La Mesa-Mount Helix|News|
Capt. Ed Aceves Is an Exceptional Choice to Become Police Chief
Cliff Resch: “Ed was one of the key leaders I could truly count on during my tenure as chief.”

Cliff Resch: “Ed was one of the key leaders I could truly count on during my tenure as chief.”

Short ceremony in front of Dallas Street fire station included wreath-laying by police honor guard.
Aceves, a longtime officer, takes over on the day of Chief Al Lanning’s retirement, city manager says.
La Mesan Greg Matthews is featured in national Patch project in cooperation with Huffington Post.
Savannah McCully: “We have been raised in a world where every person is a potential threat.”
Leeka Kheifets is an expert consultant to SDG&E on the health effects of smart meters.
On cool night at La Jolla High School, Hillers hold off several Centurion drives and prevail 21-14.
Teen had been reported as a runaway on Parkway Drive.
The massive regional blackout was blamed on an Arizona Public Service worker, but how did our electric utility do?
Water quality was never compromised during the power outage, Helix officials say.
Finalists will receive a $1,500 honorarium to develop and present a design concept for the project.
The following information for Sept. 6, 2011, was supplied by the La Mesa Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
District cites rising delays in getting Padre Dam treated wastewater and rising project costs.
The following information for Sept. 1-5, 2011, was supplied by the La Mesa Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
Ours is won of 151 U.S. cities saluted for efforts to boost play opportunities for children.
The Doug Williams series—A LIVING IN LA MESA—highlights the fascinating back stories of dozens who work in the Jewel of the Hills.
In a 40-minute interview, Republican congressman says: “Jobs and national security—those are two of the main things I work on all the time.”
John and Marilyn Adams remember Lt. Thomas Adams, a Grossmont High grad, for his love of flying—and Monty Python.
Helix Executive Director Rani Goyal says: “This does not tell the full story of the excellence being achieved through our educational program.”
Bea Waggett-Brunner: “If your flag can not be lowered to half-staff ... attach a black ribbon or streamer on the pole just above the top edge of the flag.”