THIS WEEK

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

News Provided to The Alpine Sun - 0
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...
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Eagles gathering momentum at season midpoint

Sports Phillip Brents - 0
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...
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Tapping into a fundraiser

Local News staff - 0
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...
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Make arrangements to bring autumn colors indoors

Columns Melinda Myers - 0
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...
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How scammers use spoofing to impersonate the court, law enforcement

Columns Summer Stephan - 0
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...
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Eagles sweep in for victory over No.1 Grizzlies

Sports Phillip Brents - 0
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...
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Couple sentenced for abusing young niece

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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...
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FROM OUR PAST

Carpenter’s Corner: Forgiven

Columns Dean Kellio - 0
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...
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Congressman Hunter’s fraud trial begins next year

Public Safety Neal Putnam - 0
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....
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Judge sends two men away for nearly 20

News Neal Putnam - 0
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...
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Changes set to clarify trailer role

Development Joe Naiman - 0
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...
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County celebrates parks

Columns Provided to The Alpine Sun - 0
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...
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Dentist drills home risks to seniors

News Jessica Brodkin Webb - 0
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...
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Fire Log

Fire Log staff - 0
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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