News 8 Throwback 1978: "Our Town" series showcases La Mesa in east San Diego

Part of News 8's "Our Town" series from 1978, this clip showcases the San Diego neighborhood of La Mesa. The self-proclaimed "Jewel of the Hills" was like living in a Norman Rockwell painting, according to narrator Doug Oliver.

[@DiogenesOfCa]

I used to think that La Mesa was too far east as a kid. in the 70's. I have lived here for six years now and I never want to leave.

[@glizzyhendrix]

ahh la mesa the city of my childhood

[@inspiredkk]

A lot of that intro was shot on Date Street, where I grew up.

[@vietpir]

Can you do a “then & now” segment on La Mesa?

[@hooversideadam]

I used to smoke alot of dope back then

[@albert-rn6wp]

Lol

[@onefatstratcat]

lol... I sent an old girlfriend back home at that bus depot :)

[@cbs8sandiego]

Haha! Did you get a cup of coffee while you were at it? ;)