Santa Appearances, Photo Galleries, and Filling the Vacant Grossmont Healthcare Seat

At Mount Helix Patch, we know that in your busy lives there may be some stories that you can't read about the day they happen. With the "Week That Was" column, we'll provide a roundup of the most important stories of the week.

After about six weeks of being live Mount Helix Patch is going strong. But there are still ways for you to get involved and engaged with the site. Here are 12 Christmas gifts to you, the reader.

There were several local events this past week that Mount Helix Patch captured in pitcures. Check out these photo galleries, if you missed them.

In school news, the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District board is considering a chance in how the districts are elected.

The debut of the new "This Week In Spring Valley History" column took a look at what was happening this week in the year 1974.



The seat on the Grossmont Healthcare District board made vacant by Jim Stieringer's resignation is up for grabs, and so far 26 people have thrown their hat into the ring.

Santa Claus is naturally a busy guy during this time of year, and he is making appearances all over the community. Check out when and where to catch a glimpse of ol' St. Nick.