http://www.thestarnews.com/rss/ Star News Press en-us Mon, 20 May 2013 12:28:PM PDT Mon, 20 May 2013 12:28:PM PDT Community Media CP francote@communitymediaus.com francote@communitymediaus.com 5 http://www.thestarnews.com/chula-vista/college-centers-expand/ The California Community Colleges Board of Governors recently granted full center status to both of Southwestern College's higher education centers in National City and San Ysidro. “What it means is that these campuses are officially recogn [..] Sat, 18 May 2013 12:00:00 PDT http://www.thestarnews.com/chula-vista/sailing-program-launches/ A new youth program is sailing its way to Chula Vista. The Reality Sailing Youth Program is a new four-week, two-days-a-week program that is designed specifically for youth to master the skills of sailing while being certified. Manuel Moreno, d [..] Sat, 18 May 2013 12:00:00 PDT http://www.thestarnews.com/chula-vista/making-history-at-playboy/ Raquel Pomplun, 25, is the first Mexican-American to be named Playboy’s Playmate of the Year. She grew up in both Playas, Tijuana, and Bonita. Brooke Binkowski sat down with her this week and talked to her about modeling, Hugh Hefner and her future. Sat, 18 May 2013 12:00:00 PDT http://www.thestarnews.com/chula-vista/ceremony-brings-comfort-to-community/ One of the most positive actions, even laudable, is the joining of two or maybe three organizations within the community for the purpose of doing something for the public good. It is especially laudable when those joining are of much different persua [..] Sat, 18 May 2013 12:00:00 PDT http://www.thestarnews.com/chula-vista/killer-roommate-is-sentenced/ A National City man who killed his roommate after he made a disparaging remark was sentenced May 8 to 24 years in state prison. Eduardo Gutierrez, 29, also known as Joel Gutierrez, was given consecutive sentences for assaulting a deputy sheriff wh [..] Sat, 18 May 2013 12:00:00 PDT http://www.thestarnews.com/chula-vista/going-to-kenya-one-pancake-at-a-time/ Two weeks ago there was a letter to our editor from a woman in San Diego who castigated and vilified the Chula Vista Police Department. She also ripped corrections officers. There were no specific instances of misconduct cited, just inane ramblings. [..] Sat, 18 May 2013 12:00:00 PDT http://www.thestarnews.com/chula-vista/a-business-like-any-other/ The ongoing primer Southwestern College journalism students are receiving has more to do with nickels and dimes than commas and quotes. Like real-world reporters across the country, staff at The Southwestern College Sun worry they may not get to p [..] Sat, 18 May 2013 12:00:00 PDT http://www.thestarnews.com/chula-vista/suspect-admits-attacking-attorney/ A Chula Vista man who sliced the face of his attorney during his Dec. 13 trial pleaded guilty Tuesday to aggravated mayhem and faces 20 years to life in prison—which would be added towards two other sentences. Eduardo Alberto Macias, 33, sho [..] Sat, 18 May 2013 12:00:00 PDT http://www.thestarnews.com/chula-vista/bonita-group-is-on-the-run/ The Bonita Road Runners have been running in Rohr Park since 1980. Thirty-three years later, the Road Runners are still running with new members outnumbering the old, but the goal remains the same: run. “We get to meet people from all differ [..] Sat, 18 May 2013 12:00:00 PDT http://www.thestarnews.com/chula-vista/tips-for-underwater-homeowners/ Remember when the real estate bubble bursted in 2007?  It sent homeowners spirits crashing down along with the prices in the area.  Some homeowners like Manuel Casas paid huge down payments on their purchase, thinking that investing his lif [..] Sat, 18 May 2013 12:00:00 PDT http://www.thestarnews.com/sports/mesa-league-rivals-mustangs-titans-to-meet-in-cif-boys-volleyball-final/ It has turned into a great playoff run this season for Mesa League boys volleyball rivals Otay Ranch and Eastlake. Fri, 17 May 2013 11:06:00 PDT http://www.thestarnews.com/sports/sweetwater-talent-shines-through-at-south-bay-league-track-finals/ The Sweetwater Red Devils should be competing on a new all-weather home track by next spring. It reasons the state-of-the-art facility should only increase interest in track and field at the National City school, which is already brimming with talent. Fri, 17 May 2013 11:02:00 PDT http://www.thestarnews.com/sports/near-domination-for-mar-vista-eastlake-otay-ranch-at-metro-swim-finals/ What is domination in a high school championship swim meet? The Mar Vista High School girls team spelled it out with 626 points and 10 first-place finishes in 11 events at last Friday's South Bay League finals at Mater Dei Catholic High School. Fri, 17 May 2013 10:58:00 PDT http://www.thestarnews.com/sports/lancers-tie-mustangs-for-mesa-league-baseball-banner/ The Hilltop High School baseball team has made a habit of snatching unlikely victories from the apparent jaws of defeat with magical seventh-inning rallies and walk-off wins. The Lancers' latest such victory earned them a share of this year's Mesa League title. Fri, 17 May 2013 10:53:00 PDT http://www.thestarnews.com/sports/otay-ranch-tops-chula-vista-in-softball-playoff-game/ The Otay Ranch Mustangs may not have won this year’s Mesa League softball title but they certainly appeared in championship form after defeating the reigning South Bay League champion Chula Vista Spartans Tuesday in a San Diego Section playoff game. Fri, 17 May 2013 10:50:00 PDT http://www.thestarnews.com/sports/eastlake-bonita-vista-boys-lacrosse-teams-toy-with-history-making-cif-playoff-wins/ Make no mistake, that history making first-ever CIF playoff win by a Metro Conference boys lacrosse team was there to be had this year. But, once again, it proved elusive. Fri, 17 May 2013 10:47:00 PDT http://www.thestarnews.com/dining/coop-s-west-texas-bbq-is-tasty-new-arrival-in-town/ West Texas native Brad Cooper considers himself a barbecue connoisseur. To that end, he's committed his energy to putting out what he refers to as "the best barbecue in the region." Fri, 17 May 2013 10:44:00 PDT http://www.thestarnews.com/chula-vista/forum-features-four-for-assembly/ All four candidates for the 80th Assembly District squared off Wednesday night for the last of three candidate forums to address some of California’s most pressing issues. The legalization of marijuana, taxation and restrictions to gun contr [..] Fri, 17 May 2013 12:00:00 PDT http://www.thestarnews.com/entertainment/so-sleep-pralaya-does-not-overtake-us/ Esoteric Astrology as news for May 16-22, 2013 Thu, 16 May 2013 1:00:00 PDT http://www.thestarnews.com/chula-vista/on-to-the-quarterfinals/ After defeating Palmeiras of Brazil 2-1 in Pacaembu stadium Tuesday night, the Tijuana Xolos can consider themselves among the eight best teams in the Americas.The second-leg of the Copa Libertadores match was a far cry from the teams' first encount [..] Wed, 15 May 2013 12:00:00 PDT