Eagles, Scotties to clash for league title

The Granite Hills High School football team had moved up to the No. 4 slot in the San Diego Section rankings two weeks ago as the final of four Open Divi­sion...

High school district to bring back librarians

 The Grossmont Union High School District last week an­nounced a collaborative agree­ment between the district’s school board and the Grossmont Education Association that will reinstate school-based Library Media Specialist positions at...

County outlines FY 2027–28 housing and community development priorities

By Cassie N. SaundersCOUNTY OF SAN DIEGO COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE  The County’s Housing and Community Development Ser­vices (HCDS) presented its an­nual plan strategy to the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, fol­lowing extensive community...

Californians’ support for cutting carbon emissions wanes as new climate warnings arrive

By Dan WaltersSPECIAL FOR CALMATTERS Earlier this month, Gov. Gavin Newsom and former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger staged a low-key celebration marking the 20th anniversary of Assem­bly Bill 32, the landmark legis­lation committing...

Humane Society takes in two wounded hawks

 The San Diego Humane Soci­ety recently took in two injured raptors with wounds consistent with gunfire. San Diego Humane Soci­ety’s Project Wildlife program brought in two hawks who were shot, underscoring the...

Playoffs take shape as regular season finishes

There are two weeks remain­ing in regular season play for the San Diego Section’s tackle football teams. Some schools only have one regular season game left. The new playoff format prom­ises to...

County food assistance program expands to new locations

By Cassie N. SaundersCOUNTY OF SAN DIEGO COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE  The County is planning to double its Safety Net Bridge Food Distribution sites, ex­panding access to essential re­sources for residents across the region....

Avoid falling for streaming-related scams

With COVID-19 keeping many families at home, streaming services have become a popu­lar way to pass the time. Services such Netflix, Hulu, and Disney-plus allow folks to quarantine at home without...

And so the library grows. The construction continues with the steel structure in the works.

By Lori Bledsoe The Alpine Sun The long awaited Alpine Library broke ground mere months ago, but the construction is progressing very nicely.  The steel girders are beginning to create the very bones...

Driver busted for having a gun

A truck driver who was arrested at the Pine Valley checkpoint pleaded guilty Tuesday to being a felon in possession of a handgun. Terrance Deandre Ellison, 40, of San Di­ego, pleaded guilty...

Barona Band of Mission Indians held their 42nd Pow Wow

The Barona Band of Mission Indians held their 42nd Pow Wow this past weekend, from Friday, August 31 to Sunday, September 2. Hundreds gathered to commemorate and renew their heritage by...

County opens bidding process for road repair

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors authorized the advertisement for bid and subsequent award of a contract to re-move and replace damaged sidewalks, curbs, and gutters. The supervisors’ 5-0 vote July...

Thought for the Week: Faith is foundation

I trust you have accepted that you are living in the Kingdom of God right now and always – regardless of appearances. For we know appearances are merely shifting sands, not...

Thought for the Week: Spiritual consciousness

This month we are diving into the deep teach­ings of Joel Goldsmith and his book, Practicing the Presence. The presence of God is all there is. The sweetest goal for our...
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