Articles by Special to the East County Californian
Cox Communications and The James M. Cox Foundation have provided a $25,000 grant to fund a new technology center at the El Cajon Clubhouse of the Boys & Girls Clubs of East County– one of six clubs nationwide to receive the grant.
By Monica Zech
The Cities of El Cajon, La Mesa and Lemon Grove, whose jointly managed fire departments make up the Heartland Fire & Rescue Service, have selected Colin Stowell as its next Fire Chief. The City Managers for the three cities, Douglas Williford of El Cajon, Yvonne Garrett of La Mesa, and Lydia Romero of Lemon Grove, made the announcement that Stowell will begin serving in this capacity beginning Nov. 7. Stowell replaces Chief Rick Sitta, who retired on August 12, 2016.
By Troy Hartpence
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints honors humanitarian efforts.
The Annual "Charity Never Faileth" Humanitarian Award was awarded to Deb Ferrin on Aug. 20 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.