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Community pulse
What residents are talking about in La Mesa public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
Marijuana commercialization and youth
Mayoral election — opposition to Laura Lothian
Library expansion, VMT tax, and misinformation
Bass Pro Shops footprint at Grossmont Center
Laird Street Speeding and Traffic Safety
Pedestrian Safety and Sidewalk Railing Hazards
Board and Commission Membership Requirements Update
Downtown Village Parking Modifications
Construction Dust and Truck Staging on Jericho Road
Village Enhancement Fund Allocations
Interim City Treasurer Appointment
Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Review for Lee, Sunset, and Maple
Environmental Sustainability Commission
City Treasurer Vacancy Process and Delegation
La Perla Way Annexation (Project 2025-0497)
No Right Turn on Red
Electric vehicles
Project 2025-0404 Mixed-Use Building
Cannabis tax
Short-Term Vacation Rentals Regulation
Street Safety and Complete Streets Infrastructure
Jericho Road Condominium Development and Neighborhood Impacts
Project 2025-2080 (8805 Joris Way)
Project 2026-0023 (Sparrow Academy)
Project 2025-0495 (La Perla Way Annexation)
Parking modifications
Senate Bill 79 housing density
ceramic manufacturing toxicity
infrastructure and environmental hazards
Project 2026-0363 (Comanche Place LLC)
Trolley crossings and homeless encampments
Bellflower Drive group homes
Independent Police Auditor contract
Waite Drive Park
Compassion and pre-born personhood resolution
San Diego Community Power advisory committee vacancy
MacArthur Park Pool Mural Design
Electric Bicycle Safety Pilot Program and Age Restrictions
E-Bike Regulations and Enforcement
In the news
12 articlesRecent coverage of La Mesa from local and regional media.
La Mesa license plate readers scan city intersections every few seconds, generating millions of hits
La Mesa license plate readers scan city intersections every few seconds, generating millions of hits Times of San Diego
Oct 23, 2026Meet the candidates for the La Mesa mayoral race
Meet the candidates for the La Mesa mayoral race KPBS
Oct 2, 2026La Mesa election guide: Mayor’s race takes center stage as voters weigh school and college bonds
La Mesa election guide: Mayor’s race takes center stage as voters weigh school and college bonds Times of San Diego
Sep 28, 2026La Mesa to fund city’s first Pride event, coming in 2027
La Mesa to fund city’s first Pride event, coming in 2027 Times of San Diego
Sep 21, 2026Longtime La Mesa City Attorney retiring, officials appoint replacement
Longtime La Mesa City Attorney retiring, officials appoint replacement San Diego Union-Tribune
Sep 11, 2026La Mesa City Council appoints Tara Mazzanti as next city attorney
La Mesa City Council appoints Tara Mazzanti as next city attorney KPBS
Sep 9, 2026La Mesa council appoints 20-year-old college student as interim city treasurer
La Mesa council appoints 20-year-old college student as interim city treasurer San Diego Union-Tribune
Sep 9, 2026City of La Mesa to host first Pride event in 2027
City of La Mesa to host first Pride event in 2027 KPBS
Sep 9, 2026Two council members vie for La Mesa’s mayor seat; treasurer’s race also on the ballot
Two council members vie for La Mesa’s mayor seat; treasurer’s race also on the ballot San Diego Union-Tribune
Aug 30, 2026La Mesa prepares for possible El Niño and urges residents to clean out storm drains and debris from rooftops
La Mesa prepares for possible El Niño and urges residents to clean out storm drains and debris from rooftops Times of San Diego
Aug 17, 2026La Mesa city treasurer resigns, will be replaced by appointment
La Mesa city treasurer resigns, will be replaced by appointment San Diego Union-Tribune
Jul 30, 2026La Mesa, city with lowest cannabis tax in county, votes to raise levy to 5%
La Mesa, city with lowest cannabis tax in county, votes to raise levy to 5% Times of San Diego
Jul 29, 2026