Border Fire: County Animal Services to the Rescue

San Diego County Animal Services and other agencies worked non-stop to make sure animals were safe and sound during the emergency.

Take a video tour of Mt. Helix Academy!

Mt. Helix Academy Offers Amazing Programs for fall 2016!

New paperwork for realtors

Realtors will have new CAR forms to fill-out effective July

Meth, Cocaine Seized in 2 Pine Valley Checkpoint Busts

U.S. Border Patrol agents with the San Diego Sector made two busts just a few hours apart Tuesday.

"The Dixie Swim Club" opens at Lamplighters July 8

This poignant comedy brings the beauty of lifelong friendships onto the stage and into the spotlight.

Brawley Earthquake Rattles Parts of San Diego County

The quake struck at 2:55 p.m. Tuesday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

Excessive Heat Wave Breaks More Records Across San Diego County

At least eight high-temperature records were broken or tied Monday, according to the National Weather Service.

Teacher Pleads Guilty to Sex With Crawford High Student, 15

Toni Sutton, 38, had been a teacher for 11 years when the relationship started.

Man Accused of Fatally Stabbing Woman in Del Cerro Burglary Pleads Not Guilty

Eduardo Torres was ordered held without bail in the home-invasion death of 74-year-old Ut Nguyen.

East County politics

Chamber of commerces in East County present `Politics in Paradise' on June 30

Helix High School Alumni Swim Meet

A swim meet for Helix High school alumni has been organized by Justin Lemler for his Senior Project.

Del Cerro Woman Stabbed to Death by Home Intruder: Police

A second victim was sexually assaulted in the incident described by San Diego police as a botched home burglary.

New art exhibit at Wieghorst Museum

Olaf Wieghorst Museum presents new exhibit of outdoor Western paintings

Missing Del Cerro Woman Found

San Diego police said she was located Thursday morning in good condition.

Fire Guts Trailer Near Mount Helix

The blaze was reported about 12:30 p.m. Wednesday.

MISSING: Police Search for Del Cerro Woman Who Suffers From Dementia

Jan Mattei, 73, went missing Wednesday morning from the 6300 block of Caminito Estrellado, San Diego police said.

Recognized for transparency, `best practices'

Grossmont Healthcare District honored by state association for transparency, `best practices'

East County man is `Father of the Year'

Santee dad is honored by American Diabetes Association

Supervisor Jacob Appears Headed for Another Term

Early election-night results put incumbent Dianne Jacob in the lead.

La Mesa library hosts art exhibit

Watercolor paintings on display at La Mesa health library

Fun Things To Do This Summer Around La Mesa, Mount Helix, SD County

List is long, so grab your calendars. Get season started this weekend with fair, concert or Fido Fest. And choose your plans for July 4th

Father of California Condor Population Healthy, Flying High in the Wild

A recent check-up on AC-4, who was released into the wild in fall 2015 after 30 years at the San Diego Zoo, found him in excellent health.

New City of La Mesa Website Unveiled

"We encourage residents and business owners to explore the city of La Mesa's new website," said Mayor Mark Arapostathis.

Taste of La Mesa Set for Monday, June 6

La Mesa Chamber of Commerce presents 'Taste of La Mesa' at La Mesa Community Center; 400 expected to attend.

La Mesa-Mount Helix Resident Will Lead KPBS Studio Tour

General Manager Tom Karlo will discuss “The Changing Face and Landscape of Media” as he leads a tour of the KPBS studio June 24.

Man Accused of Attempted Murder, Arson in Fire at Sister's La Mesa Home [UPDATED]

The 50-year-old man was upset over being kicked out of the house, a La Mesa police lieutenant told Patch.

Free health fair at Grossmont Center

East County Chamber hosts `Health Fair Saturday' on June 18th

Helix Charter High School names new leader

Kevin Osborn will be Helix Charter High School's next Executive Director.

Over 300 MTS Workers Continue to Strike

The walkout by members of the Teamsters Local 542 union contracted by First Transit to work for San Diego MTS continued Thursday.

Fire, burn and fall prevention

Health care library in La Mesa will host discussion of fire, burn and fall prevention safety on June 22nd

SDSU's Open University Program is Ideal for High School Grads, Working Adults, and Students from Other Universities

SDSU's Open University program allows the public to attend regular SDSU classes if space is still available after SDSU students register.

Child Hit by Vehicle in La Mesa

The collision early Wednesday closed a section of Fletcher Parkway as well as other nearby roadways, police advised.

Union Bank and KPBS Honor Local Heroes During Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

The 2016 Asian Pacific American Heritage Month honorees are: Dr. Huma Ahmed-Ghosh and Dr. Li-Rong (Lilly) Cheng.

Unemployment Rate Falls in San Diego County, La Mesa

The county's jobless rate in April was the lowest since May 2007, according to the California Employment Development Department.

CHP Cuffs Alleged DUI Driver After College-Area Chase

Here's the California Highway Patrol's account of the incident.

Lemon Grove Historical Society Announces Essay Competition Winners

The Society named five winners of the 2016 Bobby Carroll 8th Grade History Essay Competition.

Synchronized Swimming Summer Program

Come join us for our Summer Beginners Synchronized Swimming Camp

Authorities ID Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Car on El Cajon Boulevard

The 70-year-old man died at a hospital shortly after the collision Tuesday, according to La Mesa police.

Supervisors Approve $600K Field, Track for STEAM Academy at La Presa

San Diego County Supervisor Dianne Jacob said it "marks a very exciting moment" for the Spring Valley community.

With Alzheimer's, making it up as you go

Using improvisation to help Alzheimer’s caregivers in La Mesa on May 17th