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Found: Missing woman Tiffanie Russ
Update February 2, 2026: Tiffanie Russ has been located. She is safe and back with her family, per La Mesa Police. East County News Service…
La Mesa City Council unanimously approves changes to sidewalk dining guidelines
“This is so critical to La Mesa and to our businesses.” – Councilmember Laura Lothian By Armando Rasing II Photo by Miriam Raftery: Outdoor dining…
Found: Missing woman Tiffanie Russ
Printer-friendly versionUpdate February 2, 2026: Tiffanie Russ has been located. She is safe and back with her family, per La Mesa Police. East County News Service January 30,2026 (La Mesa)
Kratom, banned by California, is still for sale in East County stores including synthetic versions linked to numerous deaths
Printer-friendly versionStory and photos by Miriam Raftery January 24, 2026 (San Diego’s East County) – An investigation by East County Magazine has found kratom and synthetic kratom (7-OH) products for
Helix High cheer team reaches summit — and looking for support
Printer-friendly versionLa Mesa squad wins first CIF championship, now sets sights on national competition in Las Vegas. Photo courtesy Helix High Cheer Team East County News Service Jan. 7, 2026
Unidentified man struck, killed by vehicle in La Mesa on January 1
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service January 5, 2026 (La Mesa) – An unidentified male pedestrian has died after being struck by a vehicle on Interstate 8 east in La Mesa,
Forty dogs rescued from unsanitary conditions in La Mesa
Printer-friendly versionPhoto of some of the 40 dogs rescued from La Mesa courtesy San Diego Humane Society East County News Service Dec. 31, 2025 (La Mesa) — San Diego Humane
Escaped felon in Lemon Grove
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service Dec. 24, 2025 (Lemon Grove) — The Lemon Grove Sheriff’s Substation is looking to the public for help in locating a wanted felon who escaped
La Mesa Police share results of DUI checkpoint
Printer-friendly versionSource: La Mesa Police December 17, 2025 (La Mesa) — The La Mesa Police Department held a DUI Checkpoint on Friday, December 12, between 6:30 p.m. and midnight, at
La Mesa Police plans added holiday enforcement, urges drivers to celebrate responsibly
Printer-friendly versionNational “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” enforcement campaign begins Source: City of La Mesa December 9, 2025 (La Mesa) – The holiday season can be dangerous for people on
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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
BANDING TOGETHER
Printer-friendly version By Jaime Mirman June 18, 2015 (La Mesa)–Our own San Diego Concert Band offered a concert on June 14 at Harry Griffen Park in La Mesa. The
CLOSE LAKE JENNINGS CAMPGROUND DESPITE FINANCIAL PROGRESS? HELIX WATER BOARD VOTES WEDNESDAY
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery June 15, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – Helix Water District’s Board of Directors will vote on whether or not to close the campground
HEALTH CARE LIBRARY’S `WELLNESS WEDNESDAY’ MEETING WILL DISCUSS HOSPICE ON JUNE 24
Printer-friendly versionJune 10, 2015 (La Mesa) — The Grossmont Healthcare District’s Dr. William C. Herrick Community Health Care Library, 9001 Wakarusa St. in La Mesa, will host a free program
FIRE INSURANCE RATES FOR HOMEOWNERS, BUSINESS TO DROP IN HEARTLAND FIRE DISTRICT—THANKS TO DISTRICT ATTAINING “RARE” TOP NATIONAL RATING
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery Photo: Heartland Fire & Rescue Chief Rick Sitta delivers good news at El Cajon Council meeting June 9, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) –
VILLAGE MERCHANTS BEGIN SELLING BOOTHS FOR OKTOBERFEST
Printer-friendly versionNo permit, no debt repayment plan yet, but the clock is ticking By Kristin Kjaero June 9, 2015 (La Mesa) – Although the City Council sent them back to
LA MESANS CALL FOR EFFECTIVE CLIMATE ACTION PLAN, PLANNERS VOTE TO RECONSIDER CITY’S CAP
Printer-friendly version By Joan Raphael Climate Action Campaign’s Executive Directore Nicole Capretz addresses legal problems of La Mesa’s CAP; Senior Planner Chris Jacobs takes notes. June 8, 2015
PICTURE THIS: LOCAL ARTIST WINS AWARDS AT DEL MAR FAIR
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery June 7, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – Artist Chuck McPherson has picked up six awards at the San Diego County Fair at Del
LA MESA – MT. HELIX MAY ACTIVITIES
Printer-friendly version June 5 (La Mesa) — Here’s what’s happening in La Mesa this month! There are a number of food events this month, including a Fire Station pancake breakfast,