Volume 39 - No. 013 - March 29, 2024

Connecting our Community

Dear Members,


Welcome to the latest edition of our newsletter! Our featured articles will keep you up to speed with the latest happenings in our Association. From insights shared by our General Manager to the latest updates from our recent board meeting and financial reports, there's plenty to catch up on.


Explore our comprehensive Community Events Calendar and some upcoming events. Make plans to attend an important presentation by David Sibbet, San Diego County's fire services coordinator. He will discuss an important topic for all of us: defensible space and fire safety.


Thank you to all who voted! We have slightly over 1,000 votes. Below, please find the timeline for voting this week.


April 20, 2024 - Drop off ballots. Voting polls are open from 4 – 6 pm at The Oaks Grille.


April 23, 2024 - Drop off ballots. Voting polls are open from noon – 2 pm at the San Vicente Room.


There is still time to VOTE! Thank you so much.


And don't miss our ads for local businesses—click through for more details.


If you prefer a printed copy, you can pick one up at the Member-Guest Services desk.


We are looking to write a story about an Estates Mom in honor of Mother's Day, May 12. If you know one or are one, please click on the Valley News Member Form to share a story idea. We will publish the stories on May 10, just in time to surprise a Mom!


We wish you a wonderful weekend!


The Valley News Team

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General Manager Perspectives


Darren Shaw provides a business update to our community.


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SDCEA Board Meeting Minutes - Draft

Tuesday, April 16


Stay updated on the latest from our Board of Directors.


Read the minutes

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Preliminary Summary Financials - Balance Sheet: March 2024


Please log in to your member portal, select Shared Documents in the left column, and look at the financials folder.


Log in to the portal.

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The True Values Behind the New Village Country Hardware Store


SDCE member Sarah Young discusses coming out of retirement to work in the Garden Center of the new hardware store in SDCE and what residents can expect for the future. 


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Proper Recycling for Earth Day


Bob Hill of Ramona Disposal shares proper recycling tips to help everyone this Earth Day.


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Golf Course Maintenance Update


Golf Course Superintendent Scott Walwyn explains a crucial aspect of course maintenance—turf aerification.


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Long-time SDCEA Member Awarded Home of the Month for April


A 30-year SDCEA resident’s pride in her home is rewarded with April’s Home of the Month.


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