Smart Meter Nightmare #5: Senior Citizen Replaces Smart Meter With Analog

Children's PBS television producer removed smart meter out of desperation, due to health effects and to protect her WWII veteran husband who just underwent cancer surgery.

Marriage and Technology Similar

Seniors considering expensive technology to help keep them independent need to spend as much time checking out the system as they did before they got married.

Smart Meter Nightmare #3: East County Woman and Pet Sick, Begging for Help

I want to be treated with the same remedy that Northern Californians have received: immediate removal of my smart meter.

My First College Assignment: Why Do You Love La Mesa?

Being away from La Mesa has made me appreciate my hometown even more, but it's the traditions I miss the most.

International Overdose Awareness Day: My Daughter Was Not a Throw-Away!

It’s an opportunity to mourn without the stigma attached to those who have accidentally overdosed or those whose lives have been permanently damaged by such cases.

Take Action: How to Opt Out of Radiation-Emitting Smart Meters

Here is an action plan for those concerned about smart meters on their homes or businesses in San Diego County.

My Latest Email to Mayor: ‘Not Trying to Embarrass You or the City Council’

I feel that you are using fear of legal repercussions as a shield to deflect responsibility away from engaging with this issue.

My Correspondence With Mayor About Cell Phone Towers Near Schools

Mayor Madrid and I play email tag re: cell tower placement near schools and daycares. What will the City's staff report yield? Stay tuned.

Smart Meter Nightmare #2: San Diego Man Sick From Bank of Meters

A San Diego man falls ill after a bank of smart meters is installed on his apartment. He has suffered for nearly one year, without help from SDG&E to remove them, even with a doctor's note.

Recent Rash of Residental Burglaries in La Mesa: Don’t Assume You’re Immune

Suspects have used various tools to pry or break open doors or windows. Common items stolen include televisions, computers, jewelry, and cash.

The BOSTON Tagger—Teen Suspect Arrested in La Mesa Vandalism

Perhaps in our continued fight against graffiti, the city will take it to the next level: elimination not disguising. Crime could very well decrease like it did in New York City in the 1990s.

Senior Technology Works for Couple Acting as Caregivers for Each Other

One inexpensive gadget to the rescue is a wireless doorbell available at your local electronics store.

Message for SDG&E: Allow Opt-Outs from Smart Meters, Remove all Wireless

Demand SDG&E provide full public disclosure for all elements of its smart grid project.

Living Nightmare: How SDG&E Smart Meter Led to Headaches, Hearing Loss

Who would think that a utility company would come on your property and install something dangerous and leave it there?

Preventing Back Pain Is Among the Most Common Questions

Prevention of lower back pain is accomplished with an integrated program of postural improvements and sensible exercise.

Current Events Needed in the Classroom

High school students need to be more aware of what is taking place in the world around them.

Free SAT Practice Test at the Library

Don't be blindsided on test day, take a free practice test and get a personal evaluation and suggestions on how to improve your score.

PBID Petitions to be Mailed as Early as October

Residential property owners affected will receive a petition in the mail. Did I say residential? Yes, I did.

Bring Back Shop Classes

Instead of forcing all students into a "one-size-fits-all" college-prep education, we should give them the opportunity to learn a trade, and graduate from high school with marketable skills.

How Ranking In Google Will Grow Your Business

Many people ask me how to get more business from their websites. I’ve had this discussion many times, but I find that I come back to the same four pieces of advice.

Back to School? Check out the La Mesa Library

La Mesa Branch customers have access to books from SDSU, UCSD, USD and CSUSM. Drop by the library to find out how to order them!

Wild Animals and Bluegrass Music At Your Library

The Wildlife Company and the bluegrass band, Plow, will be performing at the library this week!

Signs Should Say: Public Restrooms Available at Library, Police Station, City Hall

La Mesa Village area already has at least 18 public restrooms, why spend $200,000 in parking meter funds to add two more?

National Night Out Against Crime Is Tuesday, August 2

Neighbors across America will be gathering together to enjoy potlucks, cookouts and other fun festivities to celebrate the 28th Annual National Night Out (NNO) Against Crime.

Bidding Farewell to Police Chief Al Lanning

I hope all of La Mesa will join me to bid farewell to the police chief who has served La Mesa with integrity and respect for this community for over 3 decades.

The Cost of Going to Green Vehicles: Questions for the City Council

If this is such a good cost saving idea, how is it that our elected leaders, save one, in all the years of promoting green living have yet to spend their own money on hybrid vehicles?

Record Numbers Sign Up for Summer Reading

The library has been the place to be this summer with daily programs for kids, free lunches and a reading club.

Zombies Rise in the La Mesa Meadows!

What got my goat was that this project is not good for the future citizens of La Mesa. Not good for those kids interloping in the field.

Cell Phone Towers and Schools—and City Council Agenda Discussion

The City Council has put this issue of cell tower zoning near schools on the open agenda for Tuesday, July 26 at 6 pm. Here's what we're asking them to consider.

My Comic-Con 2011: From Toilet Car to Puddle and Other Things In Between

No, not everyone dresses up and not everyone stands in line for days to meet their favorite movie star. I don't either.

Support Group Forming for Grief Recovery After a Substance Passing

We are among so very many communities suffering from this and we are losing our young people, especially, at an alarming rate.

Yahoo For Wild Mustangs and Burros at Auction

One needs to keep in mind that these are "wild" animals captured to be placed in good permanent homes.

Does the City of La Mesa care about exposing our children to RF radiation?

Given the current scientific debate over radiation emanating from cell towers, why is our city zoning these towers on or near elementary schools?

Government Should Get Out of the Marriage Business

All current, government recognized marriages should be converted to civil unions, governed by state contract law. Marriage is a religious institution, and should be of no concern to the government.

La Mesa's Diamond: the La Mesa Police Department

If La Mesa is the Jewel of the Hills, then our Police Department is the diamond.

Putting Away Childish Things

I've demurred when asked about the "incident" at the last PBID meeting. As the rumors keep spreading, I offer my perspective on what happened.

Downtown La Mesa's Homeless Problem About to Get a Lot Worse

La Mesa Village needs tidying, not toilets! How spending $200k will hurt downtown.

Don't Cry for the Teachers; They're Doing Better Than You

La Mesa Middle School teachers should stop complaining about their workload and compensation, and just do their jobs, like the rest of us.

La Mesa Middle School Gets an F in My Book

Average academic proficiency rates are around 50% — and only 65% of the school day is spent on academic instruction. It's time for a change in how our kids are educated.

Thoughts On the 4th - Celebrating Our True 'Freedom'

We celebrate the 4th because we can!