Student Vaccine Mandate + Oktoberfest Returns + Weekend Events

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

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and very warm. High: 94 Low: 64.

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

1. Gov. Gavin News issued a new mandate Friday that would require students attending in-class instruction at private and public schools in California to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration gives full authorization for the vaccine's use in children. (Patch)
2. The 2021 Bob Stall Chevrolet La Mesa Oktoberfest is back at La Mesa Village through Sunday. The event is fully outdoors.(NBC San Diego)
3. All 23 California State University campuses, including SDSU and CSU San Marcos, began accepting early applications for admission to the fall 2022 term on Friday. Freshman, transfer, graduate and international students interested in attending any CSU campus can apply online at the university's application portal: Cal State Apply. (City News Service)
4. Missed the headlines? Take a look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County. (La Mesa-Mount Helix Patch)
5. Looking for things to do? See what's slated this weekend in San Diego County and Southern California. (Encinitas Patch)

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Today in La Mesa-Mount Helix:

• Oktoberfest - Biergartens & Entertainment 2021: La Mesa Village. (10 a.m.)
• Scotty's Scare Trail & Haunted Amusement Park - Halloween 2021: El Cajon. (7 p.m.)

La Mesa-Mount Helix Patch Notebook

• Foothills Art Association: "If you haven't been to our website, you'll find member galleries, current art shows, newsletters and much more! Join us!" (Facebook)
• La Mesa Chamber of Commerce: "Sycuan Casino Resort is hosting a job fair on Wednesday, Oct. 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Wachena Event Center." (Facebook)
• Visit San Diego: "It's a lot easier to complete a hike when you're staring at beautiful coastal views like these." (Facebook)
• San Diego County Library: "It is estimated that 11 million adults suffer from depression in the U.S., but unfortunately, two thirds do not seek or receive proper treatment. This October, put your mental health first." (Facebook)

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