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LA MESA SUNDAYS AT SIX CONCERT SERIES CONTINUES
Printer-friendly versionThe Navy Southwest Band, shown here in 2013, is a regular part of the Sundays at Six summer concert series in La Mesa. (Photo by Karen Pearlman) East County
FERRET LEGALIZATION EFFORT CLEARS KEY HURDLE AT STATE FISH AND GAME COMMISSION
Printer-friendly versionBy Karen Pearlman June 23, 2025 (San Diego County) – Ferrets may be moving a step closer to being allowed to thrive in homes in California. The
PASSAGES: ART MADRID, FORMER LA MESA MAYOR WHO SERVED THE CITY FOR OVER 30 YEARS
Printer-friendly version By Karen Pearlman June 10, 2025 (La Mesa) – Leaving behind a legacy of service, prolific leadership and unwavering commitment to civic matters, longtime La Mesa Mayor Art
TRANSFORMATIONAL CHANGES COMING TO CAMPO ROAD IN CASA DE ORO
Printer-friendly versionArtistic rendering of coming changes to Campo Road (Courtesy County of San Diego) By Karen Pearlman June 7, 2025 (Casa de Oro) – The County of San Diego is
COMMUNITY PANCAKE BREAKFAST TO LAUNCH YOUTH FINANCIAL LITERACY PROGRAM
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Sevice June 7, 2025 (La Mesa) — The La Mesa Juneteenth Foundation is inviting families and community members to a Pancake Breakfast Celebration later this
PANCAKE BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER IN LA MESA
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service June 6, 2025 (La Mesa) — Heartland Firefighters of La Mesa will host a pancake breakfast fundraiser and emergency preparedness training on Sunday, June
MT MIGUEL HS FOUNDATION HOSTING QUARTERMANIA FUNDRAISER
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service June 6, 2025 (Spring Valley) — Mt Miguel High School Foundation, the nonprofit organization devoted to helping Mount Miguel High School, is hosting Quartermania
FIVE YEARS AFTER THE NIGHT OF CHAOS: LA MESA’S STRUGGLE FOR REFORM
Printer-friendly version By Karen Pearlman Photos, left by ECM photographers: La Mesa protest, riot and arson May 30-31, 2020. May 30, 2025 (La Mesa) – It’s been five years since
MAGIC OF DISNEYLAND INSPIRED MT. HELIX GARDEN WITH MANY LANDS
Printer-friendly version Story and photos by Karen Pearlman April 24, 2025 (Mount Helix) – There are no rides or parades in its magical atmosphere, but a local garden in
SAN DIEGO SPORT INNOVATORS ANNOUNCES WALTON INNOVATION NETWORK
Printer-friendly versionTo commemorate the one-year anniversary of basketball legend Bill Walton’s passing, SDSI annonces phase one of a “Bill Walton Legacy Project” By Scott Yoffe May 27, 2025
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LA MESA COMMUNITY CENTER ANNOUNCES SUMMER CAMPS
Printer-friendly version East County News Service Photo: George Hodan, PublicDomainPictures.net April 27, 2015 (La Mesa) — Do you have a budding artist or a child that loves to learn Chess?
LA MESA CITY COUNCIL: ON THE AGENDA
Printer-friendly versionApril 23, 2015 (La Mesa) — Here are the highlights of what the La Mesa City Council will consider on its upcoming agenda for Tuesday, April 28: Annual review
FREE FITNESS BOOT CAMP MAY 14 IN LA MESA
Printer-friendly versionGet Ready to Kick-off Summer with a fitness Boot Camp for all levels and instruction provided by Fit-X San Diego. Whether you are a seasoned athlete, just beginning a
SUPERVISOR JACOB ADDRESSES LA MESA CHAMBER MEMBERS
Printer-friendly versionSource: La Mesa Chamber of Commerce April 23, 2015 (La Mesa) – La Mesa Chamber members and local business owners joined together on Tuesday, April 14th to learn of
METAMORPHOSIS: ART SALE MAY 23 IN LA MESA
Printer-friendly version April 17, 2015 (La Mesa) –On the Edge Art Gallery invites the public to Metamorphosis: a time of renewal and regeneration. This local artists’ gathering and art
PRET-A-PORTER SALON & SPA RAISES FUNDS FOR CLEAN BEACHES IN SAN DIEGO
Printer-friendly version April 16, 2015 (La Mesa)–Thirty years ago, a group of surfers from Malibu, California, were concerned about the health risks associated with environmental threats posed by escalating
LA MESA CITY COUNCIL ROUNDUP
Printer-friendly versionBy Kristin Kjaero April 14, 2015 (La Mesa) – A retirement, traffic circle safety on Harbinson after a crash, and permitting projects after construction (from a chicken coop to
CHIEF ED ACEVES PASSES THE BATON AND WALKS INTO RETIREMENT
Printer-friendly version By Bonnie Baranoff April 12, 2015 (La Mesa) — On Tuesday, April 14 at 2 p.m., 30-year La Mesa Police Department veteran and outgoing Police Chief Ed Aceves
APRIL 16: NATIONAL HEALTHCARE DECISIONS DAY
Printer-friendly version East County News Service April 11, 2015 (La Mesa)–You wouldn’t think of going on vacation, taking a new job or even retiring without some advance planning. But
LA MESA APRIL ACTIVITIES
Printer-friendly versionBy Kristin Kjaero April 9, 2015 (La Mesa) – There’s something for everybody going on this month in La Mesa. There are activities for every age and interest, as