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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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PARK STATION REVAMPS PLANS FOR HIGH RISE IN LA MESA
Printer-friendly version A little April Fool’s Day fun. By Skye High April 1, 2015 (La Mesa) –After planners twice rejected proposals for an 18-story and 10-story high rise mixed

LA MESA UNVEILS NEW LANDSCAPING PLAN
Printer-friendly version A little April Fool’s Day Fun. By Barry Pickens April 1, 2015 (La Mesa)—After months of torn-up streets for revitalization of La Mesa’s downtown village, the

PARTY WITH THE PRESS! MARCH 31 AT SAN PASQUAL WINERY AS WE UNVEIL OUR LA MESA LIVING SPECIAL SECTION
Printer-friendly version East County Magazine invites you to join us for a night of wine tasting, wonderful food, spirited merrymaking, plus a sneak preview of our special

SUPERVISOR DIANNE JACOB TO SPEAK AT LA MESA CHAMBER BREAKFAST APRIL 14
Printer-friendly version March 25, 2015 (La Mesa)—Supervisor Dianne Jacob will be the featured speaker at the La Mesa Chamber of Commerce breakfast meeting on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 from

ROMANCING SAN DIEGO 2.0: WITH CELEBRITY GUEST DEBORAH PRATT
Printer-friendly version April 11 in La Mesa March 27, 2015 (La Mesa) – Noted author, five-time Emmy nominee and co-executive producer and head writer of the award-winning science fiction series,
ARMORED VEHICLE RUNS OVER BICYCLIST IN LA MESA
Printer-friendly version East County News Service March 26, 2015 (La Mesa) -A bicyclist is in critical condition after being involved in a collision with an armored currency transport vehicle

LA MESA LAUNCHES “GO FUND ME” DRIVE FOR FLAG DAY PARADE COSTS
Printer-friendly version East County News Service March 25, 2015 (La Mesa)—In this era of tight budgets, the City of La Mesa has launched a “Go Fund Me” online drive

APRIL POOLS DAY: APRIL 11 IN LA MESA
Printer-friendly version March 19, 2015 (La Mesa) – The City of La Mesa will host April Pools Day to promote water safety. The event will be held – no,

CHEERS FOR BASEBALL AMERICANA!
Printer-friendly versionMarch 18, 2015 (La Mesa) — Cheers for Baseball Americana! On April 2, baseball fans can savor the exquisite flavors of San Pasqual Winery’s selection of hand-crafted wines while

LA MESA WAR MEMORIAL VANDALIZED
Printer-friendly version March 15, 2015 (La Mesa) – A war memorial in La Mesa has been vandalized for the second time in two years. The memorial is located next