The idea that your family pet could be used on the cruel blood sport of dog fighting may be the furthest thing from your mind, but it can happen in ways you don’t even realize. Small dogs, cats, even rabbits are used to train other dogs used for fighting to…
La Mesa California
A woman was shot and killed near a gas station in Fallbrook early Thursday and investigators believe her ex-boyfriend is the suspect. Officials identified the woman as Yesenia Becerril, 21, of Fallbrook. The suspect is Oscar Rodas, 27. Suspected Smuggling Boat Seized in IB, 8 Arrested Becerril was gunned down along…
A fire outside a Santee home is being investigated as possible arson after several trees went up in flames Friday morning, forcing some residents to evacuate. Crews were called to a neighborhood just off Magnolia Avenue near El Nopal just before 4:45 a.m. where at least two Juniper trees were on…
Helix, Steele Canyon and Granite Hills split the Grossmont Hills title with 4-1 records after Steele Canyon pulled off a 22-21 comeback win over Helix last weekend. The loss dropped the Highlanders (6-4, 4-1 Grossmont Hills) out of Open Division contention, but they’re still the highest-seeded East County team at…
Monte Vista senior running back Jahmon McClendon only needed a couple of yards. The Monarchs (9-1, 4-0 Grossmont Valley) were stuck after West Hills junior linebacker Jake Maheu downed a punt at the one-yard line with 10 minutes left in the second quarter. Senior quarterback EJ Henderson took the snap…


