Budget Crisis In Higher Education, Motorcycle Fatality, and New 'Real World' Season Debuts

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.

Questions about the future of the Chargers in San Diego continue to abound, but after Governor Jerry Brown signed a new bill fast-tracking the environmental impact reports for future stadium development, things could be looking up.

Assemblyman Marty Block (D - 78th District) spoke to a group of about 50 students at Grossmont College, about the state of the budget crisis in California, and how it affects higher education.

The newest season of MTV's "Real World," set in San Diego debuted last week. Each week, we'll have a recap of the episode, including the antics of 19-year-old Spring Valley resident, Priscilla.

Family columnist Gen Suzuki writes about Brad Pitt's recent comments about his ex-wife Jennifer Aniston in a Parade Magazine interview. She interviewed a local attorney who says disparaging your ex is never a good idea.

Family and friends were mourning the loss of Spring Valley resident Paul Swayze this week. He was killed over the weekend in a motorcycle crash.

A curfew sweep of several East County neighborhoods, including Spring Valley and Lemon Grove, on Friday resulted in 13 teens being arrested. Their parents were called and they were educated about staying off of the streets.