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Knock It Down, Throw It Out

City Lights | Lemon Grove
Published April 30, 2008

Dust covers everything inside EDCO’s construction-waste recycling plant in Lemon Grove. Misters attached to the rafters work to keep the dust down, but inside the airplane-hangar-size building, dust and mist combine to create the illusion of ...

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St. John of the Cross

Lemon Grove | Sheep and Goats
Published Feb. 20, 2008

Besides the usual loincloth, the crucified Christ hanging in the front of the church was draped with a purple stole, which draped over His chest as it ran from one arm to the other, and which ...

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Tacos Are a Tiny Taste of Temptation

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Published Jan. 23, 2008

Fancy wimmen are okay, but there's nuttin' like the real thing: a nice warm adobada taco on a nice cold night beside a nice hot grill outside a friendly taco catering truck, with that marinated pork ...

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The Blue Barrel

Calendar Highlight | Lemon Grove
Published Dec. 27, 2007

"The Miramar landfill is set to reach capacity by 2013," says Steve South, president of Edco Disposal, a waste-collection and recycling company headquartered in Lemon Grove. "This means we're going to have to recycle more and ...

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Of Course You Qualify!

Cover Story | Lemon Grove
Published Sept. 6, 2007

Mario is a recent immigrant from Mexico, and he's typical of homeowners facing foreclosure. He doesn't want me to use his surname; he's ashamed of getting behind on his payments. He thinks he's been irresponsible, and ...

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Lighthouse Baptist Church, Lemon Grove

Lemon Grove | Sheep and Goats
Published Aug. 9, 2007

Denomination: Independent Baptist Address: 1345 Skyline Drive, Lemon Grove, 619-461-5561 Founded locally: 1979 Senior pastor: Doug Fisher Congregation size: 1800--2000 Staff size: 13 Sunday school enrollment: 400--500 Annual budget: n/a Weekly giving: n/a Singles program: yes ...

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Skyline Church , La Mesa

Sheep and Goats | Skyline
Published Dec. 28, 2006

Denomination: Wesleyan Address: 11330 Campo Road, Highway 94 at Jamacha Road, La Mesa Founded locally: 1954 Senior pastor: Dr. Jim Garlow Congregation size: about 2800 Staff size: 14 pastors Sunday school enrollment: about 1800, including small ...

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Field of Screens

Chula Vista | Cover Story | Del Mar | El Cajon | La Mesa | Lemon Grove | Midway | Santee
Published July 6, 2006

The first drive-in theater I snuck into in San Diego was also the first one built here, the Midway, on the northwest corner of Mission Bay Drive and Sports Arena Boulevard. It was December 1979, and ...

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The Bear of Lemon Grove

Crasher | Lemon Grove
Published Jan. 19, 2006

I went to two parties in Lemon Grove. Sam threw the first one. His guests were all over 40. The second party, a crew in their early 20s, was hosted by Dave. This was my night ...

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A big kiss from Lemon Grove

Lemon Grove | Straight From the Hip
Published Oct. 13, 2005

Heymatt: Does anyone know the history behind the lips painted on the rock going out of Lemon Grove at Lemon Grove Avenue and High street? I'm 34 years old and always remember the lips being there. ...

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St. John of the Cross, Lemon Grove

Lemon Grove | Sheep and Goats
Published April 7, 2005

Denomination: Roman Catholic Address: 8086 Broadway, Lemon Grove, 619-466-3209 Founded locally: 1959 Senior pastor: Edward Brockhaus Congregation size: 10,000 Staff size: 20 Sunday school enrollment: 800 Annual budget: can't tell me Weekly giving: can't tell me ...

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At Home in San Diego

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Published Dec. 30, 2004

LA COSTA When I think of La Costa, I remember the wildlife -- the skunk that lived under our house, for instance, a beautiful creature whose size would double when it puffed up its fur after ...

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Sweet 50?

Clairemont | Crasher | Lemon Grove
Published Nov. 24, 2004

I always liked that old technique of starting a story with a famous quote or song lyric that fits the subject. When I got the invite to go to a girl's Sweet 16 party, my first ...

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Trolley Trap Nails Drivers

City Lights | Lemon Grove
Published July 29, 2004

Leihua Smith figured that the man who volunteered to be a witness for her in court must have been an angel. "I gave him a kiss on the cheek after the hearing," she says, "but when ...

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Best of 2003: Best Source For Vintage Local Radio Shows

Lemon Grove | Best of San Diego
Published Dec. 25, 2003

California Aircheck www.california aircheck.com 619-460-6104 Since 1980, Lemon Grove-based California Aircheck has offered 60- and 90-minute audio tapes featuring vintage local radio broadcasts (DJs only, no music) that may be purchased individually or by yearly subscription. ...

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