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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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SNAKES ALIVE! MOM FINDS 8-FOOT BOA IN LA MESA HOME
Printer-friendly version Photo, left to right: Heartland & Rescue Firefighter/Paramedic Neil Carter, Captain Tom Brown, and Firefighter/Paramedic Sean Finley. By Miriam Raftery October 16, 2015 (La Mesa) – A
BODIES OF D.A. EMPLOYEE AND GRANDDAUGHTER FOUND IN CASA DE ORO HOME NEAR MT. HELIX
Printer-friendly version East County News Service October 14, 2015 (La Mesa) –The bodies of Marshelle Newby, 56, and a second female were found inside a home on Avoyer Place in
IT’S SCARY TO BE HUNGRY
Printer-friendly versionCity of La Mesa Food Drive October 17 October 13, 2015 (La Mesa) — The City of La Mesa Human Relations Advisory Commission is sponsoring a food drive to
VISIONARY DANCE THEATRE: “SHADES”
Printer-friendly version October 10, 2015 (La Mesa)–Visionary Dance Theatre opens its sixth season with a fall dance concert, “Shades” at the Kwaisun Studio (8380 Center Drive, La Mesa, CA
READER’S EDITORIAL: LAST NIGHT’S BOARD MEETING ON HELIX WATER DISTRICT WATER RATES 5-YEAR PLAN
Printer-friendly version By Kathleen Coates-Hedberg, Helix Water District board member October 10, 2015 (La Mesa)–I got to the Board Room at 4:30p.m. and the parking lot was filling up
STAGE FRIGHT: A CHILLING DELIGHT
Printer-friendly version Lamplighters Community Theatre, La Mesa, Oct. 9-Nov. 8 By Miriam Raftery October 11, 2015 (La Mesa)–When a caustic critic is lured to an old theatre under the
SAN DIEGO TROLLEY STOPS NOT ON THE RIGHT TRACK
Printer-friendly version By Liz Alper October 9, 2015 (SAN DIEGO) – A new study has been released analyzing how trolley stops encourage ridership and affect the standard of living
HELIX WATER CUSTOMERS CRY FOUL OVER FIVE YEAR RATE-HIKE PLAN
Printer-friendly version By Mike Allen Photos by Janis Russell October 8, 2015 (La Mesa)–Emotions got nearly out of control at a packed Helix Water District meeting Oct. 7 as
EAST COUNTY INTERGENERATIONAL GAMES OCT. 8 IN LA MESA
Printer-friendly version Source: City of La Mesa October 7, 2015 (La Mesa)–On Thursday, October 8, from 9:30 to 12:00 noon, adult athletes age 50 and older from East County are
LA MESA CHAMBER LAUNCHES “FALLFEST” LINEUP: “A LITTLE BIT COUNTRY AND A LITTLE BIT ROCK AND ROLL”
Printer-friendly version East County News Service September 9, 2015 – The La Mesa Chamber of Commerce has announced the entertainment lineup of its new “FallFest” event being held October