Casey Anthony Acquitted, Cedar Creek Falls Closes, and Heroin-Related Deaths Spike

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.

If Sen. Dianne Feinstein retires, columnist Colleen O'Connor says former first lady of California Maria Shriver may be a great replacement.

Heroin was the most common substance found in drug/medication deaths of people under 30 in San Diego County in 2010, according to an annual report by the Medical Examiner’s Office. The report shows that drug and medication is the second leading cause of death in the county, after cardiovascular disease.

In nearly three decades, husband and wife duo Allen and Carolyn Fisher have won a combined 31 arm wrestling world titles.

Cedar Creek Falls hiking area was closed indefinitely following the death of a 16-year-old hiker and multiple other rescue calls. The El Cajon teen died after falling from a steep cliff, according to the medical examiner.

Although a Florida state court acquitted Casey Anthony, Family Friend columnist Genevieve Suzuki says that she still has to face the court of public opinion.

People lined the shores and highways overlooking Lake Murray on the Fourth of July to view the 18-minute fireworks show. See the photos and video.