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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…

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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LA MESA COMMUNITY CENTER ANNOUNCES SUMMER CAMPS
Printer-friendly version East County News Service Photo: George Hodan, PublicDomainPictures.net April 27, 2015 (La Mesa) — Do you have a budding artist or a child that loves to learn Chess?
LA MESA CITY COUNCIL: ON THE AGENDA
Printer-friendly versionApril 23, 2015 (La Mesa) — Here are the highlights of what the La Mesa City Council will consider on its upcoming agenda for Tuesday, April 28: Annual review

FREE FITNESS BOOT CAMP MAY 14 IN LA MESA
Printer-friendly versionGet Ready to Kick-off Summer with a fitness Boot Camp for all levels and instruction provided by Fit-X San Diego. Whether you are a seasoned athlete, just beginning a

SUPERVISOR JACOB ADDRESSES LA MESA CHAMBER MEMBERS
Printer-friendly versionSource: La Mesa Chamber of Commerce April 23, 2015 (La Mesa) – La Mesa Chamber members and local business owners joined together on Tuesday, April 14th to learn of

METAMORPHOSIS: ART SALE MAY 23 IN LA MESA
Printer-friendly version April 17, 2015 (La Mesa) –On the Edge Art Gallery invites the public to Metamorphosis: a time of renewal and regeneration. This local artists’ gathering and art

PRET-A-PORTER SALON & SPA RAISES FUNDS FOR CLEAN BEACHES IN SAN DIEGO
Printer-friendly version April 16, 2015 (La Mesa)–Thirty years ago, a group of surfers from Malibu, California, were concerned about the health risks associated with environmental threats posed by escalating

LA MESA CITY COUNCIL ROUNDUP
Printer-friendly versionBy Kristin Kjaero April 14, 2015 (La Mesa) – A retirement, traffic circle safety on Harbinson after a crash, and permitting projects after construction (from a chicken coop to

CHIEF ED ACEVES PASSES THE BATON AND WALKS INTO RETIREMENT
Printer-friendly version By Bonnie Baranoff April 12, 2015 (La Mesa) — On Tuesday, April 14 at 2 p.m., 30-year La Mesa Police Department veteran and outgoing Police Chief Ed Aceves

APRIL 16: NATIONAL HEALTHCARE DECISIONS DAY
Printer-friendly version East County News Service April 11, 2015 (La Mesa)–You wouldn’t think of going on vacation, taking a new job or even retiring without some advance planning. But

LA MESA APRIL ACTIVITIES
Printer-friendly versionBy Kristin Kjaero April 9, 2015 (La Mesa) – There’s something for everybody going on this month in La Mesa. There are activities for every age and interest, as