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...

Public and private efforts Important for storm resiliency

By Donna DurckelCOUNTY OF SAN DIEGO COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE  County Public Works main­tains a vast network of public roads, as well as sewage pipes and pump stations and flood channels to keep things...

Check out the Alpine library

Come to our all‑ages Puzzle Swap on Saturday, November 7 from 11 a.m.–noon. Bring your gently used puzzles of all sizes and exchange them for puzzles that are new to you...

PRELIMINARY 2026 ELECTION RESULTS

Congressional District 51 Jacobs, Sara 98,177 Cabrera, R. 57,443 Congressional District 48 Von Wilpert, M. 45,884 Desmond, Jim 32,544 State Senate District 40 Elliott, Mara 113,395 Bruc-Lane, K. 103,162 Assembly District 75 DeMaio, Carl 65,812 Boursiquot, G. 51,799 Board of Education District 3 Munoz, Alicia...

When we can’t afford to dream

By Jennifer Mercieca Affordability is the top issue in this year’s U.S. midterm elec­tion. But it’s more than that. Frustration over affordability is so severe that it threatens the viability of the...

Give the gift of a glass garden

Create a unique homemade gift that is sure to gener­ate a smile upon opening and throughout the coming years. Terrarium popularity is trend­ing due to the many benefits these tiny ecosystems...

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...

Dancing through adversity

Students across the county were sent home on March 13, 2020 to physically distance from the COVID-19 pandemic; many still have not entirely returned to campuses and sports are in their...

Granite Hillls Eagles take flight again off the wrestling mat

There still isn’t word on wheth­er the San Diego Section or the California Interscholastic Federa­tion will hold post-season tourna­ments, but the high school wres­tling season has faced off for local East...

Sanctuary market a treasure

I’m a resident of Japatul Valley. We’ve been here in East County since 2006 and enjoy the lifestyle made possible by living in beauty out here in the ‘sticks’. Since retiring...

Vaqueros bent on improving on 1-9 record from last season

The El Capitan High School football team has experienced its share of highs and lows in recent years. The Vaqueros finished 14-1, with a 5-0 showing as the Gross­mont Hills League champion,...

Partnerships keep library services evolving

Although San Diego County li­braries remain physically closed to the public, Alpine branch li­brarian Jenne Bergstrom said on­line summer learning challenges take patrons on real and virtual adventures throughout San Diego...

Follow the gasoline tax follies

Gas prices are rising again and some are predicting $7 gas by this summer. We can’t let that happen. The Governor has called a Special Joint Legislative Session to deal with...

Hospital hosts weekly farmers market

The last place you might expect to find fresh fruits and vegetables, a loaf of sourdough bread and whipped honey is at a hospital. But since July, Sharp Grossmont Hospital has...
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