Bringing On the Heat

Del Cerro Baptist Church holds First Annual Car Rally in record-high heat

Seniors Group at La Mesa Healthcare Library to Discuss Diabetes on Wednesday, Sept. 26

Do we really understand diabetes? Attend “Demystifying Diabetes” on Sept. 26.

Grandparents Gather For Special Lunch At Murdock Elementary

Hundreds of proud and devoted grandparents braved the Friday heat to enjoy a special luncheon with students at Glenn E. Murdock Elementary.

Pension Reform Legislation - A Fig Leaf For A Tax Increase

Tax increases simply allow politicians to continue to support unfair and unsustainable pensions.

Grossmont College Will Host Reunion of Youth Baseball Team Members from ’57 and ’61

Remember when La Mesa was youth baseball capital of the world?

Calling All Pastors - Pulpit Freedom Sunday - Oct. 7

Oct. 7 Pulpit Freedom Sunday to challenge IRS "Johnson Amendment" - unbind our Pastors speaking from the pulpit!

Murray Manor Mustangs Walk and Roll to School

Murray Manor Elementary joined with other La Mesa schools for the kickoff of the Safe Routes to School Walk and Roll program.

Voters call on California US Senator Dianne Feinstein to debate her opponent Elizabeth Emken

"Nothing says entrenched incumbent like a 42 year politician who wont debate their challenger". Los Angeles Times

Liberty Charter High School Open House

After neighbors voiced their desire for the school to unlock park gates, Liberty Charter High School has invited the neighbors to coffee. This is the first step in a great partnership.

9/11 Remembrances Being Held at Grossmont, Cuyamaca Colleges

Cuyamaca and Grossmont colleges are holding public remembrances of the Sept.11, 2001 terrorist attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people and triggered the global war on terror.

All Day Rehearse-A-Thon to Raise Money for Helix Highlander Band

The Helix Highlander Band is holding an all day Rehearse-A-Thon on Saturday, September 15th to raise money for the Music Program at Helix Charter High School.

Hospital Construction Monitoring Group Seeks Two Additional Members

Seeking volunteers to oversee construction at Grossmont Hospital

La Mesa AYSO Hosts Mt. Helix Classic Soccer Tournament

A total of 38 teams from La Mesa and neighboring regions competed in the Mt. Helix Classic Labor Day Soccer Tournament, held at both Spring Valley and La Mesa Middle Schools.

Coming Soon to a Neighborhood Near You...

Promises of anti-hiding hedges, surveillance cameras and anti-illicit-behavior lighting no panacea for this anti-7 Eleven neighborhood.

Questions for La Mesa City Council Candidate Laura Lothian

We encourage citizens to further explore with the candidates these and other questions and issues of importance and to attend one or more of the upcoming public debate forums.

'There's No Place Like Grossmont' Homecoming Celebration Has Something For Everyone!

Grossmont High School Homecoming is September 21! Read about the activities for GHS alumni, families, current students and future Foothillers. Join in the fun!

Questions for La Mesa City Council Candidate Shannon O'Dunn

We encourage citizens to further explore with the candidates these and other questions and issues of importance and to attend one or more of the upcoming public debate forums.

Better Business Bureau to Host Mixer in El Cajon on Thursday, Sept. 6

Better Business Bureau to host networking mixer at Toyota of El Cajon

Questions for La Mesa City Council Candidate Kristine Alessio

We encourage citizens to further explore with the candidates these and other questions and issues of importance and to attend one or more of the upcoming public debate forums.

Grossmont Healthcare District seeking input for future strategic plan

The Grossmont Healthcare District (GHD) is embarking on a strategic planning effort and is seeking the public’s input to outline a roadmap for the future

Questions for La Mesa City Council Candidate Ruth Sterling

We encourage citizens to further explore with the candidates these and other questions and issues of importance and to attend one or more of the upcoming public debate forums.

7-Eleven not "Heaven" for this La Mesa Neighborhood

Citing crime, loitering, littering, defecating and urinating, a La Mesa neighborhood fights to stop a 7-Eleven from opening in their neighborhood.

A Village United

By organizing a series of community meetings to openly discuss alternatives to PBID, our goal is to meet the need of the city and the community. Wed., 9/5, 6:30pm at Sanfilippos.

Contest - fix*us - You Are the Solution

"Fix US" is a social movement to help the public realize that the voices of citizens do matter and that citizens can offer solutions to mend the open wounds of this country.

Lively Benefit Regatta helped raise funds for hospice homes

Fun in the sun with a purpose at the10th Annual Benefit Regatta for Sharp HospiceCare

Community Meeting with LMPD: 7-Eleven on Palm Ave Re-locating Across the St.

Neighborhood meeting with La Mesa PD Next Week. Topics to Include 7 Eleven and Crime.

Honoring the Unique Piece of our missing puzzle!

International Overdose Awareness is a day for Remembrance and Prevention. Locally, there will be a candlelight vigil to honor those that have lost their lives and speak of sensible solutions.

It's Election Time—Prepare to be Manipulated!

Not well known is that ever more agencies are retaining the services of consultants to help them educate the public to the bureaucrat way of enlightened thinking and and overcome anti-tax resistance.

Your Best Friend is NOT Wi-Fi

People are being exposed to dangerous RF radiation via Wi-Fi, in an explosion of technologies that include smart meters and wireless Internet devices.

Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District board vows not to use long-term capital appreciation bonds

The East County college district board has passed a resolution promising not to use long-term capital appreciation bonds for work on Proposition V, the bond measure on the November ballot.

A Requiem for Reading?

Does reading have a future?

Former Marine Taken to Psyche Ward for Facebook Posts; But He's NOT Under Arrest

Witness the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) at work

La Mesa Girl Scouts Supports TERI, Inc., Provides Service From the Heart

Girl Scout Troop 6747 makes dreams come true for a young lady who is developmentally disabled and has stage 4 breast cancer at a Red Hat Tea party on August 14, 2012.

Who Knew Underneath Those Judicial Robes were Board Shorts and Bikinis!

Judges made the prudent choice of holding their 2012 annual converence at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa

ObamaCare's New Home Seller Tax

Part of ObamaCare, the Affordable Health Care Act of 2010, includes a new 3.8% tax on some home sellers. This blog outlines part of the complicated new tax law and who it may apply to.

Community Contributes To Support School Volunteer

The Lemon Grove Moose Lodge is hosting a special fundraiser for La Mesa Spring Valley School District volunteer extraordinaire and cancer patient Christina Hicks on Saturday, August 18.

You Won't Believe What Teens Are Doing With Their Phones

The number of teens sexting is on the rise and parents need to educate their kids about the long-term consequences.

6th Grade Camp Superhero Rewarded with School District ROSE Award

Jane Linquist, a volunteer coordinating the parent sponsored 6th grade camp program in the La Mesa Spring Valley School District, received a district ROSE award at a recent school board meeting.

Local Elected Official Junket Watch

JUNKET: a: a festive social affair b:: trip, journey; especially : a trip made by an official at public expense

Local church members ongoing holy mission- a city resolution endorsing the social justice fair trade!

No matter how often the Fair Trade folks request a resolution, it need not be entertained at the city council level. Personal agency and the freedom to choose must ring loudly from city hall.