🌱 Trader Joe's Chicken Recall + East County Stabbing Attack

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

First, today's weather:

Sunny and very warm. High: 90 Low: 58.

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

1. Trader Joe's stores recalled a chicken patty product after pieces of bone were discovered in the product, the Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service announced. The recall affected Trader Joe's in La Mesa and across the nation. (La Mesa-Mount Helix Patch)
2. Authorities reached out to the public for help in locating a 24-year-old ex-convict suspected of carrying out a vicious stabbing attack in El Cajon that left a stranger in his 70s near death. The victim's face was severely slashed, with one of his ears almost severed, according to the El Cajon Police Department.(La Mesa-Mount Helix Patch)
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)
5. Get out your calendars! Time to start planning as the holidays near throughout La Mesa and the San Diego region. Peruse Patch's annual holiday guide, find nearby events and select the outings that appeal to you and yours. Many events kick off soon, while several require advance bookings, and space may be limited. (La Mesa-Mount Helix Patch)

La Mesa-Mount Helix Patch Notebook

• County of San Diego: "COVID-19 vaccines are nearly 91 percent effective for kids ages 5 to 11. The County's Child Health Officer encourages parents to discuss the vaccine with your doctor." (Instagram)

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