http://www.thestarnews.com/rss/ Star News Press en-us Thu, 17 May 2012 11:43:PM PDT Thu, 17 May 2012 11:43:PM PDT Community Media CP francote@communitymediaus.com francote@communitymediaus.com 5 http://www.thestarnews.com/chula-vista/top-two/ Chula Vista singer makes it to spotlight performance. Thu, 17 May 2012 7:00:00 PDT http://www.thestarnews.com/sports/barons-titans-tip-toeing-for-mesa-league-championship-banner-as-season-heads-to-a-close/ The championship fortunes of both the Bonita Vista Barons and Eastlake Titans have taken tumultuous turns through the season, with the teams tied for the Mesa League lead, Eastlake going up by a game on two occasions and the teams tied once again after the defending league co-champions split their highly anticipated two-game series match-up last week. Wed, 16 May 2012 2:23:00 PDT http://www.thestarnews.com/chula-vista/thousands-greet-teen/ American Idol contestant Jessica Sanchez was in town for the weekend, performing at a mini-concert for thousands of adoring fans. Sat, 12 May 2012 2:23:00 PDT http://www.thestarnews.com/chula-vista/teachers-close-to-losing-jobs/ A large crowd of Sweetwater Union High School District employees gathered outside Monday night's regular board meeting to protest some 200 layoffs. But it was to no avail. The board voted 3-2 to issue pink slips to some 200 teachers, coun [..] Sat, 12 May 2012 12:00:00 PDT http://www.thestarnews.com/chula-vista/motherhood-s-balancing-act/ Two women with experience in public life talk about mixing public and private lives. Sat, 12 May 2012 12:00:00 PDT http://www.thestarnews.com/chula-vista/jessica-represents/ Chula Vista teen Jessica Sanchez made it to the top four finalists on “American Idol’s” 11th season last week. Her support has been coming in steadily, including immense support from Filipino communities in Chula Vista, National [..] Sat, 12 May 2012 12:00:00 PDT http://www.thestarnews.com/chula-vista/ready-to-take-over/ Council aide says experience gives her edge over opponents. Sat, 12 May 2012 12:00:00 PDT http://www.thestarnews.com/chula-vista/everything-must-go-again/ The streets and drives of Sweetwater Manor are probably the least used avenues in the entire South Bay, certainly in the Sweetwater Valley. The only time large trucks traverse these streets is on trash day, and that is just for a bare period of time. [..] Sat, 12 May 2012 12:00:00 PDT http://www.thestarnews.com/chula-vista/a-neutered-dog-is-a-happy-dog/ Did you know that spaying or neutering your dog could literally save his or her life? Unspayed female dogs are at a greater risk of developing mammary tumors and pyomentra, and unneutered male dogs are at a greater risk of contracting testicular canc [..] Sat, 12 May 2012 12:00:00 PDT http://www.thestarnews.com/chula-vista/it-s-always-quiet-in-chula-vista/ Chula Vista is many things. Serene. Scenic. Spacious. Civically enthusiastic. Underappreciated. Politically and socially active? No. Not really. Maybe my bar is set too high. Perhaps it's not fair to judge the population of the county’ [..] Sat, 12 May 2012 12:00:00 PDT http://www.thestarnews.com/health/from-rice-paddies-to-the-doctor-s-office/ As young Prem Reddy walked to school through the rice paddies of rural India, he dreamed big. Undaunted by the lack of electricity and potable water, he was first in his family to go onto college, and later he and his wife immigrated to the United St [..] Sat, 12 May 2012 12:00:00 PDT http://www.thestarnews.com/chula-vista/more-charges-against-sweetwater-officials/ Defense attorney says D.A. using corruption case for political gain. Fri, 11 May 2012 4:00:00 PDT http://www.thestarnews.com/dining/via-lago-offers-that-something-special-for-mother-s-day/ Via Lago Trattoria, located in the Village Walk at Eastlake shopping center (866 Eastlake Parkway), stands out as the culinary jewel of Chula Vista's collection of fine-dining restaurants. Fri, 11 May 2012 2:49:18 PDT http://www.thestarnews.com/sports/a-bigger-splash-eastlake-titans-double-up-field-at-mesa-league-swim-finals/ The Eastlake High School swim team cheered the loudest during the awards ceremony that capped last Friday's Mesa League championship meet at Mater Dei Catholic High School. The reason? The Titans engineered a stunning sweep of team titles in both the boys and girls meets. Fri, 11 May 2012 2:38:00 PDT http://www.thestarnews.com/sports/bring-on-all-comers-mustangs-are-1/ The Otay Ranch High School boys volleyball team will have the home field advantage in this year's San Diego Section Division I playoffs after earning the No. 1 seed. The Mustangs (35-2) open defense of their division title ranked sixth in the nation. Fri, 11 May 2012 2:26:47 PDT http://www.thestarnews.com/sports/titans-retake-lead-in-mesa-league-baseball-race/ The Metro Conference's set-up of two-game baseball series continues to conjure the unpredictable. Case in point: The Eastlake Titans bombarded Mater Dei Catholic, 8-0, on May 1; the Crusaders returned the favor two days later by recording an 8-5 upset victory. Fri, 11 May 2012 2:23:37 PDT http://www.thestarnews.com/chula-vista/party-for-jessica-sanchez/ Chula Vista teen and American Idol contestant Jessica Sanchez is coming home Saturday. After finishing in the top 3 today, the 16 year old will perform a mini concert after being welcomed home early Saturday morning, Chula Vista officials said. [..] Thu, 10 May 2012 12:00:00 PDT http://www.thestarnews.com/national-city/judges-denies-restraining-order/ Scared board member wanted critic kept away after alleged threat. Wed, 09 May 2012 7:00:00 PDT http://www.thestarnews.com/dining/bonita-chili-cook-off-and-fair-provides-festive-backdrop-once-again/ The people who put together Bonita's Rootin' Tootin' Chili Cook-off & Fair may have outdone themselves this year by the look of the full parking lot Sunday (April 29) at the Chula Vista Municipal Golf Course. Mon, 07 May 2012 2:26:00 PDT http://www.thestarnews.com/latest-news/aid-for-trainees/ National City offers scholarships for would-be firefighters. Sat, 05 May 2012 12:00:00 PDT