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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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HELEN STODDARD, A POWERFUL WOMAN IN EAST COUNTY’S PAST
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery April 8, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) –April is Women’s History Month. It’s an appropriate time to share a story about a remarkable woman
LA MESA A TREE CITY USA FOR A RECORD 35 YEARS
Printer-friendly versionSource: City of La Mesa April 9, 2015 (La Mesa) — La Mesa, was named a 2014 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its
HAIL TO THE CHIEF: LA MESA’S NEW POLICE CHIEF SWORN IN
Printer-friendly version By Kristin Kjaero April 7, 2015 (La Mesa) — It was a perfect spring day in La Mesa for the outdoor swearing in of the new
LA MESA MAN TO STAND TRIAL FOR THREATS AGAINST ISLAMIC CENTER
Printer-friendly version East County News Service April 8, 2015 (La Mesa) — A La Mesa resident will stand trial on hate crimes, illegal weapon possession and making criminal threats
HOBBY LOBBY COMING TO LA MESA
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service April 2, 2015 (La Mesa)—Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. has announced plans to open a store in La Mesa on Grossmont Boulevard, off Jackson Drive, in
SUNRISE EASTER SERVICES ATOP MT. HELIX CELEBRATES 90 YEARS
Printer-friendly versionFriday, April 3, 2015 (La Mesa) — Making literal the Easter message of a new day for 90 years now, Easter Sunrise services will be held again on Sunday, April 5 at 6:30
HOLIDAY SERVICES IN LA MESA
Printer-friendly versionApril 3, 2015 (La Mesa) — Looking for Easter Services or Passover Seders in La Mesa? Look no further, we have the information you need. Christian Easter Services in
POLICE CHASE ENDS WITH CRASH INTO LA MESA CAR DEALER
Printer-friendly version East County News Service Photo courtesy ECM news partner 10 News April 2, 2015 (La Mesa)—A police chase in La Mesa Thursday night ended when the suspect
ALL THE PERKS: LA MESA COFFEE SHOP SUPPORTS YOUNG MILITARY FAMILIES WITH 15-DAY FUNDRAISER
Printer-friendly version April 1, 2015 (La Mesa)—All the Perks Espresso Café has announced a 15-day fundraiser to benefit young, disadvantaged families of U.S. soldiers. From April 1 through April
MAYPOLE & MORE IN SPRING FESTIVAL IN LA MESA
Printer-friendly versionMarch 31, 2015 (La Mesa) — Have you ever seen a Maypole dance? Now’s your chance. Bring your family to the NUA Sparrow Charter School Spring Festival on Sunday