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General Manager of El Cajon-Area Business Raided by ICE Pleads Guilty

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General Manager of El Cajon-Area Business Raided by ICE Pleads Guilty

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The plea agreement includes admissions that he knew at least ten of the company's workers were undocumented immigrants.See the Story

City pushback leads to clarified homeless count for El Cajon

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City pushback leads to clarified homeless count for El Cajon

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EL CAJON, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — The Regional Task Force on Homelessness in San Diego has revised the number of homeless people in El Cajon after city leadership publicly challenged the original numbers from this year’s Point-in-Time Count, an annual snapshot of individuals experiencing homelessness across San Diego County. While the region saw a significant decrease, El Cajon was one of the only cities in the county that saw an uptick in homeles…See the Story

Woman Who Died in Las Colinas Custody Identified

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Woman Who Died in Las Colinas Custody Identified

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On June 13 at around 4:25 p.m., sheriff's deputies said they discovered Linda Bagby unresponsive in her cell while serving dinner.See the Story

Obituary: Garry Eugene Shrum

Garry Eugene Shrum, age 74, a beloved husband, father, and friend, sadly left our world of rock and roll on May 4, 2025, after a life full of love, peace, and music. Born and raised in El Cajon, California, he was known for his record stores, including Blue Meannie Records in El Cajon, Another Blue Meannie in Los Angeles, and Blue Meannie Music in Batesville, Arkansas, as well as his later involvement with Heritage Auctions. Garry was a wealth o…Music · El Cajon Read Article

Rep. Sara Jacobs reintroduces My Body, My Data Act in Congress

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U.S. Rep. Sara Jacobs. (File photo by Chris Stone/Times of San Diego) A bill protecting reproductive and sexual health data has been reintroduced to Congress by Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-San Diego. Jacobs was joined by Senators Mazie Hirono, D-HI, and Ron Wyden, D-OR, in reintroducing the My Body, My Data Act, originally brought forth by Jacobs in 2022. Her 51st District includes parts of San Diego, along with El Cajon, La Mesa and Lemon Grove. The b…Ron Wyden · El Cajon See the Story

Art gallery for adults with intellectual disabilities celebrates 25 years in El Cajon

An art gallery in El Cajon celebrating adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities is marking a milestone with a special show. The artwork at Sophie’s Gallery has been 25 years in the making.El Cajon · El Cajon Read Article

Former El Cajon official fails to appear for 8-day jail term

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Former El Cajon City Councilmember Bessmon “Ben” Kalasho and his wife each failed to appear at a San Diego Superior Court hearing Monday to begin serving eight-day jail sentences they received for previous contempt-of-court findings. They are both the subjects of fresh arrest warrants and could face additional legal consequences. Judge Wendy Behan issued a pair of $25,000 bench warrants for Bessmon and Jessica Kalasho, who were ordered to serve …El Cajon · El Cajon Read Article

As Coronado Considers Clean Energy Switch, Concerns about CCAs Arise

Power lines in California. Photo: yhelfman / iStock Before making a decision about whether Coronado should shift its energy procurement to a Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) program, the City Council wants to learn more about them. Chief concerns include financial risks, potential costs to small businesses, capacity violations CCAs are facing, and staffing concerns. “I don’t think we should move into CCA lightly, without a heck of a lot of res…El Cajon · El Cajon Read Article

Eastlake ace outlasts Christian for SoCal Regional title in Division 2

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EL CAJON — With the sun sinking toward the horizon, Addison Suriano struck out Pressly Villalva with her 226th pitch and Eastlake High School beat top-seeded Christian 2-1 in 12 innings to win the CIF Southern California Regional Division 2 softball championship on Saturday evening. Suriano, a junior, hugged her senior catcher, Rachel Del Busto, and the two were buried in a dogpile near the circle. Leadoff batter Deziree Gomez singled in Mia Vas…El Cajon · El Cajon Read Article

Jimmie Johnson to Drive Bill Muncey’s Atlas Van Lines “Blue Blaster”-Hall of Fame driver Jimmie Johnson usually travels at 250-300 feet per second, but the seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion from El Cajon, Calif. by Official Release

Hall of Fame driver Jimmie Johnson usually travels at 250-300 feet per second, but the seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion from El Cajon, Calif. The post Jimmie Johnson to Drive Bill Muncey’s Atlas Van Lines “Blue Blaster” appeared first on SpeedwayMedia.com.Hall of Fame · El Cajon Read Article

Artivál: Art, wine and music festival to bring creative energy to East County

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EL CAJON, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) -- Artivál San Diego, a vibrant celebration of art, music and community, is set to take place on Saturday, June 7 in the heart of El Cajon. This free, family-friendly festival promises a day filled with creativity, culture and connection. With over 50 artists and creators expected, attendees can listen to live music throughout the day, view a variety of art installations, enjoy bites from food trucks, and much more.…El Cajon · El Cajon Read Article