THIS WEEK

Contenders emerging in race to football championships

Sports Phillip Brents - 0
The Grossmont Hills League football championship race has, not unpredictably, narrowed to two teams: the Granite Hills Eagles and Helix Charter Highlanders. Both squads once again picked up lopsided wins last Friday...
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College equipment now open to highest bidder

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Bargain hunters searching for a good deal on office equipment, double-sided stainless steel commercial refrigerators, dual fuel generators, sound mixers or laptops need look no further than their computer screen. The Grossmont-Cuyamaca...
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Defending democracy at local level

Opinion Provided to The Alpine Sun - 0
I want to publicly thank Janine Rivera for her invitation to join other community members to “show support for democracy” on Sat. Oct. 17. While much attention is focused on threats to...
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Democracy works — when we defend it

Opinion Provided to The Alpine Sun - 0
By Nicholas Martinez With less than a month before the midterm elections, attempts by President Trump and his administration to keep certain Americans from voting will likely continue.   Voting is how we...
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All that glitters in the garden may be goldenrod

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By Melinda Myers Boost the pollinator and songbird appeal in your landscape with the addition of goldenrods. You’ll enjoy the bright yellow flowers and many visiting pollinators and songbirds. With a wide...
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County respiratory report now includes forecasting as flu unusually high

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By Cassie N. SaundersCOUNTY OF SAN DIEGO COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE The County has revised its Respiratory Virus Surveillance Report to better show current illness trends and to forecast whether respiratory illnesses and hospitalizations...
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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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FROM OUR PAST

Alpine’s Ryan Lindley named SDSU football team’s offensive coordinator

Sports Phillip Brents - 0
Alpine native and El Capitan High School alumnus Ryan Lindley has assumed duties as the offensive coordinator for San Diego State University’s football team. SDSU head coach Brady Hoke announced the...
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County OKs Park and Rec’s pursuit of bond funds

Development Albert Fulcher - 0
On Oct. 20, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted for resolution for Department of Park & Recreations to proceed in applying for a grant under Proposition 68, which...
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Supervisors authorize design-build contract for Alpine library

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By Joe Naiman For The Alpine Sun      The San Diego County Board of Supervisors approved the issuance of a design-build contract for the new Alpine library. By Joe Naiman For The Alpine Sun      The...
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Thought for the Week: What am I?

Columns Rev. Gay Beauregard - 0
As we move through this month highlighting praise and thanksgiving, let us be alertly aware of our true identity. Many people may ask them­selves, “who am I?”, but the higher or...
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East county teacher librarians stand in solidarity with Sweetwater

Local News Jessica Brodkin Webb - 0
A Feb. 24 letter penned to the Sweetwater Union High School District and collectively signed by eight Grossmont Union High School District teacher librar­ians asks the neighboring dis­trict to reconsider possible...
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Alpine fundraiser benefits fire victims By Linda Cioffi

Alpine Highlights staff - 0
Alpine came together on Sat­urday night in an amazing show of support for those impacted by the Alpine West Fire on July 6th. The Alpine Community Center was filled to capacity...
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Competency hearing set in case of man accused of homicide

Public Safety Neal Putnam - 0
Criminal proceedings have been suspended for an Alpine man ac­cused of killing his girlfriend, Melanie Benitez, after his attorney said he might not be able to understand court proceedings. A mental competency...
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