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Crime Watch: Spider-Man Masked Gunman Robs Station
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On La Mesa: Chris Lavin
A Great Way To End A Week
LA MESA -- One of the unsung delights of life in La Mesa is a special way to end your work week a little early.
Every Friday afternoon at 3 p.m. the Sam Johnson…
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La Mesa Healthcare
Large Healthcare Fair Saturday
LA MESA -- The San Diego East County Chamber of Commerce is offering exhibit booth space to any health-related for-profit business or non-profit organization for Summer Healthcare Saturday, the largest annual free health fair in San Diego’s East County region. The health fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 15, near the movie theaters at the Grossmont…
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La Mesa Soap Box Derby
Stephenson, Wood Win Chance At Akron
LA MESA -- Two East County boys defeated all competitors in their divisions to become champions of the Drew Ford/Kiwanis Club of La Mesa Soap Box Derby, held Saturday, May 18, on Junior High…
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La Mesa Arts
Tuesday Is Talent Night In The Village
LA MESA -- Tuesdays are Open Mic nights at Cosmos and are becoming a popular place to sit, have a hot drink or dessert and enjoy the eclectic talent of the city's young and aspiring. Last…
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La Mesa Schools
LMAAC Working Group From Left: Ginger Radenheimer, Beth Thomas, Mark Arapostathis and Jon Hayman.…
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La Mesa Health News
Help Seeking On-Line Health Information
LA MESA -- The Grossmont Healthcare District’s Dr. William C. Herrick Community Health Care Library, 9001 Wakarusa St. in La Mesa, will host a free senior discussion group presentation on “Alternatives to Google: Finding Health Information Online,” from 10 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 22. The public is invited to attend, and RSVP is not required. The speaker will be…
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Crime Watch
DUI Enforcement Planned For Holiday Weekend
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LA MESA -- Despite public information campaigns and increased enforcement,…
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Authors and Artists Exhibit
Hope to see a great crowd at the La Mesa Library's program, Authors and Artists on June 15. Find out more about a great gallery with a great variety of art. Midge Hyde curator/director BizCenterArt.com…
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Crime Watch
Early Morning Robbery Injures One
LA MESA -- A man was attacked and injured during a robbery early Monday morning near the Motel Six on Alvarado Road.
Police said that about 2:27 a.m. they were called to the Motel 6 at 7621…
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Antiques Rule The Boulevard
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LA MESA -- The La Mesa Village Merchants Association hosted its annual Antique Street Faire on Sunday with crowds enjoying a stroll along La Mesa…
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Crime Watch
Brother Coming To Sister's Defense Is Stabbed
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LA MESA -- A domestic dispute early Sunday morning escalated into a fight with extended family members and…
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La Mesa Soap Box Derby
Hi-Tech Races Off To Fast Start
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LA MESA -- The new hi-tech La Mesa Soap Box Derby was off to a multi-media start Saturday on Jr. High Drive in West La Mesa as racers began competing for the cherished slot in the national competition later this summer in Ohio.
The La Mesa Soap Box…
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Crime Watch
Graffiti Taggers Caught With Paint On Hands
LA MESA -- An eye-witness call to police led to the arrest of three grafitti "taggers" who police said were caught "paint handed.''
Just after midnight Saturday morning La Mesa Police arrested three men who were seen tagging in the downtown’s La Mesa Village area.
Officers were initially called to the 8100 block of La Mesa Boulevard by a citizen who…
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Tales Of The Junketeer
At the recent May 14 La Mesa City Council meeting Mayor Art Madrid requested $2,000 to attend a convention in La Vegas hosted by the US Conference of Mayors. When rightfully questioned by members of the city council as to the value of the event,…
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La Mesa Arts
La Mesa Fundraiser Reaches Out To Haiti
LA MESA -- A group of young East County women are planning a trip to Haiti next month to help artists in that impoverished country set up businesses and begin selling their art works.
As…
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La Mesa Philanthrophy
Big Support For New La Mesa Club Effort
LA MESA -- Over the last few months, efforts to build a new Boys and Girls Club in West La Mesa has been gaining momentum. Recently, the group's fundraising effort had a lot of wind blown…
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La Mesa Business
Gingham Closes La Mesa Location
LA MESA -- Gingham, the stylish eatery that arrived in La Mesa to much fanfare just over a year ago, has 
closed.
A sign on the door of the restaurant today read "closed for repairs'' but an…
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Crime Watch
Two Arrested In La Mesa Prostitution Investigation
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LA MESA -- Local police authorities announced today the results of an undercover prostitution investigation…
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San Diego Government
Thinking Big And Talking About It
LA MESA -- Starting Friday, May 17, SANDAG will hold a series of daytime and evening community 
workshops throughout San Diego County to solicit public input on the biggest issues facing the region…
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The Wall Street Journal
Over 50 percent of Americans expect home prices to rise
More than half of Americans now expect the country’s home prices to climb within the next year, illustrating a growing optimism toward the health of the housing industry, according to new data from Fannie Mae. Read the full story.
Los Angeles Times
Some homes are slow to sell even in the hottest markets
With full-fledged sellers’ markets underway in dozens of metropolitan areas around the country, new research has found curious statistical patterns emerging: Even in cities where listings get multiple offers within days or hours, significant numbers of homes are sitting on the market for six months, 12 months, or more with no takers. Among the reasons: Mispricing, excessive restrictions on access to buyers and agents, failure to clean or make repairs, and a variety of other marketing bungles. Read the full story.
The Wall Street Journal
Principal forgiveness could reduce costs for taxpayers
Allowing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to reduce loan balances for borrowers who owe more than their homes are worth could ultimately reduce mortgage defaults and save the government money, according to a report by the Congressional Budget Office. Read the full story.
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