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TAKE A DIP, VIEW A MOVIE!
Printer-friendly versionFree Dive-In Movie at the La Mesa Municipal Pool August 19, 2015 (La Mesa) — Dive in and enjoy the movie Rio (rated PG) at the La Mesa Municipal

MEDFLY QUARANTINE HITS EAST COUNTY, SAN DIEGO
Printer-friendly version East County News Service Photo: U.S. Department of Agriculture August 18, 2015 (La Mesa)– State, federal and County of San Diego officials have announced that 93 square

MOTOROST KILLED AFTER VEHICLE BREAKS DOWN IN LA MESA
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service August 19, 2015 (La Mesa)—An 88-year-old man was struck and killed after his pickup truck broke down in La Mesa Monday afternoon. The victim, Reynaldo

SUPPORTING CAST: A TALENTED TEAM IN LAMPLIGHTER’S PRODUCTION
Printer-friendly versionThe Supporting Cast runs August 14 – September 13 By Kathy Carpenter, www.sdtheatrereviews.com Associate and Youth Reviewer August 19, 2015 (La Mesa) – The Supporting Cast, is not a

LA MESA STUDENT WINS U.S. DHL YOUTH LEADERSHIP SCRUM CONTEST
Printer-friendly versionWill travel to London to deliver the official Match Ball on the field for the USA v South Africa match August 19, 2015 (La Mesa) — Haley Harris, a

LEGISLATIVE CANDIDATES BRIAN JONES AND RANDY VOEPEL SPEAK OUT AT 2ND CHALDEAN CHAMBER’S “MEET YOUR CANDIDATE” EVENT
Printer-friendly version By Janis Russell August 17, 2015 (La Mesa)- The San Diego East County Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce hosted its second Meet Your Candidates event at Sammy’s

LA MESA MAN LEADS FIGHT FOR FERRET LEGALIZATION
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery August 18, 2015 (La Mesa)—Our staff has been hard at work ferreting information out on proposed initiatives seeking to weasel their way onto the 2016 ballot.

SUMMER BASH BUSINESS EXPO: A “WINNING COMBINATION” IN LA MESA
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery, Photos by Leon Thompson August 18, 2015 (La Mesa) – More than 180 people attended the second annual Summer Bash Business Expo in La Mesa on

LA MESA POLICE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES GRANT TO FIGHT ALCOHOL-RELATED CRIME
Printer-friendly versionSubmitted by the La Mesa Police Department The La Mesa Police Department has been awarded a $34,363 grant from the California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) to battle alcohol-related crime.

DEADLY HEAD-ON TRAFFIC COLLISION
Printer-friendly versionAugust 16, 2015 (Chula Vista) — A La Mesa mother and daughter were killed Thursday in a head on collision on SR-125 just north of the San Miguel Ranch.
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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…

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

And the survey says… County Supervisors looking for input
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service Feb. 20, 2026 (San Diego County) — There’s one week left to tell San Diego County officials what you want to see, including ways they

A sign of things to come in the La Mesa Village
La Mesa’s Downtown District Sign is coming soon. Among those at the Feb. 3 groundbreaking ceremony were, from left to right: Greg Humora, La Mesa…

Every 15 Minutes comes to Helix Charter High School on February 11th
Source: California Highway Patrol February 11, 2026 (La Mesa) – On February 11, 2026, the California Highway Patrol, in conjunction with Helix Charter High School…

Next phase of Casa de Oro plan to be discussed at Feb. 26 workshop
East County News Service Feb. 10, 2026 (Casa de Oro) – The vision for a safer, more walkable Casa de Oro is moving from the…

Next phase of Casa de Oro plan to be discussed at Feb. 26 workshop
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service Feb. 10, 2026 (Casa de Oro) – The vision for a safer, more walkable Casa de Oro is moving from the drawing board to the

Photo of the Week: Here’s the buzz!
East County News Service February 7, 2026 (La Mesa) — Kristin Kjaero snapped this photo of a honeybee pollinating flowers in her succulent garden in…

La Mesa hosting Home Energy Fair in March
East County News Service February 5, 2026 (La Mesa) — With San Diego County residents navigating some of the highest utility rates in the nation,…