit Dhuleshia By Karen Pearlman Jan. 22, 2026 (Lemon Grove) — A group of Lemon Grove residents and regional animal
Tony Winney to be interim City Manager in Lemon Grove
Photo of Tony Winney from Winney’s LinkedIn page By Karen Pearlman Jan. 17, 2026 (Lemon Grove) — The Lemon Grove City Council will formally appoint former Coronado Assistant City Manager
Helix High cheer team reaches summit — and looking for support
La Mesa squad wins first CIF championship, now sets sights on national competition in Las Vegas. Photo courtesy Helix High Cheer Team East County News Service Jan. 7, 2026 (La
Escaped felon in Lemon Grove
East County News Service Dec. 24, 2025 (Lemon Grove) — The Lemon Grove Sheriff’s Substation is looking to the public for help in locating a wanted felon who escaped from
City Manager Lydia Romero to leave Lemon Grove
City Manager Lydia Romero (right) and City Council member Yadira Altamirano in 2019 Photo and story by Karen Pearlman Dec. 23, 2025 (Lemon Grove) — Lemon Grove City Manager Lydia
Seven arrested for retail theft in Lemon Grove
East County News Service December 11, 2025 (Lemon Grove) – Deputies from the Lemon Grove Sheriff’s Substation’s Community Oriented Policing and Problem-Solving (COPPS) team ran a retail theft operation at
Recall effort dropped against Lemon Grove Mayor Snow
By Karen Pearlman Dec. 10, 2025 (Lemon Grove) – A recall effort against Lemon Grove Mayor Alysson Snow, who was elected by voters in 2024, has failed. On Tuesday, Dec.
Suspects arrested for stealing from Home Depot in Lemon Grove
East County News Service November 21, 2025 (Lemon Grove) — Two men are facing serious charges after getting caught stealing from a home improvement store in Lemon Grove. Last night
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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