La Mesa Protest News Today

A man who took part in burning down a historic commercial structure in La Mesa following a police brutality protest that devolved into rioting was sentenced Thursday to credit for time served and two years of probation.

Local government and community leaders will gather Sunday to mark one year since protests broke out in La Mesa.

4-year-old artist adds color and hope to East County bank rebuilding after fire Copyright 2021 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Union Bank From left to right – Andrea Soffa, Aviana Dobesh (Age 4) and Union Bank Branch Manager Carlton Hill at temporary Union Bank branch in La Mesa. Aviana and her family were invited on Feb. 24 to see Aviana’s “All you need is love” painting on display inside t...