1982: Four Armed Robberies In Less Than a Week

According to the Spring Valley Bulletin, here's what was happening in your neighborhood this week in 1982:

– There were four armed robberies in the area in less than a week. According to the paper, A-1 Cleaners on Broadway Ave. was robbed by a Mexican man in his 20s. The cash box, which contained $12, was robbed as was an employee's wallet, which contained $3. Later in the week, the Yum Yum Donuts on Federal Avenue was robbed. The suspects in that case, three black males in their late teens, were also suspected of having robbed the Bob's Big Boy in College Grove in the previous week. The Baskin Robbins ice cream parlor on Paradise Valley Road was also robbed that week.

– The Foothills Adult School began offering Horse Care courses at Foothills High School in El Cajon. The classes were taught by Jean Jordan, and offered tips on safety, basic care, selection, and handling of horses.

– San Diego Police Chief Bill Kolender was named an "Honorary Chairperson" for the (now politically incorrect) 1982 Retarded Citizens Telethon. Kolender was named because he has taken an active role in many of the organizations civic and social functions. The purpose of the telethon is "to promote public awareness of the ARC-SD, the abilities of the retarded, and how the citizens of San Diego County can help through understanding and acceptance, as well as to generate capital improvement funds."