DNA PROVIDES NEW INFO ON 1998 HOMICIDE VICTIM FOUND IN EL CAJON: POLICE SEEK HELP TO IDENTIFY HER

East County News Service

August 19, 2025 (El Cajon) – El Cajon Police Department needs your help; DNA may hold the key to uncovering the identity of a woman lost to time—and justice.


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DEADLY CARFENTANIL, 100 TIMES STRONGER THAN FENTANYL, FOUND IN FAKE M-30 OXYCODONE PILLS LOCALLY

By Miriam Raftery

August 19, 2025 (San Diego) – Carfentanil, a synthetic opioid that is 100 times stronger than fentanyl, has been found in the San Diego in fake M-30 oxycodone (pain killer) pills. District Attorney Summer Stephan warns, “Even tiny amounts can be deadly.”

Just one pill can kill.  Fentanyl test strips may not detect carfentanil, which was developed originally as an elephant tranquilizer. So a negative result does not mean a drug is safe.


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LA MESA SEEKING FINANCE DIRECTOR

East County News Services

August 18, 2025 (La Mesa) – The city of La Mesa is seeking a finance director to take the place of interim Director of Finance John Herrera.

The city has an advertisement running in California City News.

The full-time position with a salary range of $178,672 - $217,193 is being advertised by Koff Associates and will stay open until it is filled.

Koff Associates writes that the first review date will be Sept. 19.


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SHERIFF'S DEPT. HOLDING GUNS FOR GIFT CARDS EVENT

East County News Services

Aug. 18, 2025 (La Mesa) -- As part of a broad effort to get unwanted firearms off the street, the San Diego County Sheriff's Department is holding a "Guns for Gift Cards" event in La Mesa.

The sheriff's department is partnering with the city of La Mesa for the event, set for 9 a.m. until 2 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 23 at the La Mesa Civic Center, and is offering $100 gift cards for handguns, rifles and shotguns, and $200 gift cards for assault weapons that are turned in.

Guns must be in working order and be placed, unloaded, in the trunk of the owners' vehicles. A deputy will provide instructions at the event. All weapons collected will be destroyed.

The gun safety event will also offer free gun cable locks while supplies last, and there will be no questions asked, according to the sheriff's department.


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DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: MEMORABLE SEPTEMBER EVENTS

 

By Miriam Raftery

August 18, 2025 (San Diego’s East County) – As summer transitions into fall, September brings seasonal events such as an Autumn Jubilee, Grape Stomp Festa and Apple Time Tea in Julian, Oktoberfest in El Cajon, a 911 Memorial walk in Lakeside, a roaring '20s fashion show in Lemon Grove, and Poway’s annual Rotary parade. 

Plus find end of summer music jams at Santee Lakes, theatrical productions, concerts at several locations, Santee's movie in the park, comedy at Sycuan, a health fair at Parkway Plaza, and more.

Scroll down for details on all of these fun and festive events.


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ROBERT F. KENNEDY CUTS $500 MILLION IN MRNA VACCINE DEVELOPMENT FUNDS

Health experts slam action as irresponsible, putting Americans’ health at risk 

 

By G. A. McNeeley 

 

Photo: mRNA vacines help prevent diseases such as COVID-19; cc via Bing

 

August 17, 2025 (Washington D.C.) -- Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Secretary of Health and Human Services, recently announced that the government would cancel at least $500 million of federally funded mRNA vaccine development, which could potentially affect the United States’ preparedness for future pandemics. It also stands to crush enthusiasm for technology that has been seen as a potential promise for cancer vaccines, HIV vaccines, and more, according to ABC News

 

Kennedy also pulled back recommendations around the COVID-19 shots, fired the panel that makes vaccine recommendations, and refused to offer a vigorous endorsement of vaccinations even as a measles outbreak worsened, according to NPR


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NEVER FORGET: 9/11 MEMORIAL WALK IN LAKESIDE

East County News Service

August 17, 2025 (Lakeside) – The Maine Avenue Revitalization Association in Lakeside will hold its sixth annual “Never Forget” memorial walk to commemorate the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.


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CALIFORNIA FIRES BACK AT TEXAS GERRYMANDERING WITH A MIDTERM REDISTRICTING PLAN OF ITS OWN

Both states convene legislators expected to vote August 18 on drawing new Congressional district lines

By Alexander J. Schorr      

Miriam Raftery contributed to this report

Photos, left:  Texas Governor Greg Abbott and California Governor Gavin Newsom push dueling redistricting plans

August 17, 2025 — It's a race against the clock between California and Texas, with governors of both states striving to draw new Congressional district maps promptly, instead of waiting for the next census as is customary.

