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La Mesa California

Judge denies motion to change venue for Hunter trial

A judge on Monday denied a change of venue motion for Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-Alpine), ruling that the 4-week trial on campaign corruption charges will be here in San Diego. U.S. District Court Judge Thomas Whelan ruled that he has been part of many high-profile cases here in San Diego…

East County wines take home medals and ribbons at the Del Mar Fair

Four of the wines Santee’s Michael Balazs entered in the San Diego County Fair’s homemade wine contest placed first in their categories and two of those won Best of Division awards. Balazs had two first-place wines in the Sparkling Wine division with one winning Best of Division as well as…

Man who shot brother in head to stand trial for murder

A judge ordered a Boulevard man on June 27 to stand trial for allegedly killing his older brother with a shotgun after an argument. Approximately 10 friends, family members and neighbors attended the preliminary hearing of David Wayne Smith, 52, who is charged with murder in the Nov. 1, 2018,…

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