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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
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La Mesa Tree Lighting Ceremony Coming Nov. 7
Printer-friendly version East County News Service Nov. 4, 2025 (La Mesa) — La Mesa City Council member Laura Lothian and The Cohn Restaurant Group are partnering to transform a
Navy police officer charged with murder in death of LMPD officer pleads not guilty; bail set at $1M
Printer-friendly versionVideo capture of Antonio Alcantar, right, courtesy ECM news partner KGTV 10 News East County News Service and news partner KGTV 10 News Nov. 3, 2025 (San
Spring Valley woman sentenced for animal cruelty
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service Oct. 30, 2025 (Spring Valley) — A woman has been sentenced in an animal cruelty case after San Diego County Department of Animal Services
Save a life, honor a Legend at Bill Walton Memorial Blood Drive on Nov. 5
Printer-friendly versionLast year’s inaugural Bill Walton Memorial Blood Drive hosted by the San Diego Blood Bank was in Mission Valley. This year’s Nov. 5 drive will be at Grossmont Center,
Candlelight vigil, funeral procession held for fallen LMPD Officer Lauren Craven
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service Oct. 29, 2025 (La Mesa) — This past week has marked one of the most challenging stretches of time for the La Mesa Police Department
Fatal hit-and-run crash in Lemon Grove
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service Oct. 27, 2025 (Lemon Grove) — An early-morning, multi-vehicle crash Sunday, Oct. 26 on state Route 125 claimed the life of a San Diego
Funeral procession for fallen LMPD Officer Lauren Craven October 28
Printer-friendly versionLa Mesa officials say to expect major traffic delays East County News Service Oct. 25, 2025 (La Mesa) — A funeral procession is planned for fallen La
Tour de Tapas starts lunch service in downtown La Mesa
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service Oct. 24, 2025 (La Mesa) — Lunch service has begun at one of downtown La Mesa’s newest eating establishments. Tour de Tapas, which
Events planned to support family of La Mesa Police officer killed in car crash
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service Oct. 23, 2025 (La Mesa) — At least three events are planned to honor fallen La Mesa Police officer Lauren Craven, one tomorrow night
La Mesa Police officer killed while aiding motorists after collision on I-8
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery, with additional reporting by Karen Pearlman Photo: LMPD Officer Lauren Craven, courtesy of La Mesa Police Updated Oct. 21, 4 p.m. with comments from Chief