Writer introduces children to women who turn dreams into careers

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...

Eagles looking to snare five in a row

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...

Protect your county benefits: Watch out for scams

EBT and Medi-Cal benefit identification card users should be on the lookout for new text and social media scams target­ing their benefits. Scammers are trying to trick people into providing private...

Watch over the surveillance industry

Government surveillance isn’t new, but new wide-ranging technologies that can detect our faces and track our movements are making it more ubiquitous. While the tools have changed, the purpose remains the...

Red Hawks ready to kick off 2026 football season in new

The Mountain Empire Red Hawks experienced an upturn in the school’s football program last season with a 9-3 record, runner-up finish in the Sunset League standings and a berth in the...

Pageant program showcases leadership, personal growth and community service

For the young women who participate in the Council for Youth Empowerment’s CYE pageant program, the crown is only the beginning. Founded in June 2003, the Alpine-based nonprofit was cre­ated to recognize,...

Registrar calls for poll workers ahead of the Nov. 3 election

The Registrar of Voters is calling on community members to sign up as poll workers for the Nov. 3 Gubernatorial General Election. The recruitment push coincides with National Poll Worker Recruitment Day...

Reverend has a return engagement in Alpine

Alpine Community Church is bringing on Reverend Jamall Calloway to potentially succeed Pastor Ken Colman. Church Officer Tom Myers said ACC leaders asked Calloway to speak as a visiting pastor one Sunday...

New name, new menu same family

Donato’s Italian Restaurant was a family owned and operated restaurant in Alpine for more than 40 years. Now, with the grandsons taking over the business, the family restaurant continues, but with...

Eagles alumni continue careers at the next level

Three players from Granite Hills High School joined base­ball head coach James Davis on the field at the 2018 San Diego Section All-Star Game at Petco Park: Sean McGrew, Jake Fenn...

Regulations stand in way of expansion

The legislative special session called to rein in high gas prices has adjourned. A bill that supporters claim will help prevent gasoline price spikes by increasing reserves, AB X2-1, passed on...

Healthcare legislation headway

As many of you know I have served on the Assembly Health Committee for most of my term in the State Legislature, and I am now the Committee’s Vice Chair. The...

Eagles soar past Helix, 44-43, in climactic double overtime thriller

Last Friday’s Helix Charter at Granite Hills high school football game was billed as the game of the year in East County. It didn’t disappoint. Some, in fact, are calling Granite Hills’...

Change is brewing in Alpine

Mike Hess Brewing will be sliding into the former Alpine Beer Company Outpost in early March, with food and brew on tap at its first East County location. Chief Brewing Officer and...
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