Sheriff’s Office disputes study that found problems with reproductive care at Santee women’s jail
The recent study found that women incarcerated at Las Colinas jail face numerous challenges when...
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11-year-old boy struck by car in El Cajon taken off life support
Kevin Ouda was fatally struck while out jogging with his Muay Thai team in El...
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San Diego’s 50 most anticipated new restaurants of 2025
From Oceanside to Chula Vista, new fine dining, casual, drive-through and walk-up restaurants are arriving...
![CARDIFF Thrift shop benefits animal shelter; donations sought The Rancho Coastal Humane Society’s Thrift Shop is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 120 Aberdeen Drive. The nonprofit is accepting donations of unused or gently used items such as furniture, clothing, housewares, computer equipment, electronics and sporting goods. Folks can shop in person with their well-behaved pets. For the nonprofit’s wish list, visit Rancho Coastal Humane Society’s Amazon and Chewy wish lists at www.sdpets.org (click on “Give” then scroll down to “Wish List”). CARLSBAD New Year’s Eve Party at Legoland Legoland will have live entertainment, twinkling lights, holiday […]](https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Lions-Courtesy-San-Diego-Zoo-Safari-Park-1.jpg?w=132 "CARDIFF Thrift shop benefits animal shelter; donations sought The Rancho Coastal Humane Society’s Thrift Shop is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 120 Aberdeen Drive. The nonprofit is accepting donations of unused or gently used items such as furniture, clothing, housewares, computer equipment, electronics and sporting goods. Folks can shop in person with their well-behaved pets. For the nonprofit’s wish list, visit Rancho Coastal Humane Society’s Amazon and Chewy wish lists at www.sdpets.org (click on “Give” then scroll down to “Wish List”). CARLSBAD New Year’s Eve Party at Legoland Legoland will have live entertainment, twinkling lights, holiday […]")
Community events in San Diego County: From Wild Holidays to Jungle Bells
CARDIFF Thrift shop benefits animal shelter; donations sought The Rancho Coastal Humane Society’s Thrift Shop...
Got a medical question? This East County library has answers.
Hospital district's brick and mortar library has large collection for consumers and plans to launch...
Syrian liberation cause for celebration in El Cajon
Local immigrants and refugees hopeful for homeland's future, with some planning a return soon to...
La Mesa clothing shop stays opens with help from a friend
Act 2 is moving to a new La Mesa Village site after 35 years in...
Santee offering few details about cyber attack or contract to recover data
City hired cyber extortion incident response firm for $603,000 to attempt to recover data
Building bridges, collaboration vowed by new Lemon Grove City Council
How to fill vacant seat will be decided in January meeting
Federal pilot killed in Potrero helicopter crash identified
Air interdiction Agent Jeffrey Kanas died Monday during a border security mission near Round Potrero...
Driver killed by El Cajon police after ramming officer with vehicle identified
Benjamin Grube, 24, allegedly drove a vehicle at an El Cajon police sergeant and a...
Jamul waits for Biden approval to move 172 acres into tribal trust
The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a bill that would substantially expand the...
Sex offender sentenced for sexually abusing teen girl in El Cajon motel
Michael Inman was convicted of four felony sex offenses for the March 2023 encounter with...
Plastic BB gun confiscated after student brings it to Lemon Grove school
A 14-year-old boy and his parents were questioned after the boy brought in a plastic...
Helicopter crash kills CBP pilot near Potrero
The Eurocopter AS350 went down during a border security mission near Round Potrero Road in...
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Hike of the week: Viejas Mountain in Alpine is culturally significant and a tough peak to climb
Hikers gain nearly 1,500 feet of elevation on the climb to the 4,189 foot peak...
El Cajon advances plan for more downtown bars
Restrictions on the number of bars have been in place almost 30 years
The three San Diego concerts you won’t want to miss this week
It remains to be seen if playing up her sex appeal will benefit or hinder...
