A group of Lemon Grove residents are organizing a festival in the hope of gaining more public access to the city’s recreation center. The inaugural Citrus Festival is scheduled for July 9, from 3-7 p.m. at the Lemon Grove Recreation Center, 3131 School Lane in Lemon Grove. Citrus Festival team…
La Mesa California
The city of Santee approved a proposed $53 million operating budget for 2022-23 during the June 8 City Council meeting. The two largest sources of city income stem from property taxes and sales taxes. Out of the $53 million budget, $23.2 million comes from property taxes and makes up 43%…
As of June 8, the primary 2022 election showed California state Governor Gavin Newsom in the lead at 52.9% with Brian Dahle trailing behind him at 22.5%. La Mesa resident Shirley Weber held the lead as Secretary of State incumbent at 56.2% with Rob Bernosky behind her at 26.9%. At…
A 16-year old boy who allegedly stabbed a 16-year old Black girl on June 6 in a potential hate crime was scheduled for a readiness hearing on June 6 in juvenile court. However, that hearing has been postponed until June 21. A readiness hearing is the second court appearance for…
Families with young children and friendly dogs in tow cheered and waved for local organizations marching in the downtown La Mesa Flag Day parade on June 4. The parade was held ten days before the nationally observed date of June 14 which former President Harry Truman signed into law in…
