A ridge of high pressure & offshore winds brought Summer-like heat to SD County today. It’ll be a hot weekend with warmer than avg temps next week. Source: CBS 8 New feed
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The company that makes Lysol and Dettol is urging customers not to consume its cleaning products after President Donald Trump suggested the possibility of injecting disinfectants to protect people from coronavirus. Reckitt Benckiser (RBGLY), a British company, warned Friday that human consumption of disinfectant products is dangerous. It issued the…
Jholei Evans earned the Teacher of the Year award in The East County Californian’s 2019 reader’s poll. At the Best of East County party on Feb. 13, she was surrounded by school staff and board members, celebrating together the recognition given to her by her peers in the community. But…
El Cajon City Council moved forward with programs to help residents, businesses and homeless individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic on April 14. The council approved 12 programs to help the community. Staff reported there will be a negative fiscal impact on the city’s general fund this year, into fiscal year…
Aviators will execute fly-overs in various groupings above 12 hospitals in the county, towing banners, writing sky messages with smoke and performing stunts. Source: CBS 8 New feed
Edna Publicover was last seen wearing a white shirt, blue jeans, glasses, a white face mask and was carrying a beige purse. Source: CBS 8 New feed
By RAMONA PRICE In this strange time of social distancing and staying at home, how do you get new books when the libraries and bookstores are closed? Luckily, the San Diego County Library has you covered with our eBook and downloadable audiobook collection. Download the Libby app to your phone/tablet…
By JENNIFER OSBORN Distance learning. A month ago, this phrase was not a familiar one to most of America. But in just a matter of weeks, almost everyone with school-age children is not only aware of the term, but they are likely experiencing it in their own homes. With the…
By CONNIE BAER and LYNN BAER Grossmont High School’s nearly 100 years are reflected throughout its historic campus. While the campus has been dramatically modernized over the past 10 years, reminders of its past include bronze plaques as well as signs and features documenting its history. DRINKING FOUNTAIN IN THE UPPER…
The NWS issued a heat advisory that will be in effect from 11 a.m. Friday to 6 p.m. Saturday in the inland valleys. Source: CBS 8 New feed
Sam Craig has been a Vista firefighter for 22 years. He says the firefighters themselves are doing their best to give back to the community, as well. Source: CBS 8 New feed
Cal Fire San Diego is doing everything it can to make sure it has the manpower to fight fire locally and statewide but are also asking the public to do their part. Source: CBS 8 New feed
The mayor also said parkgoers will not be able to drive to the parks, as parking lots remain closed per public health orders. Source: CBS 8 New feed
A strong ridge of high pressure will lead to warmer than usual temps for the rest of the week. Peaking on Friday & Saturday, few highs will be flirting with records. Source: CBS 8 New feed
A Lakeside man said his mom received her stimulus check despite dying 15 months ago. Source: CBS 8 New feed
Catholics wanting to celebrate Easter mass Sunday had to do so from the comfort of their own homes. The Roman Catholic Diocese earlier this month reiterated that to comply with California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s public directive to shelter in place, masses could not be celebrated publicly “in any form or…
Flexsystems USA Inc. in El Cajon is one of the few, if not the only manufacturers of 2D mold products. During normal times, it focuses on creating custom PVC labels (silicone and soft rubber) for clothing, shoes, hats and other brand name accessories. It also creates custom promotional products like…
The county of San Diego’s 2020-21 budget hearings will not be in June as has been the case in past years, and capital projects will be suspended. The announcement by county Chief Administrative Officer Helen Robbins-Meyer was made during the March 24 San Diego County Board of Supervisors meeting as…
The number of COVID-19 related positive cases in East County and surrounding areas as of April 13, 2020, according to San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency. El Cajon 111 La Mesa 36 Lemon Grove 15 Santee 19 Lakeside 15 Spring Valley 47 Carlsbad 48 Chula Vista 183…
All four detainees were released late last week from the Otay Mesa Detention Center and Imperial Regional Detention Facility, according to the ACLU. Source: CBS 8 New feed
