By Frank Sabatini Jr. Two big surprises await at Surf Rider Pizza Co. in La Mesa Village. For starters, the location doubles as an industrious bakery that cranks out daily cupcakes, layer cakes, fruit bars, cookies and other confections meant to grab you by the sweet tooth the moment you walk…
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By Anne Krueger The 10-year era of the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District with Chancellor Cindy L. Miles at the helm will soon draw to a close. With what she described as “mixed feelings,” Miles announced today that she will retire at the end of the year. Her retirement contract, which…
Jeff Clemetson | Editor La Mesa’s annual town hall meetings, where City Council and city staff hear from residents about issues in their neighborhoods, were held on Jan. 29 at Dale Elementary and Jan. 31 at Murray Manor Elementary. Residents brought up a wide range of topics, but the majority of…
Best of La Mesa ballot raffle While balloting and tabulating winners for our 2019 Best of La Mesa issue, La Mesa Courier is drawing prizes for people who have voted for their favorite local businesses. Our Best of La Mesa sponsors — Fitness 101, D’Amatos Pizza, Konichiwa Sushi, Lamplighters Theatre,…
Doug Curlee | Editor at Large La Mesa has been known as the “Jewel of the Hills” for longer than most people can remember. After all, it’s the official city motto. People who live here think it’s one of the best places in the county to live. But could it be…
