Cool Zone Sites Open In La Mesa Amid San Diego Heat Wave

LA MESA, CA — Stay cool amid the heat wave at one of San Diego County's designated Cool Zones.

These are the Cool Zone locations in La Mesa:

• Christian Science Reading Room, 8370 La Mesa Blvd., La Mesa
• City of La Mesa - Adult Enrichment Center, 8450 La Mesa Blvd., La Mesa
• County of San Diego Library - La Mesa Branch, 8074 Allison Ave., La Mesa
• Grossmont Healthcare District's Health & Wellness Library, 9001 Wakarusa St., La Mesa

The county created the Cool Zone program two decades ago to provide free and safe air-conditioned spaces for older adults, people with disabilities and others with health concerns that could be complicated by the effects of extreme heat.

The program will run through Oct. 31. Cool Zone sites include the county's 33 branch libraries, community centers and other locations across the region.

See the complete list of Cool Zone sites. Community members can also call 211 to find a location or request free transportation to a Cool Zone site.