Local News
Local news in Alpine & surrounding areas
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Jan- 2023 -25 January
New Alpine Family Apartments
Construction for the brand New 38-unit affordable apartment complex will be completed this coming spring 2023. Alpine Family Apartments is located at 1460-1464 Marshall Road in Alpine, and will have 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom units available. The property manager has over 18 years of experience and looks forward to speaking with potential residents and going over the income restrictions and requirements to qualify for Alpine Family Apartments. Apply by January 31, 2023 and your application fee will be waived. Please call 619-612-7550 for more details.
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Nov- 2022 -1 November
Alpine Community Planning Group Holds Special Meeting
On Thursday, November 3, 2022 at 6:00 pm, the Alpine Community Planning Group will hold a special meeting. During this meeting, Caltrans District 11 will have 3 representatives present to discuss and answer questions from the community regarding the I-8 long term lane reduction from Viejas Creek to Pine Valley. The Caltrans representatives present will be Gus Silva, Senior Construction Transportation Engineer, Albert Labrador, Resident Engineer, and Barbara Cosio Moreno, Public Affairs Manager. The meeting will be held at the Alpine Community Center at 1830 Alpine Blvd., Alpine, CA, 91901. Below is the agenda for the meeting. Alpine Community Planning…
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Sep- 2022 -20 September
Caltrans Responds to Complaints
On Friday, September 16, Alpine Community Network reached out to Caltrans regarding feedback about the large amount of traffic from their project on I8. It was communicated how the traffic from the lane closures was affecting our residents commute time and largely impacting their life. Below is the response from Caltrans. Alpine Community Network will be working with the Alpine Community Planning Group to invite a Caltrans representative to a meeting in which the community can attend and voice their concerns. Hello Ms. May. Thank you for taking the time to reach out to the Public Information Office about this…
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Aug- 2022 -30 August
Caltrans ALERT
Work on Highway 8 from Viejas Creek to the Pine Valley Creek Bridge began in late July and is expected to go through early 2024. You can expect nighttime lane closures as well as ramp closures. The following details will help you navigate the road work. Nighttime lane closures on eastbound I-8 main lanes continue the week of August 29. Eastbound I-8 will be reduced to one lane in the work areas as follows: · Tuesday, Aug. 30, 9 a.m. to 12:01 a.m.: o From West Willows Road to Viejas Creek Bridge o From Vista Point to SR-79/Japatul Valley Road…
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Mar- 2022 -16 March
Kiwanis Club of Alpine Working Hard for Our Community
The Kiwanis Club of Alpine has been hard at work for our community. Beginning with the Soap Box Derby, to Kite Flying and Vintage Alpine. The Soap Box Derby is a long standing tradition that started in 1934. The goal of the Soap Box Derby is to inspire, engage and challenge youth. It creates passion and education in science, technology, engineering and math. It teaches leadership, sportsmanship and perseverance. It also provides mentorship, teamwork and is rooted in family and community. The Alpine Kiwanis Soap Box Derby is being help Saturday, March 19 at Viejas Casino and Resort. Kids ages…
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11 March
ALFA Bookstore is having a SALE!
Did you know there is a bookstore inside the Alpine Library? They are having a huge 1/2 price sale this weekend. Join them Saturday, March 12 from 10am to 2pm. The ALFA Bookstore is inside the Alpine Library at 1752 Alpine Blvd.
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11 March
Double S Tack and Feed Hosts Annual Easter Egg Hunts
Join Double S Tack and Feed for their 7th annual Easter Egg hunts on April 9, 2022. The first egg hunt will be held at 11am, followed by a second at 2pm. There will be 250 eggs at each hunt filled with chicks, chick feed, and other goodies. Rapture Horse Rescue will be on site helping with egg decorating and photos with the Easter Bunny. You can win huge Easter baskets as well. It will be a great event with snack and prizes for everyone! Double S Tack and Feed is at 14335 Olde Hwy 80, El Cajon, CA 92021. …
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Jan- 2022 -31 January
Alpine Library February Events and Classes
The Alpine Library has some GREAT events and classes lined up in February. Show them your LOVE and stop in! Take & Make Activity: Jan 31—Feb 4 Grab a take-home activity kit to enjoy! While supplies last. Teen Zone: Tues | 2:30–4:00 pm Come hang out with your friends or study at the Teen Zone. Youth ages 12—18 Tech Drop-in: Thurs | 10:30 am–12:00 pm Receive help from library staff on the use of the library’s many free and fun digital resources. No appointment is needed, bring your device for specific assistance. Kingdom Quilters Sit & Sew: Thu Feb 10…
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31 January
Alpine Historical Society February Program
Join the Alpine Historical Society for their first program of 2022. They will feature Bob Ring, a third generation resident of Alpine. He will share stories of his family and historic sites of Alpine. The program will be on February 13, 2022 at 1:00pm. The program will be held at the Alpine Woman’s Club. Admission is FREE. Reservations are required. Contact Corinnie at (619)417-1306 or at info@alpinehistory.org. The Woman’s Club is at 2156 Alpine Blvd.
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12 January
Greater Alpine Fire Safe Council
The Greater Alpine Fire Safe Council is currently taking registration and sign ups for their annual chipping events for 2022. Their free Curbside Chipping Program provides property owners with the opportunity to safely dispose of the flammable vegetation around their homes instead of burning it. The program goal is to reduce fuel loads and wildfire risk to prevent and mitigate future wildfires. The No-Cost Chipping Program is administered by the Greater Alpine Fire Safe Council. Funding is provided by a Community Protection grant from the Sunrise Powerlink Fire Mitigation Grants Program. Check out their website to look up your zone…
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