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La Mesa California

New assistant superintendent at SSD

At its March meeting, the Santee School District Board of Education appointed David MacLeod as assistant superintendent of Human Resources/Pupil Services, effective July 1. MacLeod is replacing current assistant superintendent of Human Resources/Pupil Services Tim Larson after nearly 10 years of service with the district. He is noted for creating…

County employees benefit non-profits

The County Employees’ Charitable Organization distributed $110,252 in grants to 68 local nonprofit programs and the Employee Crisis Fund at its annual awards breakfast at the County Operations Center on March 10. Formed in 1956, CECO distributes 100% of the funds it raises back to the community and has given…

Injured coyote released back into the wild

Caught in an illegal jaw trap on a residential property in a San Diego neighborhood on Feb. 17, a coyote was returned to the wild on March 10 after three weeks in care with he San Diego Humane Society’s Project Wildlife team. The coyote, an adult female was rescued by…

El Cajon mayor wants to go to Washington

El Cajon Mayor Bill Wells announced his candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives 51st Congressional District on March 1. The office is currently held by Democrat Rep. Sara Jacobs. Wells said he was excited to announce his candidacy in this race. “I have spent my entire life serving this…

Tourism accelerator aims to speed up connections

The San Diego Tourism Authority has chosen 10 businesses for the second cohort of their tourism accelerator program with a focus on those operated by women, veterans, minorities and members of the LGBTQ community. Although there are several benefits of being chosen for the program including business coaching and support…

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