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La Mesa embarks on most extensive slurry seal project ever

La Mesa, California · La Mesa

La Mesa embarks on most extensive slurry seal project ever

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A cracked street surface. (File photo courtesy Alexander Nguyen) The city of La Mesa started the most extensive slurry seal project in its history on Monday. More than 3.47 million square feet of street surfaces around the city are slated to be repaired. “We’re proud to launch the largest slurry seal project La Mesa has ever undertaken,” Mayor Mark Arapostathis said. “Maintaining our streets is one of our residents’ top concerns, and we’re commi…See the Story

Vern Jumper, Navy commander who helped evacuate 3,000 during fall of Saigon, dies in La Mesa at 93

Refugees · La Mesa

Vern Jumper, Navy commander who helped evacuate 3,000 during fall of Saigon, dies in La Mesa at 93

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Vern Jumper, the courageous Navy commander who helped more than 3,000 Americans and South Vietnamese refugees flee Saigon during the final hours of the Vietnam War, died at home in La Mesa on July 4. He was 93. As air boss of the USS Midway, Jumper guided scores of evacuation helicopters onto the aircraft carrier’s deck during a chaotic, hair-raising 30-hour period in April 1975, as North Vietnamese forces were taking control of Saigon. “At one …Read Article

San Diego County to Expand Spraying in La Mesa Due to West Nile Virus Detection - Uniradio Informa

Mosquitoes · La Mesa

San Diego County to Expand Spraying in La Mesa Due to West Nile Virus Detection - Uniradio Informa

The actions will be carried out on Monday and Tuesday as a preventative measure against mosquitoes that carry the virus.Read Article

LA MESA SUNDAYS AT SIX CONCERT SERIES CONTINUES

live musicharry Griffen ParkEventsArts and MusicCommunitiesLa Mesa/Mt. HelixThe Navy Southwest Band, shown here in 2013, is a regular part of the Sundays at Six summer concert series in La Mesa. (Photo by Karen Pearlman) East County News Services June 25, 2025 (La Mesa) -- La Mesa's Sundays at Six summer concert series continues this Sunday, June 29, with variety dance band Breez'n taking the stage from 6 to 7 p.m. at Harry Griffen Park. This Su…La Mesa, California · La Mesa Read Article

FERRET LEGALIZATION EFFORT CLEARS KEY HURDLE AT STATE FISH AND GAME COMMISSION

LegalizeFerrets.orgFerretsNewsCommunitiesLa Mesa/Mt. HelixBy Karen Pearlman June 23, 2025 (San Diego County) – Ferrets may be moving a step closer to being allowed to thrive in homes in California. The animal that is legal in nearly every contiguous state across the nation, but still considered an undomesticated, wild animal in California and Hawaii may have that status changed. Earlier this month, ferret legalization advocate Pat Wright, …La Mesa, California · La Mesa Read Article

Report shows need to recall four Grossmont school trustees

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Re “Grossmont school trustees regularly discussed board business in private texts and emails” (June 13): Congratulations to the Union-Tribune for its investigative reporting uncovering the shocking secret right-wing takeover of the Grossmont Union High School District by four of its board members. We had heard an attempt to recall these board members was underway and now we know why. The U-T report makes it clear that these men have been acting …La Mesa, California · La Mesa Read Article

Photos of Flag Day Parade in La Mesa!

The 26th Annual Flag Day Parade was held late this morning through downtown La Mesa. Hundreds of residents came out for the patriotic Flag Day spectacle. Flags lined La Mesa Boulevard. Families gathered along the sidewalks in anticipation. At ten o’clock, the big parade, a beloved La Mesa tradition, began! There were marching bands, equestrian groups, politicians, scouts, local schools, churches, clubs and organizations, waving queens, costumed …La Mesa, California · La Mesa Read Article

COMMUNITY PANCAKE BREAKFAST TO LAUNCH YOUTH FINANCIAL LITERACY PROGRAM

financial wellnessJuneteenth La MesayouthsNewsBusiness and LaborEducationCommunitiesCitiesLemon GroveLa Mesa/Mt. HelixEast County News Sevice June 7, 2025 (La Mesa) — The La Mesa Juneteenth Foundation is inviting families and community members to a Pancake Breakfast Celebration later this month. The celebration, in partnership with Mission Federal Credit Union, is set for 9 a.m. until noon, Thursday, June 19, at MacArthur Park in La Mesa. …La Mesa, California · La Mesa Read Article

Cars keep tumbling down a hill into a restaurant's parking lot. Why hasn't a guardrail been added?

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For the time being, San Diego County won't install a guardrail at a spot where at least seven cars have tumbled down a hill since 2021.La Mesa, California · La Mesa Read Article

Mater Dei Catholic tops Bonita Vista for Open Division softball crown

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LA MESA — Mater Dei Catholic’s softball team can do the Monster Mash. The Crusaders are averaging six runs a game this season, clubbing 85 extra-base hits, including 18 home runs. But with an Open Division title on the line Saturday night, Mater Dei resorted to small ball. The Crusaders laid down two run-scoring squeeze bunts to break open a scoreless game before tacking on insurance to beat Bonita Vista High School 6-1 to win the Open Division …La Mesa, California · La Mesa Read Article

La Mesa mom files small claims after daughter's quinceañera moved to an empty shoe store

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Elizabeth Espinoza said she’s still very upset about how her daughter’s quinceañera was handled by Premier Events several months ago. A $6,000 judgment in small claims has eased her anger. Espinoza said the quinceañera was supposed to take place at the company’s event hall in La Mesa on October 26. The same place where her daughter and her court practiced...La Mesa, California · La Mesa Read Article