Season of giving should not be season of scamming
This time of year, many folks take time to give back to those who may be less fortunate. Some volunteer for a food pantry...
Border Patrol agents stop two fleeing smugglers
U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to East County stopped fleeing smugglers in two separate events resulting in 15 arrests Wednesday night.
The first event occurred...
Judge considers terms of predator’s release
A judge took under submission Dec. 19 a decision to release a sexually violent predator (SVP) with conditions in a house in Jacumba Hot...
Managing your stress during the holidays
With nonstop family obligations, overcrowded shopping venues and holiday events filling up your calendar, stress levels can elevate this time of year, and can...
Addressing our community’s behavioral health: it takes a village
The holidays are the time of year we see decorations and hear music that should bring us joy. Yet, the stress of the holidays...
CAMPAIGN STOP
Former San Diego City Councilman and current radio personality Carl DeMaio visited with potential voters at the Alpine Library Monday for an informal “Coffee...
Mixed reaction to Duncan Hunter’s plea
Retired Republican Representative Duncan L. Hunter wore a charcoal gray pinstripe suit to the federal courthouse Dec. 3.
Sitting slightly hunched over behind his son’s...
Candidate leans on global experience
David Edick wants to be your next Congressman.
Registered as No Party Preference, the self-described global political economist is the former owner of California Trading...
Cost concerns prompt congressional run
Helen Horvath says she wore her “good” flip-flops for an interview on her upcoming run for Congress. She points out their cost—$12—which could be...
Alpine Congressman admits misusing campaign funds
With no emotion in his voice, Congressman Duncan D. Hunter Tuesday morning pled guilty to Count One of his Aug. 21, 2018 indictment: conspiring...
