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...

Tapping into a fundraiser

An area animal sanctuary is getting a jumpstart on the sea­son of giving. Beginning in October Lions Tigers & Bears is partnering with the TapRoom in North Park for a one-day fundraiser. San...

Make arrangements to bring autumn colors indoors

Snip and combine some sea­sonal blooms to create beauti­ful bouquets to enjoy in your home or share with family and friends. A stroll through your gardens can provide needed inspiration and...

How scammers use spoofing to impersonate the court, law enforcement

Scammers are getting better at making their schemes look and sound legitimate and they are using technology to make phone calls appear as if they are coming from a familiar govern­ment...

Eagles sweep in for victory over No.1 Grizzlies

Watch out, the East County’s big guns have started to fire salvos! The Helix Highlanders re­corded their third consecutive win and the Granite Hills Ea­gles won for the second consecu­tive week in...

Couple sentenced for abusing young niece

The San Diego County Dis­trict Attorney’s Office on Sept. 11 announced a man and a women were recently sentenced for child abuse that included burnings and the forced use of drugs. According...

Safety measures can prevent lithium-ion fires

Make sure you’re charging your lithium-ion batteries safely. Using the wrong charger or one that is damaged, overcharging your rechargeable batteries or charging them on a bed or under a pillow...

Thought for the Week: Love

“Love came down at Christmas. Love all lovely, Love Divine. Love was born at Christmas, Star and angels gave the sign.” I’ve chosen Love as the topic this Sunday and this song from...

Thought for the Week: Forgiveness

Freedom is experienced on many levels. One may be con­sidered free in a physical sense, to travel, choose one’s profession, hobbies, friends, etc. Real free­dom goes deeper than the sur­face activities...

Thought for the Week: The life within you by Rev. Gay Beauregard, Alpine Church of the Spiritual Living

Life is a pulsating, vibratory force of energy. Denser mat­ter moves at a slower rate than light and thought waves. Each and every one of us is part of this eternal...

Challenger wants to fill perceived void

Democratic congressional candidate Ammar Campa-Naj­jar, 29, said he thinks constitu­ents feel neglected by Con­gressman Duncan Hunter Jr. “I talk to a lot of voters that say ‘You know Congressman Hunter might be a...

Gun tragedy is good for business

In the days following the horrific school massacre in Uvalde, Texas, firearm stocks rose. Gun buyers, conditioned to fear new restrictions, tend to run out and buy more weapons after shootings...

Dancing through adversity

Students across the county were sent home on March 13, 2020 to physically distance from the COVID-19 pandemic; many still have not entirely returned to campuses and sports are in their...
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