Redhawks shut out Knights, prepare for league play

The Mountain Empire High School football team is entering the meat of its schedule with non-league play now completed and league play coming up. The Redhawks improved to 4-2 following last Friday’s...

Prepare before bad weather arrives

By Donna DurckelCOUNTY OF SAN DIEGO COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE Your health and safety are top priorities for the County of San Diego, and it is asking residents to prepare now, before El Niño...

Wicked good times in store at library

It’s fall y’all! Our library staff love this time of year. Here’s what we’ve got going on in October. Henna Tattoos will be offered on Thursday, Oct. 15, from 3:30 - 4:30...

Add colorful crotons for fall

Bring a little fall color in­doors by adding a croton to your indoor garden. Their col­orful leaves echo many fall col­ors in the landscape, including red, yellow, orange, green and purple. Croton...

Tilting California voters toward raising local taxes often involves tricks, manipulation

This commentary was originally published by CalMatters.By Dan Walters California’s Nov. 3 ballot con­tains 14 statewide ballot mea­sures and five of them pertain to taxes, including the much-debated Proposition 40, which would...

County to treat areas for mosquitoes to reduce risk of West Nile Virus

By Donna DurckelCOUNTY OF SAN DIEGO COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE To protect the public and keep mosquitoes from poten­tially spreading West Nile virus (WNV), the County is scheduled to conduct ultra-low volume, pesticide-mist treatments...

Eagles gathering momentum at season midpoint

The Granite Hills High School football team is entering the meat of its 2026 schedule. The No. 5-ranked Eagles (3-1) host No. 4-ranked Cathedral Catho­lic (2-2) this Friday in a non-league...

Defending communities against SVPs

Last week, a rally of over two hundred people opposed to placement of a Sexually Violent Predator (SVP) in a rural Poway neighborhood was held at Garden Road Park. Fortunately, Mayor...

Boost your outdoor enjoyment by managing ticks and mosquitoes

Summer is synonymous with fun outdoor activities like bar­becues, lawn games, hikes, and gardening. But it can also mean unwanted pests like mos­quitoes and ticks. Employing a few preventative strategies can...

Alpine park plan progresses

On Dec. 6, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to move forward with the construction of the Alpine Community Park. In doing so, the BOS adopted and certified...

FIRE LOG

May 31, 2020 2:02:28 a.m. at Tavern Road in Alpine 2:11:00 a.m. at Homeward Road in Alpine 10:55:35 a.m. Attempted burning, illegal action, other at Anderson Road in Alpine 7:06:11 p.m....

Advantages to securing a career in philanthropy

Charitable work is commonly viewed as something a person does out of the goodness of his or her heart. Volunteering time and/or donating money can fos­ter good feelings and brighten the...

Granite Hills Eagles serve up 17 seniors

Granite Hills High School fielded 17 seniors on this year’s coed tennis team at both the varsity and junior varsity levels. Makenzie Shoemaker, team cap­tain, four years on the team, includ­ing three...

How to prepare kids to go back to school

The end of summer can be a bittersweet time for students. While many students look forward to seeing their friends, few want to say goodbye to the relaxing days of summer. Parents...
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