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La Mesa holiday tradition returns to Village

East County Californian, December 6, 2024

The La Mesa Village Association is gearing up for its 9th annual Holiday in the Village on Dec. 14 from noon to 9 p.m. from Spring Street to 4th Street. This event is getting a “refresh” this year with some new activities for the community to enjoy. View news story

A guide to Christmas tree lighting celebrations and holiday festivities across San Diego

San Diego Union-Tribune, November 25, 2024

Christmas tree lighting ceremonies are kicking off holiday festivities in communities across San Diego County. Here’s a guide to tree lightings and other festivities to celebrate the season. View news story

LMVA annual Holiday in the Village event set for Dec. 14

La Mesa Courier, November 13, 2024

The La Mesa Village Association’s (LMVA) ninth annual Holiday in the Village event on Saturday, Dec. 14, is getting a refresh this year focusing on enhanced holiday traditions that are fully immersed in La Mesa’s charm. View news story

La Mesa Classic Car Show

Fox 5 San Diego, June 13, 2024

This year is the 30th annual La Mesa Classic Car Show. Elizabeth Ranta, with the La Mesa Village Association, joined Fox 5 to talk more about the event series. View news story

La Mesa Classic Car Show

Fox 5 San Diego, June 6, 2024

Wes Troy, president La Mesa Village Association, talks about the amazing cars coming to the La Mesa Classic Car Show. View news story

Vroom vroom, bass and beats celebrate 30 years in La Mesa

East County Californian, May 23, 2024

La Mesa is kicking off its 30th Annual La Mesa Classic Car Show & Music Event starting June 6, from 5-8 p.m. through the end of August. View news story

La Mesa Classic Car Show & Music Event back for its 30th run

La Mesa Courier, May 21, 2024

If you have a love for cars and music, there is no better place to be this spring and summer than the La Mesa Classic Car Show & Music Event. View news story

Holiday in the Village

KUSI News, November 30, 2023

Saturday, December 2nd from 12 - 9 pm View news story

Businesses gear up for Small Business Saturday in La Mesa

NBC San Diego, November 25, 2023

The Floral Craft View news story

Forget the mall: Walk these 8 neighborhoods to find a special holiday gift

San Diego Union Tribune, November 19, 2023

These eight neighborhoods have local boutique shops, home decor stores, record shops, bookstores and more with food and drink options to enjoy while you shop View news story

Holiday in the Village nears 10 years

East County Californian, November 17, 2023

As the streetlights turn festive for the holidays, the 8th annual La Mesa Holiday in the Village is gearing up for another year of celebration with live music, cozy fires, vendors, food, photos with Santa on Dec. 2 from noon to 9 p.m. View news story

65+ festive, seasonal events happening San Diego County in 2023

SDToday, November 9, 2023

Festivals: Holiday in the Village View news story

San Diego's Ultimate 2023 Winter Bucket List

San Diego Bucket List, November 7, 2023

From ice skating by the sea to dazzling light shows, here's everything to do in San Diego this winter and holiday season. View news story

Halloween in La Mesa Village

KUSI News, October 31, 2023

Halloween festivities in downtown La Mesa View news story

More celebrations highlight 30th anniversary of La Mesa Village Farmers Market

La Mesa Courier, September 17, 2023

There is still celebrating going on as La Mesa Village Farmers Market celebrates its 30th anniversary. View news story

La Mesa Village Farmers Market celebrates 30 years

La Mesa Courier, August 25, 2023

For the last 30 years, the La Mesa Village Farmers Market (LMVFM) has remained a popular hub for local vendors, fresh produce and community gathering. View news story

Lettuce celebrate: La Mesa Village Farmers Market turns 30

SDToday.com, August 25, 2023

The market takes over La Mesa Boulevard from 4th Street to Palm Avenue every Friday year-round. View news story

La Mesa Village Farmers Market

NBC 7/39 June 23, 2023

In Your Neighborhood Live Weather Forecast with Dagmar Midcap. View news story

La Mesa Classic Car Show

Fox 5 Morning News, June 8, 2023

We show you some of the amazing classic cars that will be at the La Mesa Car Show. View news story

Coming soon: La Mesa’s very own Downtown District sign

SDToday.com, June 7, 2023

Construction on the community-funded project is expected to begin this fall in the heart of La Mesa Village. View news story

29th Annual La Mesa Classic Car Show kicks off Thursday night

KUSI News, June 1, 2023

On Thursday, June 1, the City of La Mesa kicked off the 29th Annual La Mesa Classic Car Show. Hundreds of folks joined in to see the classic cars, most of which were pre-1974. View news story

Vroom, vroom: Car shows in San Diego County

SDToday.com, May 23, 2023

From Escondido to La Mesa, these car show culture in our county rolls deep. View news story

Tile painting event moves La Mesa Downtown District Sign further along"

La Mesa Courier, April 29, 2023

Call it one step closer for a much-anticipated sign in La Mesa. View news story

Boosters gather for downtown sign support

East County Californian, April 28, 2023

The La Mesa Downtown District is a few tiles closer to getting signage in The Village with guests that purchased tiles. View news story

Tile Painting Project

KUSI News, April 19, 2023

La Mesa Downtown District Sign campaign moves ahead with tile painting. View news story

La Mesa Village Association Has Announced They Are Ready For The Public To Paint Tiles For The New Downtown District Sign

