Santee Lakes is getting ready for its Mega Catfish Stock Event STOCKZILLA on Oct. 7-8, with 3,500 hundred pounds of catfish split between Lakes 2-7. “It’s a great time to come out and catch some catfish. If you are camping with us, it is your lucky weekend.” said Greg Even,…
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On Sept. 5, the San Diego Workforce Partnerships held a press conference announcing its new program Career Pathways for Foster Youth. The program was made possible by a $5 million investment from the County of San Diego to help current and former foster youth ages 16-24 land their first job.…
The Mt. Miguel High School Alumni Foundation along with title sponsors Class of ‘62 Richard Crawford and Class of ’65 Jeri Scudder Crawford is holding its third Matador Golf Classic Fundraiser at Cottonwood Gold Course on Oct. 14, at 10 a.m. All proceeds from the event will directly benefit the…
The City of Santee announced the launch of its new online Permitting & Licensing Portal, which modernizes the city’s permit application and licensing process. “We are committed to providing exceptional service and embracing technology advancements to improve the experience for our community members, contractors, current and future business owners and…
In celebration of National Hobbit Day, the birthdays of Bilbo and Frodo Baggins, the two fictional characters in J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Hobbit” and “The Lord of the Rings,” local performing arts company Cinballera Entertainment is bringing a twist to Tolkien’s “The Lord of the Rings” with its performance of “Lady…
On Aug. 29, the County of San Diego released its Child Care Blueprint. Overseen by the new Child and Family Well-Being Department that began in July, the new department is a consolidation of the former Child Welfare Services and First 5 San Diego. The San Diego County Board of Supervisors…
San Diego police are searching for a Carmel Mountain post office employee accused of stabbing his supervisor in the head and fleeing the scene. Source: CBS 8 New feed
The Golden and Labrador Retrievers help people with disabilities and 80% of their clients are veterans. Source: CBS 8 New feed
Those final test results could be ready by Saturday afternoon or evening. Source: CBS 8 New feed
E. coli bacteria indicated the water for some customers in Imperial Beach, Chula Vista, and parts of Cornado may be contaminated with human or animal waste. Source: CBS 8 New feed
The Grossmont Healthcare District awarded more than $1.3 million in community grants and sponsorship awards to 29 nonprofit organizations in Eastern San Diego County in recognition of National Nonprofit Day on Aug. 17. Since 1996, the board of directors has granted over $40 million in financial awards to local nonprofit…
The nonprofit PaintCare is hosting a Paint Drop-off event at Steele Canyon High School on Aug. 26 from 8 a.m. – noon, giving local households and businesses the opportunity to drop off leftover paint for recycling. PaintCare will accept unwanted paint and primers, stains, deck and concrete sealers, and clear…
San Diego Oasis is holding its annual Taste of Oasis on Monday, Aug. 28 at its La Mesa location inside Grossmont Center from 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Attendees will have a unique opportunity to see upcoming classes and meet San Diego Oasis instructors. Classes features at the event include…
Grossmont College’s Hyde Art Gallery is kicking off the fall semester with its annual “Faculty and Staff Exhibition: IN•SIGHT” from Aug. 24 through Sept. 1. The exhibition showcases artwork produced by arts educators in the Visual Arts and Humanities Department, providing gallery guests with a unique glimpse into the multi-dimensional…
By District Attorney Summer Stephan Scams come in every variety and target every segment of the population. From the grandparent scam to the get rich quick ploy, the common thread in each scenario is someone is faking their identity or trying to steal yours. In San Diego County, our office…
By Assemblymember Marie Waldron The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), along with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), recently approved a demonstration project in California to provide pre-release services and improved access to care for persons being released from jails and prisons. Nationally, 80% of…
Temporary shelter offers families a chance to regain confidence and break the pattern of homelessness. Source: CBS 8 New feed
