This department has the worst documented accountability record in the entire United States. Over…read morethe last five years, they sustained just 1 complaint; meaning they dismissed 96% of all misconduct complaints. No other documented county in the U.S. has a lower record. I know, because I'm one of those dismissed voices. Officer #415 "in appropriately" assaulted me (yes I have to change that from the correct term because they auto block it), then $talked me, then stopped me four times in five days, including once outside his jurisdiction. Internal Affairs, led by Lieutenant Forster, chose to side with him instead of investigating. After that, I was stopped over roughly 20 more times in a year and a half. Not once was I arrested, because these stops weren't about crime they were about retaliation. Since moving very far away, my police interactions have been normal and professional, which proves the problem isn't policing in general it's THIS department. Now they refuse to release the records or bodycam footage or proof he shut it off during both stops claiming it's "private." But federal retention laws require that evidence to be kept for 15 years. If it's missing, that only raises more questions about what they're hiding. They have taken down my review on Facebook and will not allow anymore negative reviews. This shows how deep the rabbit hole goes. El Cajon residents deserve better. They deserve a department that serves the people - not one that protects predators in uniform.

I am currently working as this House Manager for this job I am doing right now. I have to manage…read morethe people who live here with different personalities who have serious medical conditions and resolve their issues. One day I had to call the El Cajon Police Station because a woman resident who lives in this house had to report a serious crime that has happened in her previous place where she used to live at in El Cajon, CA. There were 2 police officers that came over to our house this month in April 2025. Me and another person came outside the house to talk to them. I talked to Officer Kyle Webb. Officer Kyle Webb is in charge he is the Sargent who was on duty that day. I asked Officer Webb some questions about this case that was filed against this woman who owns this Independent Living Home in El Cajon, CA. This woman owner has committed a lot of serious violations with these elderly people who are currently living in her house. There is a current ongoing investigation on her property right now. Officer Kyle Webb talked to me for about one hour that day. Officer Webb was very professional and polite when he was talking to me about this situation on this criminal matter. I usually don't like COPS but Officer Webb was very easy to talk to about this criminal investigation that is ongoing right now. Officer Webb made me feel very comfortable with him and I felt at ease with him when we were talking to each other about this case. Even though the El Cajon Police Station is a much smaller facility than the San Diego Police Station Officer Webb said they do their best to solve crimes in the order that they were received by phone calls first then by driving over to that specific house in person to write down all the evidence that is required to solve these crimes that are happening now. Both of these police officers acted very quickly and they were also very professional people and very knowledgeable and kind to me. It changed my way of thinking about police officers. I now have a more positive attitude towards police officers in general.

LMPD held an informative La Mesa Safety Fair on Saturday, September 13, 2025, 9am-1pm…read more Everyone I spoke to was passionate about their role in keeping La Mesa and their surrounding community safe. Booths included City of La Mesa & Recreation, Heartland Fire & Rescue, LMPD, UCSD Health Burn Center, Bike Coalition, Community Emergency Response Team, Trauma Intervention Program, Safe Kids, American Red Cross, Drug Enforcement Administration, SDGE, FBI, SD County Vector Control, FirstNet.

On multiple occasions over the years, the La Mesa Police Department has totally dodged taking…read moreresponsibility for legitimate concerns that are called in. They literally hate to leave the desk and get off their cell phones. They will make every attempt possible to get you off the phone and not dispatch for a call. I've even had the dishonor of dealing with two immature woman officers over the phone who were snickering and mocking like little teenagers, because they weren't concerned with public safety. Like other tax-paying residents, this Department appears to be a completely lost cause.

I have emailed the Sheriff department that our neighbors big boat has been parked on the public…read moreSTREET foe 2 years. They have 1 R.V. and 8 other vehicles parked on the yard, side of there house and on the yard. I looked up the law in lemon Grove and you are not to have boats R.v. parked in the streets for longer then 72 hours. Well it's been 2 years and the Sheriff department has not did a damn thing about it.

