LA MESA, Calif. – The decision to deploy 200 National Guard troops to San Diego County this week is being met with mixed reactions as some say they’re needed while others argue their presence in local municipalities sends the wrong message. “I think it’s great,” La Mesa business owner Janelle…
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LA MESA, Calif. — A recovery fund intended to help East County businesses repair damages from a Saturday riot in La Mesa has drawn more than $160,000 in donations. The community continues to pull together this week after last weekend’s protests turned violent, leaving dozens of businesses looted and vandalized.…
Mayor Faulconer will remind the public that the last of three virtual community meetings he called for this week will be held Thursday night. Source: CBS 8 New feed
25-year-old Rey Estrada-Silva of La Mesa was arrested Monday on suspicion of looting Play It Again Sports Store located on University Ave. during Saturday’s riot. Source: CBS 8 New feed
San Diego leaders announced they would pursue legislation controlling the sometimes deadly projectiles. Source: CBS 8 New feed
