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CONDITIONS MUST BE MET BEFORE LA MESA OKTOBERFEST PERMIT WILL BE ISSUED
Printer-friendly version Concerns raised over merchants group’s solvency and credibility during heated hearing By Kristin Kjaero August 3, 2015 (La Mesa) – Whether or not there will be an Oktoberfest

PEDESTRIAN SUFFERS FATAL INJURIES IN CRASH
Printer-friendly versionAugust 2, 1015 (La Mesa) — Yesterday at approximately 8:42 p.m., the La Mesa Police Department received a report of a pedestrian that was struck by a vehicle in
LA MESA – MT. HELIX AUGUST ACTIVITIES
Printer-friendly versionBy Kristin Kjaero August 1, 2015 (La Mesa) – What a vibrant community we live in! August boasts five free concerts, three free movie screenings, two theater productions, the
The La Mesa Chamber of Commerce hosts “Christmas in July”
Printer-friendly versionJuly 30, 2015 (La Mesa) — The La Mesa Chamber of Commerce was proud to host a gift giving activity in partnership with the Town & Country Resort & Convention

JONES, VOEPEL TO SPEAK AT MEET YOUR CANDIDATES AUG. 5
Printer-friendly version July 28, 2015 (La Mesa) – The San Diego East County Chaldean-American Chamber of Commerce will host its second Meet Your Candidates Night on Wednesday, August 5

TWO CELEBRATED SAN DIEGO CHEFS JOIN CULINARY TEAM AT SHARP GROSSMONT HOSPITAL
Printer-friendly version July 28, 2015 (La Mesa)–Hospital food that’s not only healthy, but also savory, full of fresh ingredients, and visually stunning? That’s what two celebrated San Diego chefs
PARK STATION DEVELOPER PUTS LA MESA HIGHRISE PROJECT ON HOLD
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery July 26, 2015 (La Mesa)—The City of La Mesa announced July 15th that the applicant for the Park Station Specific Plan has requested that the proposal

LAMPLIGHTERS COMMUNITY THEATRE PRESENTS THE SUPPORTING CAST AUG. 14 – SEPT. 13
Printer-friendly version East County News Service July 27, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – Lamplighters Community Theatre continues its 78th season with “The Supporting Cast,” a comedy to be

HEARTLAND FIRE & RESCUE RESERVE FIREFIGHTER ACADEMY NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Printer-friendly version July 26, 2015 (San Diego’s East County)–Heartland Fire & Rescue, serving the Cities of El Cajon, La Mesa and Lemon Grove, is currently accepting applications for the

VISIONARY THEATRE GROUP SEEKS HELP TO MOVE – AND GIVE STUDIO SPACE TO EAST COUNTY MAGAZINE
Printer-friendly version Hear our interview with Spencer Powell and Mickey Mounarath from Visionary Dance Theatre here: https://www.eastcountymagazine.org/sites/eastcountymagazine.org/files/audio/2019/August/Newsmakers-VisionaryDanceTheatre-final.mp3 By Miriam Raftery July 26, 2015 (La Mesa) –Visionary Dance Theatre and
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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…

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…