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 forÂtunate. 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 deciÂsion to release a sexually violent predator (SVP) with conditions in a house in Jacumba Hot...
Former boyfriend faces murder trial
An Alpine man was ordered Nov. 20 to stand trial for the murder of his girlfriend, Melanie Benitez, who was shot seven times on...
Predator’s future set for December decision
A placement hearing has been set for Dec. 19 when a judge will rule whether another sexually violent predator should be released with conditions...
Hunter to lawyers: You’re fired, you’re fired and you’re fired
Rep. Duncan D. Hunter (R-Alpine) has fired his three trial attorneys, and the U.S. Attorney has filed papers seeking to disqualify his remaining trial...
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Alpine and Back Country residents can find information on current and upcoming San Diego Gas and Electric power outages through the Power Outage center...
Fire marshal looks to past for information on future fires
Alpine Fire Marshal Jason McBroom chuckÂled at the podium during his Oct. 20 presentaÂtion on the history of fires in Alpine.
“I can rebuild a...
Spotting scam crowdfunding campaigns
As your District Attorney, I’m committed to increasing communication and accessibilÂity between the DA’s Office and you, the community. One way I have been...
K-9 intercepts meth delivery
U.S. Border Patrol agents placed a 21-year old man under arrest at the Pine Valley border patrol checkpoint Sept. 5 for posÂsession of crystal...
