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Mt. Helix Park hosting inclusive ‘Tarzan – The Beat of the Jungle’ performances in July and August

May 28, 2026 (Mount Helix) — A high-energy jungle adventure under the stars is coming this summer to Mt. Helix Park. El Cajon-based nonprofit Arms Wide Open (AWO) will bring its “Inspire” inclusive ...
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Festivities July 3-4 in East County celebrate America’s 250th anniversary

July 1, 2026 (San Diego County) — Several East County and inland San Diego communities are planning celebrations to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
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East County Magazine

Update 3:15 p.m. — San Diego Police confirm that five people are dead, including three victims, all adult men, as well as two teenage suspects who appear to have died ...
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“My Fair Lady” Comes to Julian This July

(Julian) June 28, 2026, The East County Performing Arts Association will present the beloved musical My Fair Lady this July at Julian High School’s Little Theater. Based on George Bernard Shaw’s ...
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Multi-vehicle crash kills five, led to brush fire that closed State Route 67 both directions

Update: The Medical Examiner’s office has identified four of the victims: Emmanuel Rivera Abarca, 32, driver of one of two pickup trucks that collided, Marcial Rivera Solorio, 59, a passenger, and ...
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County planning staffers face heated questions from Boulevard residents over proposed Starlight Solar and its massive battery storage facility

Photo: Left to right, San Diego County planning staffers Nicholas Koutoutidis and Mark Slovnik, Planning and Development Services Director Vince Nicoletti, San Diego County Fire Deputy Chief Dave ...
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DUAL DEATHS IN WIND TURBINE FIRE HIGHLIGHT HAZARDS

October 31, 2013 (Netherlands) – Two young mechanics, ages 19 and 21, died when a fire broke out in a wind turbine where they were performing routine maintenance. The tragedy occurred at Deltawind’s ...
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NUDITY NO MORE: DE ANZA SPRINGS RESORT ORDERS RESIDENTS TO COVER UP

August 3, 2023 (Jacumba Hot Springs, CA) – For nearly three decades, the De Anza Springs Resort in the high desert community of Jacumba Hot Springs has provided a 523-acre haven for naturalists to ...
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FOUR JUDICIAL CANDIDATES VIE FOR TWO CONTESTED SEATS

Photo, left to right: Jodi Cleesattle (seat 41), Koryn Sheppard (seat 43), Brian Erickson (seat 41) and Valerie Summer (seat 43). February 12, 2024 (San Diego) – Two contested judicial seats are on ...
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Larry Cohen named new County Treasurer-Tax Collector

Nov. 5, 2025 (San Diego County) — San Diego County has a new Treasurer-Tax Collector to fill the void of Dan McAllister, who retired earlier this year. The County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday ...
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Cronyism is driving San Diego wildlife off a conservation cliff. Public comments accepted until June 26.

June 19, 2026 (San Diego) — San Diego County residents should be aware that a little-known federal proposal is sneaking under the radar, one that will have serious local and national consequences. Why ...
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LA MESA SPOTLIGHT: INCUMBENT COUNCILMAN MARK ARAPOSTATHIS

In Part VI of this series on election races in La Mesa, East County Magazine spotlights Incumbent City Councilmember Mark Arapostathis. For this series we asked all candidates the same set of ...