East County Magazine

COSTCO warning of recall of Desert Willow plant

COSTCO shoppers who recently purchased a Desert Willow plant from the store may have unintentionally brought home a severe ...
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Harrowing rescue of couple, including woman in wheelchair, during Thorn Fire

Close call heightens concerns over ability to quickly evacuate seniors and disabled residents if Starlight Solar’s massive ...
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Photo of the Week: San Miguel Fire’s new brush truck for the Crest area

Crest residents have a new fire truck, according to San Miguel Fire & Rescue. Brush Engine 18 is officially operating out of ...
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GUHSD boosts funds for athletics as community scrutinizes trustees motives due to a history of bad faith

June 28, 2026 — Despite significant debate among trustees and community members, the Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board approved a major athletics funding package on June 23, ...
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Issa dismisses lawsuit against California over counting of mail-in ballots, after Supreme Court rules in similar case

July 4, 2026 (San Diego) – Yesterday, Republican Congressman Darrell Issa dismissed his lawsuit which had challenged California’s right to count votes cast on mail-in ballots received after Election ...
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Congressional candidate von Wilpert reveals surgery for early-stage breast cancer with “excellent cure rate”

July 4, 2026 (San Diego) – Marni von Wilpert, San Diego City Councilmember and Democratic nominee for Congress in the 48 th district, underwent successful surgery last week for early-stage breast ...
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Harrah’s Resort Southern California and Rincon Reservation Road Brewery launch Funner Sessions IPA

July 7, 2026 (Valley Center) — Bottoms up! Beer just got Funner. Harrah’s Resort Southern California is partnering with Rincon Reservation Road Brewery to release a custom collaboration beer called ...
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Grant brings Santee Fire Department needed upgraded hoses and more

June 28, 2026 (Santee) — The Santee Fire Department has bolstered its firefighting arsenal through a new grant funding modern fire hoses and nozzle equipment for its crews, the city of Santee reported ...
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San Diego Humane Society braces for July 4th surge, offers free microchips to keep pets safe

June 29, 2026 (San Diego County) — With the 2026 Fourth of July celebration of 250 years of the United States just days away, the San Diego Humane Society is sounding the alarm and calling on pet ...
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Trump refuses to sign bipartisan housing bill unless Congress passes SAVE act

June 25, 2026 (San Diego) – San Diego County has among the highest housing costs in the nation. So all five local Congressional members including Republican Darrell Issa and four San Diego Democrats ...
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Lakeside Ice Cream Social serving up sweets and helping rescued dogs on July 12

July 10, 2026 (Lakeside) — Looking to beat the summer heat this weekend or meet some adoptable dogs? You can do both at the same time in Lakeside on Sunday! The annual Lakeside Old Fashioned Ice Cream ...
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Reader’s Editorial: Kelly Davis Gave San Diego Its Conscience and Gave Me My Legs Back

July 2, 2026 (San Diego) — Kelly Davis died Wednesday. She was 53. And I am not okay. I’ve been sitting with the question every person asks when they lose someone taken too soon: Why her? Why now? How ...