Public spending golden opportunity for group to hand out awards

The San Diego County Taxpayers Association announced the winners of the 28th Annual Golden Watchdog Symposium, featuring the Golden Watchdog & Fleece Awards on...

High school teacher top in the state

State Superintendent of In­struction Tony Thurmond an­nounced that Grossmont High School Math teacher Kristen LoPrell has been named one of five California Teachers of...

Food Bank, Barons partner to ease hunger

San Diego Food Bank has partnered with Barons Market with its Fall Food Drive which supports families in need this fall season. Through Nov....

Perricone looking for another term on AUSD school board

Alpine Union School District has two open seats, and Trust­ee Joesph Perricone is looking for reelection, running against incumbent Trustee Travis Ly­on, Erika Simmons,...

Disposing of problem plant debris

You’ve probably read you should remove and dispose of insect pest-infected and dis­eased plant material to reduce these problems in next season’s garden. This...

Simmons aims for AUSD school board

There are two open seats for the Alpine Union School District Board of Trustees and Erika Simmons is running to gain a seat running...

Alzheimer’s San Diego makes targeted outreaches out with free classes

Alzheimer’s San Diego address the challenges of liv­ing and caring for a loved one with dementia through free classes, support groups, and resources for...

Home care program extended

A medical team that provides in-home follow-up care to patients who were recently hospitalized at Sharp Grossmont Hospital is helping them avoid unplanned returns...

Safari Park reports rabid bat

County public health officials are looking for people who may have come in contact with a bat found at the San Diego Zoo Sa­fari...

October train rides lead Backcountry bulletin of events

The Pumpkin Express is leav­ing the station this weekend in search of frights, screams and picturesque scenery. Hosted by the Pacific South­west Railroad Museum in...