La Mesa Patch Week in Review Oct. 3-8

Monday, Oct. 3

• La Mesa’s Alice McBride won $1,000 for being chosen one of the county’s . This puts her in the running to be recognized at the state level for the same award.
• More than 1,200 Grossmont Union High School District students are still immunization shot, which could lead to them being barred from campus. 

Tuesday, Oct. 4

• Enrique Ayon, 24, is to the San Diego freeway shootings reported Monday that left one motorist wounded.
• say they would’ve preferred more promotion leading up to the 38th annual event and having more traditional crafts.
• For 30 years, retired Grossmont Hospital physicians have met to recall their glory days and now are for an oral history project.

Wednesday, Oct. 5

• With information gathered from pre-and post-tests, teachers discuss and other ideas that would help La Mesa-Spring Valley schools improve their test scores.
• A controversial palm tree cell tower installed west of Murray Manor Elementary School , boosting wireless service, according to AT&T.

Thursday, Oct. 6

• Police are in of a 2007 Passat station wagon, which they think was driven in the possible hit-and-run that severely injured a 2-year-old.
• when Northmont Elementary’s PTA received an Olympic-style gold medal and a larger-than-life check for $10,000 from the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.
• The 24-year-old man accused of firing shots at several vehicles on two San Diego freeways to eight charges, including attempted murder.

Friday, Oct. 7

• Commercial medical marijuana collectives are given before facing criminal or civil charges.
• Hundreds of chanting protestors to show collective support for the Occupy Wall Street movement.
• Parents and staff are given the opportunity to Ralph Swenson in an online survey.
• The formerly unbeaten Mount Miguel Matadors Helix Highlanders 49-7.
• Grossmont High School’s Foothillers maintain their unbeaten record with a against the Monte Vista Monarchs on Friday.

Saturday, Oct. 8

• The La Mesa Fire Department was one of many across the county to host an , teaching residents fire safety and performing live demos.
• La Mesa hosts its fourth annual and what Public Works Director Greg Humora called the largest event in the series.

Top Blog Posts, Columns and Letters to the Editor

• : Ray Lutz gives the rundown of Occupy San Diego and encourages local residents to join.
• : Girls life coach Staci Weber discusses the trend in tweens and teens to dress sexy on Halloween.
• : Mel Mann talks about Steve Jobs’ death from pancreatic cancer and the legacy he left behind.
• : Susan Brinchman urges people to protest SDG&E rate increases and smart meters at local California Public Utility Commission meetings.
• Mom’s Council : Should grandparents who raise their grandkids get visitation rights just like parents?

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