Jump! Dog Show Leaps into La Mesa

Twists & turns of tails for the Jump! Dog Show!

They fetch, play dead, eat your scraps and jump through hoops if you give them enough ammunition. They are our lovable dog companions. Regardless of whether you've yet taught your dog to jump through loops, run a race or finish an obstacle course, you can watch as dogs across Orange County show you and your pet some new tricks. Jump!-The Ultimate Dog Show … [Read more...]

Free Movies for Grabs at the Segerstrom Center for The Arts

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Who can possibly resist the realm of free entertainment? As we look to cheap and free ways to spend any summer break or vacation in La Mesa, we can finally delight in a series of free movies that can share with a few friends over several rounds of popcorn and coke. Segerstrom Center for the Arts is ringing in the sound effects and Blockbusters for the summer … [Read more...]

Orange County Police Issue “Slurpee” Tickets?

Sip slurpees for good children behavior in Orange County!

Getting pulled over by Orange County Police is usually a sign of reckless and/or suspicious driving that is likely to be paired with a ticket or some other type of fine. However, more-so these days, the chances for being pulled over is higher if you're riding in a car with well-behaved children. As reported by OC Weekly, Irving police have been … [Read more...]

Grab Your Fair Share of Food Truck Affairs

Indulge in the a food truck affair!

Summer is official and the season for grilling and delicious eats has also arrived. Why not feed your need for eats on the go? As there are a number of restaurants that we've made frequent favorites in Orange County, we can also leap for joy for the arrival of restaurant-style dishes we can enjoy on sidewalks and streets for Food Truck Fare. The Food … [Read more...]

Revive Childhood Fashions in Summer Boot Camp

Learn the essentials to ripping the runway!

Is your child an up and coming diva or fashionista? They might be the ones to set the trends and standards for what's hip and otherwise fashionably correct. And on the other hand, their clothing might go against the fashion flow to include a look that is all their own. In any case, its evident that what you wear and how you wear it plays a role discovering … [Read more...]

Fish into Farmers Markets in La Mesa

Grab fresh produce & other green goodies in La Mesa Village!

Riding high in California, other than beach-bumming and cool waves,  has been the movement to eat organically & locally grown foods in the city. So, what exactly have you been stacking your fridge with lately? As the farmer's market has moved in to meet our dining needs, consider making a whole-food adventure this weekend. The La Mesa Village … [Read more...]

Bark for Brews

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Grab the leash and bring Fido along to the premiere pet connection at Mission Brewery in San Diego. The First Annual Bark for Brews is a dog-friendly event for more than one reason. For the evening of Friday, May 27, $1 from each pint of ale you order goes to The Barking Lot, one of San Diego’s successful pet rescue organizations. The Chop Sooey Truck … [Read more...]

Battle of the Colas

It's one of the greatest marketing battles for your taste-buds of all time.  You've tasted and now it's time to vote... So who takes home all of the glory in the soda wars? … [Read more...]

3 Ways to Find Success in Weight Loss

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Eat less, exercise more, and you'll lose weight, right?  That's what we're told, and they try to make it sound so easy.  Obviously, these people aren't talking about going from 2 BK Whoppers to just one.  The change includes more than just that, but no one ever really tells you how to get there.  Below are 3 ways, or rules, that I try to stick to in … [Read more...]

Alterra Gears Up for Sports

Alterra, we have some pretty awesome sports news.  Just fifteen minutes away, our Padres are leading the MLB.  Aren't we lucky to have such a quality baseball team so close to us?  Other than catching our amazing baseball team playing (you can catch the games on MLB.tv), the FIFA World Cup is going on.  Both are exciting events.  However, unlike the … [Read more...]