How Mount Laguna became San Diego County’s mountain escape
For many San Diegans, Mount Laguna is synonymous with snow days, summer camping trips, and spectacular mountain views. But the small community high in...
Club preps for Alpine’s annual Fourth Festival
The Alpine Club will welcome residents and visitors on July 4 for its annual Fourth of July Festival in the Park, a longtime community...
Thrift store celebrates two years of providing opportunity
At 19 years old, Justus Herrin has something many teenagers look forward to but don’t always achieve right away: a job he enjoys, a...
Reconnecting with Alpine’s deep and historical roots
Alpine sits in a corridor that has been occupied for thousands of years before European contact. The earliest known residents of the area were...
Horses help veterans heal
In a quiet corner of East County, a veteran-founded nonprofit is offering a different path to healing for those struggling after military and first...
Outdoor school celebrated
When Brenda Clark first attended Cuyamaca Outdoor School as a sixth grader in 1957, she could not have known that the experience would shape...
Pine Valley car show continues drive for student scholarships
Classic cars roll in, pine trees frame the roadsides, and for one day each spring, a small mountain town becomes a gathering place for...
Volunteers power East County animal sanctuaries
On any given day in the backcountry of San Diego County, volunteers can be found washing dishes, preparing animal diets, greeting guests, or quietly...
May a time to celebrate
This May brings plenty of reasons to visit the Alpine Library—from a celebration to civic engagement, and enjoyable programs for all.
Families are invited to...
Preparations underway for El Cajon’s weekly classic car show
Downtown El Cajon is set to welcome back one of its longest-running community events as Cajon Cruise rolls into town this spring.
Formerly known as...
