THIS WEEK

Shaping early Alpine

Community Debbie Sklar - 0
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...
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Valhalla sets 75-0 scoring record; Granite Hills beset by 44-29 loss

News Phillip Brents - 0
A total of 12 East County high school football teams kicked off their 2026 seasons last Friday. Eight came out winners. Most notable among them was the Valhalla Norsemen’s 75-0 victory over...
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County offers tips to stay safe in region’s extreme heat

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By Gig ConaughtonCOUNTY OF SAN DIEGO COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE It’s really hot out there. And when the heat is extreme — which can happen in the summer and even fall months in San Diego...
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Plant a tree for years of beauty and environmental benefits

Columns Melinda Myers - 0
Trees are the long-lasting framework of our landscape providing many benefits to our community, environment, land­scapes and lives. They provide shade, help reduce energy costs and provide food and building materials....
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Protect your heart, wallet from scams

Columns Summer Stephan - 0
Romance scams are among the most devastating frauds because they don’t just steal your money, they exploit your trust and break your heart at the same time. Scammers prey on trust,...
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Writer introduces children to women who turn dreams into careers

Local News Debbie Sklar - 0
For former Alpine resident Dee M. Davis, the idea for a children’s book series began with a suggestion from her husband — and an idea she initially never considered. Davis grew up...
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Eagles looking to snare five in a row

Sports Phillip Brents - 0
Is there such a thing as a five-peat? The Granite Hills Eagles, flying high with four consecu­tive divisional section titles, will find out in the upcoming 2026 high school football season. Granite...
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FROM OUR PAST

Alpine Girls 14U All Star Softball Team Excels at Western Nationals Tournament

Sports Admin - 0
By Sal Cassamassima For The Alpine Sun By Sal Cassamassima For The Alpine Sun The Alpine 14U All Star softball team finished in 5th place (out of 32 teams) at the ASA Western Nationals fast...
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RUNNING TO REPRESENT

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Tell us a little about your­self, where you live and why you are running for Congress.     CARL DEMAIO I’m running for Congress because I’m fed-up with the di­rection of politics in California...
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Navigating the next few years

Opinion Provided to The Alpine Sun - 0
A few weeks ago, New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman made a startling suggestion. He proposed a cross-party 2024 presidential ticket: Joe Biden and Liz Cheney, perhaps, or Kamala Harris and...
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CHECKED OUT

Community Provided to The Alpine Sun - 0
Recently retired Alpine Library Assistant Branch Manager Connie McKeever was recently celebrated by her library colleagues and members of Kingdom Quilters for her 25 years of service. The Kingdom Quilters presented...
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Kids and kites

Alpine Highlights Jessica Brodkin Webb - 0
The Alpine Kiwanis club joined forces with Mother Nature herself on Sunday to provide a windy day of kite flying in the spring sunshine at Boulder Oaks Park. With April being...
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AUSD Votes To Close Alpine Elementary School

Community Jessica Brodkin Webb - 0
The Alpine Union School District Board of Trustees voted 4-1 Tuesday in a special board meeting to permanently shutter the doors of Alpine Elementary School at the close of the current...
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Get crackin’ on library activities

Columns Jessica Brodkin Webb - 0
Those of us who devour paperbacks like they’re weekend brunch know the satisfying crack of opening a new book. From the time we begin reading texts with a spine wide enough...
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