East County Magazine

County reports two local cases in statewide Kebab Shop E. Coli outbreak

By Fernanda Lopez Halvorson, County of San Diego Communications OfficePhoto:  E. coli bacteria. Image source: Centers for ...
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State launches new funding to help flood victims repair and rebuild homes

The California Dept. of Housing and Community Development has just launched  new round of funding through the ReCoverCA program to help homeowners and landlords repair and rebuild single-family homes ...
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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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Pedestrian, 80, fatally struck by vehicle outside of La Mesa Costco

An 80-year-old woman walking in the driveway at Costco in La Mesa was struck by a vehicle pulling out of the driveway this morning shortly after noon. She later died of her injuries.La Mesa Police off ...
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Planning under way for 80th annual Crest 4th of July Parade and daylong festival

March 21, 2026 (Crest) – The Crest Community Association is planning the 80th Annual Crest 4th of July Parade and is looking for parade participants and vendors for the festival. The event will also ...
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Navy officials meet with Warner Springs community to address PFAS in water

Jan. 14, 2026 (Warner Springs) -- Dozens of local residents and business owners visited the CAL Fire Station in Warner Springs on Jan. 12 to glean information from the United States Navy and several ...
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Harmony Grove Village South development approved by Board of Supervisors despite controversy

October 2, 2025 (San Diego) -- The San Diego County Board of Supervisors Wednesday unanimously approved a housing development in the North County community of Harmony Grove, despite objections by ...
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East County Chamber honors leaders, organizations at 114th annual soiree

Sycuan Casino Resort hosted the San Diego Regional East County Chamber of Commerce's 114th annual East County Honors Awards Gala over the weekend. Photos and story by Karen Pearlman March 2, 2026 (El ...
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County Supervisors to decide on amplified music for boutique wineries

Feb. 4, 2026 (San Diego County) – For the winemakers of East County, the sound of progress has long been a quiet one. Under current San Diego County laws, the region’s smallest “boutique” wineries -- ...
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Damon Brown named new San Diego County Counsel

Jan. 14, 2026 (San Diego County) — The San Diego County Board of Supervisors has approved the appointment of Damon M. Brown as County Counsel. Brown was chosen after the county launched a national ...
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Passages: Dr. Harry Paul Cuero Jr., former Campo tribal chair

January 6, 2026 (Campo) – Dr. Harry Paul Cuero Jr., former chair of the Campo Band of the Kumeyaay nation, spiritual leader and educator dedicated to preserving Kumeyaay sovereignty culture and ...
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Calif. Attorney General Bonta wins permanent injunction against Trump administration over unlawful NIH funding cuts for universities and research institutions

January 6, 2026 (San Diego) – A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit has unanimously affirmed a lower court decision which permanently barred the Trump administration ...