Board reaffirms pledge to protect students from trafficking

Grossmont Union High School District’s Governing Board unanimously passed a resolution reaffirming its commitment to protect students from the dangers of hu­man trafficking. San...

Women’s accomplishments highlighted

In honor of Women’s History Month, local nonprofits are holding three separate events. On March 5 at 4 p.m., the Foundation for Women Warriors is...

Annual science, engineering festival for students returns

The annual San Diego Fes­tival of Science & Engineering returns to Petco Park on Sat­urday, March 1 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free...

New EBT chip cards issued to avoid fraud

The County’s CalFresh, CalWORKs, and Gen­eral Relief recipients will receive new security-enhanced benefit cards. Approximately 405,000 County residents are eligible to use Electronic Benefit Transfer...

GUHSD names Counselor of Year

Grossmont Union High School District announced that Bri­anne Svacina of El Cajon Val­ley High School was named the District’s 2025 Counselor of the Year...

East County Chamber gala celebrates business leaders

On Saturday, Feb. 22, The San Diego Regional East County Chamber of Commerce will celebrate the 113th anniversary of its annual East County Honors...

Colorful houseplants for lower light locations

Take your indoor garden to the next level. Include some colorful houseplants for some added interest throughout the year. Even those with low to...

Trafficked LGBTQ+ youth increases

According to the San Diego District Attorney’s office, in San Diego, sex trafficking alone is an $810 million a year industry and was identified...

Backcountry bulletin: coaching available

In collaboration with Parent Guidance, the Mountain Em­pire School District is offering parenting coaching that offers to support to parents raising a student. For...

Annual Girl Scout cookie sales campaign underway

On Jan. 26, Girl Scouts San Diego is kicking off its 2024 Girl Scout Cookie Program in San Diego and Imperial coun­ties. Through March...