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Find out what's happening in the city. Below is a list of current news releases.
The La Mesa FOCUS online newsletter is produced quarterly and meets the growing demand for computerized access to up-to-date information about activities and noteworthy projects occurring in the community. City staff would like to hear what you think about the current issue. After you read the newsletter, take a moment and give us your feedback. FOCUS Newsletter
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There has been a recent increase in residential burglary activity in certain areas of La Mesa, dating back to May 5th. The burglaries have been committed in the area south of El Cajon Blvd., to the south City limit and at homes generally within two to three blocks of either 70th Street or Massachusetts Avenue. Burglaries have been committed in the 4500 block of 70th Street, the 3800 block of King Street, the 6900 block of Gordon Court, the 7200 block of Princeton Avenue, and the 4700 block of Dana Drive. [Additional info...]
There has been a recent increase in residential burglary activity in certain areas of La Mesa, dating back to March 10th. Several burglaries have been committed in the area of 5400-5700 Baltimore Drive, 5600 Lake Park, and 8000 Anders Circle. At this time the only suspect information known is from the case on Anders Circle, where two black males in their late teens or early 20’s were seen running from the area. Two burglaries were also recently reported in the 5600 block of Amaya Drive but there is no suspect information for those cases at this time. The burglaries have been committed during daytime hours, typical for residential burglaries, and points of entry have generally been doors or windows out of public view. Residents in these areas should be alert to suspicious or unusual activity and are asked to report information immediately to the Police Department. If you believe you see someone in the act of committing a burglary, call 9-1-1. Information about securing your home to help prevent burglaries is available on the City website, in the Police Department’s crime prevention video, which can be viewed on-line. [Crime Prevention Video]
The La Mesa Police Department has had several burglaries since the beginning of 2009. The department’s Crime Analyst has made some connections in a few of the burglaries. By reporting the information to the citizens of La Mesa, we hope that you will take the proper precautions in your home to avoid becoming a target for an opportunist. [Read on...]
Let’s face it, social networking websites are here to stay… so is text messaging…so is gaming with web connectivity. Five years ago the police would have advised that no juvenile should ever connect to a social networking site. We realize now that it is impractical to restrict young adults from all technology-related activities. Now is the time to educate yourself on the proper use of these social networking websites. [Additional info...]
The City of La Mesa will hold a public scoping meeting on December 9 to gather input on the new Park Station development project Environmental Impact Report (EIR). The project is located on the southeast corner of Baltimore Drive and El Cajon Blvd. Wednesday, December 9, 2009
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers
8130 Allison Avenue
La Mesa, CA 91942 [View Notice & Related Documents]
MTS will gather input at several public outreach meetings for the December 10 public hearing, including a meeting to be held on Tuesday, November 17 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the El Cajon Transit Center located at 352 S. Marshall Avenue. For more information about the hearing, proposed changes and a complete list of outreach meetings, please visit the [MTS Website]
Railroad crossings are inherently dangerous and drivers and pedestrians need to exercise caution whenever approaching or crossing any railway. There are several vehicle and railroad crossings in La Mesa and the laws governing driving through a railway are very specific. Basically, if there are flashing red lights at a railroad crossing with bells sounding and the mechanical arms moving, all vehicles and pedestrians are required to stop, and remain stopped, before reaching the first set of railroad tracks, allowing enough clearance for the train or trolley to safely pass. Vehicles and pedestrians may then proceed when there are no longer any flashing red lights, bells sounding, the mechanical arms are fully raised, and a green traffic light allows for the safe crossing. Additionally, when approaching a railroad crossing that has a steady red stop light at the intersection, vehicles are required to come to a complete stop before the first rail, allowing at least fifteen feet clearance for the train or trolley to safely pass. It is illegal and very dangerous for cars to proceed over the railroad tracks and stop for the red light while the car remains partially on the tracks or within 15 feet of the rails. In the City of La Mesa, the police have been enforcing these laws due to the public safety hazard involved. The rail signal systems are not infallible, and vehicles can potentially stall on the tracks. Therefore, these laws regulate the crossing of railroad tracks in attempts to avoid a tragedy. Most collisions involving vehicles with trains or trolleys result in severe injury or death. The public is reminded that the limit line for vehicles to stop and wait for the green traffic light is located prior to the first rail that is about to be crossed. In our City, there is not enough space on the far side of the tracks to safely accommodate vehicles without significantly endangering the vehicle passengers and train passengers. For the safety of all concerned, please stop at the solid white limit line prior to crossing the tracks, and only cross upon a green light and when it is safe to do so. In the photo, the red car is properly stopped at a red light at the limit line before the first set of trolley tracks. The silver car is illegally stopped at the forward limit line, partially on the rail tracks, and in violation of the law.