East County Magazine, April 19, 2023

The La Mesa Village Association (LMVA) announced that it has reached full funding for the new La Mesa Downtown District sign and will enter the next phase of the project – tile painting. View news story

It's a sign - For La Mesa

San Diego Business Journal, December 12, 2022

Downtown Gateway Sign Almost Paid For. View news story

La Mesa fundraises final dollars for new downtown district sign

KUSI News, December 5, 2022

The La Mesa Village Association (LMVA) continues to fundraise for the much-anticipated downtown district sign that will be a new focal point in the La Mesa Village. View news story

 

La Mesa Village Downtown District sign currently 83% funded

La Mesa Courier, November 29, 2022

The La Mesa Village Association (LMVA) continues to fundraise for the much-anticipated downtown district sign that will be a new focal point in the La Mesa Village. View news story

 

Mark Mathis cruises by opening night of the La Mesa Car Show

KUSI NEWS, June 2, 2022

The La Mesa Classic Car Show & Live Music Event kicked off Thursday and it was a revvin’ good time! View news story

La Mesa invites public to “leave their legacy” on Downtown district sign

KUSI NEWS, February 25, 2022

A dream to install an archway sign in the La Mesa Downtown District is one step closer to coming true. View news story

Jewel of the Hills | La Mesa prepares to install an archway sign

CBS 8, February 16, 2022

The archway will span La Mesa Blvd and will be nearly 16 feet high supported by columns with hand painted tiles. View news story

District sign project moves forward

La Mesa Courier, December 17, 2021

A long-awaited amenity to La Mesa’s historic Downtown Village is now one step closer to fruition. View news story

Holiday in The Village boogies back to Boulevard

La Mesa Courier, December 16, 2021

La Mesa’s Holiday in The Village event returned to La Mesa Boulevard on Dec. 4. View news story

La Mesa Classic Car Show Returns to Downtown La Mesa This Summer

KUSI News, June 24, 2021

Interview with LMVA Co-Chair, Wes Troy of La Mesa Lumber & Hardware view news story

La Mesa will have smaller Holiday in the Village in 2020

San Diego Union-Tribune, Nov. 12, 2020

In a year filled with the cancelation of so many events, the La Mesa Village Association is going forward with its annual Holiday in the Village. read more

Stay Home Orders Disrupt Local Restaurants

La Mesa Courier, January 22, 2021

On Dec. 3 a statewide stay at home order was announced by Gov. Newsom. It went into effect Dec. 6. These restrictions have drastically impacted restaurant owners due to the closing of outdoor dining. read more

La Mesa Village Reacts to Moving Into Orange Tier

NBC San Diego, April 12, 2021

Interview with LMVA Chair, Teri Favro of Amethyst Moon view news story

La Mesa News Briefs: Banner Program to Start Early October

La Mesa Courier, September 25, 2020

The La Mesa Village Association (LMVA) has announced that they are coordinating the installation of lamp post banners along La Mesa Blvd. between Acacia and 4th Street in the heart of downtown La Mesa to further promote the City of La Mesa, local downtown businesses and events as well as bring additional beautification to the Village. read more

Downtown La Mesa - Retailers & Restaurants Open for Business

NBC 7 San Diego, May 8, 2020

Many retailers re-opening and offering curbside pick up view the video

Act II Boutique Adapts to New Guidelines

NBC 7 San Diego, May 8, 2020

Act II Boutique open for curbside pick up view the video

Mattress Makers La Mesa

NBC 7 San Diego, May 8, 2020

Mattress Makers accepts appointments and is making masks for the public and front line workers view the video

La Mesa during COVID quarantine

La Mesa Courier, March 27, 2020

The COVID-19 outbreak has changed life as we knew it. read more

How 'Holiday' Happened

La Mesa Courier, December 20, 2019

LMVA event came together in St. Nick of time. read more

La Mesa Holiday in the Village

CBS 8 Morning News, December 10, 2019 

You can go elf yourself… take a selfie with Santa or just enjoy some Christmas Carols this Friday and Saturday at La Mesa’s Holiday in the Village. See news story

La Mesa Oktoberfest Brings Beer & Brats to the Village

San Diego Union-Trubine, October 10, 2019

Even power outage on Saturday night didn’t dim everything. read more

Holiday in the Village Plans for 2019

San Diego Union-Trubine, October 3, 2019

Snow in downtown La Mesa? Yes! The fluffy white stuff is in the forecast for the annual Holiday in the Village event in mid-December. read more

La Mesa Rolls Out the Barrel at its 46th Annual Oktoberfest

San Diego Union-Trubine, October 3, 2019

More than 100,000 visitors will converge on La Mesa Village for three days of authentic German food, beer & music. read more

Downtown La Mesa Village sees rapid revitalization - 
New restaurants, festivals make village new hip hangout

KGTV, Dec. 6, 2018

A handful of new restaurants and events in Downtown La Mesa are giving the business district new life. read more

New La Mesa Village Association Has Big Ideas for Revitalizing City’s Historic Heart

East County Magazine, 9/5/2016

A new business association led by prominent business leaders in La Mesa has arisen to fill the gap left by the troubled La Mesa Village Merchants Association. The new 501(c)6 nonprofit, the La Mesa Village Association (LMVA), held its inaugural community outreach meeting last week at the San Pasqual Wine  Bar Tasting Room in the village, drawing a packed house. read more

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