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County Jobless Rate Rises a Few Ticks to 9.3 Percent in January
Monthly unemployment increase was the first locally since the middle of last year, state says.

Monthly unemployment increase was the first locally since the middle of last year, state says.

Change to daylight saving time can be hazardous to your health, according to sleep experts.
Santee School District Foundation held third annual auction and show at Boys and Girls Club.
Solar flares are wildcard for electrical devices and GPS systems Sunday, according to scientists.
Scores of Sheriff’s Department colleagues salute longtime West Hills coach at Sonrise Church.
County health department says disease was found in 53 rodents across the county in 2011.
Schools superintendent says Chet Harritt School is calm, business as usual after incident.
Second week of new Patch feature reveals which trails have the most fans around the county.
Second week of new Patch feature reveals which trails have the most fans around the county.
“Numerous poisons will spew from the smokestacks,” say foes of Quail Brush Generation Project.
World War II bomber pilot was a longtime resident of the Mount Helix area, U-T San Diego reports.
La Jollan called “one of the more intellectual judges and legal professionals I’ve ever run into.”
Halloween host says he can make monthly payments, but US Bank is demanding $75,000.
Owner Sam Chammas says he never got the warning letter, plans a claim for Friday night losses.
Documents paint picture of cleric in crisis, banned from clergy after counseling and accusations.
Unknown amount of cash taken by man who fled on foot, triggering manhunt in west La Mesa.
La Mesa Patch editor Ken Stone is named associate regional editor for south, east San Diego County.
Readers are invited to choose among options or suggest their own favorite places to get away.
Supervisor Dianne Jacob says she’s met with Mayor Jerry Sanders on county role in NFL effort.
Jaclyn Combs of High Tech High School will be Miss Teen La Mesa for the centennial year.