East County Magazine

Hear our interview with Stan Caplan, candidate for 51st Congressional district

Stan Caplan is a former Republican running as a Democrat against incumbent Democrat Sara Jacobs and several lesser known ...
East County Magazine

Boulevard Bazaar coming to backcountry May 17

Don't look now (or maybe definitely look) but the Mountain Empire is about to get a little more eccentric.Community members in Boulevard on Sunday, May 17 will host the inaugural "Bizarre Bazaar." The ...
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County launching $2M sidewalk and infrastructure overhaul

Pine Valley photo by Karen PearlmanEast County News ServiceMay 8, 2026 (San Diego County) -- San Diego County is starting a project this summer to repair and replace sidewalks, curbs and gutters at ...
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East County Magazine

East County News Service Photos by Karen Pearlman March 29, 2025 (Santee) – Mary Hennessy, the 90-something owner of Mary’s Donuts, grabs a sweet treat during her business’s 40th anniversary bash ...
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Backcountry residents raise concerns over industrial energy projects during energetic townhall meeting

Concerned East County backcountry residents filled the Boulevard Backcountry Resource Center earlier this month to discuss concerns, including a massive battery storage area planned for the region.
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Review of Ethan Talks to Animals: Eat Your Food Fussy Filo, by Nico Waters

April 20, 2026 (San Diego) — San Diego author Nico Waters has written a series of books for children. In Ethan Talks to Animals, second grader Ethan can talk to animals. Together with his dog, Chewie, ...
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How the fruit fly quarantine has impacted food donations -- and how you can help

April 18, 2026 (San Diego’s East County) – The Mexican fruit fly quarantine has reduced donations of fresh produce to local food pantries, since organizations such as Produce Good mainly rely on ...
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La Mesa City Council votes 5-0 approving e-bike safety pilot program

April 16, 2026 (La Mesa) — La Mesa is the latest city in San Diego County seeking to codify strict regulations on electric bicycles, specifically looking to protect riders under 12. On Tuesday, the La ...
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Mountain Empire Art Show Debuts April 15 in Boulevard

April 14, 2026 (Boulevard) -- The Backcountry Resource Center in Boulevard will be busy this Wednesday, April 15 hosting the first-ever Mountain Empire Art Show 2026, opening at 4 p.m. and the ...
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Iranian government threatens to set American troops on fire, while casualties and threats mount

April 4, 2026 (Iran) -- Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the speaker of Iran’s parliament, said Tehran is “waiting for the arrival of American troops on the ground to set them on fire,” in a published ...
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Mt. Miguel High School Foundation hosts "Spring Craft Fair" April 11 to support local students

March 23, 2026 (Spring Valley) -- The Mt. Miguel High School Foundation is inviting the community to its upcoming "Spring Craft Fair" on Saturday, April 11. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 ...
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Health and Science Highlights

U.S. District Judge Brian E.] Murphy found that the reconstitution of the ACIP last year failed to abide by the Federal Advisory Committee Act. He also found that the CDC bypassing the ACIP when ...