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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going to benefit from a demonstration project for Campo Road road improvements, saw a grant from the federal government rescinded.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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READY TO DE-CLUTTER? HEALTH CARE LIBRARY IN LA MESA OFFERS IDEAS
Printer-friendly version — Health care library’s `Wellness Wednesday’ meeting will discuss de-cluttering and downsizing for health on May 27 May 10, 2015 (La Mesa) – The Grossmont Healthcare
CRAFT KITCHEN OPENS IN LA MESA
Printer-friendly version The craft beer scene has hit La Mesa with latest restaurant’s opening By: Reema Makani Boccia The craft beer scene in San Diego is taking the nation by
THE GOLDSMITH’S APPRENTICE
Printer-friendly versionBy Patricia O’Reilly, Photos by Ed Rodden May 8, 2015 (La Mesa)–The 7th Annual Golden Artistry Jewelry Design Competition was honored with a special fundraising event at the La
GROSSMONT HEALTHCARE DISTRICT BOND SALE RESULTS IN $28 MILLION SAVINGS TO TAXPAYERS
Printer-friendly version — Final bond sale to complete facilities improvements at Sharp Grossmont Hospital May 5, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – The Grossmont Healthcare District (GHD), a taxpayer-supported
TELECOM TO PAY CITY TO LOCATE EQUIPMENT ON LIGHT POLES
Printer-friendly versionBy Kristin Kjaero May 5, 2015 (La Mesa) – On April 28 the La Mesa City Council voted unanimously to allow telecommunications equipment to be installed on streetlights and
EDCO PRICES LIKELY TO INCREASE IN LA MESA
Printer-friendly versionBy Kristin Kjaero May 5, 2015 (La Mesa) — The La Mesa City Council voted 5-0 April 28 to issue a public notice of a possible rate increase for
LAMPLIGHTERS COMMUNITY THEATRE PRESENTS LAST CHANCE ROMANCE
Printer-friendly versionMay 4, 2015 (La Mesa) — Myra Witzer, a strong willed woman in her late thirties, is determined to get married at any cost and Leonard Shank, an unassuming
LUNCH AND DINNER FUNDRAISERS IN SUPPORT OF NEPAL EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS
Printer-friendly versionMay 3, 2015 (La Mesa) — Himalayan Cuisine, on the corner of El Cajon Blvd. & Baltimore Dr., 7918 El Cajon Blvd. #P, La Mesa, 91941, will hold two fundraising events
BOOTS AND BLING: LAS HERMANAS’ WESTERN BENEFIT BASH MAY 9 IN LA MESA
Printer-friendly version Event to benefit benefit Boys and Girls Clubs of East County, Fostering Opportunities Scholarships and Include Autism. East County News Service May 1, 2015 (La Mesa) — San
ALESSIO SUGGESTS ROLLING BACK CLIMATE CHANGE COMMITMENT IN LA MESA; EX-NASA SCIENTIST DEBUNKS ALESSIO “SCIENCE” CLAIM
Printer-friendly version “Climate change science has not changed in the way Councilwoman Alessio would like us to believe. Let’s stick to credible sources on science, not talking points from the