Deadly East County Plane Crash + Windy Weather + Halloween Guide

Good morning, La Mesa-Mount Helix! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally.

First, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine, but cool. High: 69 Low: 46.

Here are the top stories today in and around La Mesa-Mount Helix:

1. At least two people were killed, two others were injured and multiple homes were set ablaze when a small plane crashed Monday in a residential neighborhood in Santee. (Santee Patch)
2. A storm system is bringing cool and blustery weather to the San Diego area and throughout the Southland Tuesday — with gale force winds and rough seas at the coast and damaging gusts possible in the mountains. (City News Service)
3. Officials said Sunday that no oiled wildlife has been located in San Diego County from last weekend's massive oil spill off the coast of Orange County. Meanwhile, San Diegans can expect to see shoreline cleanup assessment teams and contracted crews equipped in protective gear monitoring, inspecting, and cleaning San Diego County beaches. (City News Service)
4. Stunning new video shows the moment lightning sparked a fire in La Mesa, spurring neighbors into action. (10News)
5. Fall is in the air, bringing with it Halloween haunts, pumpkin patches, tricks and treats, Día de los Muertos, community festivals, and harvest and holiday boutiques. Peruse our annual, city-by-city guide, and find the fun going on near you in La Mesa and throughout San Diego County. (La Mesa-Mount Helix Patch)

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Today in La Mesa-Mount Helix:

• City Council Meeting - City of La Mesa. (6 p.m.)

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— Kristina Houck

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