Car lovers gathering in Montecito support safe events instead of dangerous intersection take over speed demonstrations, now the focus of tougher laws. Some of the reckless driving has led to deaths in California.
Car lovers gathering in Montecito support safe events instead of dangerous intersection take over speed demonstrations, now the focus of tougher laws. Some of the reckless driving has led to deaths in California.
La Mesa, 6 p.m. Tuesday;
Santee, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday
School boards: Alpine Union School District, 5:15 p.m. Wednesday;
La Mesa-Spring Valley School District, 6 p.m. Tuesday;
Lemon Grove School District, 6 p.m. Tuesday;
Mountain Empire Unified School District, 6 p.m. Tuesday
Chamber welcomes new hotel with mixer
The La Mesa Chamber of Commerce welcomes TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Diego Downtown, at 1445 Sixth St., San Diego, with a mixer and ribbon cutting from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, with the ribbon-cutting at 6:15 p.m. Rachel Lynch, director of sales, will host tours of the hotel, which offers extended stays near the Gaslamp Quarter and Balboa Park. For the mixer, the hotel is offering free parking for guests in the lot next door. Enjoy hors d’ oeuvres, a free champagne toast, “happy hour”-priced beverages, and raffles and prizes. The event is free to chamber members who register and $5 per person for guests. Register to rsvp@lamesachamber.com or at www.lamesac