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Paving of downtown Alpine

Dear Editor: Recently, I have received several inquiries regarding the paving of downtown Alpine. I would like to take a moment to clarify a few...
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Tragic accident claims 2 lives in fatal crash on Westbound 8

August 16— Shortly after 11 a.m. on Thursday morning a Ford Ranger pick-up truck veered off of west bound Interstate 8 at the Victoria...
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Ex-Border Patrol union official in Campo

SAN DIEGO—A retired president of the National Border Patrol Union who lives in Campo firmly told a federal magistrate Monday he was “not guilty”...
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U.S. Border Patrol Agents Seize Hidden Marijuana and Liquid Meth at...

SAN DIEGO — U.S. Border Patrol agents seized a total of $253,550 worth of marijuana and liquid methamphetamine this week in two separate attempted...
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Possible Scame

Here is an example of Suspicious Activity!  Please call us when this happens.  Never let a stranger into your home. “Two girls came to our...

Increased Deputy Presence in Alpine

Sheriff’s S.A.D.L.E. Team has chosen Alpine Command Area to seek out criminals. There’s a new team dedicated to solving crime in unincorporated areas of San...
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Firefighter safety from PV systems addressed at San Diego conference

The increase in household and business photovoltaic systems also means an increased risk of electrical shock to firefighters who need to extinguish any blazes...
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Legislation might wipe out state fire prevention fees

ALPINE ---- New state legislation introduced Aug. 24 might eliminate the new annual $150 State Responsibility Area (SRA) fees for state fire prevention services. The...
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Preliminary hearing for man accused killing his girlfriend

EL CAJON—The preliminary hearing for a Potrero man accused of killing his girlfriend after he lit a homemade cannon was delayed Monday to October...
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Crest Man’s guilty plea in puppy death

El CAJON— A Crest man pleaded guilty Aug. 16 to animal cruelty that involved the beating of his puppy that was so severe the...