La Mesa Chamber Information for You!
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As we continue to work through the Coronavirus pandemic, we are committed to bringing you news updates that happen daily, as well as weekly. It is our goal to provide you information during this pandemic that pertains to various industries, the federal government, the state government, local government and share enlightening news stories. Enjoy!
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Update on the La Mesa Chamber
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During this time the Chamber office has been closed, but we have been working constantly to bring our members (our most valuable resource) the updates and news as it evolves, regarding the Coronavirus pandemic. Like all of you, this pandemic has given us a moment to evaluate our business model, as well as the way we serve you. We have not had staff in our office for the past three years. Our CEO has been conducting our business, including the meeting with members, chamber partners, prospective members, community leaders at their various offices, at restaurants, or any other location that is comfortable to conduct that meeting. Based on this fact, effective immediately, we will no longer rent the 8080 La Mesa Blvd., Suite 212 “underutilized” Chamber office. As we have been doing for these past three years, anyone wishing to contact the Chamber, will continue to call Mary England on the Chamber cell phone. She will take care of that business, as well as set a personal face-to-face meeting as necessary to conduct that business. As in the past, items to be dropped off to the Chamber can still be taken to Fran Smith in Suite 214 at our office building at 8080 La Mesa Blvd. when the stay-at-home order is removed in our state.
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Members Doing Great Things
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California Coast Credit Union Thanks Frontline Staff at the VA
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On Thursday, May 7th volunteers from California Coast Credit Union, with support from the San Diego Gulls and Rockin’ Baja Lobster in Old Town delivered lunch to frontline staff at the VA Clinic in Mission Valley. This group of volunteers delivered these lunches to show their appreciation for the great work that these frontline workers have been doing during the COVID-19 pandemic. California Coast Credit Union is the longest serving financial institutions in San Diego. With $2.7 billion in assets, the credit union proudly serves over 186,000 members. Anyone who lives or works in San Diego or Riverside counties can be a member. For more information visit:
calcoastcu.org or call 877-495-1600.
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Does the California Consumer Privacy Act Prevent Me from Checking Employees’ Temperatures?
(Source: CalChamber)
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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect our economy, business owners are trying their best to ensure that employees returning to the workplace are safe to resume their duties, particularly when those duties involve interactions with other people. For this reason, many businesses are implementing safety procedures that often include temperature checks for employees resuming their work.
More details.
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Take the COVID-19 Business Survey
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We encourage you to take the COVID-19 survey below. We’d love to hear from you! We plan to share all of your responses when the survey is completed. Stay healthy and take care of each other! We may be apart – but we are always here for you! Call Mary England anytime, 7 days a week (619) 251-7730.
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From Supervisor Nathan Fletcher:
Thank You For Soaking Up the Sun Safely, San Diego!
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SAN DIEGANS DO THEIR PART
DURING FIRST WEEKEND WITH
BEACHES AND PARKS OPEN
It appears by many accounts, including
the San Diego Union-Tribune, the majority of San Diegans followed the County’s Public Health Orders when heading out to local beaches and parks. We want you to get out and get the exercise and fresh air you need, and we appreciate that this first weekend, many did it responsibly.
Read More.
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ENJOY OUR PARKS
Frequently Asked Question:
Q: Can I park in my local park's parking lot?
A: Parks are authorized to open their parking lots for up to 50% capacity.
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SOAK UP THE SUN AT SAN DIEGO COUNTY BEACHES
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HOUSEHOLDS CAN GO BOATING
Frequently Asked Question:
Q: Can I go out boating with family members outside my household?
A: No party boats, family reunions, or non-household gatherings of any kind, including onboard a boat.
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BREAKING NEWS AND ARTICLES FOR YOU!
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California Won’t Make Stores Charge For Bags Amid Virus
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Remember - The Governor signed an order to waive the fee and allow stores to use single-use plastic bags and not required to charge 10 cents per bag. These bags are the thinner, single-use plastic bags under that executive order. Major grocery chains have stopped letting customers bring in reusable bags over fears of spreading the coronavirus. The Governor’s order suspends the rules for 60 days that had banned stores from handing out single-use plastic bags, along with the 10 cent per bag charge. The executive order allows grocery stores to temporarily stop accepting recyclables bottles and cans, which they then transfer to recycling centers. Consumers will still be charged the deposit when they purchase the bottles. Newsom explained that this order is necessary to minimize the risk of exposure for workers performing essential activities and that contact exposure at retail stores or recycling centers could spread COVID-19.
Source: The San Diego Union Tribune – Kathleen Ronayne.
