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Sweetwater Authority aids in fire suppression
Early afternoon on May 14, a fire broke out near Sweetwater Authority’s Loveland Reservoir in Alpine. Authority staff swiftly responded to assist emergency services with access and logistics to the efforts to fight the wind-driven fire, which burned nearly 19 acres before being contained. During the incident, the reservoir property was used as a staging area and incident command center.
Measles Alert in El Cajon, Third Case Confirmed as Officials Scramble to Prevent Outbreak
Public health officials say a third case of measles was confirmed in the County this year, striking a 13-month-old who had recently returned from overseas. Following two previous instances reported earlier, this latest occurrence marks a growing concern since no cases have emerged since 2019. Health authorities have now pinpointed potential exposure zones, raising alarms for those who visited these areas during specified times.
2nd Annual Motors for Minds Car Show in Lakeside
The 2024 Motors for Minds Car Show is scheduled for Saturday, May 18, from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at El Monte County Park in Lakeside. The charity event benefits firefighters around San Diego County. For more information, visit https://www.classy.org/event/2024-motors-for-minds-car-show/e555451.
DCB Delivers M37R Widebody For Guatemala-Based Buyer
With its M37R Widebody catamaran, DCB Performance Marine has built a national audience, a longtime goal for the Arizona-based company founded 34 years ago in El Cajon, Calif. The custom high-performance catamaran builder’s hotbed still remains west of the Mississippi River, but now DCB has M37R owners in states such as Alabama, Florida, Indiana and New York. DCB’s long-sought eastern migration is happening.
Motorcycle Chase in El Cajon Ends in Fatal Crash, Couple Pronounced Dead at the Scene
In a tragic turn of events, a motorcycle chase ended in a deadly collision in El Cajon, with both the driver and the passenger losing their lives. The incident occurred on the night of May 11, when El Cajon police officers spotted a black Harley Davidson motorcycle with two riders committing a traffic violation at 1700 East Main Street, according to a statement by the El Cajon Police Department.
San Diego firefighters want you to get ready for wildfires now
Monday’s fire near Alpine served as an important reminder for homeowners to make sure their properties are as prepared as possible for a wildfire. That fire began in a home and quickly spread to nearby vegetation — burning 18 acres before firefighters got it contained. Cal Fire spokesman...
Photos: You can buy a California town for $6.6 million. Here's a look at downtown Campo
CAMPO, Calif. — Maybe owning an entire town wasn't something you considered before, but for $6.6 million you could live that dream. A Top Gun CRE real estate listing offers the opportunity to purchase a 28-building portfolio in downtown Campo, a town that's located about an hour east of San Diego.
Proposed trolley system to improve East County trolley service
Getting around the East County using public transportation could soon be easier. The Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) wants to add a new trolley connector between the El Cajon Transit Center and Santee Station. Right now, both the Green and Orange lines run between downtown and Santee. But the last stretch between El Cajon and Santee is often problematic and causes ripple effects.
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