El Cajon has annually charged sellers more than $700, which can help finance compliance checks, although retailers if all rules are followed.

Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/communities/east-county/story/2023-03-19/la-mesa-moves-to-tighten-oversight-on-tobacco-sellers-over-underage-smoking-concerns

El Cajon hopes its 911 overhaul will reduce ambulance trips and ER wait times.

Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/communities/east-county/story/2023-02-05/east-county-happenings-feb-5-concerts-in-alpine-spring-valley-la-mesa-time-capsule

El Cajon is currently sharing data with dozens of agencies, including the Houston Police Department in Texas.

Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/public-safety/story/2023-08-27/el-cajon-police-sharing-license-plate-data

El Cajon officials have argued the new rules would be based on renters’ behavior, not their source of income, meaning the changes couldn’t be considered housing discrimination.

Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/communities/east-county/story/2023-03-31/el-cajon-homeless-programs

Members of the El Cajon community are being asked to take a brief survey to help give ideas and priorities for the site.

Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/communities/east-county/story/2023-03-05/east-county-happenings-march-5

UPDATE: The road will remain closed to all vehicle traffic from 740 Mundy Terrace to Wyatt PL in El Cajon until Monday 3/20/2023.

Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/public-safety/story/2023-03-18/police-sinkhole-forces-road-closure-in-residential-el-cajon-neighborhood