East County Magazine

Naming GUHSD school buildings: Scrutiny over priorities and privileges

The Grossmont Union High School District (GUHSD) Governing Board approved revisions to Board Policy (BP) 7310, expanding the ...
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Photo of the Week: San Miguel Fire’s new brush truck for the Crest area

Crest residents have a new fire truck, according to San Miguel Fire & Rescue. Brush Engine 18 is officially operating out of ...
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Harrowing rescue of couple, including woman in wheelchair, during Thorn Fire

Close call heightens concerns over ability to quickly evacuate seniors and disabled residents if Starlight Solar’s massive ...
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Despite risks, County planners approve modified Starlight Solar project, including massive battery storage facility in back country

July 14, 2026 (Boulevard, CA) – San Diego County’s Planning Commission unanimously approved a major use permit for Starlight Solar, the largest industrial-scale renewable energy project ever proposed ...
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Business Network International launches East County chapter

June 30, 2026 (East County) — Today’s business world is dominated by LinkedIn posts, Zoom calls and algorithmic-dependent digital marketing. But despite many people’s penchant for online connections, ...
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GUHSD boosts funds for athletics as community scrutinizes trustees motives due to a history of bad faith

June 28, 2026 — Despite significant debate among trustees and community members, the Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board approved a major athletics funding package on June 23, ...
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Trump refuses to sign bipartisan housing bill unless Congress passes SAVE act

June 25, 2026 (San Diego) – San Diego County has among the highest housing costs in the nation. So all five local Congressional members including Republican Darrell Issa and four San Diego Democrats ...
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County planning staffers face heated questions from Boulevard residents over proposed Starlight Solar and its massive battery storage facility

June 20, 2026— San Diego County Planning and Development Services staff hosted a town hall on June 16, at the BackCounty Resource Center in Boulevard to address community concerns about the latest ...
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Court rulings favor Fanita Ranch opponents again

June 20, 2026 (Santee) — In the wake of two court rulings against the Fanita Ranch development earlier this month, a question arises. Will the 3,000-unit project in Santee ever get built? Despite ...
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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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Padilla bill would strengthen grid stability and prevent outages from California wildfires

June 18, 2026 (Washington D.C.) — Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) introduced legislation that would reauthorize the Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships ...
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Where Dreams Soar: New Gillespie Flight Center

If you’ve ever longed to learn to fly, or if you’re a pilot seeking to upgrade your skills to fly for commercial airlines, you can make your dreams take wing at Gillespie Flight Center in El Cajon.