Writer introduces children to women who turn dreams into careers

For former Alpine resident Dee M. Davis, the idea for a children’s book series began with a suggestion from her husband — and an idea she initially never considered. Davis grew up...

Eagles looking to snare five in a row

Is there such a thing as a five-peat? The Granite Hills Eagles, flying high with four consecu­tive divisional section titles, will find out in the upcoming 2026 high school football season. Granite...

Protect your county benefits: Watch out for scams

EBT and Medi-Cal benefit identification card users should be on the lookout for new text and social media scams target­ing their benefits. Scammers are trying to trick people into providing private...

Watch over the surveillance industry

Government surveillance isn’t new, but new wide-ranging technologies that can detect our faces and track our movements are making it more ubiquitous. While the tools have changed, the purpose remains the...

Red Hawks ready to kick off 2026 football season in new

The Mountain Empire Red Hawks experienced an upturn in the school’s football program last season with a 9-3 record, runner-up finish in the Sunset League standings and a berth in the...

Pageant program showcases leadership, personal growth and community service

For the young women who participate in the Council for Youth Empowerment’s CYE pageant program, the crown is only the beginning. Founded in June 2003, the Alpine-based nonprofit was cre­ated to recognize,...

Registrar calls for poll workers ahead of the Nov. 3 election

The Registrar of Voters is calling on community members to sign up as poll workers for the Nov. 3 Gubernatorial General Election. The recruitment push coincides with National Poll Worker Recruitment Day...

Healthcare legislation headway

As many of you know I have served on the Assembly Health Committee for most of my term in the State Legislature, and I am now the Committee’s Vice Chair. The...

County health officials caution against raw milk

County public health officials are warning San Diegans not to eat or drink raw milk products or give them to their pets be­cause of the heightened risk for H5N1, or bird...

Plenty of work to do in December

A legislator’s duties in Sacra­mento include introducing and voting on legislation and state budgets that impact the lives of millions. Though this gets the most attention, another ma­jor responsibility involves as­sisting...

Lions Tigers & Bears on the way to help with fire evacuation efforts in Los Angeles

Lions Tigers & Bears is en route to the Wildlife Waystation, a non-profit animal sanctuary located in East Los Angeles County that is home to over 400 animals of varying  species...

Thought for the Week: Then and now

As we enter the beautiful month of May, we’re going to be playing with the theme of “Change Gracefully – Or Not.” When I think of Life, It is all about...

Tasty start to Alpine VFW’s inaugural Gumbo Cook-off

It’s all in the roux, according to the winner of the Alpine VFW-Bert Fuller Post 9578’s inaugu­ral Gumbo Cook-off, Nancy Bai­ley. The Gumbo Cook-Off was held before Fat Tuesday’s offi­cial Mardi...

Government needs to get out of the way

California should be doing more to help small business succeed. Last week a ceremony at the County Administration Building sponsored by the Cook Alliance and Institute for Justice celebrated Microenterprise Home...
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