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Deputies Surround Wrong House, Cause Kitchen Fire [Oops]
Deputies in Spring Valley, California thought they'd found their suspect when they surrounded a house and ordered its inhabitants out.
Sheriff's deputies raid of a Spring Valley home causes a kitchen fire that traps three people.
Deputies surrounded a house on Nereis Drive on reports that an armed gunman, suspected of robbing a medical marijuana delivery provider, was inside.
Riviera Supper Club Voted Best Live Music Venue in La Mesa
When La Mesans want to rock out with live music, there are some great options. But the voters have spoke, and one locale rose above them all.
SANDAG to Consider Toll for Route 125
Toll rates for the southern end of state Route 125 could be lowered by 35 cents to more than $1 per trip under a proposal being considered today by the San Diego Association of Governments Board of Directors.
Dianne Jacob Talks Openly with Public During 'Coffee With Constituents'
Supervisor Dianne Jacob met face-to-face with a group of her constituents in Spring Valley Thursday, discussing the state of the county, and some critical issues affecting the lives of those in attendance.
Armed Robbery and House Fire in Spring Valley
According to authorities, the fire began around 9:10 p.m. in the kitchen of a single-family home at Polaris Dr.
Spring Valley Teen to Be Honored For Saving Man From a Burning Van
Each year, the Burn Institute pays tribute to individuals in the community who have risked their lives in an effort to save another from burn injury or death by fire.
Adult Bookstore Robbed In Lemon Grove
A knife-wielding man robbed an adult bookstore in Spring Valley early Thursday but no one was hurt, authorities said.
Man throwing bullets into fire arrested
Deputies were called to the house on Central Avenue north of Troy Street about 11:15 p.m. after the man's wife called 911 from a neighbor's home and reported that he was acting irrationally, Sheriff's Sgt.
Duncan Hunter on Board of Beefed Up Defense Political Action Committee
A new political action committee that plans to promote a vigorous national defense strategy is set to launch in San Diego Tuesday.
1975: Purse-Snatchers, Pollution, and Parlimentary Procedure
A look back at Lemon Grove, 37 years ago this week. LMs and PKs: This edition was split almost 50/50 between stories about Little Monsters and Perfect Kids .
Tapping the Patch: See These Recently Claimed Business Listings
These great local businesses recently claimed their listings on Mount Helix Patch, which means you'll likely see them becoming more involved with the conversation on this site.
Fingers Reunion, Mighty Joe Returns, Mentals/Farmers Supergroup, more
It's been nearly a year since Joey Harris and the Mentals keyboard player Mighty Joe Longa went under the knife to remove extensive cancer in his abdomen.
Marijuana delivery woman attacked in Spring Valley
A woman delivering medical marijuana was shot several times with an Airsoft gun in an attempted robbery in Spring Valley early Thursday.
La Mesa Youngster Stars in 'Annie,' Opening This Week at the YAT
The following announcement was made recently by the Young Actors' Theatre: More than 40 local East County youth with the Young Actors' Theater bring Little Orphan Annie and her friends to life in this nostalgic and endearing musical in the intimate setting of ENCORE! Theater located in Spring Valley.
Death at State-Run Facility Prompts Legislation
In June 2007, Van Ingraham was found in his room with a broken neck and a crushed spine.
1959: School News, a Could-Have-Been Spa, and Pioneer Memories
A look back at Lemon Grove, 53 years ago this week. School Election Blow-Out: Four school district elections rolled into one challenged voters and teachers alike on May 19.
Sycuan Golf & Tennis Resort Voted Best 'Staycation' Near La Mesa
We could all use a "staycation" every now and again, and La Mesans have voted on their favorite place to get away, without going away.
The Honor Flight that will take 105 World War II vets to Washington D.C. today is a chance for them to relive memories -- and make new friends.
The Tragic Saga of Junior Seau and Another Shocking Death in East County
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.