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...

Carpenter’s Corner: Forgiven

The inner cell of the jail was dark, dank and smelled of mold and mildew. A very thin sliver of light fought to find its way into the inner chamber. A...

Congressman Hunter’s fraud trial begins next year

A judge on Monday set a Sept. 10, 2019 trial date for Congress­man Duncan Hunter and his wife who are accused of unlaw­fully using campaign funds for personal expenses. Both Duncan D....

Judge sends two men away for nearly 20

Two East County men have been sentenced to 10 and six years respectfully to state prison in a case solved by Alpine sheriff’s detectives. Andrew Robert Myers, 36, of Lakeside, got the...

Changes set to clarify trailer role

The Jan. 25 meeting of the county’s Planning Commission included the review of proposed amendments to the county’s Zoning Ordinance, and a 6-0 vote with Michael Beck absent for­warded many of...

County celebrates parks

By Sir Milo LoftinCOUNTY OF SAN DIEGO COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE County Parks and Recre­ation is celebrating 80 years of service, meaning eight de­cades of preserving natural spaces, expanding recreation­al access and supporting com­munity...

Dentist drills home risks to seniors

A public statement from the Gary and Mary West Senior Dental center says they have temporarily closed the low-in­come dental clinic that serves seniors across San Diego coun­ty but are offering...

Fire Log

July 5 8:37:42 a.m. EMS call, ex­cluding vehicle accident with injury at Via Corina in Alpine 3:05:23 p.m. Dispatched & canceled en route at Willows Road in Viejas 3:09:28 p.m. EMS...
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