Masked invitation

Beginning today, May 1, a countywide ordinance will require anyone going outside their home to wear a face covering. The mandate applies to individuals...

Man admits killing girlfriend, awaits sentence

An Alpine man pleaded guilty Friday to second-degree murder in the death of his girlfriend, Mel­anie Benitez, who was shot to death in an...

Dentist drills home risks to seniors

A public statement from the Gary and Mary West Senior Dental center says they have temporarily closed the low-in­come dental clinic that serves seniors...

County votes to offer small business loans

Small businesses in the un­incorporated communities in San Diego County with less than 50 employees will be able to apply for loans of up...

District adapts to distance learning

Mountain Empire Unified School District Superintendent Kathy Granger said the district has changed its approach to serving the community while schools remain closed for...

Driver released in June

A minivan driver who crashed and injured undocumented immi­grants in Boulevard will be released June 1 from a residential re-entry program after she finished...

Safety in the age of remote working

As your District Attorney, I'm committed to increasing communication and accessibility between the DA's Office and you, the community. One way I have been...

Weekly distribution keeps hundreds fed

Danny Long directs the steady stream of cars that pull into the Jamul Community Church parking lot around a makeshift path to where Me­lodee...

Homebuying in old and new ways

San Diego Estates Real Estate Broker Jeff Campbell sounds excited and says he was well placed to work from home since his business prior...

Serving senior lunches going strong at the community center

Alpine Community Center has temporarily closed all of its facilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic, from the banquet halls where the Queen Bee brunch...