Education
LMSVSD’s new child nutrition director aims to feed more students
October's School Board Meeting highlighted the district's nutrition program and welcomed a change in leadership: Michelle Valdez, the new director of child nutrition for the La Mesa Spring Valley...
Business
Grand Ole BBQ & Asada: The perfume of oak in Flint Springs
On a recent trip to the mountains, I made the executive decision to stop for lunch at Grand Ole BBQ and Asada in Flint...
Education
Rolando Elementary’s quest to connect families with community resources
In effort to connect with the broader community, Rolando Elementary School in September held its first session of monthly community meetings.
The meeting outlined...
Crime
1 child killed, 2 injured while crossing street in Lake Murray neighborhood; city to install 4-way stop signs
Editor's note: This story was originally published Oct. 21. It has been updated on Oct. 28 with new information.
A twelve-year-old boy was killed and...
Military
Military aircrew more likely to get cancer; local nonprofit steps up to help
The numbers are shocking.
Military aircrew face a 24 percent higher cancer rate than the general population, according to a 2024 study by the Department...
East County
California sues El Cajon over surveillance data, warns it can be shared with federal agencies
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By Wendy Fry
California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit Oct. 3 against the City of...
Education
LMSVSD School Board celebrates a successful start of a new school year
After a smooth start to the new school year, the La Mesa Spring Valley School District recommenced its monthly meetings. Enrollment is higher than...
Crime
Pedestrian fatally hit by car while crossing street
A pedestrian died Sept. 8 after being hit by a vehicle on the 5600 block of Baltimore Drive, police say.
When officers from the La...
Business
Grossmont Center is getting a makeover
The La Mesa City Council has approved the first phase of a widespread redevelopment project of Grossmont Center, the city's 925,000 square foot outdoor...
City of La Mesa
La Mesa is considering an increase to parking fees
It's been fifteen years since La Mesa has updated its parking rates, and the city is considering doubling them in its downtown parking area.
Currently,...
City of La Mesa
Council supports bill to expedite homeless encampment response
La Mesa is supporting proposed legislation meant to expedite the clearing of homeless encampments along state highways.
When these encampments crop up under highway overpasses,...