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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…
Final chord at Hooley’s with Evans Academy Extravaganza March 20
Photo courtesy Facebook By Karen Pearlman March 19, 2026 (La Mesa) — For nearly two decades, the dark wood and stone hearth of Hooley’s Public…
La Mesa Conversations to host panel on immigration enforcement and local response
East County News Service March 18, 2026 (La Mesa) — As the national conversation surrounding immigration enforcement continues to intensify, local community leaders are working…
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SAN DIEGO CONCERT BAND PERFORMS JUNE 14 AT LA MESA’S SUNDAYS AT SIX
Printer-friendly version June 2, 2015 (La Mesa)–The San Diego Concert Band is proud to be a part of the 14th season of the City of La Mesa’s “Sundays at
CHEERS! CRAFT BEER AND WINE SUMMER FESTIVAL JUNE 6 IN LA MESA
Printer-friendly version East County News Service May 29, 2015 (La Mesa) –A Craft Beer and Wine Summer Festival to benefit the La Mesa Historical Society will be held on
BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD FOR LA MESA OKTOBERFEST 2015
Printer-friendly version Debt from 2014 leaves future wide open Photo: Councilmember Ruth Sterling states, “I feel for the Merchants, I feel for the situation, believe me I do, but
LA MESA CHAMBER TO HOST TASTE OF LA MESA
Printer-friendly version May 30, 2015 (La Mesa) – The La Mesa Chamber of Commerce will host its 7th annual Taste of La Mesa from 6 to 8 p.m., Monday,
FIREFIGHTERS FLIP FOR CHARITY
Printer-friendly versionMay 26, 2015 (La Mesa) — The annual pancake breakfast is stacked up to be a fun time for the whole family, Sunday June 7 from 8:00 a.m. to
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR COMMUNITY PLANNING GROUP SERVING RANCHO SAN DIEGO, MT. HELIX & CASA DE ORO
Printer-friendly version Application deadline is July 3, 2015 May 25, 2014 (San Diego’s East County)–The Community Planning Group for Rancho San Diego, Mt. Helix and Casa de Oro needs
MARY POPPINS ON MT. HELIX JULY 9-AUG. 2
Printer-friendly version May 24, 2015 (Mt. Helix) – Can you say “supercalifragilisticexpialidocious?” Christian Community Theatre San Diego celebrates its 35th anniversary at the beautiful Mt. Helix Park amphitheater with
HELIX WATER BOARD VOTES TO ADOPT DROUGHT ACTION PLAN
Printer-friendly version By Janis Russell and Miriam Raftery May 21, 2015 (La Mesa)- At the board meeting yesterday, the Helix Water District board voted 4-1 for the drought action
LA MESA PLANNING COMMISSION REJECTS PARK STATION PLAN, BUT APPROVES EIR
Printer-friendly version Project will advance to City Council Story and photos by Janis Russell Photo, left: Sherm Harmer, Urban Housing Partners May 21, 2015 (La Mesa)- At yesterday’s meeting, the
EAST COUNTY RESIDENTS JOIN CAST OF SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN: MAY 22 – JUNE 7
Printer-friendly version By Kathy Carpenter Associate and Youth Reviewer www.sdtheatrereviews.com May 21, 2015 (La Mesa)–Why Singin’ In The Rain? When asked this question Ed Hollingsworth, who moved into his