Man ID'd in Deadly Fire, Pedestrian Struck and Killed, and New Athletic Fields in La Presa?

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.

A plan that is more than 18 months in the making is one step closer to reality, as last month, administrators at met with state officials about obtaining a $3.4 million grant - as part of Prop. 84 - to help build a multi-use athletic park at the school.

Helix HS alum was one of the notable celebrities present as the national fitness statistics were released at Grossmont High School.

Just nine days after announcing his intentions to run for state assembly, La Mesa councilman Dave Allen dropped out of the race, citing a desire to spend more time with his ailing father.

In a tragic, fast-spreading house fire last week in Spring Valley, one man was killed after being unable to exit the premesis in time. The family of the victim identified him as Jim Neiswonger, and told Mount Helix Patch that it is still unknown how and why the fire started. They also declined to comment further, staying that they are still grieving their loss.

Another tragic tale occurred over the weekend, as a pedestrian was struck and killed near on Saturday night.