East County Magazine
November 23, 2025 (El Cajon) — Boots and Belles, a fashion show at the Olaf Wieghorst Museum in El Cajon on Nov.8, showcased creative fashions by designer Dawn Hough Sebaugh, owner of Wear Art, Live Art (WALA). The dresses and other colorful designs stem from her original abstract paintings, displaying a compelling connection between art and fashion—transforming art into stylish outfits through creativity and uniqueness.
November 22, 2025 (San Diego) – The San Diego River Park Foundation is leading efforts to help 323 people living along the San Diego River who are at risk from flooding in upcoming storms. In addition to checking on homeless camps and getting warnings out ahead of storms, the nonprofit holding a care package drive and seeking volunteers to help out, as well as donated items for these packages to help vulnerable unhoused people. “We all know that when it rains the river can rise quickly. Often this means that roads are closed and it can be a challenge to get around communities where the river floods,” an email from the foundation states. “Sadly, our recent census documented more than 300 people living in and along the riverbed. Many are at-risk due to rising floodwaters.”
And the County of San Diego and the U.S. Marines are ready to help you get in on some of Santa’s joy. All you have to do is drop off a new, unwrapped toy in a Toys for Tots donation box at one of five County airports for local children.
