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82 square mile quarantine area declared after Mexican fruit flies found in La Mesa: all 4 East County cities, some unincorporated areas and San Diego neighborhoods are included
Source: Donna Durckel , County of San Diego Communications Office March 10, 2025 (San Diego) — The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has…

NATURE DAY ON MT. HELIX MARCH 15
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service March 1, 2025 (Mt. Helix) — Mt. Helix Park invites you to Nature Day atop Mt. Helix on March 15 from 10 a.m. to 3

‘SHAME ON YOU’: CITIZENS DECRY LA MESA CITY COUNCIL’S DISREGARD FOR LAW IN APPOINTING BATTALION CHIEF TO POLICE OVERSIGHT BOARD
Printer-friendly versionBy Michael Howard Photo: La Mesa City Councilmember Lauren Cazares speaking at the January 28, 2025 city council meeting. Courtesy of City of La Mesa February 21, 2025 (La Mesa)

LA MESA CHAMBER INVITES YOU TO MEET LOCAL BUSINESSES AT MARCH 5 SPRING FLING BUSINESS EXPO
Printer-friendly versionSource: City of La Mesa February 20, 2025 (La Mesa) – On Wednesday, March 5th, the La Mesa Chamber of Commerce invites you to join them at the 10th

AROMAS OF INDIA BAR AND GRILL GRAND OPENING IN LA MESA DRAWS OVER 1,000 RESERVATIONS, SETS CHAMBER RECORD
Printer-friendly versionBy Mary England, La Mesa Chamber of Commerce Photos courtesy of Carrie Smedley Photography February 19, 2025 (La Mesa) — The owner of Aromas of India Bar and Grill,

COUPLE FROM TIFERETH ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE KILLED IN I-8 PILEUP MONDAY NIGHT
Printer-friendly versionDeveloping story By Donald H. Harrison, San Diego Jewish World, a member of the San Diego Online News Association Photo: Roz Allina, second from left, at a Sisterhood luncheon

TWO LA MESA SENIORS DEAD AFTER FOUR-CAR COLLISION ON I-8
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service February 11, 2025 (La Mesa) – Two La Mesa residents, ages 79 and 77, have died as the result of a four-car accident that occurred

GUHSD BOARD MAJORITY ACCUSED OF VIOLATING LAWS AND POLICIES IN CREATING NEW CHIEF OF STAFF POSITION AFTER FIRING TEACHERS
Printer-friendly version By Alex Schorr Photo,Left to Right: Dr. Gary Woods (President, Area 3 Trustee), Robert Shield (Vice President, Area 4 Trustee), Scott Eckert (Clerk, Area 2 Trustee), Jim Kelly

Every 15 Minutes comes to Helix Charter High School on February 11th
Printer-friendly versionSource: California Highway Patrol February 11, 2026 (La Mesa) – On February 11, 2026, the California Highway Patrol, in conjunction with Helix Charter High School and La Mesa Police Department

FEATURE SPEAKERS FROM NY LIBERTY AND SD PADRES DISCUSS EMPOWERING WOMEN IN SPORTS
Printer-friendly versionSource: AAUW February 9, 2025 (La Mesa/El Cajon) – March 8, 2025, is the La Mesa-El Cajon Branch of the American Association of University Women’s monthly meeting featuring Hannah Plackowski (left),
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BOOTS AND BLING: LAS HERMANAS’ WESTERN BENEFIT BASH MAY 9 IN LA MESA
Printer-friendly version Event to benefit benefit Boys and Girls Clubs of East County, Fostering Opportunities Scholarships and Include Autism. East County News Service May 1, 2015 (La Mesa) — San

ALESSIO SUGGESTS ROLLING BACK CLIMATE CHANGE COMMITMENT IN LA MESA; EX-NASA SCIENTIST DEBUNKS ALESSIO “SCIENCE” CLAIM
Printer-friendly version “Climate change science has not changed in the way Councilwoman Alessio would like us to believe. Let’s stick to credible sources on science, not talking points from the
LA MESA MAY ACTIVITIES
Printer-friendly versionBy Kristin Kjaero April 30, 2015 (La Mesa) – With all the activities available this month, there has to be something for everyone here. Events range from star gazing

LA MESA POLICE NEWS AND INFORMATION BULLETIN
Printer-friendly versionApril 29, 2015 (La Mesa) — The La Mesa Police Department has provided a roundup of case highlights, traffic information and crime prevention/emergency preparedness news. Case Highlights: On Monday
LA MESA REPORTS ON COMMERCIAL VACANCY
Printer-friendly versionApril 29, 2015 (La Mesa) — The City of La Mesa has once again updated its economic development webpage with refreshed Commercial Space Availability Reports. According to the most

GROSSMONT HEALTHCARE DISTRICT CITIZENS’ OVERSIGHT GROUP ISSUES ANNUAL REPORT ON BOND FUNDS
Printer-friendly versionApril 29, 2015 (La Mesa) — The Independent Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee (ICBOC), a group of volunteers monitoring how the public agency Grossmont Healthcare District (GHD) is spending millions

FREE CPR TRAINING AT DROWNING PREVENTION EVENT
Printer-friendly version Note: The event has been relocated to the Vons Shopping Center, 8011 University Ave., from 9:00 am to 1200 pm. The article below has been changed to reflect that.

SANDAG OPENS PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NEW REGIONAL PLAN, ANNOUNCES HEARINGS: SEEKS LOCATIONS IN EAST COUNTY
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery April 25, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) has released a $200 billion, 35-year regional growth

LA MESA OUSTS ROUNDABOUTS
Printer-friendly version East County Magazine April 27, 2015 (La Mesa) – Back in December 2013, the city of La Mesa installed roundabouts to slow down speeders at two locations

LA MESA CHAMBER HOSTS “SPRING FLING BUSINESS EXPO” APRIL 29
Printer-friendly version April 20, 2015 (La Mesa)– On Wednesday, April 29, 2015 the La Mesa Chamber of Commerce invites you to join a unique evening and opportunity to meet