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La Mesa California

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…

Plate readers work for El Cajon police

The City of El Cajon implemented the use of automated license plate readers at a council meeting earlier this year, after City Council approved a one-year pilot program for the El Cajon Police Department’s use to strengthen public safety, curb criminal activities, and improve law enforcement’s ability to crack down…

Santee church to make most of X factor

Some of the best competitors in extreme sports are heading to Pathways Community Church for its East County X-FEST. This event features skateboarding Hall of Famers, free-style motocross and BMX X-Game Gold Medalists, performances, art shows, low-rider and classic car competitions, motorcycle shows, music, food, guest speakers, testimonies, an art…

St. Madeliene Sophie’s Center will strut through 2023 ‘Paradise’

St. Madeliene Sophie’s Center is holding its 45th annual Haute with Heart Fashion Show on Aug. 19 at the Hilton Bayfront in downtown San Diego. This year’s theme, “Fashion in Paradise,” will transport guests to a tropical oasis as SMSC students and professional models take the runway in the latest…

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