County to treat areas for mosquitoes to reduce risk of West Nile Virus

By Donna DurckelCOUNTY OF SAN DIEGO COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE To protect the public and keep mosquitoes from poten­tially spreading West Nile virus (WNV), the County is scheduled to conduct ultra-low volume, pesticide-mist treatments...

Eagles gathering momentum at season midpoint

The Granite Hills High School football team is entering the meat of its 2026 schedule. The No. 5-ranked Eagles (3-1) host No. 4-ranked Cathedral Catho­lic (2-2) this Friday in a non-league...

Tapping into a fundraiser

An area animal sanctuary is getting a jumpstart on the sea­son of giving. Beginning in October Lions Tigers & Bears is partnering with the TapRoom in North Park for a one-day fundraiser. San...

Make arrangements to bring autumn colors indoors

Snip and combine some sea­sonal blooms to create beauti­ful bouquets to enjoy in your home or share with family and friends. A stroll through your gardens can provide needed inspiration and...

How scammers use spoofing to impersonate the court, law enforcement

Scammers are getting better at making their schemes look and sound legitimate and they are using technology to make phone calls appear as if they are coming from a familiar govern­ment...

Eagles sweep in for victory over No.1 Grizzlies

Watch out, the East County’s big guns have started to fire salvos! The Helix Highlanders re­corded their third consecutive win and the Granite Hills Ea­gles won for the second consecu­tive week in...

Couple sentenced for abusing young niece

The San Diego County Dis­trict Attorney’s Office on Sept. 11 announced a man and a women were recently sentenced for child abuse that included burnings and the forced use of drugs. According...

Alpine adjusted for 40 years of growth

Representatives from San Diego County Planning and Development Services hosted a Tuesday online meeting that was open to the community to explain how far along they are in the process of...

Don’t miss library’s final summer concert

Wrap up your summer with our Summer Learning Challenge! It’s a fantastic opportunity for all ages to dive into reading, exploring, and creating together. It’s not too late to sign up...

Thought for the Week: Love leads the way

The second Sunday of Advent is upon us as we prepare for the arrival of Christ within our hearts. The Christ consciousness is a universal aware­ness of our unity and oneness...

NOW Is the Time to Take Action: 3 Easy Steps

NOW Is the Time to Take Action: 3 Easy Steps YES: Local Alpine Parks NO: Sports Complex The County’s Department of Parks and Recreation is ignoring an increasingly large number of Alpine residents and...

Flying pumpkins a catapult for learning

Gourds and golf balls were in the waiting as teams of children learned how to build catapults as they ran around the sports field, just waiting for the opportunity to launch...

Supervisor Anderson’s workshop focused on grant funding

On July 30, Supervisor Joel Anderson hosted a State Grants 101 Workshop at the Crystal Ballroom in El Cajon. The workshop, intending to educate and assist attendees on applying for state...

Is the minimum wage hike a good thing for commerce?

By Lori Bledsoe The Alpine Sun By Lori Bledsoe The Alpine Sun Good news for workers, or at least entry level workers across the state of California.  Minimum Wage, as of January 1, 2015 increased...
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