Honoring Fallen Veterans, New School Board Member and Quail Brush Fail

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.

It's a little more than week old, but it's still timely, as La Mesa architect Jerry Lecko was appointed to fill the vacant seat on the La Mesa-Spring Valley school board. Lecko beat out five other candidates, and was sworn in at his first official meeting last Tuesday.

Architect Jerry Lecko Appointed to La Mesa-Spring Valley School Board

Opponents of the proposed Quail Brush power plant, which would be build adjacent to Mission Trails Park near La Mesa, got a victory last week, as the state Public Utitlities Commission denied a contract for a peaker plant. Details and photos below.

Victory for Quail Brush Foes: PUC Denies Power Contract for Peaker Plant

The Spring Harp Fest, always a popular event, returns to La Mesa this weekend. See who's on tap to blow and give the crowd a show.

Blowin' Up: Spring Harp Fest Returns to La Mesa on March 30

In local high school sports, 14 hoops stars from the area were named to the All-East County Team, last week, including co-player of the year Izzy Wagner from Mount Miguel.

Helix volleyball scored an easy win over Monte Vista, led by William Mildenhall. Check out the photos and video with head coach Linda Brown, who explains the differences in coaching boys and girls.

William Mildenhall Records 12 Kills in Helix Volleyball Win over Monte Vista

PHOTOS: Helix Downs Monte Vista in Boys Volleyball

Helix Boys Volleyball Coach Laying Groundwork with Fundamental Play

The 10-year anniversary of the Iraq War was last week, and we honored those fallen who hailed from La Mesa and Spring Valley. Check out the in-depth interview with the parents of Thomas Adams, a former Grossmont student who was one of six killed in the first casualties in the Iraq War.

Honoring the Fallen: La Mesa Suffered 1 Casualty in the Iraq War