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

Public health teen camp

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A popular summer camp for local high school students who want to learn more about public health is accepting applications. For the third year in a row, the County’s Health and Hu­man...
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Judge says ‘Bold’ rapist will not be released to Jacumba

News Neal Putnam - 0
A judge said Monday(July 29) he will release the 1980s “Bolder Than Most” rapist to the custody of a state agency who will supervise him 24 hours a day, but he...
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Is GUHSD guilty of attempted Gerrymandering?

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By: Lori Bledsoe The Alpine Sun According to recent articles about GUHSD proposed redistricting, gerrymandering is the propelling need to make these changes. According to Wikipedia, The primary goals of gerrymandering are to maximize...
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Caffrey takes reins at The Sun

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Margo Caffrey has been named publisher of The Alpine Sun. Caffrey joined the San Diego Neighborhood Newspaper Group in 2004 as an account manager at The Star-News in Chula Vista, one of...
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Eagles soaring once again in boys water polo season

Sports Phillip Brents - 0
The Granite Hills High School boys varsity water polo team turned in a ferocious 2021 campaign with a commanding 22-5 regular season record. However, the Grossmont Valley League champion Eagles failed...
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Mentor program for youth celebrates 25 years

News Albert Fulcher - 0
Boys to Men Mentoring Workshop was founded in 1996 by Joe Sigurdson and Craig McClain. The community-based mentoring approach provides boys a variety of positive male role models who encourage the...
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Nominate your community hero

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Everyone knows a “hero” who has made a positive impact on their personal lives or their community. Whether it be a neighbor who goes the extra mile for someone in need,...
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