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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…

Tacos, taxes and targeted relief — Sen. Akilah Weber Pierson hosting resource fair
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service Feb. 20, 2026 (San Diego County) — As the April income tax filing deadline looms, State Sen. Akilah Weber Pierson (D-SD) will serve up a

And the survey says… County Supervisors looking for input
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service Feb. 20, 2026 (San Diego County) — There’s one week left to tell San Diego County officials what you want to see, including ways they

A sign of things to come in the La Mesa Village
La Mesa’s Downtown District Sign is coming soon. Among those at the Feb. 3 groundbreaking ceremony were, from left to right: Greg Humora, La Mesa…

Every 15 Minutes comes to Helix Charter High School on February 11th
Source: California Highway Patrol February 11, 2026 (La Mesa) – On February 11, 2026, the California Highway Patrol, in conjunction with Helix Charter High School…

Next phase of Casa de Oro plan to be discussed at Feb. 26 workshop
East County News Service Feb. 10, 2026 (Casa de Oro) – The vision for a safer, more walkable Casa de Oro is moving from the…

Next phase of Casa de Oro plan to be discussed at Feb. 26 workshop
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service Feb. 10, 2026 (Casa de Oro) – The vision for a safer, more walkable Casa de Oro is moving from the drawing board to the

Photo of the Week: Here’s the buzz!
East County News Service February 7, 2026 (La Mesa) — Kristin Kjaero snapped this photo of a honeybee pollinating flowers in her succulent garden in…

La Mesa hosting Home Energy Fair in March
East County News Service February 5, 2026 (La Mesa) — With San Diego County residents navigating some of the highest utility rates in the nation,…
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PLANNED POWER OUTAGE AT LA MESA PUBLIC WORKS YARD ON FRIDAY, JULY 17
Printer-friendly versionJuly 16, 2015 (La Mesa) — There will be a planned power outage at the Public Works Maintenance Yard on Friday, July 17. The phones will be down through
Journey Community Church does community service
Printer-friendly versionFood Bank Distribution July 18 School Supply Drive through August 9 July 16, 2015 (La Mesa) — Journey Community Church currently has two outreach programs underway in La Mesa.

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