East County Magazine
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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TWO SAN DIEGO POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICERS IDENTIFIED IN FATAL SHOOTING
SWAT officers fatally shot 59-year-old man holding pest control worker at gunpoint By G. A. McNeeley April 1, 2025 (Miramar Ranch) — On March 25, at about 12:09
VALLEY VIBES COMMUNITY EVENT IS SET FOR JUNE 1 IN ESCONDIDO TO FUND CONSERVATION EFFORTS
Organizers are seeking a headline sponsor East County News Service March 26, 2025 (Escondido) — Mark your calendars for Valley Vibes, a free, family-friendly fiesta with interactive exhibits,
SHERIFF INVESTIGATING “SUSPICIOUS” BURIAL IN VALLEY CENTER
East County News Service March 21, 2025 (Valley Center) – Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call yesterday reporting that a family member who recently passed away was buried on the
ACTIVISTS TO HOLD EMPTY CHAIR TOWN HALL MARCH 23, AFTER REP. ISSA REFUSES CONSTITUENTS’ REQUESTS FOR MEETING
LIVESTREAMING UPDATE: For those unable to attend in-person, here are platforms where organizers plan to livestream this event: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/groups/indivisiblencsd/ TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@indivisiblencsd Youtube Live – https://www.youtube.com/@IndivisibleNCSanDiego Twitch.tv – https://www.twitch.tv/indivisiblencsandiego; By Miriam Raftery
SCRIPPS RANCH THEATRE ANNOUNCES MARY’S WEDDING APRIL 4-27
East County News Service Photos by Ken Jacques March 13, 2025 (Scripps Ranch) — Scripps Ranch Theatre continues its Season 45 with Mary’s Wedding, written by Stephen Massicotte. Directed
ARREST MADE FOR SUSPECTED ARSON IN PALA AND LILAC FIRES
Source: Cal Fire March 2, 2025 (San Diego) – Cal Fire law enforcement investigators have arrested Ruben Vasquez on multiple felony arson charges following an extensive investigation into two wildland
PROTEST FRIDAY AT REP. ISSA’S LOCAL OFFICE TO DEMAND TOWNHALL MEETING OVER DISMANTLING OF FEDERAL AGENCIES
East County News Service February 20, 2025 (San Diego’s East County) — Activists from Fallbrook, Escondido, Julian, and Ramona will gather at Congressman Darrell Issa’s office on February 21, 2024,
LILAC FIRE IN BONSALL SPARKS EVACUATIONS, HOMES BURNED
Update 4 p.m.: Evacuations have been listed and forward spread has been stopped. Update 11 a.m. — The evacuation center at Castle Creek Golf Course has closed. Evacutees should go to
STRUCTURES THREATENED IN TED WILLIAMS FIRE
Update 4 p.m.: Forward spread has been stopped and fixed-wing aircraft dismissed, though helicopters remain on scene. East County News Service January 20, 2025 (Poway) – Structures are immediately threatened
BOMB THREAT AT HARRAH’S IN VALLEY CENTER PROVES HOAX
East County News Service File photo by Miriam Raftery December 10, 2024 (Valley Center) — A bomb threat from an anonymous caller yesterday morning prompted a safety sweep at
