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FIRE HEAVILY DAMAGES 3 APARTMENT UNITS IN LA MESA
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service July 4, 2015 (La Mesa) – A two-alarm fire 8420 Buckland Street in La Mesa on Friday morning started in a kitchen and caused $325,000
FOOD DRIVE IN LA MESA JULY 8-28
Printer-friendly versionJuly 3, 2015 (La Mesa)–Mama’s Kitchen, www.mamaskitchen.org, prepares and delivers nutritious meals to San Diego men, women and children affected by HIV/AIDS. Additionally, they provide pantry services (Mama’s Pantry) and
SUSPECT SOUGHT IN LA MESA BANK ROBBERY AT ALBERTSON’S
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service Photo: Surveillance image from U.S. Bank July 3, 2015 (La Mesa) – The FBI and La Mesa Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance to
85-YEAR-OLD LA MESA WOMAN DIES AFTER CRASH ON I-5
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service July 2, 2015 (La Mesa) –June Takekawa Hsu, an 85-year-old La Mesa resident, has died of injuries sustained in a crash on northbound I-5 in
TIPS ON SOLICITORS AND HOW TO STAY SAFE
Printer-friendly versionJuly 2, 2015 (La Mesa) – There have been reports of a young man with dark hair observed going through people’s mailboxes as he goes door to door in
LA MESA – MT. HELIX JULY ACTIVITIES
Printer-friendly versionJuly 1, 2015 (La Mesa) – There is a lot of free summer entertainment in La Mesa this month, including concerts in the park, a movie under the stars,
SHARP GROSSMONT HOSPITAL RECEIVES WOMEN’S CHOICE AWARD(R) AS ONE OF AMERICA’S BEST HOSPITALS FOR CANCER CARE
Printer-friendly version June 30, 2015 (La Mesa)–Sharp Grossmont was honored with a 2015 Women’s Choice Award® as one of America’s best hospitals for cancer care. Sharp Grossmont is just
FREE SUMMER MOVIE IN THE PARK
Printer-friendly versionJune 30, 2015 (La Mesa) — On Friday, July 24, at La Mesita Park, the City of La Mesa presents the movie “Despicable Me 2” (rated PG). The Movie
PEDESTRIANS ROBBED AT GUNPOINT IN LA MESA
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service June 28, 2015 (La Mesa)–Two pedestrians in the 4300 block of Rosebud Lane in La Mesa were robbed at gunpoint at 12:50 this morning by
MERCADO FIRE UNDER CONTROL
Printer-friendly versionBy Paul Kruze Video with permission of Mike Anderson. June 19, 2015 (Rancho San Diego)–A full contingent of CAL-FIRE and San Diego County firefighters were called to fight a
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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…