What's Your Opinion of the 'Transgender Bathroom Bill?'

Jones: "The consequences of this law will be far reaching and go far beyond what we can even imagine at this point in time."

Rep. Hunter Talks Impeachment if Syria Strikes Are Carried Out Without Approval from Congress

Congressman Duncan Hunter represents parts of San Diego's East County and believes carrying out use of military force being proposed by President Obama in Syria without approval from Congress is illegal and an impeachable offense.

FBI Warns La Mesa About Email Crime Using Missing Children Theme

The spear-phishing scheme targets computer networks to steal confidential information.

Assemblyman Jones' Office Admits to 'Minor Mistake' on Crime-Immigration Bill

Assemblyman Brian Jones added the TRUST Act to his "Are You Kidding Me" segment, but his office failed to get all the facts straight. The bill would dictate how long law enforcement can detain a person in the country illegally for federal officials.

Helix Water District to Raise Rates by November

The average customer will see a $7.58 increase to their bimonthly bill following a vote Wednesday by the Helix Water District Board of Directors to raise rates.

La Mesan Successfully Petitions White House to Declare Muslim Brotherhood a Terrorist Organization

A whitehouse.gov petition started by a La Mesa resident has received near 190,000 signatures. The petition asks President Obama to declare the Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist organization. No response has been posted yet on the White House website.

La Mesa Police Chief Goes to Sacramento, Fails to Push Through Panhandling Law

Senate Bill 604 died in committee. The bill would make it illegal for people to loiter at center medians of busy intersections.

Officials Urge Against Opting Out of Cell Phone Alerts

Wireless Emergency Alerts can target cell phones in a specific area with messages not just about missing children, like Hannah Anderson, 16, but about disasters like fires and earthquakes.

Save Lives: ‘Look Before You Lock’

Officials are reminding motorists on National Heatstroke Prevention Day to never leave a child in a car, especially on a hot day. This follows the Saturday death of a 4-month-baby locally.

HuffPost Live: San Diego Mayor Bob Filner Headed to Rehab

Mayor Bob Filner said he won't resign because of sexual harassment allegations made against him, but he does plan to attend a rehab center for two weeks.

Checks to Be Delayed for La Mesa Unemployed, Disabled

The delay of at least one day is due to state computer upgrades.

Missing $6,800? Check San Diego County's Unclaimed Monies List

You have until Sept. 23 to see if part of $300,000 could be yours.

La Mesa Trash Pickup Fees to Rise for Residents and Business

City Council approved the rate hike of $0.68 monthly for residents and $1.97 for businesses.

Spring Valley Attorney Among New Members of County Grand Jury

They are among 19 San Diego County residents named to the grand jury for the 2013-14 term.

Jones: CA Attempt to Ban Lead Ammo Would Effectively Ban Hunting

Jones: "The problem is that the federal government is on the brink of banning NON-lead ammo."

Mayor Art Madrid Represents 18 Localities on League of California Cities Board

Madrid: "By being on the League of California Cities board of directors I am able to represent my own city and also help influence policies that affect all California cities."

Business Owners Irate With New Plans for PBID Village Improvements

Bill Jaynes: “The PBID simply is not the right mechanism for the Village.”

La Mesa Citizen Oversight Group Launches Twitter Presence

The local watchdog group continues their digital discussion.

Assemblyman Jones: California a ‘Nanny State,’ Not ‘Land of Free’

The state legislator releases a holiday video in which he complains of burdensome California laws that he argues infringe upon our freedoms.

Prop. 8 Backers Vow to Press Fight Against Same-Sex Marriage

A Rancho Santa Fe attorney who worked on Prop. 8 in 2008 said the ruling on the initiative was only over standing, not the merits.

$17.5 Million in La Mesa-Spring Valley School Bonds Get A1 Rating

Moody's ranked the bonds at investment grade, though they fall short of the service's top ratings.

County Board of Supervisors Begins Work on Nearly $5 Billion Budget

The county will host a series of public hearings on the spending plan until August, when it is set to be adopted.

County Backs Law Aimed at Closing Child Sex Trafficking Loophole

Assemblyman Jones Upset at Taxpayer Dollars Spent on Union Labor Rallies, AKA 'Big Parties'

La Mesa's Assemblyman Brian Jones continues with his "Are You Kidding Me!" video series, explaining the frustrations of Sacramento to his constituents.

Commercial Zone on Lemon Ave. Shot Down After Resident Uproar

The Planning Commission voted against changing two corners on Lemon Ave. and Bancroft Bancroft Dr. to commercial zoning. Now it goes to City Council.

Assemblyman Jones Responds to Legislation Allowing Non-Citizens to Serve on a Jury

La Mesa's Assemblyman Brian Jones continues with his "Are You Kidding Me!" video series, explaining the frustrations of Sacramento to his constituents.

City Works With Public to Update 23-Year-Old Plans for La Mesa's Downtown Village

Coffee with Rep. Susan Davis Set For Friday Morning in El Cajon

Assemblyman Jones Bemoans 'Budgets Crafted in the Dead of Night'

La Mesa's Assemblyman Brian Jones continues with his "Are You Kidding Me!" video series, explaining the frustrations of Sacramento to his constituents.

No Vegas, Baby: Council Denies Mayor Madrid's Trip to Annual Conference

The council did not second the mayor's motion to approve a trip to the U.S. Conference of Mayor's Conference next month, concluding that it was not "germane to city business."

Dog Park Coming to Collier Park? May 14 Council Agenda

How do you know what City Council will discuss this week? Check in here.

Consumer Alert: Typical SDG&E Bill to Rise More Than $10 a Month

The increase in both electricity and natural gas costs is set to take effect by September. A local official said the state, in allowing the move, “put the needs of the utility above the consumer.”

La Mesa Meadows Tract Plows Ahead Despite Outcry Over Bird Deaths

KB Homes acquired the development from Reynolds Communities in March and immediately cleared out 74 trees, which residents say had become home to hundreds of nesting birds.

Preemie Researchers Were Purposely Given Wrong Data, Group Says

Public Citizen says parents weren’t informed of possible effects of miscalibrated oxygen monitors.

Wanted: Exceptional Parents for Exceptional Foster Children

County launches campaign to recruit adoptive parents for hard-to-place children.

California Supreme Court Sides With Cities And Counties On Marijuana Bans

Lake Elsinore, Wildomar, Riverside County, as well as other local jurisdictions with bans against pot operations, now have a state Supreme Court ruling to back them up.

Alessio Calls PBID Process ‘Absurd’; Council Mandates Specific Data

The council voted unanimously to direct staff to contact the PBID formation committee, saying they must give report on "specific numbers and data" in 45 days.

Heartland Fire Academy Introduces New Graduates

Graduates consist of paid firefighters, reserve firefighters, volunteer firefighters, and Miramar college students.

ACLU Sues California Over English Instruction in Schools

Grossmont Union High School District is singled out, with ACLU saying more than 40 percent of English language learners aren’t getting adequate instruction.

La Mesa Likely to See Trash Rates Increase, Council Votes

The proposed increase would be 3.6 percent of the current residential rate of $18.42 per month, raising the new fee to $19.09, a 67-cent monthly, or $8.04 annually.