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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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LA MESA COMMUNITY LINKS
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CHAMBER’S “CABARET” EVENT SHINES SPOTLIGHT ON LOCAL HEROES
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery February 26, 2015 (La Mesa)—The La Mesa Chamber of Commerce celebrated the accomplishments of local police, fire, medical response and senior volunteers at its
SPRING HEADED TO COLLIER PARK
Printer-friendly versionBy Kristin Kjaero February 24, 2015 (La Mesa) – La Mesa residents can look forward someday to new life for the city’s oldest park, as the La Mesa City
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: SUNSET IN LA MESA
Printer-friendly version February 22, 2015 (La Mesa) – Miriam Raftery snapped this brilliantly hued sunset earlier this month, when the setting sun mirrored an amber glow from a streetlamp