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Car Payment Relief is Available During Pandemic
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Record 26 million Americans have filed for unemployment benefits in the past few weeks as the coronavirus pandemic took hold in the U.S. and shut down businesses on a large scale. Many lenders as well as the finance companies owned by the automakers have enacted policies specifically for people who have lost their jobs because of the coronavirus pandemic. Loan deferment is the most common relief option. Loan deferments are an agreement between the lender and the customer that allows the customer to delay his or her car payments for a specified period of time. The skipped month or months are than added to the end of the loan, effectively increasing the length of the loan. If you’re leasing, you may still be eligible for a payment deferral. Check with your lender to see if they are willing to do this. If you’re locked into a particularly low monthly rate and your lease is ending soon, ask for a lease extension, which may buy you some time until you get back on your feet.
Source: Excerpts from the article in The San Diego Union Tribune – Ronald Montoya.
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April-June Borrowing Will Be a Record $2.99T, Treasury Says
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The economic paralysis triggered by the coronavirus pandemic is forcing the U.S. Treasury to borrow far more than it ever has - $2.99 trillion in the current quarter alone. This borrowing is needed to fund the stimulus package and to compensate for a plunge in revenues due to the job losses due to the pandemic. In addition to this, the government will need to borrow the shortfall in revenue that will happen due to the Trump administration delaying the deadline for tax payments this year from April to June. Under the plans the Treasury unveiled on Monday, May 4, the government will borrow $4.48 trillion this budget year including a projected $677 billion in borrowing in the July-September quarter. The budget year ends on September 30.
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Carnival to Resume Sailing August 1st
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Carnival Corp. is making plans to resume sailing on August 1, becoming the first major cruise operator in the Americas to outline a return to operations after coronavirus outbreaks. They will restart initially from Galveston, Texas, and Miami and Port Carnival, Fla. Departure from other home ports in North America and Australia are cancelled through August 31, and other pauses will last even longer. The industry stoppage in March came only after ports around the world started turning away ships in fear of the coronavirus. A “no sail” order from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is due to expire July 24 after a 100-day extension of the agency’s original order.
Source: The San Diego Union Tribune – Bloomberg News.
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Concert Refund Policy Confirmed
Shows postponed or canceled at 4 local venues affected
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Live nation has announced its refund policy for concerts that have been cancelled or rescheduled because of the coronavirus pandemic at all of its North American venues. The refund policy applies to some venues that use Ticketmaster – which is owned by Live Nation – to sell tickets to its events. The list of venues for which refunds are available includes four in the San Diego area: House of Blues in the Gaslamp Quarter; North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre in Chula Vista; The Magnolia in El Cajon; and Observatory North Park. Live Nation is the world’s largest concert and live events producer has begun offering refunds through its new Ticket Relief program. For cancelled shows Live Nation (will) donate 1 ticket to its Hero Nation program for every fan that opts to receive a 150% credit instead of a refund. Hero Nation provide tickets to healthcare workers on the front line in the fight against COVID-19. More details are available at
livenationentertainment.com/ticketrelief.
Source: The San Diego Union Tribune – George Varga.
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Dear Friends‚
I hope you and your family are well. I wanted to share a few important updates.
First – I’m focused on getting our constitutional rights restored‚ and getting California open‚ as soon as possible. Check out my interview below where I make the case.
Second – Many of you are‚ unfortunately‚ familiar with all the problems at the EDD. My colleagues and I expressed our frustrations to the Governor and are calling for action. You can read that letter below.
Last – I wanted to make sure you received a few important pieces of information regarding resources available for those with developmental disabilities and opportunities that are available to volunteer and help our community.
Thank you‚
Brian W. Jones
State Senator‚ District 38
P.S. Here’s my full COVID-19
resource page
which we’re updating regularly.
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The Coronavirus Lockdown is Beginning to Infringe Upon Our Constitutional Rights
I recently had an interview on One America News to discuss the state’s response to the coronavirus and its effect on our constitutional rights. No matter where you fall on the political spectrum‚ your rights are important‚ and I look forward to asking tough questions about the executive’s actions when the Senate Special Committee on Emergency Pandemic Response meets for the first time this week.
The Employment Development Department (EDD)
Millions of Californians have experienced several problems when trying to get through to the EDD‚ such as website crashes‚ long hold times‚ and long wait periods for payment‚ among many others.
My colleagues and I wrote Governor Newsom calling for decisive action to get Californians the help they need. Here’s
the full letter
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If you need to file a claim for unemployment insurance‚ you can do so through the EDD’s
UI Online portal here
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Californians for All
The State of California is asking all healthy Californians to volunteer to help their fellow citizens if they are able.
