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East County-based physician Charles Hamori honored by American College of Physicians
Printer-friendly version By Karen Pearlman April 21, 2026 (La Mesa) — When he was a teenager growing up in Muncie, Indiana, Charles Hamori performed his first successful medical diagnosis —
La Mesa City Council votes 5-0 approving e-bike safety pilot program
Printer-friendly versionBy Karen Pearlman April 16, 2026 (La Mesa) — La Mesa is the latest city in San Diego County seeking to codify strict regulations on electric bicycles, specifically looking to
‘Bill Walton Way’ coming to a street near you in La Mesa
Printer-friendly version The Boys & Girls Club of East County La Mesa Clubhouse honored local basketball star Bill Walton by naming the gym after Walton in 2018. Walton died of colon
Learn how to use the county’s ‘Tell Us Now!’ app on April 13
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service April 10, 2026 (Rancho San Diego) — We’ve all been there: you’re driving through somewhere in San Diego County and run over a jagged pothole,
Four new rescues now at San Diego Humane Society’s East County hub
One of the dogs rescued by the San Diego Humane Society on Friday (Photo courtesy San Diego Humane Society) East County News Service April 4,…
La Mesa City Council grapples with housing and parking concerns
Councilmember Laura Lothian criticizing city tactics on parking issues By Alexander J. Schorr March 29, 2026 (La Mesa) — The La Mesa City council met…
Sheriff’s Department weighs in before ‘No Kings’ rallies
East County Magazine March 27, 2026 (San Diego County) — On the eve of what many are calling the largest civil mobilization in American history,…
Helix Water District electrifies East County
Helix Water District Board Member Joel Scalzitti tells the crowd at the Helix Operations Center on Vernon Way on Friday that the district’s new electrification…
East County public transportation guide to Padres Opening Day March 26
Skip Interstate 8 and ‘ride the rails’ with the Padres-wrapped Trolley East County News Service March 25, 2026 (San Diego) — With the San Diego…
Mt. Miguel High School Foundation hosts “Spring Craft Fair” April 11 to support local students
East County News Service March 23, 2026 (Spring Valley) — The Mt. Miguel High School Foundation is inviting the community to its upcoming “Spring Craft…
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HALLOWEEN EVE MASQUERADE BASH: BENEFITS EAST COUNTY MAGAZINE OCT. 30
Printer-friendly version Join East County Magazine at our Halloween Eve Masquerade Party at our editor’s “haunting” home on Mt. Helix! Friday, October 30th, 6-10 p.m. Savor a “spook-tacular” feast, hear
COUPLE FOUND DEAD IN HOME NEAR LAKE MURRAY
Printer-friendly version East County News Service October 21, 2015 (La Mesa)—Asked by relative to conduct a welfare check on an elderly couple in their 70s, La Mesa Police found
DETAILS RELEASED ON LA MESA MURDER-SUICIDE
Printer-friendly version East County News Service October 22, 2015 (La Mesa)—The bodies found in a home in the 6900 block of Wyoming Avenue in La Mesa on October 14 have
READER’S EDITORIAL: WHEN THE SERVANTS BECOME THE MASTERS
Printer-friendly version By Sylvia Sullivan October 22, 2015 (La Mesa) — Anger and frustration filled the overflowing room of irate ratepayers at the recent Helix Water District meeting. The
MAYOR ARAPOSTATHIS TO SPEAK THURSDAY AT JOHNNY B’S FOR LA MESA CONVERSATIONS MIXER
Printer-friendly version East County News Service October 20, 2015 (La Mesa) – La Mesa Mayor Mark Arapostathis will be the special guest speaker at a no-host social mixer
LA MESA COUNCIL HEARS UPDATES ON SDG&E PIPELINE WORK SLATED AND DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE
Printer-friendly version Story and photos by Janis Russell Photo, left: Don Parent, SDG&E, presents update on gas pipeline upgrades planned on Fletcher Parkway, Amaya and Jackson Drive October 18, 2015
COUNTRY MUSIC STAR BRENT PAYNE LIGHTS THE NIGHT, WINS NEW FANS AT FALL FEST IN LA MESA
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery October 19, 2015 (La Mesa) – Award-winning country music star Brent Payne charmed the audience with a
FIND BALANCE IN CAREGIVING FOR VETERANS NOV. 5
Printer-friendly version By Janis Russell October 17, 2015 (La Mesa)-On Thursday November 5, the Caregiver Coalition of San Diego and the City of La Mesa are hosting a free
MUSIC NIGHTS IN NOVEMBER: SAN PASQUAL WINERY IN LA MESA
Printer-friendly version East County News Service October 18, 2015 (La Mesa) – The San Pasqual Winery Tasting Room at 8364 La Mesa Blvd. in La Mesa announces a series
MURDER-SUICIDE IN LA MESA
Printer-friendly version East County News Service October 17, 2015 (La Mesa)—A 77-year-old La Mesa man murdered his wife, 73, and killed himself, reports La Mesa Police Lieutenant Brian Stoney.