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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…
La Mesa ‘State of the City’ address: Crime rates drop, infrastructure work surges
Story and photos by Karen Pearlman March 21, 2026 (La Mesa) — A double-digit decline in property crime and a record-breaking year for road repairs…
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PEDESTRIANS ROBBED AT GUNPOINT IN LA MESA
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service June 28, 2015 (La Mesa)–Two pedestrians in the 4300 block of Rosebud Lane in La Mesa were robbed at gunpoint at 12:50 this morning by
MERCADO FIRE UNDER CONTROL
Printer-friendly versionBy Paul Kruze Video with permission of Mike Anderson. June 19, 2015 (Rancho San Diego)–A full contingent of CAL-FIRE and San Diego County firefighters were called to fight a
BANDING TOGETHER
Printer-friendly version By Jaime Mirman June 18, 2015 (La Mesa)–Our own San Diego Concert Band offered a concert on June 14 at Harry Griffen Park in La Mesa. The
CLOSE LAKE JENNINGS CAMPGROUND DESPITE FINANCIAL PROGRESS? HELIX WATER BOARD VOTES WEDNESDAY
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery June 15, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – Helix Water District’s Board of Directors will vote on whether or not to close the campground
HEALTH CARE LIBRARY’S `WELLNESS WEDNESDAY’ MEETING WILL DISCUSS HOSPICE ON JUNE 24
Printer-friendly versionJune 10, 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
FIRE INSURANCE RATES FOR HOMEOWNERS, BUSINESS TO DROP IN HEARTLAND FIRE DISTRICT—THANKS TO DISTRICT ATTAINING “RARE” TOP NATIONAL RATING
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery Photo: Heartland Fire & Rescue Chief Rick Sitta delivers good news at El Cajon Council meeting June 9, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) –
VILLAGE MERCHANTS BEGIN SELLING BOOTHS FOR OKTOBERFEST
Printer-friendly versionNo permit, no debt repayment plan yet, but the clock is ticking By Kristin Kjaero June 9, 2015 (La Mesa) – Although the City Council sent them back to
LA MESANS CALL FOR EFFECTIVE CLIMATE ACTION PLAN, PLANNERS VOTE TO RECONSIDER CITY’S CAP
Printer-friendly version By Joan Raphael Climate Action Campaign’s Executive Directore Nicole Capretz addresses legal problems of La Mesa’s CAP; Senior Planner Chris Jacobs takes notes. June 8, 2015
PICTURE THIS: LOCAL ARTIST WINS AWARDS AT DEL MAR FAIR
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery June 7, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – Artist Chuck McPherson has picked up six awards at the San Diego County Fair at Del
LA MESA – MT. HELIX MAY ACTIVITIES
Printer-friendly version June 5 (La Mesa) — Here’s what’s happening in La Mesa this month! There are a number of food events this month, including a Fire Station pancake breakfast,