THIS WEEK

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

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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

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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

Ranch camp set to open

News Jessica Brodkin Webb - 0
Stoney Oaks Ranch owner Angela May smiled wide as she announced the two-week long camp sessions she will be holding this summer. Seated outside the barn with hay blow­ing across the...
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How to stay positive while social distancing

Columns staff - 0
As recently as late February, much of the popu­lations of the United States and Canada were liv­ing life as they normally would. A few short weeks later, when COVID-19 began to...
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Tiger loses leg

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An effort to save a rescued tiger’s injured leg failed and the medical team caring for the animal decided to remove it. “Unfortunately, Kallie’s procedure last month hasn’t healed as planned, and...
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Preliminary hearing for man accused killing his girlfriend

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EL CAJON—The preliminary hearing for a Potrero man accused of killing his girlfriend after he lit a homemade cannon was delayed Monday to October 17 because the same sheriff’s homicide detective...
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Human Trafficking summit to raise awareness, activism

Public Safety Jessica Brodkin Webb - 0
Point Loma Nazarene University is hosting a regional summit in recognition of Human Trafficking Awareness month on March 4 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Liberty Station Conference Center. PLNU Center...
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County plans for school fixes

Columns Joe Naiman - 0
County Supervisor Dianne Jacob obtained the support of her colleagues to use $59,061 from her District Two Neighborhood Reinvestment Program budget for a grant to the Mountain Empire Unified School District...
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Thought for the Week: Seva service

Columns Rev. Gay Beauregard - 0
One of the oldest and most universal ways one can serve is known as Seva. Seva is a Sanskrit word meaning selfless service or work performed without thought of reward or...
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