The Alpine Sun

Since 1952, The Alpine Sun has been a trusted source of news for the Alpine community. Each week, we distribute 4,500 copies through a subscriber mailing. Additionally, on the first Thursday of each month, we release the Sun Spot Shopper, which reaches over 7,500 homes. Our coverage extends throughout Alpine and the surrounding Backcountry, including the areas of Alpine, Harbison Canyon, Dehesa, Flinn Springs, Descanso, Guatay, Pine Valley, Mt. Laguna, Jacumba, and Lake Morena Village.

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Eagles, Scotties go undefeated in annual San Diego Lions baseball tournament

2 weeks ago | thealpinesun.com | Phillip Brents

The San Diego Downtown Lions High School Baseball Tournament, founded in 1951, ranks as the oldest and largest of its kind in the United States. The tournament has morphed in recent years because of CIF rule changes, transforming itself to a four-game event for participating teams. Bracket winners advance directly to division championship games while all other teams receive a consolation game. Add inclement weather to this year’s event, which was scheduled March 31 to April 3.
Military kids celebrated in April

2 weeks ago | thealpinesun.com | Albert H. Fulcher

April is the Month of the Military Child, honoring the resilience and sacrifices of the more than 1.6 million military children in our country. Moving off military bases or across the country means children must enroll in new schools, make new friends and new support systems, and in some cases lose valuable resources available to active-duty parents. Foundation for Women Warriors focuses not only on the needs of women veterans, but also of their children.
Luncheon advocates for addiction recovery through McAlister Institute

2 weeks ago | thealpinesun.com | Albert H. Fulcher

McAlister Institute, an East County-based center for addiction recovery in San Diego County, is hosting its 8th Annual Miracles of Recovery Luncheon on Tuesday, May 20, at 11:15 a.m. at Coasterra on Harbor Island. This special fundraising event supports McAlister Institute’s mission to break the stigma surrounding alcoholism and drug addiction, while also providing vital resources to individuals on their recovery journey.
East County softball teams receive recognition in early section power rankings

3 weeks ago | thealpinesun.com | Phillip Brents

The early San Diego Section power rankings are especially kind to East County high school softball teams with Christian High School ranked at No. 3 and West Hills High School ranked at No. 10. Additionally, Santana pulled in a Top 20 ranking at No. 16. Christian entered this week with a 14-3-1 overall record while West Hills was 7-3-1. Santana followed with a 7-4-0 record.
Grossmont names district’s top two instructors

3 weeks ago | thealpinesun.com | Albert H. Fulcher

Mount Miguel High School Career Technical Education teacher Mick McMurray and IDEA Center High School English teacher Kendra Vandermeer have been named Grossmont Union High School District’s Teachers of the Year. Vandermeer is a 2022 Golden Apple Award recipient, which is given annually to a school’s top teacher as determined by students, has served as an English teacher at IDEA Center High School for six years.
Wage theft victims get pay back

3 weeks ago | thealpinesun.com | Tracy DeFore

More wage theft victims in San Diego County are getting the pay they’ve earned. County, state and labor leaders delivered that message as they gathered to celebrate workers, and report advances on addressing wage theft. [Last week’s] breakfast event took place at the Employee Rights Center as part of a Week of Action honoring labor rights activist César Chávez. Workers in the region lose nearly $6 million every year to unscrupulous employers.
State Superintendent defends education

4 weeks ago | thealpinesun.com | Albert H. Fulcher

State Superintendent Tony Thurmond released the public statement below in reaction to the Executive Order intending to dismantle the United States Department of Education in a March 20 press release. “While today’s Executive Order signals an intent to dismantle the United States Department of Education (ED), we want to reiterate once again that an Executive Order is not law, and that Congress alone holds the authority to close a department that Congress created.
League gives students a reason to ride

4 weeks ago | thealpinesun.com | Albert H. Fulcher

The SoCal League, is a group of student-athletes in grades 4th through 12th, that ride and race cross-country mountain bikes on varied terrain with an emphasis on fun, skills, competition and safety. Although most of these athletes are from high school and middle schools in the South Bay area, the South Bay Composite Bike Team takes in student-athletes from any student living south of Interstate 8.
Spring preview has Granite Hills on top of prep baseball rankings

4 weeks ago | thealpinesun.com | Phillip Brents

Spring is a time for new beginnings, from the winter thaw to flowering fields. East County athletes have become reacquainted with baseball, softball, boys volleyball, lacrosse, swimming and diving and track and field, among others, as the calendar has turned from February to March, and now to April. Granite Hills remains a perennial high school baseball power within the San Diego Section and the Eagles’ 6-0 start to the 2025 hardball campaign seems to validate that.
More than $1 million available for non-profits

1 month ago | thealpinesun.com | Albert H. Fulcher

San Diego Foundation announced that it is investing $1.5 million in grants to help nonprofit service providers expand access to mental and behavioral health services for children and families while strengthening the local workforce through paid stipends for future professionals. Nonprofit organizations providing services in San Diego County are invited to apply for a grant.