East County Magazine

Destination East County: Late January and February festivities to love

The City of Poway invites seniors to the Abominable Snow Ball on January 28th from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Mickey Cafagna Community Center’s Oak Hall. The event promises a musical journey across the ...
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'Coalition of Lifesavers' hits milestone of 750,000 trained in CPR

Dr. Koenig called the 750,000-person milestone a "remarkable accomplishment" that highlights the power of community action. The data supports the urgency: administering CPR immediately can double a ...
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kratom sales

An investigation by East County Magazine has found kratom and synthetic kratom (7-OH) products for sale locally in every East County city, despite the fact that it’s illegal in California to sell or ...
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Kratom, banned by California, is still for sale in East County stores including synthetic versions linked to numerous deaths

Kratom is derived from a southeast Asian plant with opioid-like properties and synthetic versions have proven even more ...
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COUNTY HEALTH CONFIRMS 547 CASES OF WHOOPING COUGH, SHARP RISE OVER LAST YEAR: PUBLIC URGED TO MAKE SURE VACCINES ARE UP TO DATE

November 15, 2024 (San Diego) -- County public health officials are reporting an increased number of pertussis cases, also known as whooping cough, in San Diego County this year. The increase is ...
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THREE FAMILY MEMBERS ARRESTED FOR SUSPECTED ABUSE LEADING TO DEATH OF SPRING VALLEY GIRL, 11

November 8, 2022 (Spring Valley) -- Three people have been arrested and charged in relation to the death of 11-year-old Arabella McCormack of Spring Valley. Those arrested are the child’s adoptive ...
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Spring Valley Community Planning Group elects new officers amidst controversy over filling board vacancies

January 19, 2026 (Spring Valley) – The Spring Valley Community Planning Group board elected executive officers for the 2026 term Tuesday, but not before some members expressed concerns about how they ...
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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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Palantir is rewriting security and privacy, creating massive database shared by federal agencies including ICE and the military

“Our Product is used to kill people.” — Palantir CEO Alex Karp, emphasizing the company’s role in enabling lethal military operations. The company’s AI tools provide "precision targeting” ...
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Proposed Lakeside Sand Mine Owner Sues City of San Diego for Damages From Water Release at El Capitan Dam

Sept. 1, 2025 (Lakeside) – A lawsuit against the city of San Diego is highlighting safety and management concerns at the El Capitan Dam and Reservoir (photo, left, by Billy Ortiz). The suit is also ...
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60,000+ IN DOWNTOWN SAN DIEGO “NO KINGS” RALLY, THOUSANDS MORE COUNTYWIDE PROTEST AUTHORITARIAN ACTIONS OF TRUMP ADMINISTRATION

Photos,left: Aerial image of No Kings rally downtown, courtesy of ECM news partner 10 News, and protestor in El Cajon, photo by Miriam Raftery. June 15, 2025 (San Diego) – At least 60,000 people ...
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ICE RAIDS EL CAJON PAINTING COMPANY, ARRESTS UNDOCUMENTED WORKERS

March 28, 2025 (El Cajon) – Federal immigration authorities raided the San Diego Powder and Protective Coatings company on Magnolia Ave. in El Cajon yesterday afternoon. A search warrant accuses the ...