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Getting A Peek At La Mesa's Hidden Gems
LA MESA -- Tucked in away from the streets, down quiet lanes and in shaded ravines, the gardeners of La Mesa are creating some amazing places.
Dozens of people bought tickets to have a few moments enjoying the labors of these master gardeners. From collections…
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On La Mesa
Rediscovering The Staff Of Life
LA MESA -- It occurred to me halfway through my Saturday morning that Howard Richardson is a modern day Tom Sawyer.
Not long after he let me prepare my own dinner on his professional stove, I told him I'd love to learn how he makes the bread that is the…
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Crime Watch
Robbers Smash And Grab At Park Estates
LA MESA -- Arlene Moore, owner of Park Estates Antiques, was cleaning up today after an overnight burglary that left her La Mesa Boulevard store in a shambles.
Moore said the burglars…
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Theater Review
By Chris Lavin
LaMesaToday.com Editor
LA MESA -- When the curtain rises on a Peter Pan Jr. Theater production on opening night, there are always a lot of firsts.
This is, after all, a largely Middle School-aged cast so for many on the…
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East County Earth Day
Big Crowds Likely For Mt. Helix Earth Day Sunday
MT. HELIX -- Sunday begins a busy season of events atop Mt. Helix with the annual East County Earth Day celebration at 11 a.m.
This free family-friendly program this Sunday runs from 11 am - 3 pm featuring a children's art contest in which winners receive passes…
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San Miguel Fire District RFP Yields CalFire Proposal of Takeover
Good meeting at San Miguel Fire District boardroom Wednesday evening. What do we all think about the possible takeover of our local fire department services by Cal Fire? This family's jury's out!
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La Mesa/Mt. Helix Garden Tour
A Centennial Tour Of Special La Mesa G
ardens
LA MESA -- This Saturday the San Diego Horticultural Society and La Mesa Beautiful are presenting a unique La Mesa-centric garden tour intended to help celebrate the city's…
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La Mesa Development
Old Police Station Disappears; Lot Future Uncertain
LA MESA -- The old Police Station on Allison Avenue is almost complete.
Crews Wednesday were loading the remnants of its basement and soon there will just be a graded,…
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La Mesa Politics
England Wins Jacob Endorsement For Assembly
SAN DIEGO -- San Diego County Supervisor Dianne Jacob this week endorsed Lemon Grove City
Council member Mary England for the 79th State Assembly District seat.
Jacob, a long serving…
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East County Schools
East County Gets An Olympic-sized Pool
EL CAJON -- On a sun-drenched spring afternoon, teachers, students and parents from Granite Hills High…
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La Mesa City Council
Of Dogpatch, L'il Abner and Cornpone
LA MESA -- Both literally and figuratively, Tuesday's City Council meeting may heretofore be known as the "L'il Abner Night" in local politics.
City Councilman Mark Arapostathis had to…
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La Mesa-Foothills Democratic Club
Radio Host Stacy Taylor Visits Dem Club
LA MESA -- Stacy Taylor will be the featured speaker at the La Mesa-Foothills Democratic Club April 4th at 7 p.m. at the La Mesa Community Center.
Stacy is no stranger to the Club,…
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La Mesa Public Safety
Safety Handbook Heading To Mailboxes
LA MESA -- During the next couple of weeks, La Mesa residents will receive a copy of the City of La Mesa
Safety Handbook, which was developed by the La Mesa Police Department in…
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Crime Watch
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La Mesa Village
Antique Street Faire Filling Village Streets
LA MESA -- The La Mesa Antique Street Faire dodged the rain predictions and again proved to be a big draw for antique lovers.
Arlene Moore, president of the La Mesa Village Merchants Association, said there were more vendors this year and the crowds seemed to be building to larger…
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La Mesa Village News
New Girl's Boutique Opens On The Boulevard
LA MESA -- The newest addition to the La Mesa Village merchant lineup is a pretty little store named Sugar…
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La Mesa Schools
Middle Schoolers Build Robot And Compete
JACKSON DRIVE -- Eight students from College Preparatory Middle School (CPMS) competed in the Greater…
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La Mesa Giving
La Mesa Family Leading March Of Dimes Event
LA MESA -- Having had a healthy full-term pregnancy with their first son, Krista Torquato of La Mesa never dreamed she’d experience anything different. However, at 34 weeks she had a tear in…
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Crime Watch
Two Arrested After High Speed Chase
SEVERIN DRIVE -- La Mesa police conducted a high-speed chase just after 5:30 Tuesday evening that resulted in a crash and the arrest of two suspects.
Police said an officer had noticed a…
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La Mesa Health Care
Seniors Group To Host Alzheimer’s Discussion
LA MESA -- The Grossmont Healthcare District’s Dr. William C. Herrick Community Health Care Library, 9001 Wakarusa St., will host a free seniors discussion group on the 10 early detection signs of Alzheimer’s disease from 10 to 11 a.m., Wednesday, March 28.
The public is invited to attend, and RSVP is not required. The speaker will be Diane Beach,…
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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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