New Solar System Officially Makes Clean Waves in La Mesa

Solar energy tower over blue water.

What's better than knowing you live in green home or one of the greenest apartment communities in La Mesa, CA? Knowing that the whole city of La Mesa is making bold moves toward sustainable, eco-friendly energy sources. The Helix Water District officially started up its solar cells energy system (solar photovoltaic (PV) system) at the Nat L Eggert … [Read more...]

Jack In the Box Food Truck Rules the Streets

Red Jack in the Box sign.

Love it or hate it, at least once in your life you have  given in to the deliciously fried, 24-hour tastes of Jack in the Box. A southwest gem with a side of curly fires, you usually wouldn't have a problem finding a restaurant location in La Mesa. However, now the fast-food chain has cut it's stationary bonds and hitting the streets of San Diego, Los … [Read more...]

Spring Clean Up 2011 For La Mesa

A lot of toys and garage junk in a garage.

Welcome to spring! We all know what that means--SPRING CLEAN UP 2011! Time to make your home fresh and ready for spring by saying out with the old and in with the new! That might mean finally saying ta-ta to that worn out sofa, that worn mattress, maybe an old BBQ grill that you've always wanted to upgrade, and anything else that might be getting in the way … [Read more...]

Do The Potty Dance at San Diego Zoo

toddler girl in green dress dancing in grass

All right, this was too cute not to share! Hopefully you won't think I have my mind in the potty,but once you get into this month's holiday spirit, you'll be dancing from excitement too! ...Let me explain. March 5 was Potty Dance Day (yes, it's a documented holiday), and even though it came and went without many knowing, the proprietor of this special day … [Read more...]

Saladworks Set to Add Fresh Flavor to California in 2011

Saladworks-Logo

There are so many places that let you build your create ice-cream, build your own burger, or blend up your own signature coffee, but what about your salad? The pickings of a boring salad bar just shouldn't cut it anymore as a healthy side for your meal. It's about time you could have it your way and make the salad your customized main course. Welcome … [Read more...]

Save a Life At the Sharp Grossmont Blood Drive

Volunteer in vampire costume holding blood drive sign.

When was the last time you were someone's hero? You don't have to be a caped crusader or masked minuteman to save a life, or two, or three! You can actually do it quite comfortably from a chair with no danger to yourself. You many never even meet the people you save, but they will forever be grateful for those few minutes you thought to help. Sharp … [Read more...]

E-Books Made Easy at Barnes and Noble

e-book Nook from barnes and noble screen reads "don't panic."

The future of books is here! Well, it’s been here for a while, but not everyone jumped onto the electronic book caravan at the same time. Now that books have met technology, you can have a library of literature all in one paperback novel-sized e-reader. The NOOK from Barnes and Noble has become a particularly great device for reading and purchasing … [Read more...]

March To The Tunes of Mardi Gras Celebration

Trombone player closeup with face paint.

Get ready for Mardis Gras! The best parts of this time of year are the celebration and the food! Jovial music, Cajun-style cuisine, and traditional parties that seem to get bigger and louder each year. You can welcome the spirit of New Orleans' Mardis Gras with a Bone-A-Fied Brass Concert at the United of Christ La Mesa. On March 6, The Brass, La Mesa's … [Read more...]