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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

Jeep thefts surge in La Mesa: Thieves using fob hacking to target autos
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service Feb. 26, 2026 (La Mesa) — The La Mesa Police Department is sounding the alarm to the community about rising thefts of recent models of

Tacos, taxes and targeted relief — Sen. Akilah Weber Pierson hosting resource fair
East County News Service Feb. 20, 2026 (San Diego County) — As the April income tax filing deadline looms, State Sen. Akilah Weber Pierson (D-SD)…

And the survey says… County Supervisors looking for input
East County News Service Feb. 20, 2026 (San Diego County) — There’s one week left to tell San Diego County officials what you want to…
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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

NEPAL EARTHQUAKE DEATH TOLL CONTINUES TO RISE AS LOCALS WATCH, WAIT AND LOOK FOR WAYS TO HELP
Printer-friendly versionBy Bonnie Baranoff April 27, 2015 (La Mesa) — It’s a beautiful, sunny day in Southern California as patrons enjoy lunch and dinner at Himalayan Cuisine, and shopping at

BABYSITTER SAFETY CLASS
Printer-friendly versionApril 27, 2015 (La Mesa) — The City of La Mesa is offering a Child and Babysitter Safety Class on Saturday, May 16, from 9:30 am – 2:00 pm