La Mesa Today - Community Website & Online Newspaper
Love where you live!
La Mesa Today's Blog – March 2014 Archive (21)
On La Mesa: The Politics Of Personality
By Chris Lavin
La Mesa Today Editor
LA MESA -- After more than three decades in public service to La Mesa, Art Madrid is recognized wherever he goes. Old friends, constituents, the sons and daughters of former campaign workers, residents who sought help from or sometimes fought with City Hall.
They come up and…
Added by La Mesa Today on March 30, 2014 at 11:30am — 23 Comments
La Mesa Arts
'Oliver!' Marks PPJT's 44th Season
LA MESA -- The Peter Pan Jr. Theater marks its 44th year with a production of Oliver starting this week.
The play features a cast of 90 4th through 8th grade students living within the La Mesa Spring Valley School District.
The production…
ContinueAdded by La Mesa Today on March 29, 2014 at 7:00am — No Comments
La Mesa City Council
Of Chickens, High Heels And Liberty
LA MESA -- Watching the La Mesa government machine is truly a tale of two cities these days.
Professional city staff quietly goes about pretty sophisticated operations in efficient, laudatory ways, while the elected oversight can look more and more…
Added by La Mesa Today on March 26, 2014 at 12:30am — 15 Comments
La Mesa Arts
Spring Harp Fest Back For 15th Year
LA MESA -- Spring Harp Fest -- an event that has become one of the most popular performing arts events in La Mesa each year -- will…
Added by La Mesa Today on March 25, 2014 at 1:30pm — No Comments
Crime Watch
Crime Prevention Efforts Along 4th Street
LA MESA -- A heavy police presence in the 4500 block of 4th Street in La Mesa Tuesday morning brought a lot of notice from local residents as police agencies were working on crime prevention activities.
Matt Nicholas, the La Mesa Police…
Added by La Mesa Today on March 25, 2014 at 12:26pm — No Comments
Crime Watch
Man Attacks Girlfriend, Gets Stabbed
LA MESA -- A breakup may have led to a fight and a stabbing in La Mesa early Monday morning.
Police said that at 5:19 a.m., La Mesa Police were notified by Grossmont Hospital staff that a stabbing victim had just been brought into the hospital.…
ContinueAdded by La Mesa Today on March 24, 2014 at 5:00pm — 1 Comment
La Mesa City Council
Council Will Weigh Madrid Proposals
LA MESA -- The City Council holds its third meeting of this month and will arrive in the chambers Tuesday to a virtual flurry of proposals by Mayor Art Madrid.
As the political season has approached, Madrid, who has experienced La Mesa's realpolitik…
ContinueAdded by La Mesa Today on March 23, 2014 at 8:00am — 43 Comments
Weekly Crime Report
Some Good Tips For Fighting Cyber Crime
LA MESA -- Police are increasingly being forced into the area of cyber crimes. Recently, several merchants in town were contacted by…
Added by La Mesa Today on March 21, 2014 at 6:44am — No Comments
La Mesa Politics
131 Suggestions For A Better La Mesa
Second of a two-part report on the La Mesa Today Voter Survey 2014.
LA MESA -- The La Mesa Today 2014…
ContinueAdded by La Mesa Today on March 19, 2014 at 7:00am — 3 Comments
La Mesa Politics
Survey Suggests Desire For Leadership Change
The First of A Two Part Report On The La Mesa Poll.
Click On Any Graphic For A Larger, More Easily Read Version.…
ContinueAdded by La Mesa Today on March 18, 2014 at 6:00pm — 4 Comments
Crime Watch
Bank Robber Displays Power Of The Pen
Larger pictures below
LA MESA -- Just after 2 p.m. Thursday, a man walked into a local credit union, handed the teller a note and walked out with cash.
Police said at 2:11p.m. a robbery alarm call came in from the North…
ContinueAdded by La Mesa Today on March 13, 2014 at 8:02pm — No Comments
La Mesa City Council
Money Remains Tight For City
LA MESA -- The City Council Thursday is spending a full day discussing the city's long-term plans and challenges.
The meeting, held in the public meeting room at the city's Fire Station on Allison Avenue began with a discussion of the city's finances which…
Added by La Mesa Today on March 13, 2014 at 10:50am — 5 Comments
La Mesa Philanthropy
Raising Funds For La Mesa Teen Effort
LA MESA -- Police Chief Ed Aceves and his department officers are hosting a public dinner March 20th to raise funds for its community outreach Peer Support efforts. See poster for details above. Call Dani Womack for tickets…
ContinueAdded by La Mesa Today on March 13, 2014 at 6:00am — No Comments
La Mesa City Council
La Mesa Rejoins East County Economics Group
LA MESA -- In an otherwise uneventful and blissfully short City Council meeting, the council voted 5-0 to fund La Mesa's return to full membership in the East County Economic Development Council.
The vote was a victory for Councilman Ernie Ewin…
Added by La Mesa Today on March 11, 2014 at 6:07pm — 4 Comments
La Mesa Eldercare
County Beefs Up Elder Care Oversight
SAN DIEGO -- San Diego County officials took action Tuesday to improve the level of care and oversight at nursing homes and other elder care facilities in the wake of troubling reports of poor supervision and treatment.
The Board of Supervisors…
ContinueAdded by La Mesa Today on March 11, 2014 at 1:31pm — No Comments
La Mesa Traffic
Accident Snarls Traffic In Village
LA MESA -- A major accident at the corner of Spring Street and La Mesa Boulevard this morning had traffic stopped in all directions. No one was seriously injured in the two car crash, but traffic was delayed for a time at the busy…
ContinueAdded by La Mesa Today on March 11, 2014 at 11:00am — 1 Comment
Weekly Crime Report
Extra DUI Patrols Ready For St. Patrick's Day
LA MESA -- Police are warning that special DUI patrols will be out looking for motorists who try a bit too much of the green beer or Irish whisky on St. Patrick's Day.
