Veterinary Crash, Prom Photos, and a Life-Saving Reunion

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.

Ground was broken on a new regional fire training facility in Rancho San Diego that will help train firefighters and coordinate relief efforts across East County.

A reminder to anyone who wants to host a graduation party where alcohol will be served and minors will be present: the social host ordinance can charge you for any incidents.

Local high school students celebrated their proms on Saturday, June 4. Monte Vista held their celebration at the Sheraton Harbor Island, while Mount Miguel partied the night away at The Wave House in Belmont Park.

A car crashed through the storefront window of a local veterinarian on Sunday. Fortunately, no animals were hurt.

Grant Fleener, a Spring Valley man who suffered cardiac arrest while jogging in April, was reunited with the people who helped save his life last week. See the video of his story.

The man who committed suicide by jumping off an overpass in Spring Valley, after it was learned that he is suspected of killing his estranged girlfriend and her two children, has been identified.