At Mount Helix Patch, we know that in your busy lives there may be some stories that you can't read about the day they happen. With the "Week That Was" column, we'll provide a roundup of the most important stories of the week.

We met a ceramics teacher at Grossmont College in this Patch profile.

Grossmont College Ceramics Tech Relishes Lighting a Fire Under Students

In local agency news, the Helix Water District named a new General Manager, and the Water Conservation Garden named a new executive director, replacing the retired Mark Weston and Marti Eberhardt, respectively .

Carlos Lugo, Helix Water District Veteran Engineer, Named General Manager

Water Conservation Garden Names John Bolthouse III New Executive Director

Despite widespread public approval, the board of the Grossmont Union High School District, voted to postpone a decision about a community garden at Helix High School.

Helix Community Garden Vote Again Delayed by Board, Dismaying Backers

Thanks to a large donation of brand new field turf, Sweetwater Lane Park in Spring Valley will get a facelift. No timetable on completion set as of yet.

Artificial Turf Donation Speeds Improvements at Sweetwater Lane Park in Spring Valley

It was a busy weekend for sports in San Diego, highlighted by the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines Golf Course. Check out highlights from Friday through Sunday, including a gut-wrenching meltdown for tournament leader Kyle Stanley on the final hole of regulation.

Friday Recap from Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines, Mickelson Misses Cut

Kyle Stanley Still Atop Leaderboard of Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines

Kyle Stanley Loses Three-Shot Lead on 18th Hole, Snedeker Wins in Playoff at Torrey Pines