Humane Society takes in two wounded hawks

 The San Diego Humane Soci­ety recently took in two injured raptors with wounds consistent with gunfire. San Diego Humane Soci­ety’s Project Wildlife program brought in two hawks who were shot, underscoring the...

Playoffs take shape as regular season finishes

There are two weeks remain­ing in regular season play for the San Diego Section’s tackle football teams. Some schools only have one regular season game left. The new playoff format prom­ises to...

County food assistance program expands to new locations

By Cassie N. SaundersCOUNTY OF SAN DIEGO COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE  The County is planning to double its Safety Net Bridge Food Distribution sites, ex­panding access to essential re­sources for residents across the region....

A is for apple and October is for apple month

October is National Apple Month and an excellent time to find more ways to incorpo­rate this healthy food into your daily diet. This superfood is low in calories, high in fiber,...

Know red flag warnings of immigration scams

People seeking help with their immigration status deserve honest advice, trustworthy in­formation and a fair chance to understand their options. Un­fortunately, scammers see that need as an opportunity to steal money,...

Contenders emerging in race to football championships

The Grossmont Hills League football championship race has, not unpredictably, narrowed to two teams: the Granite Hills Eagles and Helix Charter Highlanders. Both squads once again picked up lopsided wins last Friday...

College equipment now open to highest bidder

Bargain hunters searching for a good deal on office equipment, double-sided stainless steel commercial refrigerators, dual fuel generators, sound mixers or laptops need look no further than their computer screen. The Grossmont-Cuyamaca...

East County teams jump-start CIF spring playoffs

The San Diego Section’s spring championship playoffs have faced off in boys tennis, boys and girls lacrosse, boys volleyball and girls beach vol­leyball while other sports — swimming and diving, track...

Library activities heat up in July

The Alpine Library has a great lineup of events this July, and we hope you’ll take part! Everyone is invited to join our Summer Challenge! Complete fun activities and win prizes...

Thought for the Week: Be a Possibilitarian

The mystery of life is domi­nant in our collective experience right now. So many questions are surfacing. Life “as usual” has broken down and we are faced with being more responsive...

Enjoy the flavor of homegrown herbs year-round

Add homegrown flavor to any meal with garden fresh herbs that will elevate any dish. Continue enjoying them well past the end of the season by preserving favorites to use in...

Getting set for Independence Day tradition

The Alpine 4th of July Parade & Festival will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. next Thursday. The parade will start on West Victoria, turn onto Alpine boulevard, and then...

ALPINE NEEDS A TOWN FLOWER

Wouldn’t it be nice to drive into Alpine and all around one sees similar flowers bursting everywhere—signifying unity, community and beauty within our town? That is the Preserve Alpine Heritage’s goal in...

Carpenter’s Corner: Promise keeper

Have you ever wanted to buy something brand new? The feel­ing of owning an object that is only yours? There is something about shopping for new cars I like but I...
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