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...

Poverty’s reach wide ranging in San Diego County

On Oct. 25, the San Diego Foundation released its new report which provided a snapshot of economic inequities and poverty in San Diego County. The San Diego Economic Report, developed in...

Overwhelming support for Alpine High School

By Chuck Taylor For The Alpine Sun At the 2nd and final public hearing concerning the unification of the Alpine Union School District in front of the County Board of Education, there was...

Race to take over termed out Jacob’s supervisor seat

Tell us a little about yourself, where you live and why you are running for District 2 San Diego Board of Supervisors. Steve Vaus My track record - always delivering balanced budgets,...

Alpine Orthodontics adds pediatric dental care By Jo Moreland ALPINE MOUNTAIN EMPIRE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Smile! That’s what everyone did on June 13 at the grand opening of the renovated office of Alpine Orthodontics & Scripps Pediat­ric Dentistry in Alpine. The ribbon cutting also cel­ebrated the long-time service...

Holiday wishes fulfilled by shoebox sized generosity

Samaritan’s Purse project Operation Christmas Child helps millions of children in need across the globe with a simple gift, a shoebox filled with fun toys, school supplies, and hygiene products. For...

Cal Coast Cares grants for educators

Cal Coast Cares Foundation is accepting grant applications from local educators to sup­port innovative classroom proj­ects. The nonprofit foundation awards educator grants annual­ly, ranging from $500 to $2,500 throughout San Diego...

The Fourth of July celebrations are over but dozens of dogs who ran away over the weekend were still waiting at the County’s three...

The holiday is typically one of the busiest times for County Animal Services because dogs panic during fireworks and run off. This year was no exception and Animal Control Officers worked...
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