Lakeside man, 2 others arrested for plot to support ISIS and kill American service members 6
East County News Service June 5, 2026 (San Diego ) – This morning, the FBI arrested three U.S. citizens who allegedly plotted violent attacks on U .S. servicemembers in a conspired with the Islamic State of Iraq and al–Sham (ISIS), a designated foreign terror group. According to the U.S. Justice Department, those arrested are Bereen Dzayee, 25, of Lakeside, California as well as Bisaam Ghafoor, 21, of Leawood, Kansas and Elias Shamsaldeen, 21, of Porterville Kansas. Printer-friendly version
6 viewsStar Parties heading to Lakeside throughout 2026 28
Photo courtesy County of San Diego East County News Service June 4, 2026 (Lakeside) — For San Diego County residents looking to explore the cosmos without having to go far, the checking out the universe is within your reach. Through the County of San Diego Department of Parks and Recreation’s “Parks After Dark” program, the San Diego Astronomy Association (SDAA) is bringing a series of free, public Star Parties to Lakeside’s Sycamore Canyon and Oakoasis preserves this summer and fall. Printer-friendly version
28 viewsWest Nile Virus found in crows near Rolando and Skyline areas 26
Image Credit: Shutterstock By Donna Durckel, County of San Diego Communications Office June 4, 2026 (San Diego’s East County) — County workers found West Nile virus in two dead crows picked up near Rolando and Skyline. This is a good reminder that people should take steps to protect themselves from mosquito bites, because mosquitoes can spread the virus. Printer-friendly version
26 viewsTemporary visa holders must leave U.S. to apply for green cards, under new policy 29
By Philicia Tonangoye June 4, 2026 (San Diego) — On May 22, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services published a memo outlining new guidance for green card applicants. Under the policy, some applicants will now be required to leave the U.S. and apply through a U.S. consulate in their home country or abroad. The decision affects temporary visa holders, including students, temporary workers and tourists who come to the U.S. for a limited time and specific purpose. Printer-friendly version
29 viewsAnimal Adventures for the Family 22
East County News Service June 4, 2026 (San Diego’s East County) – San Diego County Parks will offer a variety of animal adventures in June, including a raptor program, reading with a ranger, a discovery table, and picnic with the goats. Scroll down for details. Printer-friendly version
22 viewsCounty kicks off Summer Movies in the Park for 2026 22
East County News Service June 6, 2026 (San Diego) – It’s showtime in county parks across our region with the debut of the 2026 Summer Movies in the Park series. Bring your friends and family to enjoy movies under the stars. Each film begins 15 minutes after sunset. Movies run from June through October. For the full schedule, click here and scroll down for East County locations: Printer-friendly version
22 viewsNew eco-friendly fire station opens in Jacumba 46
Photos courtesy County of San Diego East County News Service June 3, 2026 (Jacumba) — San Diego County officials and fire chiefs recently gathered in the county’s high desert area to break ground on a new, state-of-the-art county fire station. Fire Station 43, spearheaded by San Diego County Fire and the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) marks a huge upgrade for emergency response infrastructure in an area that is increasingly threatened by extreme weather and intense wildfire seasons. Printer-friendly version
46 viewsJulian Town Square Music Festival coming June 6 to Washington Street 46
By Karen Pearlman June 3, 2026 (Julian) — Roots rock and Americana tunes are coming to fill the mountains of East and North County with original music this weekend during the Fifth Annual Julian Town Square Music Festival. The free community celebration will run from noon until 6 p.m., Saturday, June 6 at 2712 Washington St. in Julian. Organized by the nonprofit Julian Community Heritage Foundation, with more support from the Julian Chamber of Commerce, the festival is the main fundraiser for the support of the continued development of the Julian Town Square — a historic corner lot becoming a permanent outdoor park and performance space. Printer-friendly version
46 viewsSanta Barbara woman is big winner at Sycuan Casino — from $8 bet 47
East County News Service June 3, 2026 (El Cajon) — A Santa Barbara County resident walked away a millionaire after an $8 bet led to her hitting a seven-figure jackpot last month at Sycuan Casino Resort. The woman (shown in photo above, courtesy Sycuan) from Santa Barbara turned the $8 wager into a $1,278,830.66 payout while playing the “Dancing Drums Dragon” slot machine on Sunday, May 31. The win stands as the largest jackpot awarded at the El Cajon property so far this year. “I still can’t believe I won, but I deserve this,” said the winner, known as Michelle K., following the payout. Printer-friendly version
47 viewsCampa-Najjar concedes Congressional primary race; Desmond and von Wilpert advance to November run-off 63
By Miriam Raftery June 3, 2026 (San Diego) – In the race to fill the redrawn 48th Congressional district seat being vacated by the retirement of Republican Darrell Issa, a a redrawn district that Democrats hope to flip from red to blue, the November run-off will be between Supervisor Jim Desmond, a Republican, and San Diego City Councilmember Marni Von Wilpert, a Democrat. Desmond currently has 41.6 percent of the votes counted thus far, while von Wilpert has 19.5 percent. Printer-friendly version
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