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Lemon Grove man charged with murder
East County News Service April 25, 2026 (Lemon Grove) – Lemon Grove resident Eric Nunez, 33, has been arrested on April 23 and charged with murder. The victim, whose
Lemon Grove Library hosting Sheriff’s reentry event
East County News Service April 13, 2026 (Lemon Grove) — The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office Reentry Services Division is holding a public event aimed at bridging the gap between
Lemon Grove celebrates 95th anniversary of desegregation case
“…What we have learned from the Lemon Grove incident is that when we unite together and we fight against those forces, we are stronger than…
Sheriff’s Department weighs in before ‘No Kings’ rallies
East County Magazine March 27, 2026 (San Diego County) — On the eve of what many are calling the largest civil mobilization in American history,…
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…
East County public transportation guide to Padres Opening Day March 26
Skip Interstate 8 and ‘ride the rails’ with the Padres-wrapped Trolley East County News Service March 25, 2026 (San Diego) — With the San Diego…
Sanctified in Swing: A benefit for Lemon Grove Arts Collective on March 28
East County News Service March 16, 2026 (East County) — An evening of music, storytelling and community will be the draw in La Mesa later…
Two Lemon Grove City Councilmembers leave meeting in protest
The Lemon Grove City Council on March 3, following the exit of Councilmembers Seth Smith and Yadira Altamirano Story and photos By Armando Rasing II…
East County Chamber honors leaders, organizations at 114th annual soiree
Sycuan Casino Resort hosted the San Diego Regional East County Chamber of Commerce’s 114th annual East County Honors Awards Gala over the weekend. Photos and story by Karen Pearlman March
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…
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HELIX WATER BOARD VOTES TO ADOPT DROUGHT ACTION PLAN
By Janis Russell and Miriam Raftery May 21, 2015 (La Mesa)- At the board meeting yesterday, the Helix Water District board voted 4-1 for the drought action plan
LIVING LEGENDS ART & PHOTO EXHIBIT: MAY 29 AT LEMON GROVE LIBRARY
East County News Service May 17, 2015 (Lemon Grove) — San Diego Legends is an annual recognition of San Diego elders who lead by example. The Legends exhibit is
HOUSE FIRE DISPLACES EIGHT PEOPLE IN LEMON GROVE
May 14, 2015 (Lemon Grove)–At approximately 7:51 p.m., Sunday, May 3, Heartland Fire & Rescue crews in Lemon Grove, responded to reports of a structure fire in the 25-hundred
SDCL ACOUSTIC SHOWCASE CONCERT SERIES – MAY 2015 CONCERTS
May 6, 2015 (El Cajon) – The spring series of the San Diego County Library Acoustic continues in May with nine concerts taking place throughout the month! The Acoustic
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF PLAYS BROADWAY IN LEMON GROVE APRIL 24 – MAY 2
By Kathy Carpenter SDTheatrereviews. com associate and Youth reviewer April 27, 2015 (Lemon Grove) – Celebrating 75 years, it’s Diamond jubilee as a Parish, 1940 – 2015, St. John
HERE’S THE BUZZ: HOT COUNCIL ITEMS THIS WEEK
East County News Service April 19, 2015 (San Diego’s East County)—From beekeeping to mobile home park expansion, here are the hot items on local city council agendas this week
SAVE WATER IN YOUR GARDEN: FREE COMPOSTING CLASS MAY 2
By Helen Ofield April 12, 2015 (Lemon Grove)–You planted green beans, snap peas, tomatoes, chard and zucchini, then stood back and waited for the good times to roll. After
HELEN STODDARD, A POWERFUL WOMAN IN EAST COUNTY’S PAST
By Miriam Raftery April 8, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) –April is Women’s History Month. It’s an appropriate time to share a story about a remarkable woman from East
LEMON GROVE HISTORICAL SOCIETY ANNOUNCES UPCOMING EVENTS
East County News Service Photo: Amanda Heller April 5, 2015 (Lemon Grove) – The Lemon Grove Historical will host a series of events in May and June, including “History
LEMON GROVE LIBRARY: LOTS MORE THAN BOOKS
By Miriam Raftery April 5, 2015 (Lemon Grove) – Lemon Grove residents looking for activities can find a variety of options at the Lemon Grove Library (3001 School Lane).