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Business6 days ago· 3 min read

Jamul Casino's Tribal History Film Wins Top Advertising Awards

A short film detailing the history and resilience of the Jamul Indian Village of California, commissioned by the Jamul Casino Resort, has won two prestigious advertising awards.

Via East County Magazine

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Mar 26· 3 min read

Lakeside's Hazard Construction Turns 100 — and the Roads Under Your Tires Show It

Hazard Construction, headquartered in Lakeside just off State Route 67, is marking its centennial this June. The East County firm has shaped San Diego's roads for a century, from the original 1926 excavation crews to current work at Gillespie Field and Lake Murray.

Via East County Magazine

TJ Maxx and Ulta Beauty Open at Grossmont Center, Bringing New Shopping to East County
Mar 25· 3 min read

TJ Maxx and Ulta Beauty Open at Grossmont Center, Bringing New Shopping to East County

Both retailers opened their doors this month at Grossmont Center in La Mesa, bringing more shopping options to East County at a time when many San Diego-area storefronts have been closing. La Mesa Mayor Mark Arapostathis called the openings a sign that the city remains a "desirable destination for shopping and services."

Via Times of San Diego

Mar 18· 3 min read

Tariffs Meant to Help U.S. Factories Are Doing the Opposite — East County Businesses Feeling the Pinch

A new AP investigation finds that Trump's tariffs are squeezing the very American manufacturers they were designed to protect, with businesses facing higher material costs, shrinking payrolls, and price hikes passed to consumers. East County business owners reliant on imported parts and materials are navigating the same squeeze.

Via AP News

Mar 14· 3 min read

New Spirits Bar The Malt House Opens on Mission Gorge Road in Santee

The Malt House held its ribbon cutting on Mission Gorge Road in Santee on Friday, March 13 — a new bar focused on fine spirits now serving East County. The Santee Chamber of Commerce attended the opening.

Via Santee Chamber of Commerce

$26.5 Million Sale of Santee Apartment Complex Signals Strong Demand for East County Housing
Mar 12· 3 min read

$26.5 Million Sale of Santee Apartment Complex Signals Strong Demand for East County Housing

La Roca Plaza, a 100-unit apartment community on North Magnolia Avenue in Santee, has sold for $26.5 million, with CBRE brokering the transaction. The deal highlights continued investor confidence in East County's multifamily market as rental demand remains strong across San Diego's inland suburbs.

Via RE Business Online

Santee Is Getting Its First Fitness Center Built Exclusively for Adults 55 and Up
Mar 9· 3 min read

Santee Is Getting Its First Fitness Center Built Exclusively for Adults 55 and Up

Wise Owl Fit and Live Life Physiotherapy will celebrate its grand opening on March 21 — offering strength training, balance classes, and one-on-one physical therapy designed specifically for older adults.

Via Santee Chamber of Commerce

Santee Off-Road Racing Vehicle Maker Alumicraft Files for Bankruptcy
Mar 5· 3 min read

Santee Off-Road Racing Vehicle Maker Alumicraft Files for Bankruptcy

Alumicraft LLC, a Santee-based off-road racing vehicle manufacturer, has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection with $16.7 million in total liabilities and fewer than $23,000 in assets. The company reported a sharp decline in revenue over the past three years.

Via edhat.com

Public Storage, Born in El Cajon, Is Leaving California for Texas
Feb 28· 3 min read

Public Storage, Born in El Cajon, Is Leaving California for Texas

The self-storage giant that got its start in El Cajon in 1972 — complete with mariachis and bright orange doors — has announced it is moving its corporate headquarters from Glendale to Frisco, Texas.

Via KOGO Newsradio 600

Feb 27· 3 min read

East County Gets New Economic Development Chief — And He Is One of Us

After a nationwide search drawing more than 300 applicants, the East County Economic Development Council has selected Matt Sanford as its new president and CEO. Sanford, an East County resident with nearly two decades in San Diego economic development, takes over March 23.

Via East County Magazine

Feb 17· 3 min read

California Lawmakers Advance Mileage Tax Study Despite East County Opposition

A proposed 6-9 cents per mile tax study advanced in the state Assembly over objections from East County Assemblymember Carl DeMaio, who called it a "sucker punch to working class Californians." The bill could affect daily commuters from Santee and East County who drive longer distances.

Via East County Magazine

Feb 17· 3 min read

La Mesa Breaks Ground on $400K Community-Funded Downtown Archway

A new landmark archway featuring 1,512 hand-painted tiles from local residents is rising at La Mesa Boulevard and Palm Avenue. The community-funded project, decades in the making, will serve as the gateway to La Mesa Village.

Via East County Magazine

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