Community events in San Diego: From Holidays in Harmony concert to Camp Christmas
Sneak peek at upcoming street fairs, festivals, concerts, performances, art shows, library events, blood drives,...
For first time in its history, La Mesa has four-member female majority on City Council
New members say the change represents city's diversity
El Cajon police fatally shoot driver who ran down officer with pickup
The incident occurred as officers were moving police cars to be used in a retirement...
How to prepare for a wind storm: Charge your devices, trim your trees and secure Santa
Santa Ana wind forecasts have prompted a red flag warning and the possibility of public-safety...
Pedestrian fatally struck in El Cajon hit and run
The man was killed and the vehicle drove away from the scene on East Main...
Santa Ana winds gusting up to 92 mph cause SDG&E to shut off power to 51,000 households
'This is actually the highest fire potential we have seen in San Diego County in...
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Hike of the week: Enjoy fall colors and 360-degree views from Stonewall Peak
The roughly 4-mile, out-and-back hike on Stonewall Peak Trail to the 5,730-foot summit is located...
Murals honoring city volunteers ‘capture spirit and values of La Mesa’
A ribbon-cutting Tuesday will celebrate new artwork on Walkway of the Stars
117,500 SDG&E customers warned of possible electrical outages due to wind storm
A red flag warning has been issued in eastern parts of the county, and moderate...
El Cajon unveils new way for public to track police calls in real-time
Citizen Connect allows people to see what calls the police are responding to and maps...
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How this Dulzura home was retrofitted top to bottom to protect against wildfires — for free
A wildfire mitigation grant covered the cost of 'hardening' the East County home with fire-resistant...
EPA still cleaning up gas spill in El Cajon 2 months after crash
Agency says they keep finding more contaminated dirt that needs to be hauled from site
El Cajon taps veteran officer as next police chief
Capt. Jeremiah Larson steps into role Dec. 18, with the retirement of Chief Mike Moulton
Missing 71-year-old La Mesa woman found dead on freeway on-ramp
Vivian Crowder had last been seen Oct. 29 walking along the right shoulder of northbound...
Man suspected of setting nine fires, from San Diego to Jamul
The suspect was arrested Saturday, the day the final two fires ignited, and is accused...
New rules coming to this popular holiday light display in San Diego County
For the first time, city of Santee will enforce vendor regulations during the Starlight Circle...
With tranquil campgrounds and waterfront cabins, Santee Lakes again earns national recognition
The Outdoor Hospitality Industry has once again named Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve the "Large Park...
Judy Collins, a happy workaholic at 85, talks music, sobriety and testifying at 1968’s Chicago 7 trial
Judy Collins, now 85. is at work on a Broadway musical, a new album and...
![Standing in front of a green wall in a sparsely furnished studio, El Cajon’s marketing manager Chris Berg looked into a camera and on cue began describing the city’s upcoming Nov. 30 tree-lighting ceremony to kick off the Christmas season. “This year’s event is going to be much bigger than we’ve ever done before and […]](https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/SUT-L-CAJON-NEWCOMERS-004.jpg?w=132 "Standing in front of a green wall in a sparsely furnished studio, El Cajon’s marketing manager Chris Berg looked into a camera and on cue began describing the city’s upcoming Nov. 30 tree-lighting ceremony to kick off the Christmas season. “This year’s event is going to be much bigger than we’ve ever done before and […]")
Arabic speakers connect to city with the help of a former U.S. Army adviser and Newcomers nonprofit
Standing in front of a green wall in a sparsely furnished studio, El Cajon’s marketing...
Why is El Cajon a parrot paradise?
Hundreds of parrots roost in downtown El Cajon in colder months
Man dies at hospital after stabbing in El Cajon
Two men were taken in for questioning after the stabbing occurred Thursday on North Mollison...
El Cajon Small Business Incubator preparing for new era
Chaldean Community Council runs program that is open to all entrepreneurs.