I give this station 5 stars because Deputy R. Powers and Deputy E. Paulson rock at their jobs. They…read morelisten carefully and take everything everyone says seriously. They are able to distinguish right from wrong in a heartbeat. - Wedad Alostaz

GREAT VILLAGE! I'm really happy with La Mesa's neat little village and surrounding neighborhoods…read more They have character and don't feel like dull, modern suburbs. I kind of got a classic retro feel, but not in annoying way. There's a lot of inclines and declines on some of the streets so be aware of that if you visit. The inclines and tight streets got a little irritating but were manageable in the end. I got to walk around the community a little bit during Oktoberfest, it was super quiet and relaxed. I had several nice strolls. My most recent visit was during the fall season and I'm not going to lie it's getting hotter and hotter here, it was almost in the hundreds on my thermostat! I repeat CA weather is NOT perfect, that's a major lie. Most of the community was pretty polite, we ran into one very friendly lady during Oktoberfest and she was honestly super gracious and welcoming!

The city of La Mesa is a pretty decent sized city located about 10 miles east from Downtown San…read moreDiego. It has some good shopping centers, malls, grocery markets & eatries. Also, know for its downtown village. Where a lot of unique shops are located. Overall, it is a decent city to explore.

Came here with my mother to get her the Pfizer COVID vaccine. They had a great system to check in,…read moreget the vaccine and then be monitored for 20 minutes. Lines were short, but maybe due to the 5:30pm appointment timeframe being near dinner time for the 65+ crowd. Staff was friendly and respectfully answered all her questions, though they probably get asked the same questions a hundred times per day. Thank you to everyone working!

I was going to go to Torrey Pines Park but they are not dog friendly, and I get it. So looking…read morearound a map of San Diego, I found the Steele Canyon Bridge. I have never been here, and never been to this part of Spring Valley. It is an interesting drive coming out to the area. Once you pass the shopping center, you'll sort of see the bridge, and the first parking area off the first street you can turn right on. If you drive down a little further, there's another parking lot. The bridge is really cool! Although, there's a lot of colorful grafitti on the steel beams, on the pathway, and on the cement entry. Lots of "colorful" language too, so parents be aware. Once you walk over the bridge there's a small pathway to the right which will take you on the main trail. There's an information board at the parking lot. You will need to keep your dog on its leash, though we did see a dog running around with its owner near a tree. There are no bathrooms or water fountains so you need to prep before coming. We didn't walk the trail because I had to use the restroom and we didn't have water. But the area looks pretty cool to walk through. Some others were walking over the bridge as we were leaving. I think the best time would be early morning. We were there around 2 pm and the sun was strong, so a hat and sunscreen is advised. I'm definitely coming back. It's a part of San Diego's history that's easy to get to. You do need to be careful when leaving because the cars are coming pretty quick from both sides. Cako Approves!

Excellent spot for photos! Not to mention easy hiking trails. There's a new parking area to…read moreaccommodate more hikers.

Laura and Marcella were so helpful. It was the day before a holiday and they went above and beyond…read moreto help process paperwork and get things done for me. Both were friendly and had smiles. You don't see this often. What a pleasure it was to work with these women.

Lol The city of El Cajon isn't that bad people!…read moreIt has some good spots for food and entertainment. Like: Beef N Bun for their delicious fried zucchinis and soft serve ice cream, Opa Greek restaurant, The Water Conservation Garden, Sycuan Casino, and there's a few more... Yes, it has some shaddy areas, but what city doesn't. I've never had anything bad happen or any problems. You know every city is what you make of it. If you just point out all the bad and never look at the good. Then you probably need to open your eyes. If you do, you just might see the beauty and fun you're missing. My only complaint is that it does get hotter than hell here in the summer. Lol But I really can't complain to mother nature:) so it it what it is. Overall, it's a decent place to visit.

