Contenders emerging in race to football championships

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...

College equipment now open to highest bidder

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...

Defending democracy at local level

I want to publicly thank Janine Rivera for her invitation to join other community members to “show support for democracy” on Sat. Oct. 17. While much attention is focused on threats to...

Democracy works — when we defend it

By Nicholas Martinez With less than a month before the midterm elections, attempts by President Trump and his administration to keep certain Americans from voting will likely continue.   Voting is how we...

All that glitters in the garden may be goldenrod

By Melinda Myers Boost the pollinator and songbird appeal in your landscape with the addition of goldenrods. You’ll enjoy the bright yellow flowers and many visiting pollinators and songbirds. With a wide...

County respiratory report now includes forecasting as flu unusually high

By Cassie N. SaundersCOUNTY OF SAN DIEGO COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE The County has revised its Respiratory Virus Surveillance Report to better show current illness trends and to forecast whether respiratory illnesses and hospitalizations...

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...

SANDAG board explores SR-125 solutions

At a December San Diego Association of Government Board of Directors meeting, SANDAG Chairwoman Nora Vargas, Vice Chair Sean Elo-Rivera, and Second Vice Chair Lesa Heebner announced the next steps to...

Walking the Wright way

Back Country Land Trust Program and Outreach Director Jon Green on April 20 led Linda Lockowitz and other Alpine community members on a hike to view the endangered San Diego thornmint...

Thought for the week: Order

December is upon us and with that comes the Advent season in the Christian faith. One of the meanings of the word “advent” is “the arrival of a notable per­son, thing...

Thought for the Week: Deep silence

A prosperity consciousness produces success in all areas of our life – in our creative endeavors, physical, mental and emotional health, supportive relationships and financial stability. To achieve a prosperity consciousness...

March into creativity

March is a great time to ex­plore new activities, connect with the community, and enjoy everything the library has to of­fer. We look forward to welcom­ing you for a month filled...

Gift ideas for mom that keep on giving

Even though your mom may say “It’s the thought that counts”, you want to find the perfect gift this Mother’s Day to express how much you appreciate all she does throughout...

Lady Vaqueros earn Division I finals appearance, finish second

Aside from the 2016 San Diego Section Division III championship team, this year’s Division I runner-up finish has marked the highest place-finish for the El Capitan High School girls volleyball team...
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