Eight East County residents will be honored in March at the La Mesa Chamber of Commerce’s 10th annual “Salute to Local Heroes.” … “This unique event celebrates the strength of the community and honors eight local heroes that serve, protect and make sacrifices for our La Mesa community,” said La … …
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A driver traveling the wrong way on Interstate 5 in Sorrento Valley was killed Saturday after crashing head-on into another driver, officials said.The California Highway Patrol (CHP) said the wrong-way driver – who has not yet been identified – was in a red Honda traveling south on northbound I-5, just…
There’s a reason they call Ted Ligety Mr. GS. He’s a two-time Olympic gold medalist in the giant slalom, and he’s won three world titles. If he’s going to wind up on the podium in Pyeongchang, this is the event where it’s most likely to happen.Of course, Mr. GS won…
A man accused of punching a San Diego police officer had a history of assault and disorderly conduct, NBC 7 learned Friday.Frederick Burnett Jefferson, 39, pleaded not guilty to four charges, including assault on a peace officer and resisting arrest, at a brief court appearance on Feb. 8. Putting San…
After a gunman stormed Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in South Florida Wednesday and killed 17 people, a student who survived the massacre said suspected shooter Nikolas Cruz could have been stopped if a teacher had a firearm as well.Colton Haab is a junior at Stoneman Douglas and a second lieutenant in…



