San Diego Weekend Guide: Jan. 2-4 – Flying Cars & Fresh Starts
We’ve made it through the apocalyptic rain and now it’s time to ease gently into 2026. This San Diego weekend, two of the city’s biggest events are calling – maybe take a spin or two and cheer on red-blooded American fun.
SDHS takes in dozens of dogs, pups from apartment
When they arrived at the scene, the Humane Society’s officers found the dogs and puppies living in extremely unsanitary conditions.
Power outage reported in La Mesa
The power was out for a total of 117 customers in La Mesa on Tuesday morning during an outage that began at 8:30 a.m.
La Mesa Courier: Dec. 19, 2025
This issue of La Mesa Courier features local holiday celebrations, public safety updates, community concerns along University Avenue, crime trends, school programs, housing and planning developments tied to SDSU growth, local culture, events, and East County wine highlights, alongside community voices and seasonal reflections.
Page-turners you might have missed as the year winds down
Whether you’re hoping to close out the year or enter the new one with something great, these gems deserve a spot on your nightstand.
La Mesa’s top 5 stories in 2025 – a lost officer, school board turmoil and more
La Mesa experienced some difficult times in 2025, but positives as well, like Grossmont Hospital’s 70th anniversary.
When it comes to wines, East County has legs
The Highway 94 wineries in East County offer exceptional wines and a casual, relaxed atmosphere, all while being very close to home.
Did ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ have roots in Fallbrook? The town’s Frank Capra connection
Did ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ have roots in Fallbrook? The town’s Frank Capra connection and what might surprise you.
21 unique things you didn’t know (or did you?) about Christmas in San Diego
Before boat parades and light festivals, Christmas in San Diego was shaped by war, faith, and a growing city still finding its identity.
Retiring Times journalists Ken and Chris Stone honored by Congress delegation
Two of Times of San Diego’s founding team of journalists were honored by the San Diego congressional delegation for their 50 years of contributions.
La Mesa sees continued decline in crime compared to a year ago
Crime saw an overall decline in the third quarter of 2025, with total crime cases falling compared to a year earlier during the same period.
San Diego Weekend Guide: Dec. 19-21 – Oh What Fun!
You can feel it in your fingers and toes, Christmas is all around, as the song from Love Actually goes. Still, the weekend celebrates Hanukkah traditions and plenty of joyful gatherings to close out the year.
La Mesa continues to be fair when it comes to trade
In an age when it is easy to withdraw from society, it is more important than ever to fight to preserve the dignity of our human connection.
City of San Diego signs off on first update to College Area Community Plan in over 30 years
It also plans for new public spaces, including a linear park along Montezuma Road, and streets designed with wide sidewalks, shade trees, and landscaping that promote pedestrian activity and support local businesses.
Man injured in Lemon Grove explosion
Firefighters and deputies arrived within minutes and determined the “minor” explosion happened in the living room of the home.
Flashback Dec. 1904: When Coronado lit the 1st electric Christmas tree in the U.S.
Hotel del Coronado unveiled what is widely considered the first electrically illuminated Christmas tree in the United States on Dec. 25, 1904.
Feeling lucky? Record $1 Billion Powerball Jackpot hits Saturday
The multi-state jackpot, the 14th-largest in U.S. history, has been rolling since Sept. 6—40 drawings without a winner.
La Mesa’s Mansour battles back, returns to boxing ring after blow of losing mom
In five fights since his debut, Mansour has either won with shutout decisions or scored knockouts. He will work to keep the streak going Saturday.
Sobremesa marks shift for owner, with new focus on Latin American cuisine
The Lake Murray restaurant is owned by the same family behind Aromi Italian Cuisine in La Mesa and Trattoria Da Sofia in Kensington.
Gas prices keep falling in San Diego, but not as fast as the rest of the country
Gas prices are falling in San Diego, but drivers here still pay more than in cheaper parts of the country.
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