Investigators release footage showing deputies fatally shoot armed man in Spring Valley
The video shows Victor Rendon Jr. draw a handgun on a group of deputies at...
Sexually violent predator released to temporary home in Jacumba Hot Springs
Authorities have been unable to find long-term suitable housing for Merle Wakefield, 67, who was...
La Mesa police ask for help locating woman with dementia missing for nearly a month
The last confirmed sighting of Vivian Crowder, 71, was early on the afternoon of Oct....
Man wounded in shooting in East County
The shooting was reported around 2 p.m. on Quail Haven Lane in an unincorporated area...
A car crashed into a house in El Cajon. Now the city is looking at ways to make the street safer
The couple who survived a car crashing into their home in El Cajon will not...
Where are the Holiday parades and festivities across San Diego County: 2024 guide
Here’s a look at the parades, community holiday shows and festivities across the region to...
Santee mulls increase in developer fees
City officials in Santee are considering raising development impact fees for the first time in...
Mandatory alcohol sales training rule on track in Lemon Grove
Employees at Lemon Grove businesses that sell alcohol will have to take the same training...
9 arrested after sheriff’s deputies pull over stolen vehicle in Spring Valley
Deputies went to pull over a vehicle after spotting a broken tail light in Spring...
Parents sue Grossmont hospital alleging negligence in death of 4-year-old son
Suit accuses hospital of failing to properly diagnose young patient's condition after positive coronavirus test
Overwhelming support for La Mesa tax measure
City Council will have two new members
Councilmember Alysson Snow elected Lemon Grove mayor
Measure T wins support from Lemon Grove voters
Tax measure failing, Santee incumbents remain in office
Measure S would have raised sales tax by a half-cent
Sales tax, incumbents apparent winners in El Cajon
Measure J had overwhelming support from voters
2 Republicans, 5 Democrats will represent the San Diego region in the state Assembly
Voters are also sending a Democrat to the California Senate.
Investigators identify 7 deputies involved in fatal Spring Valley shooting
Victor Rendon Jr., 34, was shot after he allegedly came into his ex-girlfriend's Spring Valley...
Evacuation order lifted as crews get handle on fire in East County
The fire was about 15 acres shortly before 3 p.m. Wednesday, but crews were getting...
70-year-old man using walker struck, killed in Spring Valley hit and run
The crash was reported around 6:05 p.m. Tuesday at the intersection of Jamacha Boulevard and...
San Diego shelter creates a new advisory board of business leaders amid countywide expansion
One member of the Rescue Mission's initiative is also working to block a homelessness project...
Armed man shot and killed by sheriff’s deputies in Spring Valley
San Diego County sheriff's deputies opened fire on an armed suspect who was trespassing in...
Deputy involved in shooting in La Presa
The Sheriff's Office said the shooting occurred on Leland Street just north of Jamacha Boulevard...
'Nutcracker' ballets set to dance in to local stages
The seasonal ballet twirls back into town this month with productions in all shapes, sizes...
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A guide to Christmas tree lighting celebrations and holiday festivities across San Diego
Communities throughout San Diego are kicking off the holidays with tree lighting festivities
Calling all dog lovers: Take a shelter pup out for the day, commitment free
The program — now available in San Diego, El Cajon, Escondido and Oceanside — pairs...
Community events in San Diego County: From Doggie Street Festival to Father Joe’s Villages Run for Hope
Sneak peek at upcoming street fairs, festivals, concerts, performances, art shows, library events, blood drives,...
Even the City Council didn’t know dogs were banned in downtown El Cajon
Little-known prohibition has been in place since 1997
22-year-old driver dies after crash near Pine Valley
The car hit a center divider and overturned on Interstate 8 east of Pine Valley...
DeMaio looks to reshape California’s GOP as vote counting winds down
San Diego County now largely knows who it's sending to Sacramento.
Sleeping residents injured after car crashes through El Cajon condo
The sedan drove quickly through a curve in the road and crashed into the home...
