🌱 Tax Refunds + Unemployment Rate + Weekend Events

Happy Saturday, La Mesa-Mount Helix! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started.

First, today's weather:

Low clouds and fog breaking. High: 72 Low: 54.

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

1. The unemployment rate in San Diego County decreased to 5.3 percent in October, down from a revised 5.6 percent in September and well below the year-ago estimate of 8.4 percent, according to figures released by the state Employment Development Department. This compares with an unadjusted unemployment rate of 6.1 percent for California — which decreased from 6.4 percent in September — and 4.3 percent for the nation — down from September's 4.6 percent — during the same period. (City News Service)
2. The San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector's Office reminded residents to check for tax refunds before it rolls the $713,585 unclaimed into the county's general fund. The county still has 1,771 unclaimed refunds in a list that can be searched at sdttc.com. To date, 77 claims have been received and $39,908 has been reunited with its rightful owners. (City News Service)
3. 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)
4. Looking for things to do? See what's slated this weekend in San Diego County and Southern California. (Encinitas Patch)

La Mesa-Mount Helix Patch Notebook

• La Mesa Chamber of Commerce: "Welcome to our new member, Atossa Medical Spa! A Physician-run Medical Spa for your Medical Aesthetics needs." (Facebook)
• La Mesa Chamber of Commerce: "Save energy all year with a smart thermostat. When you sign up for SDG&E's Smart Thermostat program, you can get $50 for each (up to four) registered thermostats in your business." (Facebook)
• San Diego Humane Society: "You can give hope to twice as many homeless animals this holiday season! Your gift made through the button below or at sdhumane.org/HolidayDrive will be doubled, thanks to an incredible $500,000 match from the Resource Partners Foundation." (Facebook)

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— Kristina Houck

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