Dear La Mesa, 

Kick off your weekend with some fun at our Earth Day Fair in collaboration with the La Mesa Park and Recreation Foundation! This Saturday, April 20, swing by MacArthur Park from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a day packed with activities. We've got something for everyone, from bike safety demos and Fixit clinics to a chance to win a bike! Plus, there'll be over 60 vendors showcasing sustainable products and resources, take-home projects like seed planting and flower crowns, entertainment, food trucks, and more. Don't miss out on the fun!

Thank you to our sponsors Pam Rader, Stormberg Orthodontics, La Mesa Village Association, San Diego Community Power, California Coast Credit Union, and EDCO for making this event possible. See you there!

Your City Manager,

Greg Humora

We’re now accepting applications for Cohort 3 of our successful La Mesa Entrepreneurship Accelerator Program. Thanks to funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), 35 La Mesa businesses will get up to $10,000 per business in grant funding. The application deadline is April 30.

The City is repairing and sealing approximately 2.65 million square feet of roads around the city.  Over the next few weeks, crews will be preparing various streets for slurry. This approach not only enhances the appearance of the City’s more than 153 miles of streets; it also helps to prevent further deterioration caused by weather and daily wear and tear. 

Did you know we have a resource known as the La Mesa GIS Hub where you can access a variety of interactive maps? One of which is a story map showcasing ongoing development projects within the city. This map not only presents a visual representation of these projects but also offers brief project descriptions and status updates within the planning process.

Looking for a part-time, flexible summer job? We're hiring for Lifeguard Aides and Lifeguard/Instructors! Join the staff at the La Mesa Municipal Pool & Spa where you can work outdoors, be a part of a dynamic team, and help provide a crucial service to the community! This position offers a flexible schedule, on the job training, with seasonal and year-round opportunities.

The City Council proclaimed April as both Art, Culture, and Creativity Month, and Volunteer Month. With over 952,000 hours on the books in the program's history, volunteers have off-set over $17 million dollars in personnel cost. From single day events like Earth Day to more than 20 weekly drop-in classes at the Adult Enrichment Center, La Mesa volunteers are part of what makes this community the "Jewel of the Hills." Extra special this year, the La Mesa Police Department's RSVP program was recognized for 30 years of volunteerism in the City. 

La Mesa City Council received a presentation on the La Mesa Boulevard Complete Streets Plan, Segment 1, recommending adoption at a future meeting. This plan aligns with the City's goals of safety, quality of life, and infrastructure investment. Public feedback, gathered through extensive outreach efforts, emphasized the importance of pedestrian crossings, bike lanes, roundabouts, and green spaces, reflecting a community-wide interest in sustainable and accessible urban development.

The Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) is up for consideration by the La Mesa City Council. It's a comprehensive approach to address safety issues in signalized and unsignalized intersections, as well as roadway segments, based on data collected over a five-year period. The plan aims to prioritize safety improvements to reduce collisions and enhance road safety for all users. Adoption of the plan is crucial for the city to apply for grant funding and aligns with the Vision Zero initiative to eliminate traffic-related fatalities and severe injuries.

The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting takes place on Tuesday,

April 23, 2024 at 6 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, located at 8130 Allison Ave.

Ready to make a positive impact on your community?

Become a part of a Board or Commission! 

• Community Police Oversight Board: Two vacancies
• Environmental Sustainability Commission: One vacancy
• La Mesa Community Parking Commission: One vacancy
• Personnel Appeals Board: One vacancy
• Youth Advisory Commission: Five vacancies

The City of La Mesa, in collaboration with the San Diego County Library, is hosting the fourth annual Story Trails in City parks, celebrating Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros. This year's self-guided story will be displayed at Collier Park throughout April, featuring original stories by library staff.

The La Mesa Art in the Park Community Event is looking for art vendors, artists, and performers for its upcoming celebration on Saturday, May 18 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the La Mesa Community Garden in MacArthur Park. Interested participants can sign up online using the button below or by contacting friends@lamesaparks.org.

Summer is right around the corner and registration is now open for summer day camps and recreation classes. 

News Desk | City Manager's Office

619-667-1191 news@cityoflamesa.us