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La Mesa News Briefs – Aug. 24, 2018

Local group receives grant The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) awarded The Casa de Oro Alliance with a $500,000 grant to improve the Campo Road business corridor in East County. The money is part of SANDAG’s Smart Growth Incentive Program, funded by the half-cent Transnet tax. It will be…

Police work needs more transparency

By California News Publishers Association | Guest Editorial Governor Jerry Brown signed Penal Code 832.7 into law in 1977, making secret any information about the advancement, appraisal, or discipline of a peace officer. That means all records related to an investigation into an officer, including for serious misconduct, is confidential.…

Patriots go ‘beast mode’ in season opener

There was no fight, no pushing and no shoving after Christian senior punt returner Matt Armijo dove on a dropped punt and swallowed a late hit against El Capitan last Friday. Instead of responding with closed fist, senior running back Alexander Gonzalez used his open hands to take a swing…

Rita’s Catering doubles as heart-healthy Mexican eatery

Those who have attended formal gatherings and special events at the El Cajon Elks Lodge are likely to be familiar with Rita’s Catering. The in-house food service enterprise provides dining options ranging from full-course sit-down dinners to buffet grazing stations, including salad bars, taco bars and mashed potato martini tables.…

Moreno Valley continues to clamor over BioGas plant proposal

In one year only, three new projects have been announced for the Moreno Valley area in Lakeside, and the locals are not happy about the potential increase in traffic and pollution. Last year, San Diego County Planning Commissioners approved Bob Turner’s new sand mine on Moreno Avenue across from the…

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