Western Select Hockey picked its team to compete at The Brick Invitational Hockey Tournament in Edmonton, Alberta in July, with four San Diego athletes from Spring Valley, San Marcos, Escondido, and Vista. Not all of them are on the same regular season team, but they all know each other. They…
La Mesa California
By Assemblymember Marie Waldron As the Assembly representative for the 75th District, which includes the eastern and northern two-thirds of San Diego County, I’m reaching out to let you know about the services available through my District Office (DO). My staff and I are honored and excited to represent you,…
The California State Games remain a summertime experience for athletes of all ages across San Diego County — and the state, for that matter. The amateur competition features 19 sports this year with something for every age group. Opening Ceremonies are scheduled July 14 at Pechanga Arena San Diego. An…
If you’re looking for a place to watch fireworks on Independence Day you have a variety of choices in which to enjoy a community celebration or set up a lawn chair and look to the night sky. ALPINE Free playgroup-4th of July Crown-Alpine Friday June 30 at 10:30 am Boulder…
The city of Santee is planning a new community center, with construction expected to begin in 2025. This comes after several years of multiple community workshops, City Council meetings, and through COVID, the city said that the project is finally “coming to life” and that this facility is “desperately needed”…
Throughout the month of July, Home Start, a local nonprofit dedicated to child abuse prevention and providing evidence-based family strengthening services is collecting donations for its Back-to-School Backpack Drive, benefiting children who use Home Start services. Home Start is collecting backpacks, pens, pencils, binders, reusable water bottles, and more to…
The city of Santee is one of the recipients of nearly $17 million in state funds to help individuals experiencing homelessness along the San Diego riverbed. The funds will be used to help them find more permanent housing and connect them with needed services. “This grant is the result of…
By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Xiaoming Zheng Navy Office of Comm unity Outreach SASEBO, Japan – Chief Petty Officer Brennan Hayes, a native of San Diego, California, serves the U.S. Navy in Japan. Hayes attended Granite Hills High School and graduated in 2004. Hayes joined the Navy 17 years…
The San Diego County Senior Transportation Program, a county-sponsored program to increase transportation access for older adults announced the expansion of its free ride service for low-income seniors in rural and urban communities across the county, including wheelchair- accessible transportation. This expansion of services is to ensure all older adults…
Twenty percent of Americans will get skin cancer in their lifetime. That’s one out of five Americans. Fifty percent of Caucasians by the age of 50 will develop skin cancer, said Sharp Community Medical Group dermatologist Dr. Mona Mofid, who added that for the most part it comes from a…
The 2nd Annual Art in the Park Fundraiser for the Parks is scheduled for this weekend. On Saturday, June 17 at La Mesa Community Garden at MacArthur Park artwork will be on view in the garden and available for purchasing. The event is from 4 to 6 p.m. The theme…
The La Mesa Juneteenth Foundation along with the Black Chamber of Commerce are hosting the inaugural La Mesa Juneteenth & Friends Jubilee Sunday, June 18. The celebration is from noon to 4 p.m. at MacArthur Park, 4900 Memorial Drive. Attendees will be able to enjoy food, art, music, dance and…
Nearly 5,000 students received their high school diplomas this week as schools from the Grossmont Union High School District held commencement exercises. El Cajon Valley High School—283 graduates El Capitan High Schol— 344 graduates Chaparral High School—10 graduates Granite Hills High School—541 graduates Grossmont High School—486 graduates Helix Charter High…
EL CAJON VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL • Valedictorians and G.P.A. Ayman Abdullah – 4.721 Heaven Shukur – 4.737 • Salutatorians and G.P.A. Hana Boshara – 4.692 Rosio Carillo Martinez – 4.683 EL CAPITAN HIGH SCHOOL • Valedictorians and G.P.A. Amber Chase – 4.854 Facundo Soto Wang – 4.913 • Salutatorians and…
The County announced the opening of its annual Cool Zones program, providing people free, safe, and air-conditioned spaces for residents to escape extreme heat. The program began 20 years ago to give older adults, people with disabilities, and those with health concerns that could be complicated by the effects of…
After five months at the San Diego Humane Society’s Ramona Wildlife Center for care and rehabilitation, two black bear cubs are back in the wild. A 15-month-old female cub and a 15-month male cub were released two hours apart in Central California’s Inyo and Tulare counties on May 24 by…
On May 24 the San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted for a special primary election on Aug. 15 for the Fourth Supervisorial District vacated by Nathan Fletcher. This comes after a no confidence vote for District 4 supervisor Fletcher in April. Fletcher resigned on May 15, after completing an…
Aromi held its grand opening in La Mesa on May 22. A new Italian restaurant, Aromi combines the rich traditions of Italian cuisine with a modern twist. One of Aromi’s highlights is its tableside presentations of selected dishes, adding an interactive element to the dining experience. “At Aromi, we are…
Young people from San Diego County are invited and encouraged to help raise awareness about opioid overdoses and the dangers of counterfeit and illicit opioids utilizing their video and art skills. The County’s Scoop from You(th) Challenge focuses on the opioid crises and are accepting submissions from San Diegans ages…
SAY San Diego, and advocacy and educational nonprofit, works in collaboration with schools, community coalitions, and local government to create positive changes for the comprehensive needs of the child, individual, or family. In a unique partnership, SAY SD has recently partnered with the cannabis industry with its latest campaign Stash…
