Locals know all too well that September can often be the hottest month – especially in La Mesa and the rest of the eastern reaches of the county.

With that in mind, it’s important for both residents and businesses in La Mesa to do all they can to survive the heat. Not doing so can lead to a number of issues, some of which can include health-related problems.

Recently, La Mesa got some good news in the form of financial assistance from the state of California.

The San Diego Regional Climate Collaborative at the University of San Diego, teaming with UC San Diego, is a recipient of $750,000. La Mesa was one of three cities (along with San Diego and Chula Vista) to receive a piece of the pie and help in the face of increased risk from higher temperatures here and elsewhere.

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