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Behind the Villa Chardonnay Rescue: Bankruptcy Records Show the Sanctuary’s Collapse Was Years in the Making

Bankruptcy records show the May 1 animal rescue at Villa Chardonnay was the public endpoint of a much larger collapse involving millions in debt, delinquent charity registration, creditor disputes, court-supervised

Lizzie May 5, 2026 4:31 pm

The ordering counter at Lakeside Social coffee shop, showing large black and gold menu boards filled with drink and food options hanging above a counter lined with flavoring syrups and coffee equipment.

Sipping Local: Why Lakeside Social is the New Heart of Woodside

With a sprawling specialty menu, generous portions, and a high-energy atmosphere, this Lakeside gem is proving that a great cup of coffee is only the beginning of the experience.

Lizzie April 20, 2026 1:12 pm

Young girl wearing a yellow princess dress with a tiara and gloves, smiling outdoors in front of a garage door.

$31.5 Million, Verified Training, and the Harder Question: What Does “Meaningful Oversight” Actually Mean?

EL CAJON, CA — The civil lawsuit arising from the death of 11-year-old Arabella McCormack has now been resolved through settlement. Public reporting confirms that the City of San Diego, the

Lizzie February 28, 2026 5:41 pm

Exterior view of Santana High School in Santee, California; inset shows a CDCR inmate identification photo of Charles Andrew ‘Andy’ Williams.

Santana High shooter resentencing: a 2001 case collides with modern juvenile sentencing law

A resentencing ruling in the Santana High School shooting case is setting up a new legal fight—over juvenile sentencing, the scope of recall authority, and what happens next in juvenile

Lizzie January 6, 2026 8:09 pm

Community Spotlight

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Community Spotlight: The Stand Brings Flavor & Fresh Energy to Santee

Santee has a new spot worth checking out—and no, it’s not another chicken chain. It’s The Stand, a fast-casual eatery that’s setting a new bar for casual dining with bold

Lizzie July 14, 2025 2:36 pm

East of 52 Launches: A New Voice for Unfiltered, Local Journalism in East County

In a time when independent journalism is disappearing and local issues are too often overlooked, a new publication is stepping in to fill the

Lizzie June 26, 2025 5:55 pm

Behind the Villa Chardonnay Rescue: Bankruptcy Records Show the Sanctuary’s Collapse Was Years in the Making

Sipping Local: Why Lakeside Social is the New Heart of Woodside

$31.5 Million, Verified Training, and the Harder Question: What Does “Meaningful Oversight” Actually Mean?

Santana High shooter resentencing: a 2001 case collides with modern juvenile sentencing law

Community Spotlight: The Stand Brings Flavor & Fresh Energy to Santee

East of 52 Launches: A New Voice for Unfiltered, Local Journalism in East County

Sick of Your Local School Board? Then Run for It.

$31.5 Million, Verified Training, and the Harder Question: What Does “Meaningful Oversight” Actually Mean?

Santana High shooter resentencing: a 2001 case collides with modern juvenile sentencing law

Thirteen Points of Spin: How Dehesa’s Superintendent Tried to Rewrite the Record