THIS WEEK

Shaping early Alpine

Community Debbie Sklar - 0
DISTRICT’S FIRST TEACHER LEFT HER MARK ON REGION  In 1875, Emma G. Everhart became the first teacher of the newly established Alpine School District, teaching children at the George Wash­ington Webb Ranch...
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Valhalla sets 75-0 scoring record; Granite Hills beset by 44-29 loss

News Phillip Brents - 0
A total of 12 East County high school football teams kicked off their 2026 seasons last Friday. Eight came out winners. Most notable among them was the Valhalla Norsemen’s 75-0 victory over...
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County offers tips to stay safe in region’s extreme heat

News Provided to The Alpine Sun - 0
By Gig ConaughtonCOUNTY OF SAN DIEGO COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE It’s really hot out there. And when the heat is extreme — which can happen in the summer and even fall months in San Diego...
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Plant a tree for years of beauty and environmental benefits

Columns Melinda Myers - 0
Trees are the long-lasting framework of our landscape providing many benefits to our community, environment, land­scapes and lives. They provide shade, help reduce energy costs and provide food and building materials....
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Protect your heart, wallet from scams

Columns Summer Stephan - 0
Romance scams are among the most devastating frauds because they don’t just steal your money, they exploit your trust and break your heart at the same time. Scammers prey on trust,...
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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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FROM OUR PAST

Man chased by Border Patrol guilty of manslaughter

News Neal Putnam - 0
The driver of a vehicle who was fleeing the U.S. Border Patrol in Boulevard last year pleaded guilty Sept. 30 to three counts of voluntary manslaugh­ter in the deaths of three...
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AN OPEN LETTER TO SAN DIEGO COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT RE: PROPOSED ALPINE COUNTY PARK CONCEPT PLAN

Opinion Provided to The Alpine Sun - 0
In January 2021, the County presented the final draft concept plan for the new Alpine County Park to be developed at 2480 South Grade Road in Alpine. It incorporated many of...
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Tragic accident claims 2 lives in fatal crash on Westbound 8

News Admin - 0
August 16— Shortly after 11 a.m. on Thursday morning a Ford Ranger pick-up truck veered off of west bound Interstate 8 at the Victoria Bridge.  The driver and passenger were killed...
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Sanchez family, PTA bolster SHES library

Community staff - 0
Reading books and magazines is great for learning expressions that people use in everyday life. We are grateful at Shadow Hills Ele­mentary school to the Sanchez family and PTA for donating...
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How to exercise during the pandemic

Columns staff - 0
Life changed overnight for millions of people across the globe in the wake of the CO­VID-19 outbreak, which shut­tered businesses and forced many people to follow stay-at-home measures issued by their...
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Pup precautions for approaching holiday

News Albert Fulcher - 0
In preparation for the Fourth of July holiday, the San Diego Humane Society is hosting a Prepare Fair on Saturday, June 24 to help pet owners prevent their pets from ending...
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Alpine’s annual night parade, snow festival spectacular

Local News Jo Moreland - 0
“Merry Christmas!” That happy greeting throughout the “23rd Annual Alpine Village Christmas Pa­rade of Lights & Snow Festival” on Dec. 7 brightened the season for several thousand people. With more than 100...
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