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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
Reader’s Editorial: The unincorporated area of San Diego County deserves a vote
By Robin Joy Maxson, Chair, Association of Planning Groups – San Diego County and Board Member, SANDAG Board of Directors February 18, 2026 (Ramona) –…
Descanso resident named American Honey Queen
By Miriam Raftery February 18, 2026 (Descanso) — You could call it sweet success. The American Beekeeping Federation has chosen Delanie Craighead of Descanso as…
Supervisors OK updating ordinance for amplified music at boutique wineries
Grapes at Sierra Roble Winery in Warner Springs Photo and story by Karen Pearlman Feb. 11, 2026 (San Diego County) — The silence will at…
Supervisors OK updating ordinance for amplified music at boutique wineries
Grapes at Sierra Roble Winery in Warner Springs Photo and story by Karen Pearlman Feb. 11, 2026 (San Diego County) — The silence will at last be broken at some
County Supervisors to decide on amplified music for boutique wineries
Photo by Miriam Raftery B y Karen Pearlman Feb. 4, 2026 (San Diego County) – For the winemakers of East County, the sound of progress…
County Supervisors to decide on amplified music for boutique wineries
Photo by Miriam Raftery By Karen Pearlman Feb. 4, 2026 (San Diego County) – For the winemakers of East County, the sound of progress has long been a quiet one.
County EBT theft drops more than 80% after chip card issued
East County News Service Jan. 23, 2026 (San Diego County) — More attention to security needs and new chips are making a difference in the safety of electronic benefits cards, also
Fort Cross brings ‘Old Timey’ adventure to Julian region
East County News Service Jan. 22, 2026 (Santa Ysabel) – A family farm in the Julian mountains is bringing back its popular guided tour that brings rustic adventure and recreation
Fires damage two popular restaurants, Panda Machi in Alpine and The Junction in El Cajon
Fundraisers launched to help owners and employees at both restaurants By Miriam Raftery Photos courtesy of Lakeside Fire and Heartland Fire & Rescue Updated January 17 with information on Panda
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SD TRAILS: IRON MOUNTAIN
By Randy Zuniga January 15, 2015 (San Diego’s East County)–Iron Mountain, located at the backside of Poway, just off of the Highway 67, stands 2,696 ft. tall. I consider
HEAVENLY VIEWS: MT. LAGUNA OBSERVATORY GETS NEW TELESCOPE
November 29, 2014 (Mount Laguna)–There’s a brand new, $1.5 million telescope at the observatory atop Mount Laguna in East County. Astronomers from San Diego State University, which operates the
VINES AND WINES: RAMBLIN’ ROUND RAMONA
By Don Rutkoff Photo: Elaine Lyttleton, Hatfield Creek Winery July 30, 2014 (Ramona)–I went tooling around Ramona Sunday, visiting and tasting some newer wineries, and I will tell you,
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