If anyone in the world understands the pain Paris is feeling this week, it is the population of Southern California – we are no strangers to the devastation of fire. Even in the last year, East County has felt the effects of unchecked flames. The sense of loss, of helplessness,…
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Helix High junior Eric Parker is having an impressive track season and the best could still be yet to come. Parker and the Highlanders’ 4×400 relay team won first-place medals at the Arcadia Invitational on April 6. The Scotties’ Ty Sheridan, Denzel Mulligan, Nick White, and Parker clocked a section-best…
There is a new donut shop in Downtown El Cajon, but it is not selling just any donuts. These are the renowned Mary’s Donuts, originally from Santee, courtesy of the man who brought Mary’s to Lakeside several years ago: Joel Scalzitti. The new store is located at 172 Main Street.…
A Chula Vista man, wanted by Mexican law enforcement authorities in the killing of his stepmother, will spend two years in prison on an unrelated charge. Aaron Juarez, 20, is suspected by authorities in Tijuana of shooting his stepmother and burying her body in the backyard of her home. Chula…
A slurry seal is a mix of asphalt, sand and rock that’s used to coat over areas of a road and can be an alternative to resurfacing an entire street – something that takes more time and money and can be an inconvenience to commuters and residents. Joe Hlebica prefers…
