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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…
Final chord at Hooley’s with Evans Academy Extravaganza March 20
Photo courtesy Facebook By Karen Pearlman March 19, 2026 (La Mesa) — For nearly two decades, the dark wood and stone hearth of Hooley’s Public…
La Mesa Conversations to host panel on immigration enforcement and local response
East County News Service March 18, 2026 (La Mesa) — As the national conversation surrounding immigration enforcement continues to intensify, local community leaders are working…
Sanctified in Swing: A benefit for Lemon Grove Arts Collective on March 28
East County News Service March 16, 2026 (East County) — An evening of music, storytelling and community will be the draw in La Mesa later…
Brain-eating Rat Lungworms found in wildlife across region, including East County
Residents, gardeners should take precautions to protect against deadly disease transmitted by snails, slugs, and animals that ingest them By Miriam Raftery March 9, 2026…
Brain-eating Rat Lungworms found in wildlife across region, including East County
Residents, gardeners should take precautions to protect against deadly disease transmitted by snails, slugs, and animals that ingest them By Miriam Raftery March 9, 2026…
Nature Day on Mt. Helix March 14: Butterflies, plants galore and more
East County News Service March 6, 2026 (Mt. Helix) – You’re invited to celebrate Nature Day at the Mt. Helix Park, where Earth Day is…
Nature Day on Mt. Helix March 14: Butterflies, plants galore and more
East County News Service March 6, 2026 (Mt. Helix) – You’re invited to celebrate Nature Day at the Mt. Helix Park, where Earth Day is…
Printer-friendly versionource: 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
East County Chamber honors leaders, organizations at 114th annual soiree
Printer-friendly versionSycuan Casino Resort hosted the San Diego Regional East County Chamber of Commerce’s 114th annual East County Honors Awards Gala over the weekend. Photos and story by Karen Pearlman
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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
HILARITY FOR CHARITY: COMEDY HYPNOSIS SHOW SEPT. 11 IN LA MESA
Printer-friendly versionSeptember 4, 2015 (La Mesa) – The La Mesa Rotary Club invites you to a Comedy Hypnosis show with Marsha Starr –where the audience members are the stars—on Friday,
HELIX WATER TO HOLD HEARING ON HEFTY RATE HIKES OCT. 7
Printer-friendly version Residents’ group plans meeting Sept. 30 to mobilize opposition By Miriam Raftery September 2, 2015 (La Mesa)—Helix Water District’s board will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, October
LA MESA PARK APPRECIATION DAY SEEKS GROUPS FOR SPECIAL PROJECTS
Printer-friendly versionSaturday, October 17, 2015 8:00 am – 12:00 noon September 3, 2015 (La Mesa) — Are you part of a group looking for a community project? If so, you
LA MESA – MT. HELIX SEPTEMBER ACTIVITIES
Printer-friendly versionBy Kristin Kjaero September 1, 2015 (La Mesa) – The delights of the summer are concluding to be supplanted by a rich selection of community offerings for fall. The final
FIRE OUTSIDE ALBERTSONS IN LA MESA
Printer-friendly version East County News Service Photo courtesy ECM news partner 10 News August 29, 2015 (La Mesa) – The Albertson’s grocery store on Fletcher Parkway in La Mesa
ARMED ROBBERY AT WALMART IN GROSSMONT CENTER POLICE SEEK SUSPECT WEARING ANGELS CAP
Printer-friendly version East County News Service August 27, 2015 (La Mesa)—La Mesa Police seek public help to locate Hispanic male suspect who robbed the WalMart store’s garden center in
HART OPTICAL IN LA MESA OFFERS BACK-TO-SCHOOL VISION TIPS
Printer-friendly version August 26, 2015 (La Mesa)–Hart Optical Co., 8685 La Mesa Blvd., La Mesa, is noting August as “Children’s Eye Health and Safety Awareness Month” with back-to-school
LA MESA CHAMBER ANNOUNCES CREATION OF THE “SENIOR PANTRY PROJECT”
Printer-friendly version August 25, 2015 (La Mesa) — The La Mesa Chamber of Commerce announces the creation of a new project designed to assist seniors in need within our
COFFEE WITH A COP: AUG. 27 IN LA MESA
Printer-friendly version August 25, 2015 (La Mesa)—On Thursday, August 27th at 8 a.m., officers from the La Mesa Police Department and community members will come together in an informal,