Jeff Clemetson | Editor With its quaint, neighborly, small-town vibe, La Mesa is an ideal setting for holiday celebrations and events. This year, in and around the Village, holiday celebrations are both abundant and varied. The following are a few of the best family-friendly events to bring the Yuletide cheer. Shimmer…
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Boys to Men receive Cox Charities award On Nov. 13, Cox Charities announced it has awarded more than $80,000 in grants to 11 San Diego area nonprofit organizations to fund programs focused on youth, education, conservation, and supporting veterans. Among the major recipients was La Mesa-based Boys to Men Network,…
By Dave Schwab The search for desperately needed affordable housing recently got a boost from the Metropolitan Transit System (MTS), whose board voted unanimously in October to allow underutilized parking lots to be transformed into affordable homes. MTS board’s vote followed release of an April report by Circulate San Diego…
By Giann Ramirez How often does a child need to read? According to the Child Research and Study Center at the University at Albany, State University of New York, children should spend at least 15 to 20 minutes each day reading. The more reading children do, the more quickly they…
Water rushed down the streets of an area in Hillcrest Friday morning, leading police to shut down traffic. A water main break was reported at around 7:45 a.m. at 3rd and Pennsylvania avenues. The San Diego Police Department (SDPD) said water was leaking through the pavement and quickly moving down…
