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El Cajon Police Department to hold community forum

A Special El Cajon Community Forum November 13th The El Cajon Police Department is inviting all City of El Cajon residents to a family friendly meeting to discuss issues facing our community. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions about the Police Department, as well as other City services.  This informative presentation will be [...]


Texting While Driving – A Graphic Reminder from Monica Zech

Monica Zech is available as a speaker on “safe driving” for your company conference or safety briefing. Visit www.monicazech.com for information in contacting her. It’s a perspective that will change your view of traffic and driving – making you more aware & alert – and reduce the risk factor of having a collision!


Caltrans Open House

Caltrans is holding an Open House to discuss the construction of sounds walls and sound berms as part of the Interstate 8 Greenfield project.  Please see the attached. I-8 Handout 5-2010


What’s Happening In El Cajon from Monica Zech

By Monica Zech, City of El Cajon Public Information Officer Jamboree Is Friday-Saturday & Sunday It’s almost here – the 2010 Cajon Valley Jamboree starts this Friday, May 21st and continues through Sunday! This popular family event is held at Holy Trinity Church, located at 405 Ballard Street in El Cajon. Admission is free with [...]


Ducklings Unruffled by Construction

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Story by Monica Zech It’s Spring and here at City Hall we’re enjoying seeing the dozens of baby ducklings at the City Hall pond playfully swimming along.  All the nearby construction activity has not ruffled any of their feathers. Construction includes the Public Safety Center north of the pond and the Prescott Promenade renovations just [...]


Embrace Life – Always Wear Your Seat Belt (click here to see this amazing video)


El Cajon Celebrates Bike To Work Week – Bike To Work Day Is Friday!

Bike To Work Day In El Cajon

“Bike to Work Week”, May 17 through 21, is a nationwide endeavor to educate the public about the benefits of bicycling and to increase awareness of and respect for bicyclists.  The education of cyclists and motorists as to the proper and safe operation of bicycles is important to ensure the safety and comfort of all [...]


Parks and Recreation in Your Community

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Summer Camps 2010! The El Cajon Recreation Department works hard planning amazing camps for your youngsters for Summer!   Now that summer school is no longer provided in most school districts, Summer Camps 2010 in the City of El Cajon is the answer! Go on-line today at www.elcajonrec.org to preview a sampling of the upcoming camps [...]


Prescott Promenade Renovations Now Underway

Prescott Promenade Renovation

On February 23, 2010, the City Council approved the Plans and Specifications for the Prescott Promenade improvement project. Construction began at the end of April 2010 and is scheduled to be completed by early July. (weather and equipment permitting). Fences have been erected around the Promenade, with pedestrians directed to use Claydelle and Magnolia Avenues [...]