Jan. 22, 2026 (Lemon Grove) -- A group of Lemon Grove residents and regional animal welfare advocates are launching a formal ...

A proposed "Rescue-Only Pet Store Standards" initiative seeks to expand existing state protections that currently cover only ...

From 11 a.m until 3 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 7, much of the inner corridors of the shopping center will be filled with more than two dozen animal rescue agencies seeking to pair hundreds of adoptable ...

Fort Cross, at 4425 Highway 78, has evolved from a living history site into a premier destination for agriculture workshops and team building. The end of January tour, running from 1 to 3 p.m., offers ...

Fort Cross, at 4425 Highway 78, has evolved from a living history site into a premier destination for agriculture workshops and team building. The end of January tour, running from 1 to 3 p.m., offers ...

The Escondido Chocolate Festival is set for Feb 7, turning the city’s historic downtown into a literal moveable feast for those with a sweet tooth, a penchant for chocolate pairings and an ...

The event, hosted by the Escondido Downtown Business Association, is a self-guided "chocolate crawl" designed to help visitors ages 21 and up shop, eat and play their way through the heart of the city ...

Jan. 22, 2026 (Borrego Springs) -- The rugged beauty of the Anza-Borrego Desert will take center stage as the Anza-Borrego Foundation kicks off the 20th anniversary edition of the Anza-Borrego Desert ...

Chaired by Martha Deichler and Kathryn White, the event is a vital fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego, with every dollar raised going directly toward supporting the Borrego ...

Below are highlights and lowlights of the major news stories and issues in 2025 covered by East County Magazine, including top local stories, local impacts of national actions, and several top ...

The event starts at 8:30 a.m. for signups and breakfast with a 9:30 a.m. shotgun start on Friday, Feb. 20. The deAnza Country Club is at 509 Catarina Drive in Borrego Springs.

A proposed "Rescue-Only Pet Store Standards" initiative seeks to expand existing state protections that currently cover only dogs, cats and rabbits. Since signature gathering began on Jan. 10, ...