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La Mesa seeking finance director
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Services August 18, 2025 (La Mesa) – The city of La Mesa is seeking a finance director to take the place of interim Director of Finance
Sheriff’s Dept. holding guns for gift cards event
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Services Aug. 18, 2025 (La Mesa) — As part of a broad effort to get unwanted firearms off the street, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department
Caltrans moving ahead on SR 125/94 upgrades
Printer-friendly versionLa Mesa City Council hears update from Caltrans By Karen Pearlman Aug. 13, 2025 (La Mesa) – Road changes long planned for state Routes 94 and 125 in La
70 and strong as ever at Sharp Grossmont Hospital
Printer-friendly versionSHARP Grossmont Hospital employees stand atop the helicopter pad atop its Emergency Room on Aug. 11 as part of a celebration of the hospital’s 70 years of service to
City of La Mesa launches redesigned website with new .gov domain
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service August 9, 2025 (La Mesa) — The City of La Mesa announces the official launch of its redesigned website, which is now live at www.cityoflamesa.gov.
La Mesans celebrate canceled plans for battery storage facility
Printer-friendly versionBy Drew Sitton, Times of San Diego, a member of the San Diego online news association Photo: Plans for a proposed battery storage facility at 8135 El Paso St. have been
Our guide to East County’s City Scenes
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery Overview: Four incorporated cities are located in close proximity to each other in the heart of San Diego’s East County: El Cajon,
Mt. Helix Park Foundation Food & Wine Festival Aug. 16 features Gatsby theme
Printer-friendly version By Karen Pearlman Miriam Raftery also contributed to this report Last year’s Mt. Helix Park Foundation Food & Wine Festival event was a hit. (Photo courtesy Mt.
LA MESA CITY COUNCIL APPROVES RENOVATIONS FOR GROSSMONT CENTER
Printer-friendly versionBy Paul Levikow July 15, 2025 (La Mesa) — The Grossmont Center shopping mall is in for some major renovations, after the La Mesa City Council unanimously approved the
SANDAG Looking for Community Input; Zoom Meeting on July 16
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Services July 13, 2025 (San Diego County) — The San Diego Association of Governments is hosting a special online presentation/feedback session on the 2025 Regional
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METHODIST GROUP IN LA MESA REACHES OUT TO LGTB COMMUNITY JUNE 6
Printer-friendly version Rare Event Affirms Welcoming Church Environment May 20, 2015 (La Mesa)–At least 400 people are expected to attend a local event that is unusual for mainstream Protestant
LA MESA FLAG DAY PARADE MAY 30
Printer-friendly versionMay 20, 2015 (La Mesa) — The American Flag will be flown proudly at the 18th annual La Mesa Flag Day Parade on Saturday, May 30th. The parade will begin
ANIMAL TALES: MARCEL, THE TRAVELING POOCH
Printer-friendly version By Mimi Pollack May 18, 2015 (La Mesa)–Whenever, he sees his Sherpa carrier, Marcel gets all excited. This doggie loves to travel which is good since his
FATAL SHOOTING IN LA MESA
Printer-friendly version East County News Service May 17, 2015 (La Mesa) – La Mesa Police responded to a call reporting a man had been shot inside a home in
WINE CLASS, TASTING & PAIRING AT SPACEBAR CAFE & WINE BISTRO JUNE 3
Printer-friendly version May 15, 2015 (La Mesa)–Want to learn more about wine but not sure where to start? @Spacebar Café & Wine Bistro invites you to a wine class, tasting
HELIX WATER BOARD WEIGHS FINES FOR EXCESS WATER USE, ADDITIONAL DROUGHT ACTIONS
Printer-friendly version By Janis Russell May 14, 2015 (La Mesa)- At yesterday’s board meeting, staff at Helix Water District presented a drought action plan and resolution to the board.
PARK STATION: WILL THE THIRD TIME BE A CHARM?
Printer-friendly versionMay 14, 2015 (La Mesa) — Park Station is coming before the La Mesa Planning Commission for the third time since the application was first submitted in 2008. The
ART OPENING & BOOK SIGNING IN THE LA MESA VILLAGE
Printer-friendly versionSunbelt Publications is holding a Spring Showcase on Thursday, May 14, from 5-9 PM at the O’Dunn Fine Art, a multi-artist show and author exposition featuring local Sunbelt authors. Brad Bruce,
LA MESA POLICE DEPARTMENT YOUTH LEADERSHIP CAMP
Printer-friendly versionMay 11, 2015 (La Mesa) — The La Mesa Police Department will be hosting its 4th Annual La Mesa Police Youth Leadership Camp from June 29-July 2, 2015. The
“SUNDAYS AT SIX” SUMMER CONCERTS SERIES LINE UP ANNOUNCED
Printer-friendly versionMay 11, 2015 (La Mesa) — The La Mesa Park and Recreation Foundation announces the 14th season of the City of La Mesa’s “Sundays at Six” free outdoor concerts.