The two states have the most Congressional seats in the nation (52 and 38 respectively), so the results of reapportionment could determine which party will control Congress after the 2026 midterm elections.

Key votes in both state legislatures could occur as early as Monday, August 18. Both states seek a partisan edge, instead of utilizing independent, nonpartisan redistricting options, though California's Governor contends his effort is a necessariliy response to a partisan gerrymandering battle launched by pro-Trump Texans.


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OUR GUIDE TO THE RAMONA WINE REGION

By Miriam Raftery

Overview

Nestled in the foothills of San Diego’s East County, The Ramona region is nationally recognized as an American Viticultural Region (AVA). You can savor wines at over 40 tasting rooms.  

Ramona is also home to a historic downtown district with shopping, galleries and restaurants, a western museum, a camel dairy, a paint ball range, colorful murals, restaurants , and live music including a theater with concerts. There are also annual events including rodeos, a country fair, hawk watch,  an art and wine festival, and a holiday wine trail to savor.

There are also several county parks in Ramona where you can enjoy hiking trails and scenic views. Ramona’s lodging options range from resorts with golf, tennis and spa facilities to rustic cabins and camping.  


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FROM THE FIRE CHIEF’S CORNER: AUGUST IS NATIONAL IMMUNIZATION MONTH

By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna

 

This is no shot in the dark

 

August 16, 2025 (San Diego) -- Viruses and bacteria that cause illness and death still exist and can be passed on to those who are not properly vaccinated reminds Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna. The Center for Disease Control recognizes August as National Immunization month.


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MOUNT LAGUNA LIVING HISTORY BRINGS PAST ALIVE AUGUST 30-31

East County News Service

August 16, 2025 (Mt. Laguna) – Enjoy a free tour to learn about indigenous people and settlers who have lived in the area at the Mount Laguna Living History event on Saturday, August 30 and Sunday, August  31.


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FIND OUT IF YOUR VOTE COULD BE AFFECTED BY NEWSOM'S REDISTRICTING PLANS

By Jeremiah Kimelman and Alexei Koseff, CalMatters

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August 16, 2025 (San Diego) - Gov. Gavin Newsom will ask California voters this November to approve new congressional lines that favor Democrats, part of a national redistricting battle launched by President Donald Trump. The map released Friday by the Legislature adds five more Democratic-leaning seats.  Many Californians could see their representative change. Read more about the districts that are the most impacted.


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'BRING HOME THE BACON' FOR RESCUED PIGS

Story and photo by Karen Pearlman
 
Aug. 15, 2025 (Guatay) – Horses of Tir Na Nog is going hog wild with its latest event.
 
The nonprofit equine rescue group, which also rescues other animals, is hosting a fundraiser, “Wine for Swine,” to support its pig rescue efforts.
 
The Aug. 23 event (for those 21 and older) will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at Cork and Stem, a wine bar and flower shop in Hillcrest.

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LEMON GROVE MAYOR SUES ORGANIZER OF RECALL EFFORT

By Karen Pearlman

Aug. 14, 2025 (Lemon Grove) – After several months of rebuffs from the city of Lemon Grove, proponents of a recall effort to remove Lemon Grove Mayor Alysson Snow from office have finally received the city’s OK to move forward on their petition.

Snow, meanwhile, has filed a lawsuit in San Diego County Superior Court against the organizers of a recall effort, including main petitioner Kenneth King. The city of Lemon Grove’s election official Joel Pablo, the Lemon Grove City Clerk, is also named.

Snow, elected last November, is alleging that the group is fraudulent in its attempt to remove her from office. The lawsuit seeks to immediately halt the circulation of the petition that Snow claims fraudulently appends voters’ signatures to a previous Notice of Intention to Recall Petition, which Snow calls a “False NOI.”


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ECM WORLD WATCH: NATIONAL AND GLOBAL NEWS

August 15, 2025 (San Diego’s East County) -- As part of our commitment to reflect all voices and views, we include links to a variety of news sources representing a broad spectrum of political, religious, and social views. Top world and U.S. headlines include:

U.S.

WORLD 

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MIGRANT CHILDREN SITES IN EL CAJON AND LEMON GROVE SHUT DOWN: TRUMP ADMIN. DROPS LAWSUIT THAT ACCUSED OPERATOR OF SEXUAL ABUSE

 
Actions raise concerns over children’s wellbeing; their locations are undisclosed
 
By Karen Pearlman
Miriam Raftery contributed to this story; photos by East County Magazine staff
 
Updated Aug. 15 with responses from federal officials
 
Aug. 14, 2025 (El Cajon) – Nonprofit Southwest Key Programs Inc. (photo, left) is no longer operating its site in El Cajon that had been housing unaccompanied immigrant children since the first Trump administration.
 
