Photo courtesy The Chaparral Lands ConservancyBy David Hogan, executive director of The Chaparral Lands ConservancySAN DIEGO ...

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 ...

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 ...

A 39-year-old woman is in custody following a stabbing on Prince Street that led to a police pursuit across Interstate 8 the ...

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East County News Service February 10, 2026 (Santee) — Grossmont Union High School District Superintendent Dr. Kirsten Vital Brulte has sent a letter to District Attorney Summer Stephan expressing full ...

May 6, 2026 (El Cajon) — One week after the City of El Cajon filed a lawsuit challenging California’s sanctuary state law, the political and legal aftershocks continue to reverberate far beyond East ...

East County News Service May 8, 2026 (San Diego County) — The County of San Diego will be launching its annual air war against the mosquito later this month and ...

East County News Service May 5, 2026 — One of the region’s favorite networking events is headed back to Singing Hills Golf Club at Sycuan later this month. The San Diego Regional East County Chamber ...

East County News Service May 7, 2026 (Lemon Grove) — The Lemon Grove Forward Club received 11 prestigious awards this past April from the GFWC Southern District, recognizing the club as a leading ...

East County News Service Image via SANDAG May 8, 2026 (San Diego) – Bike Anywhere Day (formerly Bike to Work Day) is a free, annual event that SANDAG has hosted in the San Diego region for more than ...

East County News Service May 8, 2026 (Ramona) – The Women’s Wine Alliance, in partnership with the Ramona Valley Vineyard Association, invites wine enthusiasts and industry professionals to experience ...