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PARK STATION REVAMPS PLANS FOR HIGH RISE IN LA MESA
Printer-friendly version A little April Fool’s Day fun. By Skye High April 1, 2015 (La Mesa) –After planners twice rejected proposals for an 18-story and 10-story high rise mixed

LA MESA UNVEILS NEW LANDSCAPING PLAN
Printer-friendly version A little April Fool’s Day Fun. By Barry Pickens April 1, 2015 (La Mesa)—After months of torn-up streets for revitalization of La Mesa’s downtown village, the

PARTY WITH THE PRESS! MARCH 31 AT SAN PASQUAL WINERY AS WE UNVEIL OUR LA MESA LIVING SPECIAL SECTION
Printer-friendly version East County Magazine invites you to join us for a night of wine tasting, wonderful food, spirited merrymaking, plus a sneak preview of our special

SUPERVISOR DIANNE JACOB TO SPEAK AT LA MESA CHAMBER BREAKFAST APRIL 14
Printer-friendly version March 25, 2015 (La Mesa)—Supervisor Dianne Jacob will be the featured speaker at the La Mesa Chamber of Commerce breakfast meeting on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 from

ROMANCING SAN DIEGO 2.0: WITH CELEBRITY GUEST DEBORAH PRATT
Printer-friendly version April 11 in La Mesa March 27, 2015 (La Mesa) – Noted author, five-time Emmy nominee and co-executive producer and head writer of the award-winning science fiction series,
ARMORED VEHICLE RUNS OVER BICYCLIST IN LA MESA
Printer-friendly version East County News Service March 26, 2015 (La Mesa) -A bicyclist is in critical condition after being involved in a collision with an armored currency transport vehicle

LA MESA LAUNCHES “GO FUND ME” DRIVE FOR FLAG DAY PARADE COSTS
Printer-friendly version East County News Service March 25, 2015 (La Mesa)—In this era of tight budgets, the City of La Mesa has launched a “Go Fund Me” online drive

APRIL POOLS DAY: APRIL 11 IN LA MESA
Printer-friendly version March 19, 2015 (La Mesa) – The City of La Mesa will host April Pools Day to promote water safety. The event will be held – no,

CHEERS FOR BASEBALL AMERICANA!
Printer-friendly versionMarch 18, 2015 (La Mesa) — Cheers for Baseball Americana! On April 2, baseball fans can savor the exquisite flavors of San Pasqual Winery’s selection of hand-crafted wines while

LA MESA WAR MEMORIAL VANDALIZED
Printer-friendly version March 15, 2015 (La Mesa) – A war memorial in La Mesa has been vandalized for the second time in two years. The memorial is located next
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LA MESA SUNDAYS AT SIX CONCERT SERIES CONTINUES
Printer-friendly versionThe Navy Southwest Band, shown here in 2013, is a regular part of the Sundays at Six summer concert series in La Mesa. (Photo by Karen Pearlman) East County

FERRET LEGALIZATION EFFORT CLEARS KEY HURDLE AT STATE FISH AND GAME COMMISSION
Printer-friendly versionBy Karen Pearlman June 23, 2025 (San Diego County) – Ferrets may be moving a step closer to being allowed to thrive in homes in California. The

PASSAGES: ART MADRID, FORMER LA MESA MAYOR WHO SERVED THE CITY FOR OVER 30 YEARS
Printer-friendly version By Karen Pearlman June 10, 2025 (La Mesa) – Leaving behind a legacy of service, prolific leadership and unwavering commitment to civic matters, longtime La Mesa Mayor Art

TRANSFORMATIONAL CHANGES COMING TO CAMPO ROAD IN CASA DE ORO
Printer-friendly versionArtistic rendering of coming changes to Campo Road (Courtesy County of San Diego) By Karen Pearlman June 7, 2025 (Casa de Oro) – The County of San Diego is

COMMUNITY PANCAKE BREAKFAST TO LAUNCH YOUTH FINANCIAL LITERACY PROGRAM
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Sevice June 7, 2025 (La Mesa) — The La Mesa Juneteenth Foundation is inviting families and community members to a Pancake Breakfast Celebration later this

PANCAKE BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER IN LA MESA
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service June 6, 2025 (La Mesa) — Heartland Firefighters of La Mesa will host a pancake breakfast fundraiser and emergency preparedness training on Sunday, June

MT MIGUEL HS FOUNDATION HOSTING QUARTERMANIA FUNDRAISER
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service June 6, 2025 (Spring Valley) — Mt Miguel High School Foundation, the nonprofit organization devoted to helping Mount Miguel High School, is hosting Quartermania

FIVE YEARS AFTER THE NIGHT OF CHAOS: LA MESA’S STRUGGLE FOR REFORM
Printer-friendly version By Karen Pearlman Photos, left by ECM photographers: La Mesa protest, riot and arson May 30-31, 2020. May 30, 2025 (La Mesa) – It’s been five years since

MAGIC OF DISNEYLAND INSPIRED MT. HELIX GARDEN WITH MANY LANDS
Printer-friendly version Story and photos by Karen Pearlman April 24, 2025 (Mount Helix) – There are no rides or parades in its magical atmosphere, but a local garden in

SAN DIEGO SPORT INNOVATORS ANNOUNCES WALTON INNOVATION NETWORK
Printer-friendly versionTo commemorate the one-year anniversary of basketball legend Bill Walton’s passing, SDSI annonces phase one of a “Bill Walton Legacy Project” By Scott Yoffe May 27, 2025