El Cajon City Manager Graham Mitchell told the City Council and staff on Monday via email that the United States’ largest provider of housing and services for unaccompanied minors has left the city.
 
“Larger employers are required by law to inform the City if they go out of businesses or initiate a large-scale layoff,” the email said. “Earlier today, the City received a notice from Southwest Key (operating on Broadway) that they lost federal funding and will be shutting down. As you recall, Southwest Key has been operating at the site for many years operating as a facility for unaccompanied minors that have entered into the United States from the southern U.S. border.”

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EAST COUNTY ROUNDUP: LOCAL AND STATEWIDE NEWS

August 15, 2025 (San Diego’s East County) -- East County Roundup highlights top stories of interest to East County and San Diego's inland regions, published in other media.  This week's round-up stories include:

LOCAL

STATE

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THE PALMS, DOWNTOWN EL CAJON RESTAURANT AND BANQUET HALL, LOSES PERMIT

By Paul Levikow

August 13, 2025 (El Cajon) – The Palms Restaurant and Banquet Hall on Main Street was determined to be in violation of its Conditional Use Permit Tuesday by the El Cajon City Council and ordered to close by Oct. 1, unless it is granted a new CUP at next week’s Planning Commission meeting.

The Planning Commission revoked The Palms’ CUP at its June meeting. The business owners appealed the ruling, which was denied by the City Council on a 4-1 vote. Rather than require the business to close immediately, the Council voted to allow it to stay open until Oct. 1. Mayor Bill Wells voted no.


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EL CAJON POLICE OFFICERS ARE STILL RESPONDING TO MENTAL HEALTH CALLS DESPITE NEWS AND CONCERNS TO THE CONTRARY

By Paul Levikow

August 14, 2025 (El Cajon) – The El Cajon City Council was reassured Tuesday about police responses to mental health calls for service after recent news coverage and concerns expressed by County officials. Some changes have been made in the wake of a ruling by the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals that was handed down last year stemming from a fatal encounter with police in Las Vegas with a man experiencing a mental health crisis. The item on the agenda Tuesday was for informational purposes only. No action was required by the City Council.


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HEALTH AND SCIENCE HIGHLIGHTS


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PADRES CRUISE TO 11-1 WIN, MOVE INTO FIRST PLACE IN NL WEST

Screenshot from official MLB video of a Ramón Laureano home run during Wednesday's 11-1 Padres win in San Francisco

By Karen Pearlman

Aug. 13, 2025 (San Diego) – Don’t look now but the San Diego Padres are back in first place in the National League West.

After a mid-season slump, the Padres (69-52) have rediscovered their winning form and are making a strong push for the postseason.

The Friars have gone 17-8 since the All-Star break, have won eight of their last 10 games, are on a five-game winning streak, and are now a full game ahead of the arch rival Los Angeles Dodgers (68-53) for the NL West lead.

The Padres are currently on the road, just finishing a three-game series sweep against league foe San Francisco with an 11-1 win on Wednesday. The team will head down to Los Angeles for a crucial three-game weekend series against the Dodgers starting Friday, Aug. 15.


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PROTESTORS DEMAND EL CAJON REPEAL ICE COOPERATION AMIDST RECALL EFFORT AGAINST CITY COUNCILMEMBER

By Paul Levikow

August 13, 2025 (El Cajon) – Dozens of East County residents filled El Cajon City Council chambers Tuesday, demanding the City repeal a resolution allowing police to cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

The effort was organized by Latinos en Accion and Activist San Diego to urge speakers to address the Council during public comments. Twenty-six presenters addressed the council for 90 minutes in a near-capacity crowd. Some held protest signs and wearing T-shirts displaying their opposition to the resolution and support of an effort to recall District 4 Councilmember Phil Ortiz.

Ortiz voted for the measure in February when it narrowly passed 3-2, as ECM reported.


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CALTRANS MOVING AHEAD ON SR 125/94 UPGRADES

La Mesa City Council hears update from Caltrans

By Karen Pearlman

Aug. 13, 2025 (La Mesa) – Road changes long planned for state Routes 94 and 125 in La Mesa at the junction with Spring Valley are starting to move again.

The SR 94/125 Interchange Project, in the works for several decades by the California Department of Transportation in collaboration with the San Diego Association of Governments, will bring connectors long anticipated and needed for the freeways and the region.

The original project extended more than three miles along both routes and Caltrans officials say it remains “a highly prioritized project in the region.”

