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John Regan is a contributor covering the unique character of Jamul, exploring its local culture, arts, entertainment, and travel experiences. His work focuses on the subtle rhythms of a community known for its quiet creativity, rich heritage, and strong sense of place. Through thoughtful storytelling, Regan highlights the people, traditions, and destinations that shape Jamul's distinctive identity, offering readers an authentic perspective on one of Southern California's most intriguing rural communities.
Stories by John Regan
35 stories
September 2026
4 stories: 4 explainers
Tue

Explainer · Health · San Diego
Graziers raw milk cheese recall: What to know about the E. coli outbreak
San Diego County officials warn residents not to eat recalled Graziers raw milk cheese linked to a multistate E. coli outbreak.
Fri
Explainer · Health · San Diego
San Diego County Urges Older Adults to Prevent Falls
Sat
Explainer · Health · San Diego
National City Treatment Center Adds 89 Recovery Beds
Sat
Explainer · Health · San Diego
1,700 San Diego Residents Risk CalFresh Loss
About 1,700 San Diego County residents could lose CalFresh benefits Oct. 1 without work documentation or an approved exemption.

August 2026
4 stories: 3 explainers, 1 news story
Sun
Explainer · Education · California
Why California schools are returning some of their Prop. 28 arts money
Tue
Explainer · Education · California
California health-habits bill by Huntington Beach Sen. Tony Strickland heads to governor
Mon
Explainer · Health · United States
FDA recalls nearly 12 million Rohto eye-drop bottles over sterility concerns
The FDA has recalled nearly 12 million bottles of Rohto Cooling Eye Drops, including in Washington, D.C., due to sterility concerns.

Sat
News: Health · California
Proposition 38 Faces Questions Over $4.2 Billion Earmark for Unnamed LA Research Institute
July 2026
12 stories: 8 explainers, 4 news stories
Tue
Explainer · Health · New York City, New York
Skipping sleep may pack on pounds faster than you think, Columbia study finds
Thu
Explainer · Health · United States
Small Ohio State study finds special tomato drink lowered inflammation markers in adults with obesity
Ohio State researchers found a special tomato-soy drink lowered chronic inflammation markers in a small study of adults with obesity.

Wed
Explainer · Arts and Entertainment · United States
Terrible’s reopens Primm Valley Casino after a 17-day takeover. Here’s what changed
Tue
Explainer · Health · California
Why a brain tumor case has revived the debate over full-body MRI scans
Tue
Explainer · Education · United States
Education Department finalizes rule tying federal aid to graduates’ earnings
College students could lose federal aid if their programs fail to show graduates earn more than basic benchmarks under a new U.S. rule.

Sun
Explainer · Education · California
UC is weighing a return of SAT and ACT scores. Here’s what that means for California families
Wed
News: Health · United States
Officials investigate possible Taco Bell link as Michigan points to lettuce in cyclosporiasis outbreak
Wed
Explainer · Sports · California
LA28 opens volunteer applications as Los Angeles begins two-year Olympic countdown
LA28 is seeking up to 60,000 volunteers for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games as applications open for the Los Angeles event.

Sat
Explainer · Health · United States
What a resting heart rate can tell you about your health
Mon
News: Sports · California
FIFA clears Balogun for Belgium match after red-card ban is suspended
Sat
News: Health · California
Laguna Beach closes stretch of ocean water after sewage spill
Fri
News: Health · United States
FDA upgrades potato chip recall to highest risk level, affecting New York shoppers
June 2026
15 stories: 3 investigations, 1 explainer, 11 news stories
Sun
News: Travel · California
Disneyland’s Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Reopens After 13-Year-Old Guest Falls From Ride Vehicle
Sun
News: Travel · United States
Duck boat overturns in Cambridge, injuring multiple passengers near Charles River entrance
A duck boat tour overturned in Cambridge near the Charles River on Saturday, injuring 11 people and prompting an investigation.

Thu
News: Sports · California
U.S. falls to Türkiye 3-2 in Los Angeles, but still advances to round of 32
Thu
Explainer · Travel · United States
How a 17-year-old Ohio student’s flag design ended up flying over state capitols nationwide
Thu
News: Travel · United States
Lincoln Memorial undercroft to open to visitors for the first time June 25
Thu
News: Health · World
Sydney shark attack survivor wakes from coma, tells family: ‘I love you’
Thu
News: Education · World
Colombia’s de la Espriella wins presidency as Cepeda concedes disputed runoff
Mon
News: Health · United States
Powassan virus can spread fast after a tick bite, and CDC says cases are rising
The CDC warns that Powassan virus, a rare tick-borne infection that can cause brain inflammation, is on the rise in the United States.

Sat
Tue
News: Health · San Diego
San Diego proposes funding for 37 shelter beds at South County Lighthouse in National City
June 2026 continues on page 2 with 5 more stories.