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La Mesa raises parking meter fees
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery October 20, 2025 (La Mesa) — If you plan to park in La Mesa, you’ll be paying more for meters starting in January. The City
Trump administration rescinds Casa de Oro grant for Campo Road improvements
Printer-friendly versionEast County’s Casa de Oro, which was going to benefit from a demonstration project for Campo Road road improvements, saw a grant from the federal government rescinded. ECM photo
Lamplighters Theatre in La Mesa presents Copenhagen Oct. 17 – Nov. 9: The moment that changed the world
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service October 14, 2025 (La Mesa) – The Tony-award-winning play Copenhagen explores explores an explosive confrontation inspired by actual events that have intrigued and baffled historians for more than 50 years: a
Senator Weber Pierson holding Town Hall on Oct. 16
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service Oct. 12, 2025 (San Diego County) — California State Senator Dr. Akilah Weber Pierson is holding a Community Town Hall this week at Crawford
La Mesa aims to have new city hall by 2029, but library expansion remains stalled
Printer-friendly versionBy Alexander J. Schorr October 11, 2025 (La Mesa) — Following a September City Council meeting, La Mesa is moving forward with a redevelopment plan for a new civic
Oktoberfest brings cheer to La Mesa Vlilage
Printer-friendly version By Heidi Hope Miriam Raftery contributed to this report October 5, 2025 (La Mesa)—Oktoberfest continues through 8 p.m. tonight in La Mesa’s downtown village. The three-day festival, which
Prost! Oktoberfest events across East County
Printer-friendly version East County News Service October 2, 2025 (San Diego’s East County) – Ready to savor German beers and foods, kick up your heels to traditional German music as
Got extra fruit in La Mesa? Donate it!
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service October 3, 2025 (La Mesa) — The City of La Mesa is partnering with ProduceGood to pick La Mesa residents’ trees, donate the fruit to
Lemon Grove teen reports suspicious person following them
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service Sept. 26, 2025 (Lemon Grove) — A teenager in Lemon Grove reportedly was being followed by a suspicious person in a car earlier this
East County Eater: Happy Hour at Casa Gabriela features authentic Mexican cuisine, elevated
Printer-friendly versionBy Paul Levikow Photo, left: mural of talented chef Gabriela “Gaby” Lopez September 20, 2025 (La Mesa) – Casa Gabriela in the La Mesa Village has a first-rate, affordable
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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,
NEW PRESIDENT CHOSEN AT GROSSMONT COLLEGE
Printer-friendly version (June 4, 2015 ) — Dr. Nabil S. Abu-Ghazaleh, president of West Los Angeles College, has been named president of Grossmont College effective July 1. Cindy L.
29 RESTAURANTS JOIN IN TASTE OF LA MESA JUNE 8
Printer-friendly version May 28, 2015 (La Mesa) – The La Mesa Chamber of Commerce invites you to “eat your heart out” at the 7th annual Taste of La Mesa,