Gay Marriage Debate, Scholar Athletes, and 'This is Not America!' Claims

At La Mesa-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.

Four men were arrested by La Mesa last week, suspected of being part of a street fight that left one man injured after being stabbed. One of the suspects, who was videotaped while being arrested, repeatedly told police, "This is not America!"

Man Cuffed After La Mesa Stabbing Tells Police: ‘This Is Not America’

In sports news, Helix running back Michael Adkins earned "Offensive Player of the Year" by the Football Foundation of America, San Diego Chapter.

Local student athletes in winter sports were named to All-Academic teams last week. Which team led all others with the most scholars? Grossmont girls soccer, who had 16 athletes on the list.

Helix RB Michael Adkins Earns 'Offensive Player of the Year' Award

It was a big week for the future of gay marriage in America last week as well. See photos and video of a Prop. 8 rally, a letter to the editor about Supreme Court jurisdiction, and you can vote in our poll, which asks, "Should Supreme Court Punt on Gay Marraige or Make Law?"

Poll: Should Supreme Court Punt on Gay Marriage or Make National Rule?

Supreme Court Should Have No Jurisdiction on Gay Marriage

Light week for the city council, but they did vote to cut funding for some charitable services, due to a lack of federal Community Development Block Grant funds.

Did the San Diego County Spelling Bee champion consider losing on purpose? Y-E-S. Yes. But why?

County Spelling Champ Mulled Losing on Purpose at School Bee