East County Magazine

Lemon Grove hosts Mural Walk on August 1

The Giant Lemon might be Lemon Grove’s most famous landmark, but there are new city place setters throughout the downtown ...
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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Butterfield Trails Ranch & Star Valley Park survey to shape Valley Center outdoors future

July 14, 2026 (Valley Center) — The County of San Diego Parks and Recreation Department wants residents to help shape the future of two major park properties — Butterfield Trails Ranch and Star Valley ...
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Make a splash in La Mesa with Dive-In Movie Night on July 24

July 14, 2026 (La Mesa) — Families looking to beat the heat and have fun after the sun goes down will have a chance to do both later this month when the City of La Mesa hosts a Dive‑In Movie Night at ...
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Grossmont-Cuyamaca college district to consider putting bond measure on November ballot

July 14, 2026 (El Cajon) — On July 27, the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District (GCCCD) governing board will consider whether to ask voters to approve a new bond measure aimed at improving ...
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Padres hit All-Star break at .500; Miller to rep team on July 14

July 13, 2026 (San Diego) — The San Diego Padres are entering the 2026 All-Star break dead even, and fighting for their playoff lives. The Padres closed the first half of the Major League Baseball ...
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ECM Padres Report: MLB Draft Edition: Day 2

Photo: SDSU baseball player Rohan Lettow was selected in the 12th round, 348th overall by the Pittsburgh Pirates. Photo courtesy goaztecs.com July 12, 2026 (Philadelphia) – Yesterday, the San Diego ...
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ECM Padres Report: MLB Draft Edition: Day 1

July 11, 2026 (Philadelphia) – It’s that time again. The Major League Baseball draft is officially upon us. Check out who the Padres selected and keep an eye out for any East County or SDSU/Grossmont ...
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CHP arrests man for shooting motorist at junction of I-15 and State Route 52

July 11, 2026 (San Diego) – The California Highway Patrol (CHP) arrested a Coalinga man Friday in connection with a freeway shooting that injured a woman traveling with another adult and a 7-year-old ...