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...

Politics and pincushions

“Impeach him!” cried the sen­ator from California. “Tar and feather the rascal” said another representative from San Fran­cisco. Others in the west wing that night suggested that term lim­its be lifted as...

New study shows cancer drug fights COVID

Twelve years ago, cancer researchers at University of California San Diego identified a molecule that helps cancer cells survive by shutting damaging inflammatory cells into tumor tissue. In new research published...

Anniversary wishes above a whisper

The Alpine Library is host­ing a birthday party—their own. Their third birthday, in their 3-year-old facility, will be May 21. The party will be held at the library, on Alpine Boulevard, from...

Local Veterans’ join Alpine students for lunch

By: Lori Bledsoe The Alpine Sun The Alpine Union School District sponsored a courageous program that brings students together with seasoned veterans at lunch.  Dan Foster, who is responsible for Alpine’s Veterans’ Wall...

Library brims with seasonal fun

Happy holidays to you and yours! We hope you will celebrate the season with us at these upcoming fun events. Sustainable Saturday with I Love a Clean San Diego is tomorrow from...

Democracy where we live

On a beautiful fall Saturday, residents in Floyd County, Indiana packed a church to ask city council members about the local budget. One county over, mothers shared concerns about a new...

STEAM festival expected to have countywide appeal

The annual San Diego Festival of Science & Engi­neering Expo Day on March 2 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., is being held for the first time at Snapdragon Stadium, providing...
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