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La Mesa California

East County residents talk about affordable housing, discuss options and obstacles

San Diego County continued its effort to get community input on its affordable housing plan with a stop in Lakeside last week. The tour started in August with a regional workshop at the Planning & Development Services’ (PDS) headquarters in Overland, had a previous session in Valley Center and will…

Crash causes delays on SB 125 near Spring Street in La Mesa

LA MESA, Calif. – Drivers in East County were finding a slow commute Wednesday morning after a truck swerved, hit a guardrail and then dumped its trailer on southbound state Route 125 just north of Spring Street. According to a California Highway Patrol website, the driver of the truck crashed around 6:06…

East County preps graduate to Montezuma Mesa

The San Diego State University football team wrapped up its second week of practice with the team’s annual FanFest intra-squad scrimmage Aug. 18 at SDCCU Stadium. Those in attendance had a chance to watch both present and future Aztec standouts as the team squared off in an offense versus defense…

A Christian’s witness should be with actions, not only with words

The sun was just coming up over the mountains as a steady stream of droopy-eyed customers repeatedly opened the swinging door into the coffee shop. Outside, tables were being filled with various groups who were busy discussing their kid’s soccer games, what they watched on TV last night or the…

East County to receive $2 million to solve rampant homelessness

Last week, the East County Homeless Task Force (ECHTF) had its monthly meeting in Lakeside, choosing this location for the first time since its inception after being invited by the local chamber of commerce. More than 100 people representing different organizations and volunteers involved in solving homelessness gathered to share…

Newly published EIR moves El Monte sand mining project forward

After two years of delay, the County of San Diego just published the Subsequent Environmental Impact Report and the Reclamation Plan for the sand mining project proposed for El Monte Valley in Lakeside. The public has 60 days to comment to support or oppose the biggest sand mining project in…

Bug Problems Mar Padres Hat Giveaway

If you still have the beach hats the San Diego Padres gave out Saturday afternoon, you may want to throw them out. The team announced around 7:30 p.m. the hats may have been infested with bugs. Brush Fire Along SR-52 In Mission Trails Regional Park Nearly Contained “During the distribution…

East County officer injured in crash

LA MESA, Calif. — A La Mesa Police Department cruiser was involved in a crash with another car Saturday morning. It happened around 9:45 a.m. at the intersection of El Cajon Boulevard and Guava Avenue, La Mesa police Lt. Greg Runge said. An officer was headed east on El Cajon…

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