THIS WEEK

Contenders emerging in race to football championships

Sports Phillip Brents - 0
The Grossmont Hills League football championship race has, not unpredictably, narrowed to two teams: the Granite Hills Eagles and Helix Charter Highlanders. Both squads once again picked up lopsided wins last Friday...
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College equipment now open to highest bidder

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Bargain hunters searching for a good deal on office equipment, double-sided stainless steel commercial refrigerators, dual fuel generators, sound mixers or laptops need look no further than their computer screen. The Grossmont-Cuyamaca...
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Defending democracy at local level

Opinion Provided to The Alpine Sun - 0
I want to publicly thank Janine Rivera for her invitation to join other community members to “show support for democracy” on Sat. Oct. 17. While much attention is focused on threats to...
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Democracy works — when we defend it

Opinion Provided to The Alpine Sun - 0
By Nicholas Martinez With less than a month before the midterm elections, attempts by President Trump and his administration to keep certain Americans from voting will likely continue.   Voting is how we...
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All that glitters in the garden may be goldenrod

News Melinda Myers - 0
By Melinda Myers Boost the pollinator and songbird appeal in your landscape with the addition of goldenrods. You’ll enjoy the bright yellow flowers and many visiting pollinators and songbirds. With a wide...
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County respiratory report now includes forecasting as flu unusually high

News Provided to The Alpine Sun - 0
By Cassie N. SaundersCOUNTY OF SAN DIEGO COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE The County has revised its Respiratory Virus Surveillance Report to better show current illness trends and to forecast whether respiratory illnesses and hospitalizations...
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Hospital hosts weekly farmers market

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The last place you might expect to find fresh fruits and vegetables, a loaf of sourdough bread and whipped honey is at a hospital. But since July, Sharp Grossmont Hospital has...
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FROM OUR PAST

Access to health care

Columns Assemblymember Marie Waldron - 0
Millions of Californians live in Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs), many located in rural parts of the state, like in my district. Improving access to healthcare for those living in underserved...
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Anderson, cities work on homeless MOU

News Jessica Brodkin Webb - 0
San Diego county District 2 Supervisor Joel Anderson, Under sheriff Kelly Martinez and county Department of Homeless Solutions and Equitable Communities Community Operations Officer Barbara Jiménez held a joint press conference...
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Perricone looking for another term on AUSD school board

Political Albert Fulcher - 1
Alpine Union School District has two open seats, and Trust­ee Joesph Perricone is looking for reelection, running against incumbent Trustee Travis Ly­on, Erika Simmons, and Cee Gould. Perricone has served on...
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Thought for the Week: Our father

Columns Rev. Gay Beauregard - 0
The celebration of Father’s Day this Sunday comes in many forms with various activities. Primarily it is a day to honor our own father and all fathers that give their love,...
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Domino’s opens first store in Alpine, grand opening on Saturday

Local News Xiomara Gerardo - 0
Domino’s has opened its first location in Alpine. The new store, located at 1347 Tavern Road, Suite 1, began serving customers on May 5. To mark the opening, the locally owned store...
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Generous car buffs encounter chili reception

Community Jessica Brodkin Webb - 0
At first glance, the Oct. 19 fund­raiser organized by Kiwanis might appear to be two different events: a chili cookoff held at the Alpine Community Center and a car show at...
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Retired Air Force pilot recounts drone tales

Local News Albert Fulcher - 0
Author of “Game of Drones” Rich Martindell, Lieutenant Colonel, USAF. Retired, is a former Air Force fighter pilot who relates his experiences and impressions about learning to fly the MQ-9 Reaper,...
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