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2 convicted of murder after man fatally shot during botched holdup

EL CAJON, Calif. — A man and woman were convicted of murder and robbery Monday in the 2017 shooting death of a man in a botched holdup in the parking lot of a Burlington Coat Factory store in La Mesa, after which they made off with cash and three pairs…

San Diego commemorates 250 years

By KAREN SCANLON | La Mesa Courier Once a dusty hamlet and a boomtown gone bust, today San Diego is the eighth largest city in the nation. Put on your party hats — July 16 marks the 250th anniversary of America’s Finest City and the celebration is underway. “The San Diego…

Mission Trails clears hurdle toward expansion

By JEFF CLEMETSON | La Mesa Courier Mission Trails Regional Park, already considered to be one of the crown jewels of parks in San Diego, is poised to become an even bigger and brighter gem for outdoor enthusiasts. On May 21, San Diego City Council voted unanimously to approve a…

New children’s librarian shares her favorite books

By CHELSIE HARRIS Happy summer, La Mesa! This is the busiest season at the library because kids are out of school and parents are looking for ways to keep ‘em busy — and reading is a great, safe and fun way to do that. Our Summer Reading Challenge launched on…

La Mesa residents calling for change after man killed on busy road

LA MESA, Calif. — Residents of La Mesa say Lake Murray Boulevard, where a deadly collision happened earlier this week, is a dangerous stretch of road — and they’re trying to change that. A 66-year old man was killed trying to cross at Marengo Avenue. Police say he was stopped…

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