Animal sanctuary gains two new critters following zoo closure
Lions, Tigers & Bears provides homes for rescued animals
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Breathe in fragrant pine and eucalyptus trees at Hillside Park
This easy, roughly 1-mile walk around a park is ideal after a week of election-fueled...
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Petition drive aims to save Santee Drive-In. Can it?
Historical designation could disrupt plans for an Amazon warehouse
Family asks for public’s help in finding missing La Mesa woman
Vivian Crowder suffers from dementia and has been missing for over a week and has...
Veterans Day marked in Santee with ceremony, banners
The contributions of local veterans will be recognized in a number of ways in Santee...
New mayor, council members likely in Lemon Grove
Results show incumbent race too close to call
Former Granite Hills High teacher sentenced in sex misconduct case
Gerald Lopez, 56, was sentenced Wednesday to six months in county jail for the case...
66-year-old pedestrian struck, killed in El Cajon
The man was struck by a Ford Fusion on South Magnolia Avenue about 5:15 p.m....
Dry Santa Ana winds to persist in San Diego’s mountains and valleys Thursday
Officials said high winds made travel on mountain roads difficult, while SDG&E cut off power...
Council candidates in tight race in La Mesa
Early results show strong support for Measure L
DeMaio looking strong, other California Assembly races tight as early results arrive
Democrats have long dominated in Sacramento. But many residents are fed up with high prices.
Early results look good for Santee incumbents, not for sales tax hike
Mayor, City Council member each face one challenger
El Cajon tax measure, incumbent council member leading
Voters appear to endorse extending sales tax increase
Lemon Grove mayor trailing, tax measure winning
Voters turned out to elect a new mayor, a city council member and to decide...
El Cajon allocates $1.1 M for local projects
Some money goes toward repairing Chaldean Community Council building
Kaiser mental health worker strike reaches second week
Protests set for San Diego and other locations across Southern California
Woman who died in crash near Lake Henshaw was Lakeside resident
Robin Blankinship of Lakeside crashed on state Route 76 in the Morettis Junction area Oct....
Man found dead in vehicle that crashed into mobile home in El Cajon
One person was detained early Tuesday in connection with the fatal stabbing Tuesday
Hiker found in Campo backcountry after missing for two days
The woman was found Sunday in a steep and rocky area almost 10 miles from...
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A steep climb up El Cajon Mountain is not for the faint of heart
From the top of the 3,677-foot peak, hikers have a 360-degree view of the county,...
Hit by trash truck on his way to school, Helix High freshman football player continues recovery
In the weeks that have followed, the community of La Mesa and beyond have rallied...
El Cajon considering moving classic car cruise from downtown
Businesses say they suffer from weekly event, though restaurants see increase in business
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Alpine guide: 13 dining, shopping and entertainment ideas for visitors
13 places for food, drinks, shopping and entertainment in this unincorporated area of San Diego...
Scores turn to new court to help San Diegans struggling with severe mental health issues
71 county residents receive services of CARE Court in first year
Program linking 911 callers to nurses expands throughout East County
La Mesa, Lemon Grove adopt program that diverts less-serious 911 calls. Others to follow suit.
State to lend fire truck to Lemon Grove
No-cost vehicle will be used when needed in other jurisdictions
‘Slaughterhouse’ sequel filmed in Campo to get solo screening tonight
Local filmmakers Rick Roessler and Jerry Encoe set their horror comedy at the border town's...
Student arrested on suspicion of bringing BB gun to Spring Valley school
Deputies were called to the STEAM Academy after school officials were told a student threatened...
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El Cajon considers charging nursing homes for excessive 911 calls
The city is exploring a program to charge for what it sees as too many...
Driver killed in East County minivan crash
The crash was reported around 4:55 p.m. Wednesday on state Route 76 near East Loop,...
Pacific Crest Trail hiker shares tips, travel stories
Never stop exercising, always have a new goal, 70-year-old El Cajon magician advises