By ROBIN DOHRN-SIMPSON Every neighborhood needs its own authentic Italian restaurant. One that is casual, warm and inviting. One that is not too big and not expensive. One where you can be seated 20 minutes after you had the idea to go there. If you live in La Mesa, you…
La Mesa California
By BONNIE OWEN In January, Charter, Steele Canyon, West Hills, IDEA, Monte Vista, Santana, Grossmont, Valhalla, Granite Hills, Mount Miguel and El Cajon Valley are participating in this first joint Foothills Art Association Art Show. This district has been serving east San Diego County for over 100 years. This district…
Fully vaccinated or not, San Diego county residents are required to wear a mask while indoors in all public spaces following a new statewide mandate. According to the San Diego County News Center, the mandate went into effect on Dec. 15. This comes in response to the increase in cases…
On Dec. 10, former La Mesa Police Officer Matthew Dages was found not guilty in a criminal case where he stood trial for allegedly lying on a May 27, 2020 police report detailing how he arrested 24-year old Amaurie Johnson, for suspicion of smoking near the Grossmont Trolley station. Dages…
Grossmont Union High School District Board of Trustees approved an updated dress code upon first reading at a Dec. 13 meeting. The policy, which was last revised in 2004 was updated to reflect California Senate Bill 188, which prohibits discrimination against traits historically associated with race, including hair texture and…