Police are recommending a designated driver rather than counting on the…
ContinueAdded by La Mesa Today on March 10, 2014 at 7:25pm — 1 Comment
On La Mesa: What Do You Think?
Ten Questions For La Mesa's Future
LA MESA -- Heading into another election year in the Jewel of the Hills, we thought it would be good to gauge the mood of the electorate.
While…
Added by La Mesa Today on March 9, 2014 at 7:14am — 18 Comments
Crime Watch
Early Morning Robbery At Service Station
LA MESA -- La Mesa police are looking for a robbery suspect who struck early this morning at a gas station on the city's west side.
Police said that at about 4:30 a.m., the clerk from the Arco AM/PM located at 3775 Massachusetts Avenue called…
ContinueAdded by La Mesa Today on March 6, 2014 at 11:14am — No Comments
Weekly Crime Report
Burglar Didn't Make A Run For It
LA MESA -- La Mesa police responded to an early morning burglary call and were surprised to find the perpetrator waiting for them.
Police said that Tuesday Feb. 25, at approximately 4:38 a.m. they responded to the 7100 block of University for a report…
ContinueAdded by La Mesa Today on March 4, 2014 at 6:30am — No Comments
Latest La Mesa Blog Posts
Most Popular La Mesa Blog Posts
Blog Topics by Tags
- La Mesa Today (1091)
- La Mesa news (613)
- La Mesa newspaper (522)
- Crime (461)
- Government (427)
- La Mesa (276)
- Arts (130)
- City of La Mesa (106)
- Art Madrid (83)
- La Mesa City Council (80)
- Mark Arapostathis (66)
- La Mesa Boulevard (54)
- La (51)
- Chris Shea (48)
- Ruth Sterling (48)
- Ernie Ewin (47)
- La Mesa News (47)
- La Mesa Police Department (47)
- Kristine Alessio (46)
- Mayor Art Madrid (46)
- La Mesa Village (45)
- Mesa (41)
- robbery (38)
- PBID (37)
- Weekly Crime Report (35)
- Centennial (34)
- La Mesa Chamber of Commerce (34)
- Schools (33)
- La Mesa Village Merchants Association (33)
- La Mesa crime (31)
- City Council (30)
- La Mesa robbery (30)
- Heartland Fire & Rescue (30)
- Property Based Improvement District (29)
- On La Mesa (28)
- La Mesa business (28)
- Mt. Helix (28)
- (27)
- Oktoberfest (27)
- Mary England (27)
- Bill Baber (27)
- Grossmont Healthcare District (26)
- Patrick Dean (24)
- Park Station (23)
- Ed Aceves (23)
- La Mesa Real Estate (23)
- David Stanley (22)
- Grossmont Center (21)
- La Mesa robberies (21)
- , (21)
- Bill Jaynes (21)
- Shannon O'Dunn (20)
- La Mesa Centennial (20)
- Gina Garcia (19)
- La Mesa politics (19)
- Helix Water District (19)
- La Mesa-Spring Valley School District (18)
- Jim Wieboldt (17)
- SANDAG (17)
- LaMesaToday.com (17)
- La Mesa Police (17)
- Helix Charter High School (17)
- Business (17)
- Grossmont College (16)
- Deena While (16)
- Laura Lothian (16)
- La Mesa real estate (15)
- La Mesa Schools (14)
- Lynn McRea (14)
- La Mesa police (14)
- robberies (14)
- El Cajon (14)
- Dave Allan (14)
- Russell Buckley (13)
- Gary Junker (13)
- Guy McWhirter (13)
- "La (13)
- Sharp Grossmont Hospital (13)
- La Mesa arts (13)
- DUI (13)
- Today (13)
- Mesa'' (12)
- Christmas in the Village (12)
- Cosmos Coffee Cafe (12)
- La Mesa Historical Society (12)
- La Mesa newspapers (12)
- " (12)
- La Mesa Arts (12)
- La Mesa Kiwanis (12)
- Gingham (12)
- City (12)
- of (12)
- La Mesa Soap Box Derby (11)
- La Mesa 100 (11)
- Craig Maxwell (11)
- Brian Marshall (11)
- news (11)
- Mt. Helix Park Foundation (11)
- Santee (10)
- Pete Gregorovic (10)
Monthly Archives
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
- December (13)
- November (17)
- October (16)
- September (17)
- August (17)
- July (16)
- June (19)
- May (17)
- April (19)
- March (18)
- February (17)
- January (19)
2013
- December (5)
- November (16)
- October (15)
- September (16)
- August (15)
- July (17)
- June (26)
- May (32)
- April (32)
- March (26)
- February (15)
- January (20)
2012
- December (33)
- November (23)
- October (39)
- September (24)
- August (22)
- July (36)
- June (36)
- May (31)
- April (27)
- March (36)
- February (27)
- January (34)
2011
- December (31)
- November (28)
- October (32)
- September (20)
- August (24)
- July (22)
- June (31)
- May (27)
- April (22)
- March (11)
- February (16)
- January (15)
2010
- December (21)
- November (13)
- October (20)
- September (16)
- August (18)
- July (12)
- June (13)
- May (8)
- April (13)
- March (18)
- February (13)
- January (15)
2009
La Mesa Weather
HousingWire
La Mesa Market UPDATE
La Mesa Photos
La Mesa Member Videos
La Mesa TODAY is news intended to promote the betterment of La Mesa and its nearby neighborhoods. We want members who share this goal.
© 2020 Created by La Mesa Today.
Powered by
