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Man accused of threatening girl with machete faces judge in hospital

SAN DIEGO — A transient who allegedly chased a 13-year-old girl through La Mesa while armed with a machete and then charged police, prompting an officer to shoot him, pleaded not guilty Tuesday to four criminal charges. Bernard Eugene Graham, 34, faces up to 55 years to life in prison…

Officer who shot machete-wielding man identified

LA MESA, Calif. — Authorities Friday released the name of a lawman who opened fire on an assault suspect who allegedly charged him with a machete over his head in a busy intersection near Grossmont Center mall. La Mesa police Officer Peter West shot 34-year-old Bernard Eugene Graham of Spring…

La Mesa News Briefs – May 25, 2018

Blood donations needed The American Red Cross is asking volunteers to donate blood for the upcoming summer. Around Memorial Day, the Red Cross often sees a steep decline in blood donations due to busy summer schedules, vacations and school breaks. The public is asked to schedule an appointment to help…

Law and order candidates square off

By Jeff Clemetson | Editor Politics season has begun. And while most seats won’t be decided on until November, two county races will be decided by voters on June 5 — San Diego County District Attorney (DA) and County Sheriff. On April 29, district attorney candidates Genevieve Jones-Wright and incumbent Summer…

Calendar: May 25 – June 21, 2018

ONGOING EVENTS Kroc Kids presents: ‘Madagascar, Jr.’Through May 27Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the hip-hop Hippo and of course, those hilarious, plotting penguins as they bound onto your stage in the musical adventure of a lifetime. Based on the DreamWorks animated motion picture, “Madagascar, Jr.”…

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