THIS WEEK

Writer introduces children to women who turn dreams into careers

Local News Debbie Sklar - 0
For former Alpine resident Dee M. Davis, the idea for a children’s book series began with a suggestion from her husband — and an idea she initially never considered. Davis grew up...
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Eagles looking to snare five in a row

Sports Phillip Brents - 0
Is there such a thing as a five-peat? The Granite Hills Eagles, flying high with four consecu­tive divisional section titles, will find out in the upcoming 2026 high school football season. Granite...
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Protect your county benefits: Watch out for scams

News Admin - 0
EBT and Medi-Cal benefit identification card users should be on the lookout for new text and social media scams target­ing their benefits. Scammers are trying to trick people into providing private...
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Watch over the surveillance industry

Opinion Admin - 0
Government surveillance isn’t new, but new wide-ranging technologies that can detect our faces and track our movements are making it more ubiquitous. While the tools have changed, the purpose remains the...
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Red Hawks ready to kick off 2026 football season in new

Sports Phillip Brents - 0
The Mountain Empire Red Hawks experienced an upturn in the school’s football program last season with a 9-3 record, runner-up finish in the Sunset League standings and a berth in the...
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Pageant program showcases leadership, personal growth and community service

News Debbie Sklar - 0
For the young women who participate in the Council for Youth Empowerment’s CYE pageant program, the crown is only the beginning. Founded in June 2003, the Alpine-based nonprofit was cre­ated to recognize,...
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Registrar calls for poll workers ahead of the Nov. 3 election

News Admin - 0
The Registrar of Voters is calling on community members to sign up as poll workers for the Nov. 3 Gubernatorial General Election. The recruitment push coincides with National Poll Worker Recruitment Day...
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FROM OUR PAST

New leadership at Grossmont-Cuyamaca College

News Jessica Brodkin Webb - 0
Denise Whisenhunt has been selected as the next president of Grossmont College, the Gross­mont-Cuyamaca Community Col­lege district announced May 14. Whisenhunt has served as San Diego City College Vice Presi­dent of Student...
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County crop value up 2.6 percent, acreage stabilizes

Development Joe Naiman - 0
By: Joe Naiman For The Alpine Sun The total commercial production value of agricultural crops in San Diego County was $1,746,623,682 in 2016, a 2.6 percent increase from the 2015 total of $1,701,776,951. “It...
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Summer heats up with peppers

Columns Melinda Myers - 0
Some like it hot and that in­cludes the spicy heat of hot pep­pers added to entrees, beverages and desserts. Others value hot peppers for their help with pain relief and other...
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Flour power used to pay for uncovered medical expenses

Community Jessica Brodkin Webb - 0
Alpine resident Merrie Scriber is selling one loaf of home baked bread at a time to help fund her daughter’s medical infusions. Although Scriber and her husband thought they had hit...
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The early days of Pine Valley Mountain Retreat

Local News Debbie Sklar - 0
Long before Pine Valley became the quiet mountain community it is known for today, it earned a reputation in the early 20th century as a refreshing escape for San Diegans. Located about...
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Fire district zones in on ‘Zero’ mandate

Local News Xiomara Gerardo - 0
A new state law requiring homeowners to maintain a five-foot defensible space around buildings will take effect Jan. 1, 2026, in the Alpine community, according to the Alpine Fire Protection District. The...
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Aces on court, in the classroom

Sports Phillip Brents - 0
Steele Canyon High School’s boys tennis team bounded out to a 7-0 start this spring before the season was ultimately called due to the coronavirus pandem­ic. The perfect start included a...
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