Dodgers up in the National League West by 1 game after Padres drop series finale in Milwaukee
by Karen Pearlman | May 15, 2026 5:41 am
Padres relief pitcher Mason Miller has been stellar as the closer for the team this season. Photo courtesy San Diego Padres Facebook page
East County News Service
May 14, 2026 (San Diego) — The San Diego Padres closed out a rocky three-game road trip in Milwaukee on a rough note Thursday, falling 7-1 to the Brewers in the series finale at American Family Field.
Despite a 1-2 record on the trip, the Padres remain in a tight battle for the National League West, trailing the first-place Los Angeles Dodgers by just one game entering what could be the most consequential stretch of their 2026 season.
Hear our interview with Stan Caplan, candidate for 51st Congressional district
by Miriam Raftery | May 14, 2026 10:00 pm
East County News Service
May 14, 2026 (San Diego’s East County) – Stan Caplan is a former Republican running as a Democrat against incumbent Democrat Sara Jacobs and several lesser known candidates in the 48th Congressional district. ECM recently interviewed Caplan for our radio show on KNSJ. Click the audio link to hear our full interview, or scroll down for highlights.
Born in Alabama, he has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas and has a business background. He previously ran for Congress in the 51st district as a Republican, winning 38% of the vote. He’s now running as a Democrat, calling himself the “Trojan Horse” candidate seeking to win conservative and moderate votes in a district that has an 18% Democratic registration advantage. (more…)[2]
Senate adopts Padilla amendment to resolution prohibiting senators from betting on prediction markets
by Miriam Raftery | May 14, 2026 9:30 pm
East County News Service
May 14, 2026 (Washington D.C.) – “Politicians betting on their own races, massive wagers placed moments before the President announced of a ceasefire in Iran, and suspected insider trading before the capture of Nicolás Maduro – these are just a few examples of the blatant, brazen corruption that we’ve seen playing out on prediction markets,” says Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.). (more…)[1]
Pedestrian, 80, fatally struck by vehicle outside of La Mesa Costco
by Miriam Raftery | May 14, 2026 12:51 am
East County News Service
May 13, 2026 (La Mesa) – An 80-year-old woman walking in the driveway at Costco in La Mesa was struck by a vehicle pulling out of the driveway this morning shortly after noon. She later died of her injuries. (more…)[1]
CalFresh Awareness Month takes on greater meaning with county outreach
by Karen Pearlman | May 13, 2026 10:12 pm
East County News Service
May 13, 2026 (San Diego County) — San Diego County officials are using CalFresh Awareness Month this month to launch an expansive outreach campaign to connect residents with food resources and streamline the application process for those who face food insecurity.
CalFresh, California’s version of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, currently serves more than 373,000 San Diegans. The program provides monthly supplemental benefits that help low-income individuals and families buy nutritious food and stretch their monthly household budgets.
“Every household deserves access to healthy food,” said Alberto Banuelos, Ph.D., interim director of County self-sufficiency services. “CalFresh Awareness Month is about connecting residents with resources that help them meet daily needs and make a real difference.”
CA-48 Congressional Race is One of California’s Most Competitive Battlegrounds
by Miriam Raftery | May 13, 2026 9:55 pm
By Paul Levikow
Photos via campaigns, left to right: Marni Von Wilpert, Ammar Campa-Najjar, and Jim Desmond
May 13, 2026 (East County) — The race for California’s newly redrawn 48th Congressional District has become one of the most closely watched House contests in the nation, with Democrats hoping to capitalize on newly favorable district boundaries while Republicans rally behind San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond. (more…)[1]
May 13, 2026 (La Mesa) — A 22-year-old San Diego man is behind bars facing an attempted homicide charge following his arrest early Thursday morning in connection with a violent assault in La Mesa last month.
Alexsis Moreno-Magana was taken into custody at about 1:32 a.m. near the intersection of Kettner Boulevard and Broadway by the Santa Fe Depot in downtown San Diego.
The arrest was the result of a joint effort between the San Diego Police Department and San Diego Metropolitan Transit System officers, who located Moreno-Magana a week after the initial attack.
Book Review: Abe’s Decision, by San Diego author Travis Lee
by Karen Pearlman | May 13, 2026 9:26 pm
Reviewed by Pennell Paugh
May 13, 2026 (San Diego) — San Diego writer Travis Lee has added a new novel to his impressive collection of writings. Abe’s Decision is his 18th novel. This story describes a dark world where people work in a coal mine. Food, health care, masks against coal dust and adequate clothing are not provided regularly to the workers.
Abe tries to save another worker and is lifted from the level of worker to the position of doctor, though he is, in fact, a pharmacist. His quality of life vastly improves: three meals a day, a uniform, an office, his own bedroom…
His job is a farce, because he lacks the skills and his supply of medicine and first aid is paltry. A patient is brought in who has multiple wounds in his chest. Abe uses what he has been given and covers the wounds with band aids, then sends the patient to the hospital.
May 13, 2026 (El Cajon) – An 18-year-old El Cajon man is dead after a crash that occurred shortly at 12:20 a.m. on La Cresta Road, east of Ranch Gate Road in unincorporated El Cajon. He was driving a 2003 Ford Explorer that veered off the roadway and overturned, then rolled down an embankment and caught fire. (more…)[1]
Book Review: The Cycle of Kindness by Nathaniel Allen
by Karen Pearlman | May 13, 2026 6:41 pm
Reviewed by Pennell Paugh
May 13, 2026 (San Diego) — The Cycle of Kindness, written by San Diego author Nathaniel Allenby, is the first of a what the author hopes will be a series of memoirs about his travels across the globe.
Book 1 covers Allenby’s bike adventures across Europe.
His best friend, Dan, inspires their trip. The two begin traveling in Denmark. After biking extensively, a female joins them who pairs up with Dan. Allenby tires of being left shut out most of the time, and decides to travel on his own. During the entire trip, Allenby travels without funds. He survives by hunting through trash bins near restaurants.
Most days they cycle a hundred miles, so they need a lot of calories. When times become desperate, they knock on doors and plead for help using a card to translate their request. Sometimes people are generous, sometimes not.
Padres relief pitcher Mason Miller has been stellar as the closer for the team this season. Photo courtesy San Diego Padres Facebook page
East County News Service
East County News Service
Reviewed by Pennell Paugh
Reviewed by Pennell Paugh