THIS WEEK

Humane Society takes in two wounded hawks

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 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...
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Playoffs take shape as regular season finishes

Sports Phillip Brents - 0
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...
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County food assistance program expands to new locations

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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....
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A is for apple and October is for apple month

Columns Melinda Myers - 0
October is National Apple Month and an excellent time to find more ways to incorpo­rate this healthy food into your daily diet. This superfood is low in calories, high in fiber,...
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Know red flag warnings of immigration scams

Columns Summer Stephan - 0
People seeking help with their immigration status deserve honest advice, trustworthy in­formation and a fair chance to understand their options. Un­fortunately, scammers see that need as an opportunity to steal money,...
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Contenders emerging in race to football championships

Sports Phillip Brents - 0
The Grossmont Hills League football championship race has, not unpredictably, narrowed to two teams: the Granite Hills Eagles and Helix Charter Highlanders. Both squads once again picked up lopsided wins last Friday...
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College equipment now open to highest bidder

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Bargain hunters searching for a good deal on office equipment, double-sided stainless steel commercial refrigerators, dual fuel generators, sound mixers or laptops need look no further than their computer screen. The Grossmont-Cuyamaca...
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FROM OUR PAST

Husband attacker’s mental competency in question

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Criminal  proceedings  were  suspended  April  18  against  an  Alpine  woman  after  her  attorney  told  a  judge  she  doubted  she  was  mentally  competent  for  trial.    The  defendant  is  suspected  of  inflicting ...
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Two new child deaths added to flu totals last season as new season approaches

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The 2024-25 flu season was one of the most severe in a decade for hospitalizations and deaths. As the County enters a new flu season, doctors are worried it could be...
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Six East County wrestlers impress at state wrestling meet

Sports Phillip Brents - 0
The high school wrestling season has wrapped up for mat men and mat women in Califor­nia following the 51st annual state championship for boys and 13th annual state championship for girls...
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Dancing through adversity

Community Jessica Brodkin Webb - 0
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...
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CIF spring sports: hear these Lions roar

Sports Phillip Brents - 0
Liberty Charter High School’s baseball and softball teams both earned the top seed in this year’s San Diego Section Division V playoffs. The Lady Lions advanced the farthest with a runner-up...
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High school district revisits dress code policy

News Jessica Brodkin Webb - 0
Grossmont Union High School District Board of Trustees approved an updated dress code upon first reading at a Dec. 13 meeting. The policy, which as last revised in 2004 was updated to...
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Online dating: Don’t let love get you scammed

News Summer Stephan - 0
As your District Attorney, I’m committed to increasing communication and accessibil­ity between the DA’s Office and you, the community. One way I have been doing that is through this monthly column,...
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