You can visit
their website here
to sign up and see what volunteer opportunities are available to you.
State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD)
The SCDD has provided some COVID-19 resources on their website to assist those with developmental disabilities and their family members during this trying time.
You can view those resources on
here
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County of San Diego Updates as of May 8th
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FDA Food Industry Various Languages Information/Materials
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The U.S. Food & Drug Administration offers multilingual information resources to provide food safety best practices for retail food stores, restaurants, and food pick-up/delivery services during COVID-19.
Click here
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COVID-19 Testing Sites in California
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Finding a testing site has just gotten easier. You can schedule a free, confidential COVID-19 testing appointment in California by using the new California testing map available
here.
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Webinar: Road to Recovery - Strategies for Business Owners
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Thursday, May 14, 2020 from 2PM – 3PM EDT
There are steps business owners can take right now that could not only preserve, but strengthen their business for the future. This panel discussion, hosted by MassMutual, will include: Leadership strategies to keep your employees engaged, while managing costs and cash flow; Information on relief programs; and how to balance long-term strategies with immediate business needs.
Register here
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To request English or Spanish posters for your business, please
Additional resources and materials are available
here for your use.
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Stay Informed, Stay Connected
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Daily updates on positive cases
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FAQs, posters, videos, and other materials
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Information for businesses and commercial entities
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From Assemblymember Weber:
Important Updates and Resources as of May 5, 2020
Governor Update:
Yesterday, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that, based on the state's progress in meeting metrics tied to indicators, the state can begin to move into Stage 2 of modifying the
stay at home order
this Friday, May 8, with guidelines released Thursday, May 7. The Governor
released a Report Card
showing how the state has made progress in fighting COVID-19 in a number of categories.
Later this week, the state will release public health guidance for certain Stage 2 business sectors, which means businesses and employers in those sectors will be able to reopen as soon as Friday - if they can meet the guidelines provided by the state. Some examples of businesses that can open with modifications include bookstores, clothing stores, florists and sporting goods stores.
Other Stage 2 sectors, such as offices and dine-in restaurants, will be part of a later Stage 2 opening. The announcement for Friday does not include offices, seated dining at restaurants, shopping malls or schools. For more information
click here.
COVID-19 Update:
- As of May 1, 2020, all San Diego County residents are required to wear cloth face coverings in public when within 6 feet of another person who is not a household member, or whenever entering a store or other business. The cloth facial coverings, which will be required until further notice, do not have to be hospital grade, but should cover the nose and mouth.
- In the month of May, the Family Health Centers of San Diego are now offering outdoor COVID-19 testing at their various clinics. Click free testing to find a center near you.
Free Food with San Diego Food Bank:
The Food Bank distributes food to more than 350,000 individuals a month in San Diego County. Amazingly, this is done with the partnership of more than 500 nonprofit partners ranging from food pantries to soup kitchens. If you or someone you know is in need of food assistance,
CLICK HERE
for a list of available distributions throughout San Diego County.
Department of Motor Vehicles Update:
DMV offices are temporarily closed to the public and appointments are currently not available. However,
The Virtual DMV Office
allows you to conduct select transactions that previously required an office visit. This new convenient service allows you to upload necessary documents to complete your transaction. A DMV customer service representative will review and contact you to finalize the process - saving you time and a trip to a DMV office.
Employment Development Department Update:
Based on the persistent inability of claimants to access the
UI Online
SM
system
during this time, if your UI benefit certification form is for dates for weeks ending March 14 through May 9, you do not need to certify or recertify for UI payments at this time. For these weeks, this means:
- After you initiate your UI claim and are determined eligible, you do not need to provide a certification for your continuing biweekly payments for these weeks if you have not already done so.
- You will automatically receive your benefit payments, unless you have an existing disqualification or pending issue.
- You will be required to provide information to the EDD if you worked during any of these weeks.
For more information regarding EDD benefits,
click here.
District 79 Education Update:
- San Diego Unified Food and Nutrition Services is conducting a drive thru/walk-up distribution of daily-prepared meals, free of charge. Meal distribution times for all locations are Monday through Friday, 11:00 am. to 1:00 pm. Children do not need to be present during food pick-up. However, a student ID and/or photo of the child/children must be presented.
**Please visit my
COVID-19 dedicated resource
page that is updated regularly and has information regarding AD-79 resources and past information such as nonprofit and business resources, meals for K-12 students, unemployment insurance, etc.
