Eagles, Scotties to clash for league title

The Granite Hills High School football team had moved up to the No. 4 slot in the San Diego Section rankings two weeks ago as the final of four Open Divi­sion...

High school district to bring back librarians

 The Grossmont Union High School District last week an­nounced a collaborative agree­ment between the district’s school board and the Grossmont Education Association that will reinstate school-based Library Media Specialist positions at...

County outlines FY 2027–28 housing and community development priorities

By Cassie N. SaundersCOUNTY OF SAN DIEGO COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE  The County’s Housing and Community Development Ser­vices (HCDS) presented its an­nual plan strategy to the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, fol­lowing extensive community...

Californians’ support for cutting carbon emissions wanes as new climate warnings arrive

By Dan WaltersSPECIAL FOR CALMATTERS Earlier this month, Gov. Gavin Newsom and former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger staged a low-key celebration marking the 20th anniversary of Assem­bly Bill 32, the landmark legis­lation committing...

Humane Society takes in two wounded hawks

 The San Diego Humane Soci­ety recently took in two injured raptors with wounds consistent with gunfire. San Diego Humane Soci­ety’s Project Wildlife program brought in two hawks who were shot, underscoring the...

Playoffs take shape as regular season finishes

There are two weeks remain­ing in regular season play for the San Diego Section’s tackle football teams. Some schools only have one regular season game left. The new playoff format prom­ises to...

County food assistance program expands to new locations

By Cassie N. SaundersCOUNTY OF SAN DIEGO COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE  The County is planning to double its Safety Net Bridge Food Distribution sites, ex­panding access to essential re­sources for residents across the region....

Chamber accepting leadership nominations

The San Diego Regional East County Chamber of Commerce Women in Leadership (WILL) Committee is currently accepting nominations for its 22nd Annual Women in Leadership Luncheon. The Women in Leadership awards...

125 years of service to the Alpine library

The Alpine Library Friends Association (ALFA) is celebrating its 125 year anniversary! ALFA is a non-profit charitable organization formed in 1900 by a group of local Alpine residents with the purpose...

Drive puts tech in homes

On July 31, Computers 2 Kids, along with support from Cox Communications is collecting and refurbishing tech devices through the “Back-to-School Computer and E-waste Drive Through Event” computer drive to meet...

Snow blankets the mountians but weather is tricky through the week

Snow sifted onto Mount Laguna, bringing the first snow of the season amidst rain storms and blustery temperatures that dipped to 25 degrees last weekend.  This forecast continues with another snow...

Learn the meaning behind the menorah

The menorah is perhaps the most recognizable symbol of Chanukah. Displayed in homes, and often in windows, each year, the menorah is a nine-branched candelabrum that symbolizes Chanukah and much more. Menorahs...

Foundation showcases border influence

The Ilan-Lael Foundation, committed to preserving the artistic legacy of James Hubbel is participating in World Design Capital 2024, highlighting San Diego-Tijuana as a hub for innovative and sustainable design solutions....

Thought for the Week: Love brings life

This Sunday we celebrate Mother’s Day, a tradition started in the United States in 1907 and by 1914 was declared a national holiday. On this day we honor our mothers, grandmothers,...
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