In an open two-seat election for La Mesa City Council, former councilmember Kristine Alessio is looking to get back on the dais, running against Lauren Cazares, Genevieve Suzuki, and Shawn Townsend.

Purple Nation Santana registered 335 total yards against Monte Vista. The Sultans completed four touchdown passes in the game ...

Granite Hills has since slipped to No. 7 behind No. 6 Helix Charter. Both East County schools would rank among the top three ...

A total of 57 teams will be involved this year, including one play-in game.

Light them up! If your trick-or-treater is wearing a dark costume, add a few strips of reflective tape or stickers. Send ...

The East County Californian has been the hometown newspaper of the eastern region of San Diego since 1892.

The Bulldogs (1-2 in Pac-12, 4-3 overall) and Aztecs (3-4 overall) traded scores throughout the third and fourth quarters. Sutton (18 carries, 110 yards) broke off a 67-yard run and Jordan Napier ...

Featured items include specialized wheelchairs, rehabilitation exercise ergometers, and paper-making equipment. The auction ...

The Grossmont High School football team has been racking up big numbers on offense all season long; the Steele Canyon Cougars aren’t too far behind. The host Foothillers paired up with Steele Canyon ...

There are two weeks remaining in regular season play for the San Diego Section’s tackle football teams. Some schools only have one regular season game left. The new playoff format promises to be more ...

San Diego State University’s football team has overcome a mumps outbreak, significant injuries, and more this season. Saturday night against Fresno State University, the... The Grossmont High School ...

An 1898 view looking down Main Street in El Cajon from Prescott Street, showing early commercial buildings and development in the growing East County town. (Photo and caption info courtesy of the San ...