The Trial of the Invisible Hand: Part II (first witnesses)

The trial of the Invisible Hand of the Free Market continues. The prosecution accuses the Hand of failing to provide wealth, opportunities and liberty to the inhabitants of Earth as promised...

Youth basketball camp being offered at Cuyamaca College this summer

Basketball camps for youths in grades 4 through 9 are being offered this summer at Cuyamaca College.

Students Excel in Math at the Library

Multiplication League graduates have increased their multiplication table skills by 34% at the Casa de Oro Branch Library.

Helix Pops! 2012 - A Great Musical Diversion

Helix Charter High's instrumental music program is putting on quite the show for their Highlanders Go Hollywood, Pops concert. Don't miss it.

2nd Annual MOVIES IN THE PARK

New Format in partnership with Journey Community Church present the 2nd Annual Movies in the Park. Free event. Open to all. Every Sunday in June at Sunset in Collier Park, La Mesa.

What’s So Unfair about Trade? PART 2: Factory Farms

The harsh truth about conditions in many of the large factory farms that provide fruits and vegetables to Big Agribusiness--an installment in the series, "What's So Unfair About Trade?"

Rising Above Bullying...An Interactive Forum Hosted by the Youth of UCCLM

The youth of the United Church of Christ of La Mesa invite you to join their discussion on "Rising Above Bullying..." - 10am, Sunday, May 27, 2012.

Ruth’s Chris Steak House- A place for a casual lunch?

Ruth’s Chris Steak House- A place for a casual lunch?

The Night the Lights Went Out in Gingham

Movie Nights Halted at Gingham's Outdoor Patio.

Celebrating the Blessed Metaphor

The challenge and excitement of finding and celebrating God at the very center of our lives.

A Children's Book Festival in La Mesa This Sunday

Kids and Books! What more can you ask for? A great family day is planned this Sunday, May 20, 2012

La Mesa AYSO Fall Season Registration This Saturday

La Mesa AYSO will be holding it's second registration event for the Fall season this Saturday, May 19th, from 10am to 2pm.

'A Lot of Singin’ to Do' - Pacific Men’s Chorale in Concert at UCCLM

A great musical event at UCCLM!

Everyone Welcome!

"Everyone Welcome!" "Everyone," not "everyone but..."

Blog: Dumping Bad Dumpster Etiquette

Dumpsters in front of businesses & apartment buildings & dumpsters surrounded by months-old garbage is bad for La Mesa's image, real estate values and crime.

Gift Cards - Impersonal or Practical?

Gift Cards are a great idea for all occasions, even Mother's Day.

Time Warner Cable Announces 2012 Best Moms Finalists

For the 11th straight year, Time Warner Cable asked students to describe why their mom was the best. 50 local moms are now finalists&will he honored Mother's Day weekend.

Good Riddance to "Smart Meters": Opt-out occurs 1.5 years after doctor request

Smart meters removed today by SDG&E, gas and electric analogs back in place. A pity the company had to be forced to do this. It took them 1.5 years to do so following my doctor's request.

The Fight for Life in My Back Yard

Mourning the loss of some feathered friends

UCCLM: The Church with a Vision and a Voice - and an Extravagant Welcome!

Meet the people of UCCLM, “The Church with a Vision and a Voice,” an extravagantly welcoming, theologically progressive, justice and service committed, youth engaging congregation.

Endless Possibilities to Help East County Colleges

The Foundation for Grossmont and Cuyamaca Colleges is seeking 100 charter members who pledge donations that will benefit students at East County's two colleges.

$14,931 in taxpayer funded travel through 3rd quarter

Are these trips to locations such as Yosemite, New Orleans and Baltimore necessary given the ready access to modern day video teleconferencing and webinars?

High-Schoolers Revved Up for Cuyamaca College Auto Tech Competition

High-schoolers will vie for bragging rights as the county’s best auto tech students during Cuyamaca College’s annual High School Automotive Skills Day set for 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 5.

‘Bully’ Exposes the Harsh Realities Faced by Young Outsiders

The film “Bully” exposes this epidemic facing our youth and reveals a behind-the-scenes look at the roles played by the schools, victims and their families.

To rent or not to rent - that is the question.

Is it time for you to rent or buy? In any economy, that can be a difficult decision. In today's economy, it's especially true. Let's look at things to consider when faced with that decision.

SMART METER Opt-out Update 4/27/12

This week: SDG&E filed an "Advice Letter" with the CPUC, explaining how its smart meter opt-out plan will work. Personal accounts of arranging for a smart meter opt-out.

Cuyamaca College Coyote Music Festival Leaps Onstage May 5

The Cuyamaca College Coyote Music Festival, a free event put on by music students, will feature nine bands rocking at the grand lawn at the Rancho San Diego college Saturday, May 5, 2012.

La Mesa AYSO Holding Early Registration for Fall 2012 Season

La Mesa AYSO, with over 1300 children playing in over 100 teams will be holding an early registration on Saturday at the Grossmont Center Sports Authority.

Blog: Chris Gonzales Bullies Readers Inc Out of Farmers Market

Unfair treatment of newly launch Readers Inc Mobile

‘From Collier to Carrefour’ - Journey Church Offers Help for Haiti

Church college-age group holds event in order to raise funds to get 20 college-age people from Journey Community Church to Carrefour, Haiti this summer to put on a summer camp for Haitian children.

Important FHA & VA Home Loan Standards

Important FHA & VA Home Loan Standards

SDG&E and SCE Opt-out Thoughts

The smart meter opt-out plans for SDG&E and SCE, approved by CPUC, are not ideal. There are errors of judgement and loopholes in them large enough to "sail a battleship" through.

La Mesa Police Department's Night At Chili's

La Mesa Police Department's Peer Support Team is having a fundraising event at Chili's on Tuesday, April 24

SMART METER Opt-out Vote Thurs. 4/19/12

On Thurs, the CPUC will vote on whether to allow an opt-out from smart meters. If the vote goes through, many SDG&E and SCE customers will be able to get smart meters off their homes.

Election 2012 and the California Primary

Fair elections just might be an inducement to a more just process of governance.

Fabulous at Fifty, Grossmont College remains a treasure

"Staying Near" to Grossmont College as a devoted alumna

The Politics of Dancing Part II

"Why waste money cleaning up the Village when it will only get dirty again" and other gems from Art Madrid and Ruth Sterling.

2nd-3rd Graders are Practicing Multipication at the Library

Multipication League is helping 2nd-3rd graders learn and memorize the multipication table at the Casa de Oro Library.

The Politics of Dancing - Part I

Overriding Art Madrid and Ruth Sterling's nonsensical arguments, Dr. A, Dave Allan and Ernie Ewin give Sacramento Drive residents a traffic calming victory.

4/10/12 City Council Results

A quick review of city council meeting.