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Question of the Day: Did Council Act Properly on Fair Trade Town Decision?
Members voted 3-2 against designating La Mesa the first Southern California city with this stance.

Members voted 3-2 against designating La Mesa the first Southern California city with this stance.

Lakeside man is held for incident involving stolen car on Lake Murray Boulevard.
Only Mayor Madrid and Councilman Allan support resolution backing sale of certain products.
Grossmont beat visiting Valhalla 10-9 after leading throughout the match.
Do you shop for fruits and veggies at a chain store, or save your shekels for Friday’s Farmers Market?
Chamber CEO and Village Merchants Association officer give thumbs up to new head of the LMPD.
Convicted slayer says: “I did not commit this crime. Hopefully, the truth will come out.’’
Mike Garcia and Mahdi Diab tell their roles in the downtown protest movement on day when deadly fall shattered calm.
The following information for Oct. 7-9, 2011, was supplied by the La Mesa Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
Tony Stallard is the only foreign entrant seeking $125,000 public art assignment in The Village.
Veteran officer was the lone in-house candidate; City Manager Dave Witt says “full screening” led to Aceves as “best choice.”
Mayor Art Madrid and Councilwoman Ruth Sterling put the issue on council agenda upon request.
Mary England, chamber CEO: “This year we shall be adding an opportunity for our members to vote by proxy, which will encourage those that can not attend the annual elections to still have their voices heard.”
Victim, 21, wasn’t injured in struggle over backpack, and he identified two assailants to police.
Some 55 booths from stores, clubs, civic and school groups engage hundreds at Harry Griffen Park.
No. 1-ranked Scotties retain the Claymore Sword in game with longtime rival from Spring Valley.
Heartland Fire & Rescue says residents were allowed back into homes after less than an hour.
East County Chamber of Commerce taps Eileen Mandell for recognition at luncheon Oct. 28.
More than 20,000 parent homes and 2,000 teachers and staff invited to take anonymous survey.
The following information for Oct. 5, 2011, was supplied by the La Mesa Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.