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Year in Review, New California Laws, and Retired Helix Water GM Staying On Through January

These stories and more as we take a look at the Week in Review on Mount Helix Patch.

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.

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Mark Weston, who late last year announced that he is retiring his post as GM of Helix Water District, told La Mesa Patch this week that he is staying on through January 31. He was originally supposed to be gone in December.

Find out what's happening in La Mesa-Mount Helixwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

A lot of us make resolutions for the New Year. This year, get to know your community better and find out what some of the great things you can do at Mount Helix Park and Amphitheatre.

We published more than 2,000 stories in 2011. Some were fun, some heartwarming, some tragic. All important to the fabric of the local community. See what some of the best stories were of the past year, and take some time to check out our videos of the year as well.

Find out what's happening in La Mesa-Mount Helixwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

The New Year is also a time for new laws to be inacted in California. And the legislators who govern Spring Valley and Mount Helix were certainly busy in 2011. Check out some of the laws they enacted which could affect you.


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