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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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HELEN STODDARD, A POWERFUL WOMAN IN EAST COUNTY’S PAST
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery April 8, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) –April is Women’s History Month. It’s an appropriate time to share a story about a remarkable woman
LA MESA A TREE CITY USA FOR A RECORD 35 YEARS
Printer-friendly versionSource: City of La Mesa April 9, 2015 (La Mesa) — La Mesa, was named a 2014 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its
HAIL TO THE CHIEF: LA MESA’S NEW POLICE CHIEF SWORN IN
Printer-friendly version By Kristin Kjaero April 7, 2015 (La Mesa) — It was a perfect spring day in La Mesa for the outdoor swearing in of the new
LA MESA MAN TO STAND TRIAL FOR THREATS AGAINST ISLAMIC CENTER
Printer-friendly version East County News Service April 8, 2015 (La Mesa) — A La Mesa resident will stand trial on hate crimes, illegal weapon possession and making criminal threats
HOBBY LOBBY COMING TO LA MESA
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service April 2, 2015 (La Mesa)—Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. has announced plans to open a store in La Mesa on Grossmont Boulevard, off Jackson Drive, in
SUNRISE EASTER SERVICES ATOP MT. HELIX CELEBRATES 90 YEARS
Printer-friendly versionFriday, April 3, 2015 (La Mesa) — Making literal the Easter message of a new day for 90 years now, Easter Sunrise services will be held again on Sunday, April 5 at 6:30
HOLIDAY SERVICES IN LA MESA
Printer-friendly versionApril 3, 2015 (La Mesa) — Looking for Easter Services or Passover Seders in La Mesa? Look no further, we have the information you need. Christian Easter Services in
POLICE CHASE ENDS WITH CRASH INTO LA MESA CAR DEALER
Printer-friendly version East County News Service Photo courtesy ECM news partner 10 News April 2, 2015 (La Mesa)—A police chase in La Mesa Thursday night ended when the suspect
ALL THE PERKS: LA MESA COFFEE SHOP SUPPORTS YOUNG MILITARY FAMILIES WITH 15-DAY FUNDRAISER
Printer-friendly version April 1, 2015 (La Mesa)—All the Perks Espresso Café has announced a 15-day fundraiser to benefit young, disadvantaged families of U.S. soldiers. From April 1 through April
MAYPOLE & MORE IN SPRING FESTIVAL IN LA MESA
Printer-friendly versionMarch 31, 2015 (La Mesa) — Have you ever seen a Maypole dance? Now’s your chance. Bring your family to the NUA Sparrow Charter School Spring Festival on Sunday