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

County rolls new measures into cannabis permitting program

News Jessica Brodkin Webb - 0
The County Board of Supervisors approved changes to the county’s Cannabis Permitting Program in an effort to enhance safety, support unincorporated communities and develop a youth cannabis prevention curriculum, in an...
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December trial for boot blaster By Neal Putnam

News Neal Putnam - 0
The murder trial of an Alpine woman accused of shooting a party guest with a gun concealed in a boot was delayed Monday until Dec. 3. Angela Marie Meza, 49, waived her...
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Perricone looking for another term on AUSD school board

Political Albert Fulcher - 1
Alpine Union School District has two open seats, and Trust­ee Joesph Perricone is looking for reelection, running against incumbent Trustee Travis Ly­on, Erika Simmons, and Cee Gould. Perricone has served on...
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Always look both directions

Columns Admin - 0
At stoplights we look both left and right for a reason.  If we only look “right”, a fast moving object on the left may interfere with our trajectory through an intersection. ...
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ELECTION 2022 SCHOOL BOARD

Political staff - 0
WHAT POLICIES WOULD YOU PROPOSE TO SUPPORT STUDENT LIFE? Erika Simmons The quality of students’ well-being is incredibly important. As a school district, we need to focus on solving the problems that affect...
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German Americans hosting nearby Oktoberfest

Community Jessica Brodkin Webb - 0
Although the original Oktoberfest took place at an 1810 Bavarian wedding celebration for King Louis I and Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen, the annual El Cajon Oktoberfest has a history of its...
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Recycling, cleanup, fun marked Alpine’s Earth Day

Development Admin - 0
By Jo Moreland Alpine Mountain Empire Chamber of Commerce For The Alpine Sun ALPINE ---- Thousands of pounds of items were recycled or picked up as trash during the annual “I Love a Clean...
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