LA MESA, Calif. — One week ago Saturday, the city of La Mesa was devastated by widespread looting, vandalism, and arson.
Earlier peaceful protests turned violent later as night fell.
Just hours after the destructive chaos, the community banded together in huge numbers to help in the cleanup and rebuilding of businesses that were targeted.
News 8's Richard Allyn went out to La Mesa to see where the community is in terms of healing and moving forward.
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