La Mesa Woman Testifies in Rape Case, and the 'Absurd' PBID Process

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.

A judge ruled last week that Blue and Gold Baseball, a nonprofit founded by former Grossmont baseball coach Jim Earley, is not a booster club, and therefore not subject to public financial records disclosure. Dan Nesovic, had for months been filing civil suits attempting to see the groups finances, after his claims that money had been misappropriated from the snack bar funds.

Expressing frustration that is mounting due to a perceived lack of transparency, councilmember Kristine Alessio called the PBID process "absurd," at the last council meeting. Her colleague on the council, Ernie Ewin, made a motion to require the PBID formation committee to come back in 6 weeks with hard, specific data about where they are in the petition phase. The motion was approved unanimously.

Alessio Calls PBID Process ‘Absurd’; Council Mandates Specific Data

Prop U and Prop H funds are being used all over the Grossmont Union High School District, including four high schools in La Mesa and Spring Valley. Find out what specific projects are coming to each school.

Authorities are looking for a Spring Valley mother of two, who has been reported missing since April 23. If you have any information, or have seen Salina Salgado, please contact the San Diego County Sheriff's Department.

Sheriff's Department Looking For Missing Spring Valley Mother of Two

A La Mesa woman, identified as "K.K." in court, testified in a preliminary hearing last week that she was raped by a man she met on Christianmingle.com. Sean Patrick Banks of Del Mar faces 44 years to life in prison if convicted of all charges.

La Mesan Testifies in Rape Case Involving Christianmingle.com