The JPA creates a shared management team to coordinate fire and emergency medical services, firefighter training, fire prevention, emergency planning, and community preparedness. This will result in more efficient use of resources, better delivery of service to the public. [News Release]
City of La Mesa was presented the 2009 Helen Putnam Award for Excellence in the category of Health and Wellness Programs for "ready, set...Live Well" a community wellness initiative. The award winning "ready, set...Live Well" initiative is a partnership endeavor that has evolved from the La Mesa Community Wellness Program. La Mesa is one of only two cities in San Diego County to receive a 2009 Helen Putnam Award for Excellence. Read [News Release]
The City of La Mesa will hold a public scoping meeting on December 9 to gather input on the new Park Station development project Environmental Impact Report (EIR). The project is located on the southeast corner of Baltimore Drive and El Cajon Blvd. Wednesday, December 9, 2009
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers
8130 Allison Avenue
La Mesa, CA 91942 [View Notice & Related Documents]
The "Ready...Set...Live Well" Initiative Kickoff Event will be held at the La Mesa Community Center, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon on December 4. The Initiative's Strategic Plan has received unanimous support. Now it's time to celebrate our progress and gear up for action. Please RSVP to 619.667.1300 by November 30. FREE [Event flyer...]
Most fall classes meet for nine weeks and run through January. Enroll online or see instructor at start of class for late enrollment. Call Community Services at 619.667.1300 for more information. Go to www.cityoflamesa.com/classes for online enrollment. [Fall Class Schedule...]
Join the fun! New Year's Eve Party at the Adult Enrichment Center 8:00 pm til midnight December 31. We'll have live dance music, refreshments, party favors and noisemakers. Tickets $22 - call the Adult Enrichment Center for more information. [New Year's Eve...]
City of La Mesa was presented the 2009 Helen Putnam Award for Excellence in the category of Health and Wellness Programs for "ready, set...Live Well" a community wellness initiative. The award winning "ready, set...Live Well" initiative is a partnership endeavor that has evolved from the La Mesa Community Wellness Program. La Mesa is one of only two cities in San Diego County to receive a 2009 Helen Putnam Award for Excellence. Read [News Release]
Sales Tax Changes Became Effective April 1, 2009.
[Read on...]
On June 11, 2009, a Community Workshop was scheduled to provide information on how cities are funded and where the tax dollars they pay go. This Workshop was a precursor to the City Council's consideration of the 2009-2011 Preliminary Budget. The presentation was called "Community Workshop on Municipal Finance." This Workshop was designed to demystify municipal finance and to enhance the public's understanding of how monies flow to and from the City. The materials from the Workshop may be accessed below: Understanding Municipal Finance.
Railroad crossings are inherently dangerous and drivers and pedestrians need to exercise caution whenever approaching or crossing any railway. There are several vehicle and railroad crossings in La Mesa and the laws governing driving through a railway are very specific. Basically, if there are flashing red lights at a railroad crossing with bells sounding and the mechanical arms moving, all vehicles and pedestrians are required to stop, and remain stopped, before reaching the first set of railroad tracks, allowing enough clearance for the train or trolley to safely pass. Vehicles and pedestrians may then proceed when there are no longer any flashing red lights, bells sounding, the mechanical arms are fully raised, and a green traffic light allows for the safe crossing. Additionally, when approaching a railroad crossing that has a steady red stop light at the intersection, vehicles are required to come to a complete stop before the first rail, allowing at least fifteen feet clearance for the train or trolley to safely pass. It is illegal and very dangerous for cars to proceed over the railroad tracks and stop for the red light while the car remains partially on the tracks or within 15 feet of the rails. In the City of La Mesa, the police have been enforcing these laws due to the public safety hazard involved. The rail signal systems are not infallible, and vehicles can potentially stall on the tracks. Therefore, these laws regulate the crossing of railroad tracks in attempts to avoid a tragedy. Most collisions involving vehicles with trains or trolleys result in severe injury or death. The public is reminded that the limit line for vehicles to stop and wait for the green traffic light is located prior to the first rail that is about to be crossed. In our City, there is not enough space on the far side of the tracks to safely accommodate vehicles without significantly endangering the vehicle passengers and train passengers. For the safety of all concerned, please stop at the solid white limit line prior to crossing the tracks, and only cross upon a green light and when it is safe to do so. In the photo, the red car is properly stopped at a red light at the limit line before the first set of trolley tracks. The silver car is illegally stopped at the forward limit line, partially on the rail tracks, and in violation of the law.
The La Mesa Police Department has some exciting news to share! We have implemented a new system on our website so our citizens can keep up-to-date on current crime in their neighborhoods. This feature is called Neighborhood Update and will enable you to type in your address to view what police activity has occurred in your neighborhood. There is also a feature that allows you to put in your e-mail address to have crimes e-mailed to you. Keep in mind that this feature is different than the press-releases that are sent out from the police department. You will have to sign up for Neighborhood Update separately. Here is how it works:
-Log on to www.cityoflamesa.com
-Click on the "Crime Alert" button
-Click on the phrase "My Neighborhood Update"
-Move the map around to find your neighborhood or type your FULL address into the "Enter an Address" box
-You can narrow down your results on the left side by unchecking boxes. For example, if you don't wish to know about traffic stops, uncheck the box marked "Traffic"
-On the lower right side of the map, you can enter what date range you wish to view. You can look back as far as 4 years!
-Click on the bubble that indicates the location of the incident to see more info.
-Keep in mind that this will only show what hundred block the incident occurred in, it will not show exact addresses because it is not public information.
-Near the upper-left corner of the map is a green button titled "Get E-Mail Alerts." Click on it to enter your e-mail address if you want to receive updates.
Feel free to share this website with all of your neighbors.
The first in a series of on-going countywide community forums to educate citizens about the facts and myths of sexual offenses against children will be launched on Thursday, September 24th from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at the Grossmont Health Care Conference Center. [Read News Release]
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