Opinion
Bars, distilleries, breweries reopen in the orange tier
The pandemic has created setbacks for local breweries, distilleries, and bars — even for those who stayed open by moving...
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Streaming platforms set to air these book titles as movies, series
With the increasingly blurred lines between TV series and movies, we could actually call this column, “Books Being Turned into...
Featured artist: Toby Scriba
My paintings don’t fit into any particular style or category. Each is a way to try a technique, learn a...
Helix students back in in-person school
The Highlanders are back! With the county moving to the Orange Tier under the Blueprint for a Safer Economy, students...
1970s Foothillers tackle issues in student newspaper
The 1970s student newspaper Foothill Echoes captures the distinctive voices of students discovering themselves and their values, and at the...
Helix Water launches customer assistance, mulch rebate programs
On April 5, Helix Water District (HWD) launched the Helix Helps Customer Assistance Program —a one-time credit of up to...
Bars, distilleries, breweries reopen in the orange tier
The pandemic has created setbacks for local breweries, distilleries, and bars — even for those who stayed open by moving...
‘The Toilet Paper Caper’
Porter Hill residents and volunteers at East County Transitional Living Center (ECTLC) wanted to do something to build community in...
Notes from Joel
In the first three months since being sworn-in, I have built out a wonderful staff and they are ready to...
Pork wrapped in stimulus
No matter what side of the aisle you are on, this latest bill is appalling. Only 9% of nearly $2...
Republicans no longer believe they can win in free elections
Republican office holders across the country are waging a coordinated attack on Americans’ right to participate freely in elections. In...
Guest Editorial: Why La Mesa set a goal for vaccination equity
Given the continued disparities in vaccine distribution in the County, on April 13 the City Council officially made reaching racial...
Scouting For Food
On March 13, La Mesa Cub Scout Pack 319 held a COVID-safe (contact-free, drive-through) food donation drive called “Scouting for...
Featured artist: Gabriel Stockton
Drawing and painting have always been a part of watercolor artist Gabriel Stockton's California life.
Local groomer competes on ‘Pooch Perfect’
Say hello to Blake Hernandez. If you have a pet that needs grooming in the San Diego area, you've probably...
Big screen or small screen, always read the book first
As we come to a year that the current health orders have been in effect, many of us have not...
