East County Magazine
Hear our interview with La Mesa director Elisha Cecil, whose movie “Amber” is screening at San Diego Film Week Nov. 14
By Heidi Hope November 12, 2025 (La Mesa) – Elisha Cecil is a filmmaker, screenwriter and director from La Mesa. His films have been featured in many major film festivals,
Photo of the Week: Beaver moon
East County News Service November 9, 2025 (Mt. Helix) — Dawn Sebaugh snapped this picture of the “Beaver Moon” on November 5, The November full moon was dubbed “Beaver Moon”
La Mesa Tree Lighting Ceremony Coming Nov. 7
East County News Service Nov. 4, 2025 (La Mesa) — La Mesa City Council member Laura Lothian and The Cohn Restaurant Group are partnering to transform a tree at
Navy police officer charged with murder in death of LMPD officer pleads not guilty; bail set at $1M
Video capture of Antonio Alcantar, right, courtesy ECM news partner KGTV 10 News East County News Service and news partner KGTV 10 News Nov. 3, 2025 (San Diego)
Spring Valley woman sentenced for animal cruelty
East County News Service Oct. 30, 2025 (Spring Valley) — A woman has been sentenced in an animal cruelty case after San Diego County Department of Animal Services officers
Save a life, honor a Legend at Bill Walton Memorial Blood Drive on Nov. 5
Last year’s inaugural Bill Walton Memorial Blood Drive hosted by the San Diego Blood Bank was in Mission Valley. This year’s Nov. 5 drive will be at Grossmont Center, in
Candlelight vigil, funeral procession held for fallen LMPD Officer Lauren Craven
East County News Service Oct. 29, 2025 (La Mesa) — This past week has marked one of the most challenging stretches of time for the La Mesa Police Department as
Fatal hit-and-run crash in Lemon Grove
East County News Service Oct. 27, 2025 (Lemon Grove) — An early-morning, multi-vehicle crash Sunday, Oct. 26 on state Route 125 claimed the life of a San Diego man
Funeral procession for fallen LMPD Officer Lauren Craven October 28
La Mesa officials say to expect major traffic delays East County News Service Oct. 25, 2025 (La Mesa) — A funeral procession is planned for fallen La Mesa Police
Tour de Tapas starts lunch service in downtown La Mesa
East County News Service Oct. 24, 2025 (La Mesa) — Lunch service has begun at one of downtown La Mesa’s newest eating establishments. Tour de Tapas, which opened
