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HELIX WATER BOARD VOTES DOWN PROPOSED CIVIL PENALTIES FOR HIGH WATER USE
Printer-friendly version East County Magazine July 16, 2015 (La Mesa) – Helix Water District’s Board on Wednesday voted down a staff/legal recommendation for a tough new emergency drought action

CONGRESSMAN HUNTER TO SPEAK AT LA MESA CHAMBER BREAKFAST
Printer-friendly version East County News Service July 16, 2015 (La Mesa) — Congressman Duncan Hunter, who represents the 50th District, will be the keynote speaker at the La Mesa Chamber of

CCT BRINGS MAGIC OF MARY POPPINS TO MT. HELIX JULY 9-AUGUST 2, 2015
Printer-friendly version By Ariele Johannson July 15, 2015 (Mt. Helix) –The magic of Mary Poppins rises up on Mt. Helix this week – as she did in the sky
CHAMBER MOVES BEER GARDEN TO GROSSMONT CENTER AMID UNCERTAINTY OVER FUTURE OF OKTOBERFEST
Printer-friendly versionBy Kristin Kjaero July 14, 2015 (La Mesa) – The La Mesa Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Grossmont Center and the Cushman family, to submit a Special Events

PET PATIOS HELP PROTECT CATS AND DOGS FROM COYOTES, HAWKS AND OTHER PREDATORS
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery July 14, 2015 (Mt. Helix) – Recently, Mt. Helix residents on the “Next Door” community forum website posted concerns after a distraught resident reported

ON THE AGENDA: LA MESA CITY COUNCIL
Printer-friendly versionRooftop solar rules and objections to SANDAG “San Diego Forward” EIR are among key topics East County News Service July 11, 2015 (La Mesa) — The La Mesa City
THE EIGHTH ANNUAL heART OF MT. HELIX – TICKETS ON SALE AND MASTER OF CEREMONIES ANNOUNCED
Printer-friendly versionTickets are on sale for the Eighth Annual heART of Mt. Helix held at East County’s most recognizable landmark, the memorial cross and historic amphitheater atop Mt. Helix. The

LA MESA POLICE ARREST SUSPECT IN TROLLEY BEATING
Printer-friendly versionJuly 9, 2015 (La Mesa) – A 17-year-old has been arrested and charged with assault involving great bodily injury for a beating that occurred at the La Mesa Trolley

EAST COUNTY DAD HOSTS WORLD PREMIERE EVENT JULY 10 AND 11
Printer-friendly version By Kathy Carpenter Associate and Youth Reviewer www.sdtheatrereviews.com July 7, 2015 (La Mesa) – Frustrated as a college student screenwriter, Chris Montgomery recalls, life happened. Years later,

WATER AGENCIES TAKE DIFFERING APPROACHES TO STATE-MANDATED CUTBACKS
Printer-friendly version Helix, Padre and Otay Districts share info, tips at Chaldean Chamber meeting By Miriam Raftery July 5, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – Representatives from Helix, Padre
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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…