East County Magazine

Jamul Casino Resort officially unveils brand new hotel tower

The artfully designed hotel tower aims to earn the AAA Four Diamond Rating — North America’s premier hotel rating program, ...
East County Magazine

Jamul Casino Resort officially unveils brand new hotel tower with jam-packed opening weekend

To learn more about Jamul Casino Resort and to book a room, please visit JamulCasino.com.
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TRUMP ADMINISTRATION WEAKENS FOOD AND DRUG SAFETY, DESPITE RISE IN FOOD-BOURNE ILLNESSES

May 2, 2025 (Washington D.C.) — The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) unit that oversees the criminal and civil enforcement of food and drug safety regulations is being disbanded by President Donald ...
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Man found dead after SWAT standoff in Ramona

September 4, 2025 (Ramona) -- An hours-long standoff that led to the evacuation of a Ramona elementary school yesterday has ended with the discovery of a deceased man inside a home. On September 3, ...
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DUAL DEATHS IN WIND TURBINE FIRE HIGHLIGHT HAZARDS

October 31, 2013 (Netherlands) – Two young mechanics, ages 19 and 21, died when a fire broke out in a wind turbine where they were performing routine maintenance. The tragedy occurred at Deltawind’s ...
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BLACKWATER FOUNDER ERIK PRINCE INDICTED FOR ARMS SALES TO LIBYA

July 27, 2023 (San Diego) — The name Erik Prince became familiar to many residents in San Diego’s East County when Blackwater, the private military contracting firm he founded, sought to build a ...
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Lemon Fest coming to St. John of the Cross this weekend

Sept. 17, 2025 (Lemon Grove) -- The annual St. John of the Cross Catholic Parish Fall Festival, the Lemon Fest, is coming to the church on Broadway this weekend. The community event, from 4 to 9 p.m., ...
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NEW CALIFORNIA LAW PROVIDES STRONGEST RAT POISON RESTRICTIONS IN NATION

September 25, 2024 (Sacramento, CA) -- Gov. Gavin Newsom signed tighter rat poison restrictions into law today, expanding an existing moratorium to include all blood-thinning rat poisons, known as ...
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GKN AEROSPACE OPENS NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART PLANT, BRINGING AEROSPACE JOBS TO EL CAJON

December 18, 2024 (El Cajon) -- The site that was once planned as an Amazon warehouse is taking shape to house some of the most sophisticated machinery in the world, as well as the skilled workers to ...
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“NO KINGS” PROTESTS PLANNED SATURDAY NATIONWIDE OVER AUTHORITARIAN TACTICS, INCLUDING 11 EVENTS IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY

June 12, 2025 (San Diego’s East County) -- “They’ve defied our courts, deported Americans, disappeared people off the streets, attacked our civil rights, and slashed our services. The corruption has ...
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MEDICAL EXAMINER RELEASES NAMES OF EAST COUNTY CRASH VICTIMS AND BODY FOUND ON HIKING TRAIL

September 17, 2020 (San Diego’s East County) – The County Medical Examiner has released the identities of victims who lost their lives in several East County accidents over the past two weeks ...
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END OF AN ERA: GROVE PASTRY SHOP AND PINNACLE PEAK STEAKHOUSE CLOSE DOORS

December 11, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – Two of East County’s most beloved businesses, Grove Pastry Shop and Pinnacle Peak Steakhouse, have closed down, leaving behind cherished memories. I ...