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12 BANDS HEADLINE HARPFEST HARMONICA EXTRAVAGANZA: APRIL 4 IN LA MESA
Printer-friendly version March 15, 2015 (La Mesa)–World-renowned Kim Wilson will headline this year’s Spring Harp Fest XVI on Saturday, April 4th with 12 of California’s top bands at Harry

LA MESA SELECTS A NEW POLICE CHIEF
Printer-friendly version East County News Service March 13, 2015 (La Mesa)–La Mesa City Manager Dave Witt has announced the selection of 28 ½ year City of San Diego Police

REVIEW: GOODBYE CHARLIE
Printer-friendly version A Comedy by George Axelrod By Kathy Carpenter Associate and Youth Reviewer sdtheatrereviews Presented at the Lamplighters Community Theatre March 6 -29, 2015 http://www.LamplightersLamesa.com Directed By George

FUN WITH PHYSICS: APRIL 18 IN LA MESA
Printer-friendly version March 13, 2015 (La Mesa)–Fun with Physics is Saturday April 18, from 9:00 am – 12 noon at the La Mesa Boys and Girls Teen Club at Highwood
LA MESA COUNCIL TAKES ACTION ON SENIOR LIVING FACILITY AND VILLAGE PARKING
Printer-friendly versionBy Janis Russell March 12, 2015 (La Mesa) — On Tuesday, La Mesa’s City Council voted to move forward on negotiations with Westmont Companies for development of a senior

NEW QUEENS CROWNED IN LA MESA AND SANTEE
Printer-friendly version March 9,2015 (San Diego’s East County)–On Friday, March 6, 2015 the city of La Mesa and the city of Santee crowned winners in the Miss La Mesa

ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECTS ARRESTED
Printer-friendly version East County News Service March 8, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) –Two suspects are under arrest on suspicion of two armed robberies that occurred yesterday—one at Fashion

SAN PASQUAL WINERY & GALLERY ANNOUNCES MARCH EVENTS
Printer-friendly version March 2015 (La Mesa) – The San Pasqual Winery announces a series of events in March at its tasting room in La Mesa’s downtown Village. Events

LA MESA COMMUNITY LINKS
Printer-friendly versionClick here for links to city services, activities, shopping, business groups, farmers’ market, schools, library, hospital, service groups, theaters, transportation, utilities, weather and more in La Mesa.

CHAMBER’S “CABARET” EVENT SHINES SPOTLIGHT ON LOCAL HEROES
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery February 26, 2015 (La Mesa)—The La Mesa Chamber of Commerce celebrated the accomplishments of local police, fire, medical response and senior volunteers at its
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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…