THIS WEEK

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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Eagles vying for elite CIF playoff position

Sports Phillip Brents - 0
The San Diego Section foot­ball rankings have started to take shape just beyond the mid­point of the season. Most teams have either played six or seven games out of 10 regular...
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County mails ballots and opens more than150 ballot drop boxes for November general election

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By County News CenterCOUNTY OF SAN DIEGO COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE  Registered voters will receive their ballots for the Nov. 3 Gen­eral Election starting the week of Monday, Oct. 5. Some voters may receive...
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Plant, grow and enjoy Paperwhites

Columns Melinda Myers - 0
Brighten indoor décor with one or more containers of pa­perwhites. The fragrant flow­ers can perfume a room or if preferred, grow one of the less fragrant varieties. Just plant the bulbs...
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Finding new ways to gouge us

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By Lindsay Owens Every day, companies find better, and sneakier, ways to reach deeper into our wallets. They trap us in subscrip­tions, bury fees until checkout, use algorithms to collude with competitors, and...
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Supporting democracy

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I am a San Diegan through and through, born and raised here. I have lived along the coast of our beautiful County, centrally near the College area and now in East...
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Redhawks shut out Knights, prepare for league play

Sports Phillip Brents - 0
The Mountain Empire High School football team is entering the meat of its schedule with non-league play now completed and league play coming up. The Redhawks improved to 4-2 following last Friday’s...
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FROM OUR PAST

Dancing the night away at the annual Father Daughter Dance

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Saturday night’s event, February 7, was a divine evening of dancing with daddies and daughters.  Dressed to the nines, these gallant fathers took their little girls out for a night to...
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We say good-bye to Larry Galm, longtime Alpine Resident, Knight of Columbus, and Post Office Veteran

Alpine Highlights Lori Bledsoe - 0
Lawrence (Larry) Galm (75), a 45-year resident of Alpine, died at his home September 15th from Malignant Melanoma. He had been ill for 18 months and under the care of Kaiser...
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Extend your cilantro harvest and enjoyment

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Cilantro is a favorite ingredient in guacamole, tacos, rice dishes and of course salsa. But as summer temperatures climb, the cilantro quickly goes to seed. This can be frustrating but using...
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Realize your vision at the library

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Happy February! We’ve got a great lineup of programs and activities at the Alpine Library this month. Pick up your San Diego Museum Month pass at the library and enjoy half-off admission...
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Helix alum Smith named to College Hall of Fame Class of 2024

Sports Phillip Brents - 0
Helix Charter High School alumnus Alex Smith, the star quarterback at the University of Utah from 2002-04, has been elected to the College Football Hall of Fame 2024 class. The National Football...
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East County softball teams receive recognition in early section power rankings

Sports Phillip Brents - 0
The early San Diego Section power rankings are especially kind to East County high school softball teams with Christian High School ranked at No. 3 and West Hills High School ranked...
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Padre Dam will again bill customers for late fees and water shutoffs

News Albert Fulcher - 0
In a 4-1 vote, the Padre Dam Mu­nicipal Water District’s Board of Directors voted to resume billing late fees on utility bills for unpaid past due balances beginning Aug. 1. The...
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