The rise of roadside motor lodges in San Diego
San Diego’s early tourist courts gave motorists a simple place to park their cars and spend the night as automobile travel reshaped the region.
When opera singer Lillian Russell drove the first car to the top of Grossmont in 1913
In 1913, famed opera and vaudeville star Lillian Russell helped open a new road to the summit of Grossmont, making local history from behind the wheel.
Aromi Restaurant: A Culinary Journey Through Italy
At Aromi, every plate tells a story, inviting diners to slow down, savor the moment, and taste of Italy with every delicious bite.
A chic culinary hub is coming to La Mesa’s old Maytag Appliance Center next year
Billy and Suzanna Beltz plan to open a 5,000-square-foot operation that puts a coffee shop, cafe, restaurant, bar, and retail wine shop.
Long snapper Joe Cardona takes pride in being prepared. As an NFL vet, the East County native’s hard work has paid off
Cardona, now a Point Loma resident, has 12 years under his belt in the NFL and two Super Bowl rings. He was just the fourth pure long snapper ever drafted.
La Mesa appoints its youngest officeholder ever, 20-year-old UCLA student, as treasurer
La Mesa’s newly appointed city treasurer, Emmett Stewart, is the youngest officeholder in San Diego County.
Musgrove and Padres are attacking his elbow problems ‘from every angle,’ but still stuck on when he’ll be able to return
The hope that Musgrove will pitch again this year is fading as the right hander continues to face challenges in his rehab from surgery in 2024.
8 things you’ll never look at the same way in Allied Gardens
Discover eight surprising facts about Allied Gardens, from its ranchland beginnings to its rapid transformation after World War II.
La Mesa Courier: August 28, 2026
La Mesa Courier spotlights: La Mesa approves a five-story, 114-unit mixed-use development as officials prepare for a potentially powerful El Niño and rising flood risks. Other cover stories examine costly options for fixing the La Mesa Boulevard trolley crossing, a proposed cannabis tax increase, new Grossmont High leadership, road safety improvements, and football.
A taste of Europe at Lemon Grove Bistro with Mediterranean flavors
With its inviting atmosphere and thoughtfully prepared dishes, Lemon Grove Bistro is a destination for diners looking to savor the rich flavors and timeless appeal of European cuisine close to home.
La Mesa Reads — Return from Comic-Con
Following the spectacle that is Comic-Con, it’s only fitting to reflect on the origin of the event: Comics.
Exit interview with Matt Strabone: “La Mesa does not need an elected treasurer”
La Mesa City Treasurer Matt Strabone resigned from office effective Aug. 12 to take an overseas job with NATO. After he left office, and his decade of work in law, politics and media in San Diego, we checked in with Strabone to reflect on the state of the city, the region as a whole and…
Dehesa 7 Fire now 50% contained, all evacuation orders lifted
The Dehesa 7 Fire began for unknown reasons shortly before 3:30 p.m. Wednesday just off Dehesa Road, Cal Fire said.
The opera star, the ‘castle’ and the hill: 7 stories from Grossmont’s early days
Before the traffic, there were citrus trees, country roads, big dreams — and a hill that gave the Grossmont community its name.
La Mesa prepares for possible El Niño and urges residents to clean out storm drains and debris from rooftops
La Mesa prepares for what forecasters say is a 90% chance for “very strong,” possibly historic el Nino this winter.
La Mesa man held without bail after allegedly shooting sleeping neighbor
It took about 15 minutes to place Trevor Alexander Shell under arrest, police said. No shots were fired by law enforcement.
Readers remember: The family treasures and forgotten stories that reveal San Diego’s past
Readers have sent heartfelt letters sharing their memories, family stories and firsthand experiences. Here are just a few.
SANDAG: Fixing La Mesa Boulevard trolley traffic would cost half a billion
The proposed solutions, which include elevating trolley tracks or moving them underground, are three to four times La Mesa’s annual budget.
Road safety improvements coming to La Mesa as school starts
La Mesa City Council votes to improve busy intersection after parents from a nearby school voiced concerns about safety.
La Mesa approves five-story, 114-unit mixed-use building for village
CityMark Palm will transform a 0.87-acre parcel on Palm and Allison avenues into a building with retail and units ranging from studios to two-bedrooms.
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