Writer introduces children to women who turn dreams into careers

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...

Eagles looking to snare five in a row

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...

Protect your county benefits: Watch out for scams

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...

Watch over the surveillance industry

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...

Red Hawks ready to kick off 2026 football season in new

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...

Pageant program showcases leadership, personal growth and community service

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,...

Registrar calls for poll workers ahead of the Nov. 3 election

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...

Holidays highlight in that rinking feeling

Lace up those size 10 toddler ice skates and hit the ice. Alpine’s Viejas Outlet’s Ice Rink is adding ice skating fun to Southern Californian’s holiday season. “Our smallest skate is a...

Owner says Major’s won’t follow orders

San Diego County moved into COVID-19 purple tier restrictions on Nov. 14. A Pine Valley restaurant owner said he is refusing to follow the new mandates and will not shut his...

Camp opens its fifth Christmas-themed season

Now in its fifth year, Pine Valley Camp Christmas has become a destination for families seeking festive fun and holiday adventure. Running select dates from Nov. 21 through Dec. 23, this...

Priest from Middle East adjusts to life in Alpine

Father Bill Schwartz began serving the congregation at Christ the King Episcopal Church in Alpine back in August 2022, very much on a temporary basis at the church on Sundays, as...

County seeking more volunteers for homeless count

Every year, hundreds of residents and County employees wake before the sun rises to take part in the annual Point-in-Time Count, a one-day snapshot of the region’s homeless population. The County encourages...

East County youth baseball teams turn in star-spangled summer

Though no East County team will take the field at this year’s Iconic Little League World Series in South Williamsport, Pa., it has still been a star-spangled summer for youth baseball. California...

East County lacrosse teams perform well in CIF

The Grossmont Conference made a big impact in the boys lacrosse playoffs by advancing three teams to the San Diego Section semifinal playoff round. Additionally, four of six quali­fied girls teams...
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