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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.
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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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