If you would like to speak to someone in our District Office, please contact my District Director, LaShae Collins, at
LaShae.Collins@asm.ca.gov
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Sincerely,
SHIRLEY N. WEBER, Ph.D.
California State Assemblymember, 79th District
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U.S. Agricultural Businesses Impacted by COVID-19 Pandemic can apply for EILD Program
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U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Jovita Carranza announced today that agricultural businesses are now eligible for SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance programs. SBA’s
EIDL portal will reopen [May 4] as a result of funding authorized by Congress through the Paycheck Protection Program and Healthcare Enhancement Act. The legislation, signed into law by the President one week ago, provided additional funding for farmers and ranchers and certain other agricultural businesses affected by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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“For more than 30 years, SBA has been prohibited by law from providing disaster assistance to agricultural businesses; however, as a result of the unprecedented legislation enacted by President Trump, American farmers, ranchers and other agricultural businesses will now have access to emergency working capital,” said Administrator Carranza. “These low-interest, long-term loans will help keep agricultural businesses viable while bringing stability to the nation’s vitally important food supply chains.”
Agricultural businesses include businesses engaged in the legal production of food and fiber, ranching, and raising of livestock, aquaculture, and all other farming and agricultural related industries (as defined by section 18(b) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 647(b)). Eligible agricultural businesses must have 500 or fewer employees.
The SBA will begin accepting new EIDL applications on a limited basis only, in order to provide unprecedented relief to
U.S. agricultural businesses. For agricultural businesses that submitted an EIDL loan application through the streamlined application portal prior to the legislative change, SBA will move forward and process these applications without the need for re-applying. All other EIDL loan applications that were submitted before the portal stopped accepting new applications on April 15 will be processed on a first-in, first-out basis.
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From SDG&E:
Save Energy with a Smart Thermostat for Your Business
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We understand that it can be difficult to reduce your business’ monthly energy bill, but did you know incorporating smart thermostats in your business can help save both energy and money? Smart thermostats allow businesses to have greater control over energy use because temperatures can be controlled remotely. Businesses can run energy-efficient schedules and optimize their system performance, leading to a more predictable monthly bill.
If you’d like to reduce your business’ energy use and costs, why not get a smart thermostat? You can register for SDG&E’s Smart Thermostat Program for businesses and get up to $50 for thermostats you purchase (Limit 4). This program also allows SDG&E to adjust your thermostat when an event day is called so you can be sure you save when demand for energy is at its highest. Find out if you qualify at
sdge.com/business-thermostat.
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Chamber Members Open for Business
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Carl Burger Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM World
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COVID-19 MITIGATION PLANS
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Our team at Carl Burger have taken the necessary steps to ensure we stay OPEN for business during these troubling times. Please read the steps we've taken to ensure the good health of our employees and customers!
1. Sanitizing all areas of our facilities with medical grade products.
2. Customers may buy their vehicle online with ease through our website with FREE delivery up to 50 miles.
3. Our service center is still servicing vehicles and sanitizing all vehicles prior to being returned to their owners.
4. Carl Burger Rental Team is available to facilitate car rentals for extended vehicle repairs.
New Hours:
Sales: Mon - Sat 8:30AM-5PM - Sun 10-5PM
Service: Mon - Fri 8AM-5PM - Sat, Sun CLOSED
Sales: 619-777-8173 |
Service: 619-862-2843 |
Parts: 619-678-1768 | 8355 Hercules St, La Mesa, CA 91942-2921 |
www.carlburger.com
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Integrated Mac Solutions
(619) 639-2340
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Uneeke Boutique
(619) 825-9487
Curbside pickup at 4674 Nebo Dr. in La Mesa
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Revised Hours for Take Out Orders - Hooleys Public House
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Tue-Thur 3:30-7:30pm & Fri-Sat 3:30-8:30pm
(619) 713-6900
5500 Grossmont Center Dr. #277 in La Mesa
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All Marque Urgent Care clinics are open, clean, sanitized and ready to serve our community. You can book your appointment online. To help our patients get through our current epidemic, we are offering our patients new ways of connecting with us so they get the care they need:
Marque Virtual Doctor: Now you can see a Marque Clinician from the comfort of your home, 7 days a week, 7am -10 pm and it’s covered by insurance just like an-in clinic visit. Just visit our website to book an appointment. If it’s a COVID-related consult, there is typically no patient cost-sharing required. Check your insurance plan details.
