How Bad is Lemon Grove Pollution? See What New State Figures Say (Map)

State officials have released figures on every zip code in the state showing which communities are most at risk from pollution. See how each Patch town ranks using the interactive map below.

Lemon Grove’s Homeless Count Falls to 20, Says Latest Census from January

Regional Task Force on the Homeless finds 16 people unsheltered in the city.

Toss $5 Million Frozen Pizza Lawsuit by Local Mom, Judge Is Asked

Katie Simpson's suit citing Rancho San Diego purchases is toasted by L.A. and D.C. lawyers.

Lemon Grove Plans to Break Ground on Dog Park in Summer

The city surveyed residents in 2012 to gauge support for a dog park.

Lemon Grove Looks at Bolstering Recreational Offerings

The City Council tonight is expected to give staff feedback on how the community might get more use of the center in the future.

Last Minute Tax Filers Can Head to Midway Mail Center

The Lemon Grove Post Office will operate with regular hours today, but the Midway center will be open until 11 p.m.

Congress Blocks End to Saturday Mail Delivery Service

The U.S. Postal Service will continue to deliver Saturday mail to Lemon Grove residents after a proposed August change in service gets thwarted.

10 Last-Minute Tax Filing Tips

Here's how to make the deadline and get your return right.

Caltrans to Close I-805 and SR-94 Connector Saturday Morning

The closure will affect the northbound I-805 to the eastbound SR-94.

Signs to Remind Lemon Grove to Share the Road Well

Several new signs reminding drivers to move over for Caltrans crews, law-enforcement, emergency services and even other motorists.

Lemon Grove Domestic Violence Cases See Sharp Increase

The increase was reported in a San Diego Association of Governments study released today.

Supervisor Jacob Urges East County Residents to Protest Ramona Airport Tower Closure

Jacob says closing the Ramona tower, a base for aerial firefighting, would endanger public safety.

Feeling Lucky? Powerball Tickets Now Available in Local Stores

Lottery players now have three games that can make them millionaires.

City Planning Improvements to Skate Park

Lemon Grove residents interested in coming up with ideas, raising funds, or constructing proposed improvements to the skate park can contact Public Works to get involved.

Flu Deaths in San Diego Area Hits All-Time High

County officials report that 60 people have died of the flu season.

Council Preview: Promenade Project Budget Revise, Recreation Center

A discussion of the city's contract on the Main Street Promenade Project is one of the topics to be heard at Tuesday's meeting.

Lemon Grove Looks to July for Completion of Main Street Promenade

The $1.3 million promenade project is part of a larger, $5.1 million effort to revamp the city's downtown core.

Heartland Fire Urges Lemon Grovers to Cut Weeds

With spring here, now is the time for residents and business owners to start cutting back weeds.

Cole and Crenshaw Headed for San Diego City Council Runoff

Blanca Brown, vice president of the Lemon Grove School District, finished with 9 percent of the vote.

Special Election to be Held Tuesday for Vacant San Diego Council Seat

Among the candidates in the running is Blanca Brown, president of the Lemon Grove School District governing board.

What Did Your Congresswoman's Seat Cost?

Find out how much Rep. Susan Davis had to raise to win the 53rd District seat.

Lemon Grove Jobless Rate Rose to 10.7% in January, State Agency Reports

San Diego County’s unemployment rate was 8.6% in January, up from revised 8.2% in December.

Board of Supervisors Pushes for Homeless Funding and Rooster Ordinance Changes

Supervisors contend that the federal formula for homeless program funding is obsolete and call for tightening up the rooster ordinance to prevent cockfighting.

ER Wait Times at Sharp Grossmont Much Higher Than National Average

Medicare database shows how hospitals across San Diego—and nation—compare for care.

Is New TSA Knife Policy Good Sense—or Airline Danger?

The Transportation Security Administration eases rules on allowing passengers to carry pocketknives.

County Health Officials Say Number of Flu Cases Continues to Slow

The death toll in the region stands at 48.

Running Lemon Grove Gives City Manager a Different View

Inspired by his participation on the Lemon Grove HEAL Zone steering committee, Graham Mitchell decided to get to know the city better by running every street.

Lemon Grove Mayor Offers Advice to San Diego's on SANDAG

Latest salvo sees San Diego mayor questioning SANDAG on possible $40 million PR spending.

Garden-Friendly Plant Fair Series Kicks of in Lemon Grove Today

The fairs are designed to promote conservation and low-water-use plants.

City 'Priorities' Include Main Street Promenade, Lemon Grove Ave. Realignment

The Lemon Grove City Council will consider approving a list of the team's top priorities for 2013 at Tuesday's meeting.

Deadly SoCal Crash Prompts National Crackdown on High-Risk Bus Carriers

A week ago, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration ordered Scapadas Magicas LLC to immediately cease operations following an accident that killed three from San Diego.

Health Officials Say Flu Infections Lessening

The death toll from the flu this season stands at 33 in San Diego County at the end of last week, with three people dying within that week.

County to Auction Properties Delinquent on Taxes

Owners of the delinquent properties have until 5 p.m. on March 12 to bring their taxes current and delinquent charges up to date.

Lemon Grove, San Diego Sheriff's Agreement Approved

This year, the city will pay about $4.5 million for police and traffic services. By fiscal year 2016-17, they'll be paying about $5.2 million.

Lemon Grove Historical Society Lauds Balboa Park Ruling

A San Diego Superior Court judge tossed out the San Diego City Council's approval of a proposed bridge to divert traffic around Plaza de Panama and Plaza de California.

SD Area Immigrant Rights Advocates, Officials Weigh in on Obama's Proposals

The president outlined plans for giving some 11 million non-citizens already here a path to citizenship during a speech in Las Vegas.

Former Lemon Grove Maintenance Property to Become Park

The county will sell the three-acre La Mesa property once used as the Lemon Grove Maintenance Station. It was then used only as a temporary construction staging area, county officials said.

'Friends' Take a Look Inside the New Lemon Grove Library

The joint-use facility on School Lane and Lincoln Street is on schedule to open in spring.

Locally Supported Bill to Limit Cost of Repaying Bonds

A bill, co-authored by Assemblymen Marty Block, D-Lemon Grove, limit the debt ratio of such bonds to no more than 4 to 1. This could keep local agencies from paying out million more than the initial value of a bond.

Revenues Up in City's Proposed Mid-Year Budget

The city's general reserves grew from an anticipated $2.27 million to around $2.42 million.