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COUNTY DELAYS HEARINGS ON MAJOR DEVELOPMENTS DUE TO SIERRA CLUB LAWSUIT
By Miriam Raftery November 15, 2018 (San Diego) — On Tuesday, San Diego County announced that several proposed General Plan Amendments to allow construction of massive development projects will not be heard by the Board of Supervisors in
FLETCHER AND DESMOND WIN SUPERVISOR RACES
By Miriam Raftery Photos: left: Nathan Fltecher toasts victory with champagne and a dance with his wife, Lorena Gonzalez-Fletcher; right, Jim Desmond, new Supervisor whose district includes Borrego Springs and
BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY WILD AND SWINGIN’ HOLIDAY PARTY NOV. 30
East County News Service November 4, 2018 (Poway) – You’re invited to swing into your holiday season at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, November 30th
KINGSTON TRIO COMES TO POWAY NOV. 18
East County News Service November 3, 2018 (Poway) — The Kingston Trio helped launch the folk revival of the late 1950s through the 1960s. Today the legacy continues, guided by
POWAY HIGH STUDENT ARRESTED FOR GUN VIOLENCE THREAT
By Miriam Raftery November 3, 2018 (Poway) – A student at Poway High School has been arrested for threatening during an argument with other students to bring a gun
WILD ANIMAL PARK AND ZOO OFFER FREE KIDS’ ADMISSION IN OCTOBER
East County News Service October 3, 2018 (San Diego) — Throughout the month of October, kids ages 11 and younger receive free admission (with an adult) at the San
MARINE SERGEANT SAVES POWAY WOMAN FROM BURNING VEHICLE, THEN RESCUES A SECOND DRIVER
East County News Service September 19, 2018 (San Diego) — Marine Sergeant Gary Wilson saved a woman from a burning SUV yesterday after a multi-vehicle collision, also freeing a
FIRES IN NORTH COUNTY
Update July 7, 2018 10 a.m. The brush fire near Camp Pendleton has burned 1,000 acres. Crews remain in the Miramar area today mopping up hot spots. Update 8
VALLEY CENTER’S TRIBAL CASINO RESORTS: GETAWAY RETREATS IN SAN DIEGO’S NORTHEAST COUNTY
Our guide to unique lodging and adventures in San Diego’s beautiful backcountry By Miriam Raftery June 13, 2018 (Valley Center) – Tucked into the largely rural Valley Center area
BAILEY’S PALOMAR RESORT: A HISTORIC HAVEN ON PALOMAR MOUNTAIN
Our guide to unique lodging and adventures in San Diego’s beautiful backcountry. By Miriam Raftery June 10, 2018 (Palomar) – Bailey House, built in
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Poway OnStage brings holiday cheer with ugly seasonal sweater soirée plus a chance to give back
East County News Service Nov. 19, 2025 (Poway) — Sweater weather is upon us, and ugly sweaters are about to take a fashionable, functional turn on center stage in
Sheriff searches for teen wanted on weapons violations after shooting in Poway field: body army and gun parts in home
East County News Service November 13, 2025 (Poway) – San Diego County Sheriff seeks public help to locate Cameron Johnson, 18, on weapons violations. On Nov. 11, deputies from the
Fish advisory for Hodges Reservoir offers safe eating advice for 4 species
Source: Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment October 21, 2025 (Sacramento) – Today, the California Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) issued a new fish consumption advisory
Harmony Grove Village South development approved by Board of Supervisors despite controversy
By Paul Levikow Photo, left: Brenda Wright October 2, 2025 (San Diego) — The San Diego County Board of Supervisors Wednesday unanimously approved a housing development in the North County
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs speaks out on Medicaid cuts, ICE, and more at town hall in Rep. Darrell Issa’s district
A video of the event is available on the Indivisible North County YouTube page. By Jesse Kendrick Image: Rep. Sara Jacobs addresses the 48th district’s constituents next to masked mockery
Supervisor Desmond runs for Congress; multiple candidates take aim at his seat
By Miriam Raftery Photo: 5th Supervisorial district candidates Kyle Krahel, John Franklin and Rebeca Jones. July 27, 2025 (San Diego’s East County) – San Diego’s 5th Supervisorial district will soon
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs hosts town hall July 27 in Escondido, since Issa won’t hold live session with his constituents
Five candidates running against Rep. Issa are also expected to be there East County News Service July 23, 2025 (Escondido) – Since Republican Representative Darrell Issa has repeatedly refused to
SANDAG MEETING FRIDAY ON DRAFT 2025 PLAN
Photos and story By Karen Pearlman July 17, 2025 (San Diego County) – There won’t be any light rail coming to Alpine to zip people out to downtown San Diego,
Ramona Man Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash
East County News Service July 11, 2025 (Ramona) – A 35-year-old Ramona man died at the scene of a two-vehicle crash on State Route 67 in Ramona on Wednesday,
ENVIRONMENTALISTS SOUND ALARM OVER BUDGET AMENDMENT TO SELL OFF PUBLIC LANDS—INCLUDING FOREST LANDS IN EAST COUNTY
By Miriam Raftery Image: Lands proposed for sale in Rep. Darrell Issa’s district June 18, 2025 (San Diego’s East County) – Senate Republicans have slipped language into the “One Big
