La Mesa-Mount Helix|News|
Question of the Day: What Kind of Smart Phone Do You Own, Talk About?
Or do you eschew these app-laden gadgets for a good, ol’ reliable landline attached to the wall?

Or do you eschew these app-laden gadgets for a good, ol’ reliable landline attached to the wall?

Major mixed-use development near Civic Center and The Village is still in the proposal stage.
Rodeway Inn on Spring Street was target of pair—one inside office and other acting as lookout.
Assailants showing handgun pulled up beside victim’s car near Fuerte and Bancroft drives.
Many Highlander starters rested in the second half after first team races to a 48-0 lead at halftime.
Class of 1971 members among hundreds enjoying performances by Dance Team, Cool Juggler and No. 1 team.
Recent robberies at gas stations and local Motel 6 could be sign of trouble—or just bad luck.
Patrick William Sheely, 29, of San Diego was struck by several cars the night of Oct. 3 near Fletcher Parkway overpass.
Kevin George: “I applauded that idea because I think there is too much council time spent on superfluous issues that are not in the purview of the council.”
Henry Zimmeth of Lakeside was ordered held on $500,000 bail in connection with Lake Murray Boulevard incident.
Some 200 youngsters and retirement-age athletes pair up for fun and friendship in sixth annual event.
Milkshakes and cookies for humans and peanut-butter or garlic snacks for the canines complemented the fashion show ambiance.
Committee is close to starting a petition drive of parcel owners to seek vote on $375,000-a-year program.
Cliff Resch: “I applaud Mr. Witt [for] his calm, methodical approach to an important decision.”
El Cajon business said its truck was stolen Saturday morning along with a cash register.
The following information for Oct. 9-10, 2011, was supplied by the La Mesa Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
Two men in their 20s were last seen running east on Alvarado Road sometime after 10 p.m.
Firefighters said 5 people suffered minor injuries when their Toyota sedan collided with a white pickup truck. Police are investigating.
Parcel owners with weighted votes totaling $187,500 (and a penny) would need to sign supportive petitions to gain an election on the property-based business improvement district.
Assailants take money from cash register, cigarettes after accosting clerk just outside the station.