Eagles even football record with last-minute thriller, 38-31

The Granite Hills Eagles had their team depth tested in last Friday’s non-league game at Mater Dei Catholic High School in the wake of a 44-29 loss at Oceanside in Week...

County celebrates parks

By Sir Milo LoftinCOUNTY OF SAN DIEGO COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE County Parks and Recre­ation is celebrating 80 years of service, meaning eight de­cades of preserving natural spaces, expanding recreation­al access and supporting com­munity...

Nearly 30,000 students return to regional campuses

PROVIDED BY GROSSMONT-CUYAMACA COLLEGE DISTRICT The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District on Aug. 24 welcomed thousands of stu­dents for the fall semester. According to district staff, Grossmont and Cuyamaca colleges offer affordable pathways to...

Greetings from library patrons

September begins with a chance to show thanks to some of our country’s eldest veterans. On Sept. 1, guests gathered after school to make cards and letters for veterans. They made...

Prepare the landscape for the change of seasons

As summer comes to an end, it’s time to prepare landscapes for fall and winter. Proper fall care helps increase plants’ win­ter survival, supports pollina­tors, and promotes the overall health, longevity,...

San Diego County’s pursuit of ethics reforms may also help consolidate Democratic control

By Robert Greene San Diego County voters will see a measure on their Novem­ber ballot that looks at first blush a lot like the sweeping overhaul passed two years ago by their...

Shaping early Alpine

DISTRICT’S FIRST TEACHER LEFT HER MARK ON REGION  In 1875, Emma G. Everhart became the first teacher of the newly established Alpine School District, teaching children at the George Wash­ington Webb Ranch...

Reviewing the rules of rosary recital

Religious milestones can be fun and memorable and are commonly celebrated with family and friends. Children typically receive gifts upon ful­filling the sacraments, such as First Holy Com­munion or the sacrament...

SDSU Aztecs will have to climb the Mountain in search of gridiron success

The San Diego State Uni­versity football team finished 4-8 last season, 2-6 in Moun­tain West Conference play. The Aztecs are picked to finish in eighth place based on the 2024 MW...

DRIVE BY FOR FLY BY

Above, Alpine Kiwanis members Mike McMahon and his wife Sharon cheered on medical providers at Sharp Grossmont Hospital as the U.S. Thunderbirds flew over in salute and support of the front...

Lions roar once again on journey to state cross country meet

Ever since Liberty Charter High School relocated to Alpine, the school’s cross country team has made headlines, and it con­tinues to do so. The Lions won their division at the 2022 San...

THE PEOPLE PLACES AND EVENTS OF 2021

IN JANUARY ... There were 250 pot-bellied pigs temporarily housed at Stoney Oaks Ranch that needed forever homes after being rescued from an out-of-control situation in Bakersfield. Stoney Oaks Ranch owner Angela...

Viejas Band, others help child cancer patient, family

By Jo Moreland Alpine Mountain Empire Chamber of Commerce The Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians and other supporters stepped up at a fund raiser on Aug. 19 to help 3-year-old cancer patient Cash...

The Growing problem of Vagabondage in Alpine

By: Lori Bledsoe The Alpine Sun As the summer progresses, and the warm weather allows for sleeping comfortably outside, the homeless population migrate to county climbs including Alpine.  Lately, the laid-back atmosphere, and...
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