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Grossmont High Sophomore Catches Waves—and Art Award at Mall
Luke Chapman, a student of Eileen Mandell, is one of three $100 winners of Superintendent’s Purchase Awards.

Luke Chapman, a student of Eileen Mandell, is one of three $100 winners of Superintendent’s Purchase Awards.

State senator makes case for Caltrans overhaul to help rescue state budget. He spoke at a Chamber of Commerce breakfast.
Mistake was in study used by Lemon Grove City Council to raise rates. La Mesa officials objected to depiction of rates being highest.
Arrests and selected incident reports from the La Mesa Police Department for May 17-18, 2011.
La Mesa police sought people driving with suspended licenses in 2 1/2-hour El Cajon operation.
Greg Humora: “The comparison of sewer fees among different agencies is difficult to do because most agencies use different billing methodologies.”
Thief made getaway in Nissan Xterra by a heavyset black woman, police say.
Medical issues led to decision, she says. But she says she hopes to return in a year or two—while continuing to teach social studies.
Effort targets drivers who continue to drive even after having their license suspended as the result of a prior DUI arrest.
By early afternoon, the unstable front was largely breaking up and moving out of the region, said the National Weather Service. No accidents reported by La Mesa Police Department.
Eileen Mandell: “Even in these difficult times, our district schools maintain high-quality art programs. The caliber of work is so high that several of our programs receive articulated college credit.”
National Union of Healthcare Workers says San Diego will not see pickets, but local teachers' union leader urges members to respect picket lines.
Only a few materials are needed for donation as neighbors prepare to rebuild, improve dilapidated home of Roger and Sandra Moses.
La Mesans invited to help celebrate completion of grant-financed project in front of the Civic Center.
Arrests and selected incident reports from the La Mesa Police Department for May 12-13, 16, 2011.
At a Grossmont College news conference, five district CEOs urge Sacramento Republicans to set aside ideology on funding.
Americans who fought in conflicts since Vietnam are asked to RSVP City Hall for latest in series of recognitions.
Hungry for publicity, 28 restaurants feed 400 at the La Mesa Community Center in third annual event.
Recycling official says diverse crowd of people came, including some before and after the advertised hours of the chamber-hosted event.
Grossmont High School principal thanks staff and students for the fundraiser, which exceeded her expectations.