PHOTOS: 2012 La Mesa Centennial Flag Day Parade

As it's election season, candidates from the 79th Assembly District rode in cars proudly waving the flag. In adittion , both Rep. Susan Davis and Nick Popaditch, walked in the parade. The pair will face off for the 53rd Congressional District on Tuesd

County Registrar Open for Early Voting

Voters can cast their ballots at the county registrar from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday instead of waiting until Tuesday.

Candidate Q&A: Rep. Susan Davis for 53rd Congressional District

Davis: "I voted against the Iraq war because l felt it distracted us from what we are trying to accomplish in Afghanistan."

Candidate Q&A: Nick Popaditch for 53rd Congressional District

Popaditch: "I will stand firm against cuts to Social Security, regardless of the party who initiates them."

Civic Leader Jim Wieboldt Drops Out of 2012 Race for La Mesa City Council

Village merchant says that he has taken his name out of consideration for "personal reasons."

UCSD and SDSU Political Scientists Handicap Propositions 28 and 29

Voters will decide new form of term limits and higher cigarette taxes in June 5 primary.

Romney: America Is ‘Best Deterrent to War’ That’s Ever Been Invented

GOP hopeful joins Sen. John McCain at Veterans Museum ceremony attended by thousands.

VIDEO: Returning Marine Meets Daughter for the First Time

Lance Cpl. Tyler Welty was one of about 200 Marines who arrived from a seven month deployment to Afghanistan Friday.

Dianne Jacob Talks Openly with Public During 'Coffee With Constituents'

The Supervisor spoke with about 40 people at Cali Comfort in Spring Valley on Thursday.

Raise a Glass: Council Opens Doors For Breweries, Wine Makers

City Manager Dave Witt said that the current ordinance is somewhat archaic, and doesn't really reflect the state of the industry today.

Duncan Hunter on Board of Beefed Up Defense Political Action Committee

Organizers of the Fight 4 America super PAC plan to unveil television commercials that focus on defense budgets under President Barack Obama.

More Beer and Wine Makers in La Mesa? May 22 Council Agenda

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

County Wins Award for Saving Tax Dollars

The County won the award for its Capital Improvement Program, which has paid $872 million in cash for millions of square feet of new infrastructure projects.

School District 'Not Considering Layoffs' Despite Budget Reduction

La Mesa-Spring Valley District Superintendent Brian Marshall says the district faces a $3M reduction in its budget following the release of Gov. Jerry Brown's revised budget this week.

Want to Have a Say? Week Left to Register to Vote in June 5 Primary

May 21 is deadline in San Diego County for registering to vote in the upcoming election.

Democrats Trump GOP in La Mesa Voter Registration, Freshest Figures Show

City was 37.8 percent Democrat, 33.9 percent Republican and 22.4 percent unaffiliated on April 30.

City's Climate Protection Measures Highlighted at Council Meeting

The climate protection measures took place in 12 different categories, including global warming emissions, fuel and energy efficiency, green building, and more.

Council to Hear Staff Report on City's Climate Protection Measures

How do you know what City Council will discuss this week? Check May 8 agenda summary.

Vote-By-Mail Ballots for June Primary to Arrive Soon

Deadline for applying for an absentee ballot is 5 p.m. May 29, according to registrar’s office.

Neighbor Pleads Not Guilty to Killing Former Spring Valley Studio Owner

Gary Allen Thomas “repeatedly bludgeoned” Jean Eskridge as she slept, prosecutor says at arraignment. Bail was set at $3.5 million.

Otay Water District Appoints Mitch Thompson To Board Of Directors

Director Thompson will represent Division 2, which encompasses Otay Mesa, as well as the Sunbow, Rancho Del Rey and Otay communities of the city of Chula Vista.

County Highlights Mental Health Services in Wake of Seau Death

The day after Junior Seau's death, an apparent suicide, the county sends email reminder about suicide prevention and warning signs.

Violent Crime Rate Rises in La Mesa, Says New SANDAG Study

However, overall crime rates are down by 20 percent in La Mesa, and 18 percent in Spring Valley.

La Mesa, Spring Valley Still Needs Election Day Poll Workers

County Registrar is asking for the public's help in June – and you get paid!

La Mesa Lawyer’s Client Expected to Plead Guilty in Barona Homicide

Stanley Virgil Lloyd Jr., represented by Roland Haddad of La Mesa, is expected to plead guilty today in the death of Christopher Carioscia.

Lucky Again at 80? Madrid Plans 7th Race for La Mesa Mayor in 2014

“Age is only a number and like good wine, I keep improving with age,” Madrid says in confirmation.

City Council Split on Whether to Back PBID, Will Make Decision in July

All but three of 16 speakers at meeting favored the downtown business-improvement district.

Photos: Local High Schoolers Awarded Grossmont Healthcare Scholarships

Diane Luu and Julie Trubovitz (Grossmont), Jessica Relucio and Khori Darling (Helix), Maria Guillen and Claudia McCallum (Mount Miguel), and Carly Boyd and Marck Masicap (Monte Vista) were among those receiving scholarships.

La Mesan Emotional After Winning PUC Ruling on SDG&E Smart Meters

Blogger and activist Susan Brinchman had been lobbying for opt-out rights for 1 1/2 years.

A Decent Solution to Chronic Criminality: How to Alter Kids’ Course

Photojournalist Susan Lankford’s latest book looks inside the San Diego juvenile detention facility.

Assessor Reminds County Residents of Property Value Reassessment Deadline

More than 200,000 taxpayers were granted a reduction in assessed value last year, according to the county assessor.

Otay Water Seeking Applicants for Vacated Board of Directors Seat

The selected candidate will fill the remaining seven-month term of Jaime Bonilla, who resigned from the Board in late March.

La Mesa City Council Approves Purchase of Armored Tactical Vehicle

The council voted 5-0 to accept federal grant money to purchase the vehicle, known as a BearCat.

Council to Consider Purchase of SWAT-style Armored Vehicle

How do you know what City Council will discuss at 4 p.m. Tuesday meeting? Check in here.

Mt. Miguel HS Alum Announces Candidacy for 79th District

Matt Mendoza, one of four children born to Robert and Valentine Mendoza, was born and raised in San Diego County. The district encompasses: Lemon Grove, Chula Vista, La Mesa, Del Cerro, Allied Gardens, Bonita, Mission Valley Area, National City and San Di

Medical Marijuana Ballot Measure Headed for La Mesa, 4 Other Cities?

Measures are sought in five cities—including Encinitas, Lemon Grove and La Mesa—and take their cue from one planned for the city of San Diego.

Jaime Bonilla Resigns as President of Otay Water Board of Directors

The resignation is effective immediately. Bonilla served on the Board of Directors for nearly 12 years, including four of those years as Board President.

La Mesan Among North Island Workers Who Pled Guilty in Bribery Scheme

Case stemmed from citizen complaints regarding officials from defense contractors in Carlsbad and Poway offering money and gifts, prosecutors said.

Challenge Center, ElderHelp Among Groups Losing Funding in Council Vote

Five previously funded public service agencies were left with nothing from the city for fiscal 2012.

Council to Discuss Public Services Funding: March 27 Agenda Summary

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