Democrats Rank Strategies and Rap the Republicans—as Well as Own Party

Eighty people attend forum at La Mesa Community Center, help San Diego County Democratic Party come up with planks for its next strategic plan.

Watchdog Group Says La Mesa-Spring Valley Dodged Bullet on Brown Act

School board member Emma Turner's suggestion to place resolution item on agenda without public notice could have triggered lawsuit had it passed.

Helix Water District Board Silent After Taxpayer Advocacy Group Lists Demands

Local tax hawks are disputing what they deem exorbitant pension and benefits plans for district employees.

Bond Sale Paves Way for Big Projects at Sharp Grossmont

District: Bond will pay for work including the Dr. John W. Hardebeck Health Occupations Training Center that will feature classroom and lab space for the training for future generations of health care professionals.

Town Hall Forum Will Bring Democrats Together at Community Center

Wednesday meeting of La Mesa Foothills Democratic Club notes lone San Diego County member on redistricting commission, new open primary.

Spring Valley Revitalization Steering Committee Meets to Discuss Area Updates

Many changes have taken place since the Spring Valley Revitalization Steering Committee last met six months ago, yet some projects still need additional assistance in order to move forward.

Charities Compete for Shrinking Share of La Mesa's Federal Grants

Eleven public-service groups make pitches for continued funding, but council is under the gun to cut allocations and whittle down number of groups aided.

Grossmont Healthcare CEO Gets Salary Boost, Will Top $200,000

By 5-0 vote, board gives former La Mesa Councilman Barry Jantz a series of 4% raises. He earns praise for expanded district roles, dealing with Prop. J bond projects.

Ratepayers Lash Helix Water Board Over Employee Pensions

One activist asks board members to end “the entitlement mentality that seems to permeate public-sector workers in the state."

Grossmont-Cuyamaca College District Given 'B' Grade in Open-Records Audit

Californians Aware says district took too long to respond to records request and charged too much for duplication services, violating state Public Records Act.

Set in Concrete: Part of Allison Avenue Closing for 3 Nights

Quarter-mile stretch between University Avenue and Spring Street will be shut to traffic for streetscape work.

Free Downtown Parking in Honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Here's what's open and closed for the federal holiday, Monday, Jan. 18.

Coverage of La Mesa-Spring Valley School District board election

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