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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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12 BANDS HEADLINE HARPFEST HARMONICA EXTRAVAGANZA: APRIL 4 IN LA MESA
Printer-friendly version March 15, 2015 (La Mesa)–World-renowned Kim Wilson will headline this year’s Spring Harp Fest XVI on Saturday, April 4th with 12 of California’s top bands at Harry
LA MESA SELECTS A NEW POLICE CHIEF
Printer-friendly version East County News Service March 13, 2015 (La Mesa)–La Mesa City Manager Dave Witt has announced the selection of 28 ½ year City of San Diego Police
REVIEW: GOODBYE CHARLIE
Printer-friendly version A Comedy by George Axelrod By Kathy Carpenter Associate and Youth Reviewer sdtheatrereviews Presented at the Lamplighters Community Theatre March 6 -29, 2015 http://www.LamplightersLamesa.com Directed By George
FUN WITH PHYSICS: APRIL 18 IN LA MESA
Printer-friendly version March 13, 2015 (La Mesa)–Fun with Physics is Saturday April 18, from 9:00 am – 12 noon at the La Mesa Boys and Girls Teen Club at Highwood
LA MESA COUNCIL TAKES ACTION ON SENIOR LIVING FACILITY AND VILLAGE PARKING
Printer-friendly versionBy Janis Russell March 12, 2015 (La Mesa) — On Tuesday, La Mesa’s City Council voted to move forward on negotiations with Westmont Companies for development of a senior
NEW QUEENS CROWNED IN LA MESA AND SANTEE
Printer-friendly version March 9,2015 (San Diego’s East County)–On Friday, March 6, 2015 the city of La Mesa and the city of Santee crowned winners in the Miss La Mesa
ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECTS ARRESTED
Printer-friendly version East County News Service March 8, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) –Two suspects are under arrest on suspicion of two armed robberies that occurred yesterday—one at Fashion
SAN PASQUAL WINERY & GALLERY ANNOUNCES MARCH EVENTS
Printer-friendly version March 2015 (La Mesa) – The San Pasqual Winery announces a series of events in March at its tasting room in La Mesa’s downtown Village. Events
LA MESA COMMUNITY LINKS
Printer-friendly versionClick here for links to city services, activities, shopping, business groups, farmers’ market, schools, library, hospital, service groups, theaters, transportation, utilities, weather and more in La Mesa.
CHAMBER’S “CABARET” EVENT SHINES SPOTLIGHT ON LOCAL HEROES
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery February 26, 2015 (La Mesa)—The La Mesa Chamber of Commerce celebrated the accomplishments of local police, fire, medical response and senior volunteers at its