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...

Tapping into a fundraiser

An area animal sanctuary is getting a jumpstart on the sea­son of giving. Beginning in October Lions Tigers & Bears is partnering with the TapRoom in North Park for a one-day fundraiser. San...

Make arrangements to bring autumn colors indoors

Snip and combine some sea­sonal blooms to create beauti­ful bouquets to enjoy in your home or share with family and friends. A stroll through your gardens can provide needed inspiration and...

How scammers use spoofing to impersonate the court, law enforcement

Scammers are getting better at making their schemes look and sound legitimate and they are using technology to make phone calls appear as if they are coming from a familiar govern­ment...

Eagles sweep in for victory over No.1 Grizzlies

Watch out, the East County’s big guns have started to fire salvos! The Helix Highlanders re­corded their third consecutive win and the Granite Hills Ea­gles won for the second consecu­tive week in...

Couple sentenced for abusing young niece

The San Diego County Dis­trict Attorney’s Office on Sept. 11 announced a man and a women were recently sentenced for child abuse that included burnings and the forced use of drugs. According...

Eagles soar with CIF baseball, softball finals appearances

It was a first for Granite Hills High School as both the baseball and softball teams played for San Diego Section divisional championships the same weekend at the same venue. The...

County’s ‘Blueprint’ to bring equity to childcare access

On Aug. 29, the County of San Diego released its Child Care Blueprint. Overseen by the new Child and Family Well-Being Department that began in July, the new department is a...

Park POW WOW returns

The San Diego American Indian Health Center is hosting its annual Pow Wow in Balboa Park 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Oct. 2-3, emceed by San Diego tribal elder Randy...

Alpine Sheriffs host annual Night out Against Crime

Alpine had the opportunity to meet our local Sheriff’s Department at The Night out Against Crime.  This event was at the Alpine Sheriff substation on Alpine Boulevard, on Tuesday August 4,...

San Diego County is wine country

Last week was Wine Week in San Diego County, a celebration of the contributions our local vintners make to our economy and lifestyle. As a member of the Assembly Select Committee...

Mito recognition

The Mitochondrial and Metabolic Disease Center at University of California, San Diego’ s Dr. Richard Haas was on hand at the Mito Dine & Laugh fundraiser event held at Alpine Community...

Thought for the Week: Out of your mind

This Sunday we are hosting Rev. Arthur Hammons as our guest speaker sharing his topic of “Out of Your Mind.” I always find it an interesting challenge to write the Thought...
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