Non-Profit Casa Cornelia Law Center and Hughes Marino to Hold Benefit Evening of Art and Inspiration Private Screening of Oscar winning documentary Inocente and a live musical performance by Jorge Narvaez and his daughters are Evening Highlights

Assemblywoman Shirley Weber Hosts School Funding Forum.

What's the Going Rate for Allowance?

The rush of independence you felt the first time you paid for an album or ice cream cone with your allowance was priceless. What does it cost to give your kids a little spending freedom today?

Emergency Preparedness Fair, Car Show and Backpack Giveaway

Your Monday Essentials is a glance at the week ahead in La Mesa the week of Aug. 5-9.

Who's Hiring in La Mesa? Recent Job Listings Include Surveyor, Hostess, Music Director

The latest employment opportunities around La Mesa.

Week in Review: Water Rates to Rise, La Mesa Meadows Housing Development

See what local stories you may have missed last week at La Mesa Patch.

6 Mistakes You Should Never Make On LinkedIn

LinkedIn is social media that can help you find a job. Provided by AOL Jobs.

What's at the La Mesa Farmers Market These Days?

A photographic look at what vendors are at the market near the Civic Center every Friday afternoon and evening.

The Hep Spot Swing Dance night feat. Sue Palmer

CorePower Yoga Opens in La Mesa on Baltimore Drive

The rapidly expanding fitness franchise's La Mesa outlet is the company's 11th studio in the San Diego region.

Gunning for Attention, Sign Spinner Is Shot Glances on Lake Murray

Sabrina wouldn't share details of her sign gig, other than to say she wore sunscreen and had been out for several hours.

MAN UP! Become a Big Brother

"Sustain La Mesa" Environmental Festival

San Diego Chargers Host Free FanFest Saturday at Qualcomm

At least 10 former Chargers will be there to sign autographs and fans can watch the team practice for two hours. Gates open at 10 a.m.

Community Bicycle Rodeo

Farmers Market, Salsa at Grossmont Center, La Mesa Focus and Banbu Sushi

What you need to know in La Mesa Friday.

Police Helicopter Searches for Robber Near Grossmont Center

The area has been cleared by police, but the suspect is still at large.

Musicals, Free Concert and Relay for Life Dash Into Weekend

You made it to the weekend, now what? Patch found your weekend events happening Aug. 2-4.

New Sidewalks, Fall Classes, and Construction Updates Top City Newsletter

Author tells of women’s bravery following 9/11 terror attack

KB Home to Build New Communities in La Mesa, Lakeside

Work on models for the KB Homes communities, dubbed La Mesa Meadows and Canton Hills, is set to begin this month.

La Mesa’s Challenge Center announces Comedy Night fundraiser

Little League, Yesteryear: What Happened 50 Years Ago Aug. 1?

Take a look back at what Little League teams from Lemon Grove and Mount Helix were doing in 1963.

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Workshop

Grossmont sponsors program Aug. 7 for adults interested in returning to school

Homecoming Plus: A Gala Day at UCCLM! Friends Old & New Invited to Join the Celebration

Homecoming Plus: A Gala Day at UCCLM! Friends Old and New Invited to Join the Celebration

‘The Smurfs 2’ in Theaters Now (Sponsored)

Get ready for summer fun for the whole family — ‘The Smurfs 2’ is in theaters now! Sponsored by ‘The Smurfs 2’

Homecoming Plus: A Gala Day at UCCLM! Friends Old & New Invited to Join the Celebration

San Pasqual Saturday Night Live Music: Push Pins

New Homes For Sale in La Mesa This Week

Check out some of the latest homes on the local market, see what's on sale near you.

GARAGE (YARD) SALE

Village Car Show, Antica Trattoria, College Scholarships and Cool Zones

What you need to know in La Mesa today.

Unremarkable, Comfortable July

Less Traffic? Fletcher Parkway Could See Traffic Signal Improvements

Patch media partner the La Mesa Courier reports on a $529,000 grant that would allow better timing of lights on the busiest traffic corridor in town.

Helix Water Rates to Rise; Gallon Will Still Cost Less Than a Penny

Councilmember Ewin: "I get a sense there's not much of an incentive for conserving water... rates keep going up."

La Mesa Police National Night Out

Girls’ Night Out with Sassy City Chicks at Andaz San Diego

Two La Mesa college students receive scholarships from Grossmont Healthcare District

Half Day Firearms Familiarization Class