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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going to benefit from a demonstration project for Campo Road road improvements, saw a grant from the federal government rescinded.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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LA MESA COMMUNITY CENTER ANNOUNCES SUMMER CAMPS
Printer-friendly version East County News Service Photo: George Hodan, PublicDomainPictures.net April 27, 2015 (La Mesa) — Do you have a budding artist or a child that loves to learn Chess?
LA MESA CITY COUNCIL: ON THE AGENDA
Printer-friendly versionApril 23, 2015 (La Mesa) — Here are the highlights of what the La Mesa City Council will consider on its upcoming agenda for Tuesday, April 28: Annual review
FREE FITNESS BOOT CAMP MAY 14 IN LA MESA
Printer-friendly versionGet Ready to Kick-off Summer with a fitness Boot Camp for all levels and instruction provided by Fit-X San Diego. Whether you are a seasoned athlete, just beginning a
SUPERVISOR JACOB ADDRESSES LA MESA CHAMBER MEMBERS
Printer-friendly versionSource: La Mesa Chamber of Commerce April 23, 2015 (La Mesa) – La Mesa Chamber members and local business owners joined together on Tuesday, April 14th to learn of
METAMORPHOSIS: ART SALE MAY 23 IN LA MESA
Printer-friendly version April 17, 2015 (La Mesa) –On the Edge Art Gallery invites the public to Metamorphosis: a time of renewal and regeneration. This local artists’ gathering and art
PRET-A-PORTER SALON & SPA RAISES FUNDS FOR CLEAN BEACHES IN SAN DIEGO
Printer-friendly version April 16, 2015 (La Mesa)–Thirty years ago, a group of surfers from Malibu, California, were concerned about the health risks associated with environmental threats posed by escalating
LA MESA CITY COUNCIL ROUNDUP
Printer-friendly versionBy Kristin Kjaero April 14, 2015 (La Mesa) – A retirement, traffic circle safety on Harbinson after a crash, and permitting projects after construction (from a chicken coop to
CHIEF ED ACEVES PASSES THE BATON AND WALKS INTO RETIREMENT
Printer-friendly version By Bonnie Baranoff April 12, 2015 (La Mesa) — On Tuesday, April 14 at 2 p.m., 30-year La Mesa Police Department veteran and outgoing Police Chief Ed Aceves
APRIL 16: NATIONAL HEALTHCARE DECISIONS DAY
Printer-friendly version East County News Service April 11, 2015 (La Mesa)–You wouldn’t think of going on vacation, taking a new job or even retiring without some advance planning. But
LA MESA APRIL ACTIVITIES
Printer-friendly versionBy Kristin Kjaero April 9, 2015 (La Mesa) – There’s something for everybody going on this month in La Mesa. There are activities for every age and interest, as