Children’s Hospital of Orange County: Through our CHOC partnership, your family can be seen by a CHOC Physician at our Mission Viejo clinic from 2-8 everyday, or on our Marque Doctor virtual platform from 2 pm to 10 pm.
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Car side COVID-19 Diagnostic Swab Testing
: These are covered by most insurance plans. The tests are performed in your car outside our clinic and results are back within 1-2 days. Check-in outside the clinic when you arrive or call us and we’ll come to your car.
COVID-19 Antibody Tests:
These are offered to patients that are not symptomatic of a current COVID-19 infection, or have been cleared by a Marque Doctor virtually to have the screening safely administered. These tests are $120 and are not submitted to insurance. Please note that we follow the CDC recommendations and highly encourage all patients to receive both the antibody and the diagnostic test to rule out both current and past exposure. Many people with COVID-19 are asymptomatic, so we need to ensure that you’re not a current infection risk to others. If your antibody test is positive, that could also mean that you currently have infection and would need to do a COVID-19 diagnostic test to rule that out.
Return to Work Clearance
: Our Workplace Wellness group is offering evaluations, screenings, and return to work clearances for employers wanting to maintain a safe work environment. We offer employee training for temperature checks and train team members how to identify signs of COVID-19, including infection mitigation plans. Email
patientcare@marquemedical.com
if interested and to learn more.
We understand this time can be overwhelming, and we’ll be with you and your family every step of the way. Remember to bring a face mask if you choose to visit our clinics. We appreciate your trust in us and we we’ll get through this together.
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Anthony’s Fish Grotto
Take out: 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Retail operation to purchase fresh fish: 12pm-7pm
(619) 463-0368
9530 Murray Drive in La Mesa
BJs Restaurant and Brewhouse
Delivery: 11am - 11:30pm
Curbside Pickup: 11am - 9pm
(619) 589-7222
5500 Grossmont Drive
Cali Comfort BBQ
Take out: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. 7 days a week.
619-337-0670
8910 Troy Street in Spring Valley
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon
Take out: 5 p.m - 9 p.m.
(619) 334-6999
141 North Magnolia Ave.
Cucina Basilico
Takeout: 4:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
(619) 825-3171.
7200 Parkway Dr. in La Mesa
Dream Dinners
Easy, Homemade Meals
(619) 460-6800
5208 Jackson Dr #116 - La Mesa
Edible Arrangements
Free delivery
(619) 464-1111
8237 La Mesa Blvd. in La Mesa
El Pollo Loco
10 a.m. - 10 p.m. for drive through meals.
(619) 797-1956
4990 Baltimore Drive in La Mesa
Himalayan Cuisine
Take out: 11 a.m.- 9 p.m. Sunday - Thursday
Friday & Saturday: 11am - 10pm
(619) 461-2503
7918 El Cajon Blvd #P in La Mesa
Hooleys Public House
Tue-Thur 3:30-7:30pm & Fri-Sat 3:30-8:30pm
(619) 713-6900
5500 Grossmont Center Dr. #277
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Los Pinos Taco Shop
Takeout: Mon - Sat 10:30am - 9pm.
Sunday 4 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
(619) 462-5031
5646 Lake Murray Blvd in La Mesa
Marie Callender's
Takeout: 11am - 8pm
(619) 465-1910.
6950 Alvarado Rd. in San Diego
Nonno's Ristorante Italiano
Take out: Lunch 11am - 2pm, Dinner 4pm - 9pm
Closed Sunday & Monday
(619) 337-9559
5314 Baltimore Drive in La Mesa
Red Lobster
Takeout:
Sun - Thurs: 11am - 10pm, Fri & Sat: 11am - 11pm
(619) 463-4449
8703 Murray Drive in La Mesa
San Pasqual Winery
Order pickups and bottles to go only (no wine service) - Mon - Fri 12 - 6 & Sat & Sun 12 - 5
(619) 462-1797
8364 La Mesa Blvd. in La Mesa
Surf Rider Pizza Co.
Takeout: Tuesday - Sunday 11:30am - 7:30pm Closed on Mondays.
(619) 340-1270
8381 La Mesa Blvd. in La Mesa
The Lunch Box
Take out: Tue - Fri 7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Saturday breakfast take out 7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Closed Sunday and Monday
(619) 463-4013
8751 La Mesa Blvd. in La Mesa
Valley Farm Market
Fresh meat, chicken and fish, as well as milk, eggs, bread and fresh produce. Products are available on a “first come, first served” basis.
(619) 463-9595
9040 Campo Rd. in Spring Valley
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Thank you for your support!
Mary England
President & CEO
Cell: 619-251-7730
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