SCIP to benefit developers’ financing

The California Statewide Communities Development Author­ity has a Statewide Community Infrastructure Program, and the county of San Diego will be a member of the...

The meaning behind the menorah

The menorah is perhaps the most recognizable symbol of Chanukah. Displayed in homes, and often in windows, each year, the menorah is a nine-branched...

Foundation generosity benefits schools

At the close of the 2018-19 school year, Alpine Union School District had its share of challenges: Alpine Elementary School was permanently closed, two...

Supervisor talks about challenges during her last year in office

Two local issues repeatedly reared up at the Coffee With Constituents meeting held by Dianne Jacob Friday at the Al­pine library: concern over ap­parently...

County agriculture exec. exits

Sept. 27 was the final day of work for San Diego County Farm Bureau executive director Eric Larson, who retired after 22 years in...

County supervisors approve SDCRFA five-year strategic plan

Future actions of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors will implement elements of the San Diego County Regional Fire Authority’s five-year strategic plan...

Ex- casino server to serve prison time

A former server at the Viejas Casino in Alpine was sentenced Sept. 27 to 11 years and eight months in prison for killing a...

Canine castoff leads to children’s story

Originally from upstate New York, 57-year-old Terri Whit­ing made a decision more than 35 years ago that changed the course of her life. At...

Local service groups offer financial aid to students

With the 2019 school year under­way, multiple philanthropic groups and nonprofit organizations are starting to release scholarship in­formation for residents of Alpine and the...

Spotting scam crowdfunding campaigns

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...