Construction is expected to begin in late spring or early summer 2026 with an anticipated finish to the first of two phases in late spring or early summer 2028.


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OUR EAST COUNTY DINING CLUB INVITES YOU TO ZEST WINE BISTRO AUGUST 21

You’re invited to our East County Dining Club special event at Zest Wine Bistro in Lemon Grove on Thursday, August 21 at 6:30  p.m.

20% of dinner proceeds and100% of raffle proceeds will benefit East County Magazine’s reporting and wildfire alerts.

Savor gourmet charcuterie served family-style (gourmet cheeses and deli meats, olives, crostini and fresh fruits) paired with three wines (red, white, and rosé).

This exclusive event is expected to sell out quickly, since seating is limited, so we4 recommend RSVPing as soon as possible to reserve seats!  The deadline to RSVP is August 18, if seats are still available. 

RSVP to: info@eastcountymedia.org with your name and number of guests (with guest names if possible).


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MOMENTUM TUTORING HOSTS YOUTH BUSINESS FAIR AT SANTEE LAKES AUG. 16

East County News Service

August 12, 2025 (Santee) - Momentum Tutoring (www.momentumtutoring.org) invites the community to the Santee Youth Business Fair at Santee Lakes, a dynamic one-day marketplace where young entrepreneurs will showcase their creativity, hustle, and heart. The event takes place on Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Lake #2, Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve.


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LEMON GROVE IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS TO FILL VACANCY LEFT BY COUNCILMAN FAIAI'S DEATH

Applications accepted now through through Sept. 4; forum for applicants Aug. 13

By Karen Pearlman

Aug. 12, 2025 (Lemon Grove) – Lemon Grove is actively seeking applicants to fill the vacant City Council seat of Sitivi “Steve” Faiai, who passed away on July 8.

Faiai, who was elected in 2024, had just begun his political career when he died at age 50 after suffering a heart attack.

At its Aug. 5, 2025 meeting, the Lemon Grove City Council directed staff to open the application process for the appointment of a City Councilmember to fill out the remainder of Faiai’s term. The Council opted against callling for a special election, which could have cost the city more than $250,000.


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ADVANCING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES: ONE YEAR OF CHANGE: REVITALIZE BROADWAY LEMON GROVE CELEBRATES ITS FIRST ANNIVERSARY

By Seraphina Eberhardt, Program Director, Institute for Public Strategies East County

Photo:  members of the Revitalize Broadway Board celebrate the one-year anniversary of its founding.  Photo by Revitalize Broadway

August 12, 2025 (Lemon Grove) -- When a group of Lemon Grove residents and business owners came together last year to reimagine the city’s aging Broadway corridor, they could not have imagined how much progress would be made in such a short time. One year later, their vision has blossomed into a vibrant community movement known as Revitalize Broadway Lemon Grove. And the momentum continues to grow.

This grassroots coalition has not only helped beautify one of East County’s most neglected thoroughfares but has also made significant strides in reducing alcohol-related harm and addressing public safety through the lens of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED). The results are inspiring.


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TRUMP ORDERS FEDERAL TAKEOVER OF WASHINGTON D.C. POLICE

National Guard to also be deployed in nation’s capital city

By Miriam Raftery

August 11, 2025 (Washington D.C.) – President Donald Trump has issued an executive order to put Washington D.C.’s police force under federal control, claiming a need to reduce crime, CNN reports. However, according to a Newsweek report, violent crime in Washington D.C. was the lowest in 24 years last year, while other crimes also fell.


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ICE STOPS: EXERCISE YOUR RIGHTS WITH KNOWLEDGE

By Alexander J. Schorr

August 4, 2025 (San Diego) — In an age when it is uncertain who is a lawful agent of the US government and who is a vigilante, it is important to remember to stay safe and stay informed. Some immigration agents are wearing masks, but there have also been instances of people abducted by individuals falsely claiming to be immigration agents. 


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70 AND STRONG AS EVER AT SHARP GROSSMONT HOSPITAL

SHARP Grossmont Hospital employees stand atop the helicopter pad atop its Emergency Room on Aug. 11 as part of a celebration of the hospital's 70 years of service to the community. Photo courtesy SHARP Grossmont Hospital

By Karen Pearlman

Aug. 11, 2025 (La Mesa) -- Grossmont Hospital just hit 70 years, but the venerable facility is looking sharper than ever.

As part of a celebration of its 70th anniversary, nearly 150 SHARP Grossmont Hospital staffers gathered Monday morning on the helicopter pad atop its Emergency Room to spell out a giant number “70.”


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