La Mesa Oktoberfest is celebrating 50 years with its three-day Bavarian festival Sept. 29 through Oct. 1 in the heart of The Village. This event includes three biergartens, kids’ activities, German and international foods, games, live music, dancing, and more. McFarlane Promotions, Inc. CEO Laurel McFarlane said it is exciting…
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El Cajon City Council heard staff’s report on locations for the proposed sites for its new veteran’s memorial at the Sept. 12 meeting. Parks & Recreation Director Frank Carson said after 29 interactions with the community and stakeholders, including local veteran groups such as AMVETS, VFW, Marine Corps League Detachment,…
On Sept. 12, the CDC reported that the latest COVID-19 vaccine is available containing the latest strains of the Omicron variants. This is the first fall and winter season where vaccines are available for the three viruses responsible for the most hospitalizations. COVID-19, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, and the flu. The…
World Suicide Prevention Day was Sept. 10, with several events marking the occasion throughout the county including a lighting of candles for those who have lost loved ones due to suicide, and a Survivors of Suicide march at Balboa Park. On Sept. 7, the San Diego County Suicide Prevention Council…
Parkway Plaza is holding its inaugural FanCon event on Sept. 16 and 17 from noon to 7 p.m., giving its guests the chance to dive into a celebration from heart-pounding gaming tournaments to cosplay contests. The Plaza will transform into a world of tabletop games, trading cards, anime, cosplay, streaming,…
