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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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DEADLY HEAD-ON TRAFFIC COLLISION
Printer-friendly versionAugust 16, 2015 (Chula Vista) — A La Mesa mother and daughter were killed Thursday in a head on collision on SR-125 just north of the San Miguel Ranch.
“FALLFEST” IS COMING TO GROSSMONT CENTER
Printer-friendly versionSinger/Songwriter Brent Payne to perform October 17th August 14, 2015 (La Mesa) — The La Mesa Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce, “FallFest” as the name of their new event
LA MESA SEEKING VOLUNTEERS TO SERVE ON VARIOUS COMMISSIONS
Printer-friendly versionAugust 14, 2015 (La Mesa) — Applications are being accepted for several openings on the City’s Aging and Veterans Commission, Environmental Sustainability Commission, La Mesa Community Parking Commission, and
LOCAL FAMILY TO TRAVEL THE WORLD HELPING PEOPLE THROUGH ROTARY PROJECTS
Printer-friendly versionSubmitted by La Mesa Sunrise Rotary August 14, 2015 (La Mesa) –Ivan Alba, Elena Lujan-Alba, Isabel Alba and Lily Alba are four Allied Gardens residents who are going on
STAR PARTY AUG. 22 AT MISSION TRAILS
Printer-friendly version August 11, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – Here’s an event with some heavenly attractions. Mission Trails Regional Park invites you to a star party on Saturday,
THE PROPRIETOR’S RESERVE WINE BAR IS THE REAL DEAL
Printer-friendly versionPhotos courtesy of Sandra Small/ Photographer, Source: La Mesa Chamber of Commerce August 11, 2015 (La Mesa) –A group of very happy and thirsty La Mesa Chamber members gathered
MUSIC, ART AND MORE AT HEART OF MT. HELIX AUG. 15
Printer-friendly version August 10, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – The 8th annual HeART of Mt. Helix will be held on August 15th from 5:30 to 10 p.m. at
APPLICATIONS SOUGHT FOR THE LA MESA YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION
Printer-friendly versionAugust 11, 2015 (La Mesa) — Applications are being accepted for several openings on the City’s Youth Advisory Commission. Applicants must live within the city limits of La Mesa
FREE FOOD DEMONSTRATION AND SAMPLING FOR ADULTS AND KIDS TOGETHER
Printer-friendly versionAugust 11, 2015 (La Mesa) — Get Back-To-School healthy with a free food demonstration! This free workshop begins at 6:00 pm on Thursday, September 10, in the La Mesa Community
HEALTH CARE LIBRARY’S WELLNESS WEDNESDAY TO DISCUSS SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST AUG. 26
Printer-friendly versionAugust 4, 2015 (La Mesa)–The Grossmont Healthcare District’s Dr. William C. Herrick Community Health Care Library, 9001 Wakarusa St. in La Mesa, will host a free program on “Help Save