Redhawks shut out Knights, prepare for league play

The Mountain Empire High School football team is entering the meat of its schedule with non-league play now completed and league play coming up. The Redhawks improved to 4-2 following last Friday’s...

Prepare before bad weather arrives

By Donna DurckelCOUNTY OF SAN DIEGO COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE Your health and safety are top priorities for the County of San Diego, and it is asking residents to prepare now, before El Niño...

Wicked good times in store at library

It’s fall y’all! Our library staff love this time of year. Here’s what we’ve got going on in October. Henna Tattoos will be offered on Thursday, Oct. 15, from 3:30 - 4:30...

Add colorful crotons for fall

Bring a little fall color in­doors by adding a croton to your indoor garden. Their col­orful leaves echo many fall col­ors in the landscape, including red, yellow, orange, green and purple. Croton...

Tilting California voters toward raising local taxes often involves tricks, manipulation

This commentary was originally published by CalMatters.By Dan Walters California’s Nov. 3 ballot con­tains 14 statewide ballot mea­sures and five of them pertain to taxes, including the much-debated Proposition 40, which would...

County to treat areas for mosquitoes to reduce risk of West Nile Virus

By Donna DurckelCOUNTY OF SAN DIEGO COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE To protect the public and keep mosquitoes from poten­tially spreading West Nile virus (WNV), the County is scheduled to conduct ultra-low volume, pesticide-mist treatments...

Eagles gathering momentum at season midpoint

The Granite Hills High School football team is entering the meat of its 2026 schedule. The No. 5-ranked Eagles (3-1) host No. 4-ranked Cathedral Catho­lic (2-2) this Friday in a non-league...

MLB season is under way for East County alumni

El Capitan High School alumnus Kevin Ginkel fin­ished the 2023 Major League Baseball season in sev­enth heaven as the Arizona Diamondbacks reached the end goal of every Little Leaguer’s dream: a...

County considers additional Heli-Hydrants

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors received a report on the feasibility of placing additional Heli-Hydrant water tanks in San Diego County, and the report recommended a Heli-Hydrant on Volcan...

Doctor warns of skin cancer risk even on cloudy days

Twenty percent of American will get skin cancer in their lifetime— one out of five people. Fifty percent of Caucasians by the age of 50 will develop skin cancer, said Sharp Community...

Sheriff explains immigration policies, procedures

San Diego County Sheriff Kelly Martinez disclosed immigration policies and procedures for the department. “As the Sheriff of San Diego County, my number one priority is protecting the safety and well-being of...

Carpenter’s Corner: Christmas promise

Christmas time, for most peo­ple, is one of the most festive, colorful and happiest seasons of them all. However, for oth­ers, Christmas can be a painful reminder of lost loved ones,...

Expect ‘Wicked Fast’ disruption during Saturday drive

Ready, set, go—but be pre­pared for temporary traffic im­pacts across Alpine on June 13 as the Wicked Fast San Diego Marathon and Half Marathon moves through the community during the early...

Sanctuary opens organic garden to public

The San Diego Animal Sanctuary & Farm, formerly the Children’s Nature Retreat Foundation, announced the opening of its 20-acre organic garden. Produce sales from the garden directly fund the animals in...
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