POT DROPS: SMUGGLERS BUSTED WITH ULTRA-LIGHT AIRCRAFT
November 28, 2013 (San Diego)-- Agents with U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) Office of Air and Marine (OAM) and the Border Patrol interrupted a drug smuggling attempt involving air drops of...
View ArticleLAKE JENNINGS IS OPEN FOR THE HOLIDAYS
November 28, 2013 (Lakeside) – While your east coast relatives are shivering in snowstorms, you can savor the warmth of our California sunshine by enjoying the great outdoors over the holiday season....
View ArticleBLACK FRIDAY SHOPPING IN RAMONA
November 29, 2013 (Ramona) -- On Friday, Ramona’s East End merchants are offering up a hometown Black Friday in Ramona's Old Town Starting at 8 a.m., stroll the town’s historic Main Street between...
View ArticleTURKEY TROT AND MOTORCYCLE RUN IN RAMONA NOV. 30
November 28, 2013 (Ramona) – Two of East County’s more unusual holiday traditions will take place this Saturday in Ramona. The public is invited to bring new toys, clothes, gift cards, household...
View ArticleRECYCLE THANKSGIVING TURKEY FAT, OIL AND GREASE (FOG) AT EDCO BUYBACK CENTERS...
November 28, 2013 (La Mesa)--EDCO would like to remind residents that kitchen fat, oil and grease (FOG) that’s left over from daily cooking, or after deep frying a Thanksgiving turkey, can be...
View ArticleSAN DIEGO MAYORAL CANDIDATES AGREE TO SIX DEBATES AHEAD OF FEBRUARY ELECTION
November 28, 2013 (San Diego) – Mayoral candidates and San Diego City Councilmembers David Alvarez and Kevin Faulconer announced a scheduling agreement for debates in the special runoff election...
View ArticleTOP TIPS TO PROTECT YOUR HOME AND FAMILY DURING THANKSGIVING
November 27, 2013 (San Diego) – The holiday season isn't all twinkling lights and home-baked pies. Did you know that household hazards and preventable damages peak significantly in the holiday season?...
View ArticleA BIRDSEYE VIEW INSIDE THE WADDLE AND TROT THANKSGIVING DAY 5K RUN
By Grey FeathersNovember 28, 2013 (Santee) – The second annual Waddle and Trot 5K run began and ended at the Pathways Community Church, the sponsors of the event. Proceeds will be evenly split...
View ArticleJACUMBA WALK ABOUT SATURDAY
November 28, 2013 (Jacumba Hot Springs) – The Jacumba Hikers and Walkers have a new schedule with many interesting outings coming up. A favorite among participants is the Jacumba Walk About coming up...
View ArticleALPINE TEACHERS AND PUBLIC EXPRESS FRUSTRATION AT THE BOARD AND SUPERINTENDENT
By Janis MorkNovember 30, 2013 (Alpine)- At the Alpine Union School District Board meeting on November 21st, many teachers and the community expressed their frustrations at the school board over...
View ArticleBOOK REVIEW: TEACHER MAKES THE GRADE WITH "FROM MY BAG OF TRICKS TO YOURS"
From My Bag of Tricks to Yours, by Debra J. Webb (Ready or Not Press, Wyoming, 2012)Book Review by Dennis MooreDecember 1, 2013 (San Diego’s East County) -- Debra J. Webb, resident of San Diego’s East...
View ArticleEAST COUNTY GOOD SAMARITAN RECOGNIZED WORLDWIDE FOR PAYING IT FORWARD,...
Story and photos by Sharon A. PennyDecember 1, 2013 (El Cajon)--Thomas Weller of El Cajon has had stories printed throughout the nation about his acts of kindness (by CBS News, The LA Times, People...
View ArticlePOLICE INVESTIGATE FATAL SHOOTING IN ROLANDO
December 1, 2013 (Rolando)--San Diego Police Department Homicide Unit detectives are investigating the death of a man in the Rolando area.On Saturday, November 30th at approximately 11:27 p.m., patrol...
View ArticleLET IT SNOW! FLURRIES FORECAST DOWN TO 3500 FEET BY WEDNESDAY
File photo: Cows in snow at Descanso, by Rebecca Masten December 1, 2013 (San Diego’s East County) – Cold weather is forecast to sweep into our region on Tuesday, bringing rain countywide and snow down...
View ArticleSDPD OFFICER SAVES MAN FROM BURNING CAR
By Miriam RafteryDecember 1, 2013 (San Diego) – An unconscious motorist was rescued from a burning car in Grantville Saturday night by San Diego Police Officer Scott Brengi. After the vehicle rolled...
View ArticleLOCAL GOVERNMENT REPORT: FEES PROPOSED TO COVER FULL COSTS OF COUNTY FIRE...
Hot items also on the agendas in Boulevard, Lakeside and Lemon Grove this weekBy Miriam RafteryDecember 1, 2013 (San Diego's East County)--San Diego Supervisors meet on Tuesday and Wednesday, December...
View ArticleAPPLICATIONS ACCEPTED THROUGH DECEMBER 4 FOR EL CAJON COUNCIL OPENING
December 2, 2013 (El Cajon)--The City of El Cajon is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the El Cajon City Council. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, December 4 at 5:30 p.m. and...
View ArticlePOWER OUTAGE IN LA MESA
Update: SDGE now reports that 936 customers may be without power until 4 p.m. today.December 3, 2013 (La Mesa)--An estimated 1,568 homes remain without power in west La Mesa, where an outage at 3:27...
View ArticleREADER'S CALENDAR FOR DEC. 1
December 3, 2013 (San Diego) – For complete Calendar including Authors Events, go to www.SDWriteWay.orgFOR ALL SAN DIEGO COUNTY LIBRARY EVENTS, go to:...
View ArticleHIGH WIND WARNING ISSUED
December 3, 2013 (San Diego’s East County) – The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning for mountains and deserts. Gusts over 60 miles per hour are forecast.A cold front moving...
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