Press "Enter" to skip to content

La Mesa California

Scouts adapt to pandemic

Since 1910 the Boy Scouts of America has taught outdoor experiences and survival training through hiking, camping and other activities to teach leadership skills. Like many other organizations, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the organization’s activities came to a halt, leaving many scouts unable to interact with their peers, do…

Young activists prepared for long-term commitment to social justice

About 40 teens and young adults gathered in a youth-led march for Black and Brown unity at Wells Park on Sept. 26. Lessons learned from four months of weekend protests organized by several groups throughout San Diego County were evident with attendees moving through preparations as if they had a…

Mercado to disrupt status quo

This is not the first campaign for Juan Carlos Mercado. He ran for the 51st Congressional District as an Independent in 2018 against Rep. Juan Vargas. Now, the 50-year-old Democrat is running for El Cajon City Council District 2. Mercado is an Army veteran, serving 13 years with two combat…

Call Us