My income is late again and I am on the phone for the 6th hour today waiting with the same hold…read moremusic from the other day that made me sleep for 24 hours with a migraine... like this one. Please return my missing income from last year as I have not recovered any from the fraud payee that has been closed permanently under the care of Carolyn Housman and CA Senior Adult Services Don Myers who couldn't understand I fired him for so many years before all the pains expressed through every neglected call with SSI before I was evicted from them defaulting and caused me to lose all of my property, home, family, supplies, tools, clothing, artwork, all promised to be recovered by SDPD and property who also hung up on me with my disability that needs acomodation sometimes even costing me 50% of my paychecks to get assistance when I am well. SSI leaves me less than $300 a month after my humiliating rent amount of $1000 at the very top of what I will sacrifice for a roof over my head after 100% of my money has been on rent and trying to recover lost tools and supplies. I still need towels, heat as reaquired by CA LAW in a rental- I can't afford with default and forcing me to continue reporting SSI left me in my car screaming for help and getting hung up on... sick and unable to reach them by my car that I lived in until I lost it with my rights to have a safety plan and for care at the hospital of my choice or not. I lost my rights to protect myself and have been slandered I have been harassed by CRF workers and they have been reported to SDPD and APS when I stayed at their abusive non accommodating crisis home for health care vs hospitalization against me trying to walk again and recover after so many years stuck in a gas leak and with CPTSD from being raped by someone I cant seem to get arrested with companies who make me look so bad such as the reports of me screaming about the poor care I have never been forced to continue to encounter until Don Myers closed actor of El Cajon PD. I need help with recovering money from this month and still on hold. I hung up after a few hours on hold the first time and the other time almost an hour and half. Now I am still on hold for almost 2 Hours and they are rude and have called me Pet names at window 3 needing help suing and recovering payment for my personal charges as soon as follow up as requested in many calls since and closing of my witness as my payee shortly after as he was a Captain in the Marines and also heard the PET NAME or SEXUAL HARRASSING OF UNWANTED NAME CALLING and Sexualizing me calling me MAM countless times as I just needed help and placement. My rent was due on the 1st and you have neglected to pay my income on time I have set up direct deposit several times before you were forcing me again into the abusive company of your office and waiting room eyeballing experience. I proivide myself peace and privacy and choose only 5 star business and people to remember with the other a concern with my duty to report previously as an agent salesperson in CA licensed for 12 years I am unable to pay for the car or home I lost I lost all of my work supplies and tools as well as electronics and files I lost my files with sensitive material and records of my birth and health needing me to change my name I asked to talk to the judge and you hung up on me after I was hit with a knife asking for my rent to be sent to me to evacuate for safety I asked help to flee from your care I asked for land in CA from Washington DC and need to push my draft through so still waiting for records I have asked for you I have asked you to turn in the person at window 3 and close your office I have asked you to report yourself to civil rights all while my children visitations ignored and also reported with my duty as an agent when I could afford the test and associations checking me out I still have them waiting for mom My service animal needs grooming professionally and I am trying my best to even cut my own hair for the 5th year You are unable to help me with care or decent customer care or accomodations for my disability and inability to do business in the face of your poorly maintained care workers I am still patiently waiting your response on the phone as I have today again reported you to fraud as I have at my banks and yours with the payee mess you caused against the judge and I as we already decided my care and you are stealing my rights I asked help for gas leak victims as myself with communication disorder due to my large tongue and large webbed neck swelling when I need your help to commuynicate === I have 72 hours promised care by IHSS after a social worker saw I needed basic care like grooming and feeding myself as I am still begging for help to be able to afford enought to cook 2 to 3 times a day or eat that much as I prefer healthy but am forced to poor diet after cancer STOP HELP JUST NEED MY MONEY PUT IN MY ACCOUNT AS IT IS MISSING AND I HAVE $0

Seriously the worst experience. Slow and no one cared. I had an appointment and was still here 2.5…read morehours. Asked to speak to the supervisor because the associate couldn't help me and was asked to go back to the lobby and wait more. Save yourself hassle and go to the La Mesa office or San Diego. Insane.

This is a great organization for small business owners. With a monthly breakfast and several other…read moremarketing and educational opportunities throughout the year, it has given us the opportunity to meet other leaders in the community and small business owners. I especially recommend the Leadership program as it is one of the best things that I've done for personal growth!

I have worked with many other chambers in California, but the eccc is by far the best. Very…read moretrustworthy staff and volunteers, but most importantly, caring. Jonda, Rosie, Eric and the rest of the crew are a very hard working bunch trying their best to promote and help their members. 2 thumbs up! Keep it up you guys