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La Mesa California

Non-profits will share Grossmont largesse

The Grossmont Healthcare District awarded more than $1.3 million in community grants and sponsorship awards to 29 nonprofit organizations in Eastern San Diego County in recognition of National Nonprofit Day on Aug. 17. Since 1996, the board of directors has granted over $40 million in financial awards to local nonprofit…

Household hazardous waste accepted at one-day collection

The nonprofit PaintCare is hosting a Paint Drop-off event at Steele Canyon High School on Aug. 26 from 8 a.m. – noon, giving local households and businesses the opportunity to drop off leftover paint for recycling. PaintCare will accept unwanted paint and primers, stains, deck and concrete sealers, and clear…

Gathering offers an Oasis of offerings

San Diego Oasis is holding its annual Taste of Oasis on Monday, Aug. 28 at its La Mesa location inside Grossmont Center from 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Attendees will have a unique opportunity to see upcoming classes and meet San Diego Oasis instructors. Classes features at the event include…

Exhibit features works of instructors

Grossmont College’s Hyde Art Gallery is kicking off the fall semester with its annual “Faculty and Staff Exhibition: IN•SIGHT” from Aug. 24 through Sept. 1. The exhibition showcases artwork produced by arts educators in the Visual Arts and Humanities Department, providing gallery guests with a unique glimpse into the multi-dimensional…

Identity theft can happen to anyone

By District Attorney Summer Stephan Scams come in every variety and target every segment of the population. From the grandparent scam to the get rich quick ploy, the common thread in each scenario is someone is faking their identity or trying to steal yours. In San Diego County, our office…

Tools available for reducing crime

By Assemblymember Marie Waldron The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), along with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), recently approved a demonstration project in California to provide pre-release services and improved access to care for persons being released from jails and prisons. Nationally, 80% of…

COVID infections show increase

The new Eris COVID variant—EG.5— is spreading globally and what we are seeing in San Diego County is mirroring what is happening across the country and across the state. Sharp Rees-Steely Medical Group Chief Impact Officer Dr. Abisola Olulade said there has been a slight uptick in cases and hospitalizations.…

Montgomery Steppe leads

Early results as of press time Wednesday showed San Diego City Councilwoman Monica Montgomery Steppe ahead in the race for County Supervisor District 4, with roughly 40% of the vote . District 4 includes the cities and communities of Lemon Grove, La Mesa, Spring Valley, Crest – Dehesa, Casa de…

End of summer signals start-of-school fashion show at mall

School is starting and Parkway Plaza is holding its annual fashion show to help people find their back-to-school style on Saturday, Aug. 26 from 5-7:30 p.m. This event will be held in the Plaza’s food court. Parkway Plaza Marketing and Business Development Manager Petra Rich said this is the second…

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