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La Mesa Student Jerrell Tisnado Receives Coveted Harvard University Slot
Jerrell Tisnado, a San Diego State biochemistry student, is part of Harvard's Stem Cell Institute Internship Program this summer.

Jennifer's work has appeared in the San Diego Union-Tribune, the Chicago Tribune and the Long Beach Press-Telegram. She has studied English literature and journalism. She lives in San Diego and enjoys books, baseball, theater, politics and her extended pet family.
Jerrell Tisnado, a San Diego State biochemistry student, is part of Harvard's Stem Cell Institute Internship Program this summer.

Mayor Filner's decision to enter intensive counseling next month garners a broad range of reaction – even from an all-time tennis champ.
Closure will begin at 7 p.m. and continue through 4 a.m. Monday.
The delay of at least one day is due to state computer upgrades.
The fine-free days in Imperial Beach and at other San Diego County libraries are the last Fridays of each month.
The delay of at least one day is due to state computer upgrades.
The delay of at least one day is due to state computer upgrades.
The delay of at least one day is due to state computer upgrades.
Deputies found Marvin Duncan's wife stabbed outside the Imperial Beach Boulevard station in February.
You have until Sept. 23 to see if part of $300,000 could be yours. There are some surprises on the list too.
You have until Sept. 23 to see if part of $300,000 could be yours.
Brian Hay takes opportunity to rehab program that hasn't had a winning season in more than a decade.
Arciaga, an IB resident, left San Ysidro High for the post, while Hay moved on to Sweetwater High.
The discovery comes 10 days after Mexican and American authorities searched for two missing teens offshore.
Customs and Border Protection officials take up to 15 people into custody; two had minor injuries.
Video shows woman trying to escape as man rams her car, traps her and forces her to kiss him.
A North Island helicopter squadron will join the deployment.
He had resided in Imperial Beach for more than 50 years after a long Navy career.
Trifone Lessa was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash, authorities said.
The Orange Avenue firm is run by retired Navy veterans.