Find delights and frights for pets and humans alike at Halloween in La Mesa Village
Participating shops and restaurants will offer candy and other treats, while Halloween-themed stilt walkers roam the boulevard.
La Mesa Courier: October 23, 2026
La Mesa Courier spotlights: The Grossmont school board faces renewed controversy after blocking a reprimand of Trustee Jim Kelly over alleged misconduct. Other stories examine La Mesa mayoral candidates’ positions on homelessness and affordability, a local baker’s growing business, and Casa de Pico’s 55th anniversary.
La Mesa license plate readers scan city intersections every few seconds, generating millions of hits
La Mesa police automated license plate readers logged more than 3.13 million scans of license plates on the city’s 20 cameras during a seven-month span.
Grossmont to bring back librarians next school year, ending labor complaint
The new agreement brings an unfair labor practices complaint to a close, while nine librarians will see their positions restored.
William Gross came to San Diego looking for a retirement home. He helped create Grossmont instead
William B. Gross arrived in San Diego hoping for a quiet retirement — then he met with Ed Fletcher in Yellowstone.
One of San Diego’s largest landlords settles security deposit lawsuit for $19.25 million
Essex Properties, one of the state’s largest landlords, agreed to pay $19.25M to settle a class action lawsuit for wrongly keeping tenants’ security deposits.
Casa de Pico celebrates 55 years of Mexican flavor, color and community
The La Mesa staple features strolling Mariachi musicians and colorfully dressed women making tortillas.
La Mesa baker turns a family passion into a full-time business
La Mesa baker Megan Loney turned a sourdough hobby into Gemini Twins Bakery. Rising at 2 a.m. while raising four children, she’s building a thriving family business one loaf at a time.
Foothiller Footsteps — Grossmont High students earn retiree scholarships
Celebrating scholarships from Grossmont High Almuni and former teachers.
In 75th year, Helix Charter High School finally hosts first Highland Games
Helix Charter High School is closing out its 75th anniversary year with a new event: A Highland Games. Helix, with its tartan graduation cloth and bagpipe band, pulls many aspects of Scottish culture into the La Mesa school thanks to its mascot, The Highlanders. The idea for a Highland Games had been raised for a…
Where did San Diego County’s roadside motor lodges go?
Across San Diego, roadside motor lodges were built around a simple idea: Arrive by car, find a parking space and stay close to the road.
More strife for Grossmont school board – conservative bloc fractures over misconduct allegations
The meeting, in a way, summed up years of district drama as a trustee avoided being censured while suppressing discussion of allegations against him.
La Mesa’s homeless action plan expires with goals achieved but ‘more work to do’
The city touts having met the plan’s core goals while developing an outreach model that other cities have copied.
In race to become La Mesa’s next mayor, candidates draw lines on homelessness and affordability
All candidates oppose SB 79’s state-mandated transit-oriented development as an overreach from Sacramento. But sharp divisions arose over homelessness.
La Mesa Oktoberfest returns for 53rd year with beer, dachshunds, music and an economic boost for the city
From Friday, Oct. 2 to Sunday, Oct. Oompah music will serenade beer-stein holders as they watch dachshunds race in between bites of schnitzel at La Mesa’s annual Oktoberfest celebration.
La Mesa election guide: Mayor’s race takes center stage as voters weigh school and college bonds
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Voter guide to Nov. 3 general election in San Diego County
Here is Times of San Diego’s guide to the candidates, issues and ballot measures in the Nov. 3 general election.
La Mesa Courier: September 25, 2026
La Mesa Courier spotlights: La Mesa’s homeless action plan expiring after meeting key goals, including housing 380 people, though more work remains. Foothillers celebrate Homecoming win over Otay Ranch. Mayor and treasurer races plus bond measures head to ballot. Oktoberfest returns with economic boost; city plans first Pride event in 2027.
From fests to frights and art to authors, more things to explore doing this fall
Here are 10 more arts events not to miss this fall, from opera to exhibits to film festivals, across San Diego.
Foothiller Footsteps — September Edition
The Foothillers celebrated their 106th homecoming with a blue and gold extravaganza.
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