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“HAIRSPRAY” SHINES IN PERFORMANCE OF “EPIC PROPORTIONS”
Printer-friendly version Musical continues Sept. 17-19 in Visionary production at Pt.. Loma High Review by Kathy Carpenter Associate and Youth Reviewer www.sdtheatrereviews.com September 14, 2015 (La Mesa) –
FIRE DESTROYS HOTEL IN LA MESA
Printer-friendly version East County News Service Photo: Heartland Fire & Rescue September 15, 2015 (La Mesa)—An early morning fire has destroyed the Rodeway Inn on Spring Street in La
LOCAL ARTIST MIKE HEFNER OF SAN CARLOS ON EXHIBIT AT LA MESA HEALTH LIBRARY
Printer-friendly version East County News Service September 14, 2015 (La Mesa)–The Dr. William C. Herrick Community Health Care Library, a consumer health library at 9001 Wakarusa St. in La
WELLNESS WEDNESDAY AT THE HERRICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY
Printer-friendly version“The Wise Use of Medication” on Sept. 23 September 14, 2015 (La Mesa) — Medicines can treat health problems and help you live a healthier life but must be
HISPANIC MAN IN MAROON PICKUP TRIED TO LURE GROSSMONT HIGH SCHOOL TEEN INTO VEHICLE
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery September 10, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – Grossmont High School’s principal sent a letter to all parents yesterday warning of a apparent attempt
VEHICLES SHOT IN LA MESA
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery September 10, 2015 (La Mesa) – La Mesa Police received a call at 10:06 p.m. last night reporting shots fired in the 4400 block
A FRESH LOOK AT THE FUTURE OF LA MESA: LA MESA CONVERSATIONS
Printer-friendly version New public discussion series considers water, public safety, downtown redevelopment and urban issues central to city’s future ; first meeting Sept. 23 September 8, 2015 (La Mesa
IS THE LA MESA LIBRARY “INTERIM” OR “PERMANENT?”
Printer-friendly version Deadline swiftly approaching; residents voice displeasure By Kristin Kjaero September 7, 2015 (La Mesa) — A controversy arose at the August 11 La Mesa City Council meeting when Friends of
MAKING DANCERS’ DREAMS COME TRUE AT VISIONARY DANCE THEATRE
Printer-friendly version East County News Service Hear our radio interview on KNSJ with the co-founders of Visionary Dance Theatre: https://www.eastcountymagazine.org/sites/eastcountymagazine.org/files/audio/2015/October/Newsmakers-VisionaryDanceTheatre-final.mp3 September 7, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – Spencer
WINE TASTING CLASS @SPACEBAR CAFÉ & WINE BISTRO SEPT.1 3 IN LA MESA
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service September 4, 2015 (La Mesa) – The @Spacebar Café and Wine Bistro in La Mesa invites you to a wine tasting class featuring wines from
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La Mesa City Council votes 5-0 approving e-bike safety pilot program
Printer-friendly versionBy Karen Pearlman April 16, 2026 (La Mesa) — La Mesa is the latest city in San Diego County seeking to codify strict regulations on electric bicycles, specifically looking to
‘Bill Walton Way’ coming to a street near you in La Mesa
Printer-friendly version The Boys & Girls Club of East County La Mesa Clubhouse honored local basketball star Bill Walton by naming the gym after Walton in 2018. Walton died of colon
Learn how to use the county’s ‘Tell Us Now!’ app on April 13
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service April 10, 2026 (Rancho San Diego) — We’ve all been there: you’re driving through somewhere in San Diego County and run over a jagged pothole,
Four new rescues now at San Diego Humane Society’s East County hub
One of the dogs rescued by the San Diego Humane Society on Friday (Photo courtesy San Diego Humane Society) East County News Service April 4,…
La Mesa City Council grapples with housing and parking concerns
Councilmember Laura Lothian criticizing city tactics on parking issues By Alexander J. Schorr March 29, 2026 (La Mesa) — The La Mesa City council met…
Sheriff’s Department weighs in before ‘No Kings’ rallies
East County Magazine March 27, 2026 (San Diego County) — On the eve of what many are calling the largest civil mobilization in American history,…
Helix Water District electrifies East County
Helix Water District Board Member Joel Scalzitti tells the crowd at the Helix Operations Center on Vernon Way on Friday that the district’s new electrification…
East County public transportation guide to Padres Opening Day March 26
Skip Interstate 8 and ‘ride the rails’ with the Padres-wrapped Trolley East County News Service March 25, 2026 (San Diego) — With the San Diego…
Mt. Miguel High School Foundation hosts “Spring Craft Fair” April 11 to support local students
East County News Service March 23, 2026 (Spring Valley) — The Mt. Miguel High School Foundation is inviting the community to its upcoming “Spring Craft…
La Mesa ‘State of the City’ address: Crime rates drop, infrastructure work surges
Story and photos by Karen Pearlman March 21, 2026 (La Mesa) — A double-digit decline in property crime and a record-breaking year for road repairs…