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El Cajon

American  
[el kuh-hohn] / ˌɛl kəˈhoʊn /

noun

  1. a city in SW California.


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Gen. Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit against the El Cajon Police Department earlier this month for violating state law.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 25, 2025

The sentencing comes after armed federal agents raided the El Cajon business in March.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 19, 2025

It was burning about nine miles northeast of El Cajon and 22 miles northeast of downtown San Diego.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 17, 2025

San Diego FC’s Ema Boateng speaks at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Right to Dream’s newest facility in El Cajon, Calif.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 16, 2025

Escondido, the nearest town and post office to El Cajon Ranch, is a quaint little place with a decided Mexican atmosphere.

From Aunt Jane?s Nieces on the Ranch by Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank)

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