Libraries provide resources that go beyond books and internet

San Diego county is a region of outdoor living, from students who eat at lunch tables in noontime sun on a daily basis to...

Retreat hosts tree lighting

The Children’s Nature Retreat, a safe haven to over 200 animals from around the world is holding their annual Christmas tree lighting and holiday...

Enchanted Village opens lanes to public for good cause

Coming back this year with a shimmer, Noah Homes is opening up its facility ready for thousands of people to come stroll through its...

DeWitt museum open for shopping, socializing at holiday event

The Alpine Historical Society is hosting an event at their John DeWitt museum from 3 to 5 p.m. on Dec. 17 that will have...

Angels’ return for second year of fulfilling holiday wishes

Helping Hands organizer April Chillura and Junktion 101 store owner Alexis Cazimero are trying to gather the last handful of presents tagged on the...

Camp Christmas returns

Camp Christmas is kicking off its second year in Pine Valley and will be open through Dec. 23. Pine Valley Conference Center owner Randy Rebold...

Stuff pets with affection instead of dressing

Animal Shelters are issuing warnings intended to keep local pets safe as the holidays unfold. San Diego Humane Society Director of Public Relations Nina Thompson...

Over a dozen eateries to offer a Taste of Alpine

The inaugural Taste of Alpine event is coming up on Nov. 5. with an opportunity for residents to try food from 15 different local...

Libraries big and small offer opportunity for reflection

The San Diego county library system has 33 branches in neighborhoods from Jacumba to Julian, Vista to Bonita as well as a couple of...

German Americans hosting nearby Oktoberfest

Although the original Oktoberfest took place at an 1810 Bavarian wedding celebration for King Louis I and Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen, the annual El...