CIF girls volleyball finals get eastern exposure

There’s obviously more to the fall high school sports playoffs than just tackle — or even, flag — football. Cross county, boys water polo, girls field hockey, girls tennis, girls golf...

Area colleges expand services for veterans

Veteran services at the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District are celebrating a se­ries of accomplishments. So far this year, the vet­erans’ centers at both Grossmont and Cuyamaca colleges have served a combined...

THE WRITE WAY

Members of Alpine’s Girl Scout Troop 5003 worked together to make cards and letters of gratitude for vet­erans participating in Honor Flight San Diego’s Roll Call. The multi-level troop is composed...

VETERANS HONORED

The Alpine Veterans Wall of Honor added 14 local residents’ names during its annual Veterans Day ceremony Saturday, Nov. 7, at The Alpine Club. The Veterans Wall of Honor pays tribute...

Emergency preparedness at home: Document your valuables for insurance purposes

By Donna DurckelCOUNTY OF SAN DIEGO COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE As the community prepares for El Niño’s impacts, the Coun­ty reminds residents that the region also faces wildfire risks from Santa Ana winds and...

Veterans in crisis need more than a ‘Thank you’

By Ron Carver, David Cortright, Barbara Doherty Every year, we pause on Vet­erans Day to celebrate our vet­erans for their service. But for decades now, many returning veterans have asked us for...

CIF tackle football playoff pairings set

Seeding for the San Diego Section tackle football playoffs has been completed. There are the usual surprises and usual suspects. The four Open Division quali­fiers include the top-seeded Carlsbad Lancers (9-1), second-seeded...

Grossmont Conference flag football lineup grows to 10 teams

Girls flag football is entering its third season in the San Diego Section and continues to gain momentum, including in East County. Grossmont Conference schools fielding teams this season include Steele Canyon,...

Thought for the Week: Resurrection

As we study the life and teachings of Jesus who became the Christ, the great example and way-shower, we see the power in crucifixion, resurrection and ascension. Most folks like the...

$16,919 Neighborhood Reinvestment Program grant will help expand Alpine Veterans Wall of Honor

By Joe Naiman For The Alpine Sun A $16,919 Neighborhood Reinvestment Program will be used to help fund the expansion of the Alpine Veterans Wall of Honor. A 5-0 San Diego County Board of...

How to protect kids by securing furniture and TVs

Parents go to great lengths to protect their children. Much of those efforts may be directed at potential threats outside the home, but it’s equally important that parents prioritize safety in­side...

Kids and social media

Millions of children and young adults throughout the nation are active social media users. Last week two bills dealing with social media’s impact on child and adolescent mental health passed the...

Protect people against pesticides

For decades, when a pesticide manufacturer’s product made someone sick, families had a path to justice: their day in court. But this summer, the Su­preme Court closed that door for millions...

Alpine may get battery storage

EnerSmart Storage, LLC stabilizes power grids with on-demand power supporting continuing expansion of utility scale renewable energy sources by helping grid operators coordinate the balancing act between intermittent supply of energy...
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