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Top hat and tails is theme of La Mesa Chamber’s Salute to Local Heroes Oct. 8
Printer-friendly version September 19, 2025 (La Mesa) — The La Mesa Chamber of Commerce announces its 15th annual Salute to Local Heroes, which will incorporate the theme “Top Hat &
Pedestrian death in La Mesa
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service September 16, 2025 (La Mesa) – Katherine Marie Pederson, 61, suffered fatal injuries when she was struck by a sedan while crossing the 5600 block
Cottonwood sand mine in Rancho San Diego rejected by Board of Supervisors
Printer-friendly versionBy Paul Levikow Karen Pearlman contributed to this report Sept. 10, 2025 (San Diego County) – The Cottonwood Sand Mine project in Rancho San Diego was rejected unanimously
Should more fire districts become part of Cal Fire/County Fire? The Grand Jury thinks so, but San Miguel and Alpine districts hotly contest that finding
Printer-friendly version By Karen Pearlman September 11, 2025 (San Diego County) — San Miguel Fire Consolidated Protection District is taking the lead in challenging a San Diego County Civil Grand
City of La Mesa gifting trees, hosting education series
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service Sept. 10, 2025 (La Mesa) — La Mesa is hoping more trees will sprout up after it hosts a four-event educations series from September
Author Tanya Harris hosts book signing Sept. 21 at Grossmont Center to benefit domestic violence survivors
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service September 5, 2025 (La Mesa) — Local author, domestic violence survivor and advocate Tanya Harris will host a powerful community book signing and awareness event
La Mesa Community Services name changed to Parks and Recreation
Printer-friendly versionSource: City of La Mesa August 27, 2025 (La Mesa) – The City of La Mesa announces that the Community Services Department has officially changed its name to the Parks
Clothing Swap Coming to La Mesa Sept. 6
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Services Aug. 26, 2025 (La Mesa) — Local environmental-focused nonprofit I Love A Clean San Diego is hosting a clothing swap at the La Mesa
Firefighters rescue workers trapped on roof of burning T.J. Maxx building under construction in La Mesa
Printer-friendly version Story and photos by Josh Stotler August 25, 2025 (La Mesa) — Just before 3:30 p.m. , a structure fire broke out in the under-construction building slated
270 firearms turned in at La Mesa gun safety event
Printer-friendly versionSource: San Diego County Sheriff August 24, 2025 (La Mesa) — Last weekend, the San Diego County Sheriff’s department teamed up with local law enforcement agencies to help get
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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