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1. La Mesa City Council appoints Tara Mazzanti as next city attorney (kpbs.org) — La Mesa residents will soon see a new face advising their City Council, as Tara Mazzanti has been appointed city attorney effective October 13 following longtime attorney Glenn Sabine's retirement. With nearly two decades of municipal law experience across California, she's expected to guide La Mesa through legal issues facing local government and city services.
2. City of La Mesa to host first Pride event in 2027 (kpbs.org) — La Mesa has officially approved funding for its first-ever Pride event, set for June 2027 in the Allison Avenue parking lot downtown, with live music, food vendors, and wellness activities. City leaders say the $15,000 allocation reflects strong council support for LGBTQ+ residents and a desire to create a welcoming, celebratory space for young La Mesans and the broader East County community.
3. La Mesa council appoints 20-year-old Emmett Stewart, a college student, as interim city treasurer (sandiegouniontribune.com) — La Mesa's City Council has appointed 20-year-old resident and UCLA student Emmett Stewart as interim city treasurer, putting him in charge of the city's roughly $70 million portfolio through November. The move sparked debate over experience versus fresh perspective, as Stewart and rival candidate Bill Exeter head toward the upcoming election for the permanent post.
4. 'They need a bridge.' County leaders approve revolving loan program for small businesses (fresnobee.com) — Small businesses in La Mesa will soon be eligible for a new East County revolving loan fund, offering $1,000 to $50,000 loans for working capital, equipment, and expansion. Funded by county grants and federal dollars, the program aims to help local entrepreneurs who struggle to qualify for traditional financing, with La Mesa's city manager backing its potential to strengthen commercial corridors and jobs.
5. Escondido approves e-bike rules, ban for riders under 12 (thecoastnews.com) — La Mesa is among several San Diego County cities enforcing a new rule that bans children under 12 from riding most e-bikes as part of a state Youth Safety Pilot Program. While Escondido led the way with broader regulations and fines, La Mesa families should know the age restriction now applies locally as officials track whether it reduces youth injuries.
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