HarborFest returns to Chula Vista with new way to experience the bay

After a seven-year hiatus, Chula Vista’s HarborFest is returning Aug. 22 with a renewed focus on the waterfront — and this time, visitors will be encouraged to get off the shore...

Worlds collide in summer’s finale

This particular moment, this mid-point in August, feels like a confluence. It feels like where the Pacific and Atlantic Ocean meet at Cape Horn, off the coast of Chile. Where chocolate and vanilla...

Celebrate Summer’s last stand

As summer begins its slow transition to fall, there’s still plenty of time to soak up the season in Downtown Chula Vista. From citrus-filled celebrations to local craft brews, discover what...

Championship game preview: It’s make it or break it for SVLL  12s to make Little League World Series

Sweetwater Valley continued its rampage through the Little League World Series West Region winners bracket thanks to a one-hit shutout by Isaac Ramirez in Tuesday’s 6-0 semifinal win over Hawaii state...

SDSU Aztecs embark on first year in restructured Pac-12 conference

The San Diego State University football team is set to embark on a new chapter in its storied history as a member of the restructured Pac-12 Conference. No more Mountain West Conference...

New transit hub at Southwestern College to be celebrated

A ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the opening of a Transit Hub is scheduled for Aug. 17 at Southwestern College. According to college officials, “the new transit center improves access to the Chula...

Chula Vista’s signature event, HarborFest, makes a splashing return on August 22

After a six-year hiatus, HarborFest is making its long-awaited return to the Chula Vista waterfront on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., bringing together residents and visitors...

There’s something new and tasty at Aunt Emma’s Pancakes

Be forewarned: it’s big! That is to say, the new breakfast burger being served at Aunt Emma’s Pancakes. It must stand at least half-a-foot high...

Lady Titans score at San Diego Section cheer championships

The San Diego Section held its competitive cheerleading competition Dec. 4 at Montgomery High School. The awards list included advanced, intermediate, novice, coed and non-tumbling...

Senior housing must be addressed

Headlines keep coming nonstop, sounding the alarm about our nation’s homelessness problem. It’s hard not to be discouraged seeing the increasing numbers of unhoused...

Beyond the border for only 3 minutes

The uniformed agents heaved at the huge iron bolt and pulled at the gate. It resisted, groaning and complaining, until it capitulated and swung...

CANDIDATE MARCH TO CHULA VISTA CITY HALL

District 3 candidate MICHAEL INZUNZA, 51 Democrat What is your background? Why are you running for Chula Vista City Council? I began my career as a teacher...

The return of Brand and disillusion

Their voices were strained, as if the brittle words they carried would dissolve mid-sentence and tumble to the carpet. And faces that had at once been...

One source fits all?

In the 10 years since Doug Manchester bought the Union-Tribune — wait. Strike that. It only feels like 10 years. Actually the former hotel magnate...

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THIS WEEK

SDSU Aztecs embark on...

The San Diego State University football team is set to embark on a new chapter in its storied history as a member of the...

Worlds collide in summer’s...

This particular moment, this mid-point in August, feels like a confluence. It feels like where the Pacific and Atlantic Ocean meet at Cape Horn, off...

Changes, ahem, coming for...

Every high school football season seems to bring changes to the playoff format even when the powers that be appear to have finally “gotten...

Wave returns home after...

The San Diego Wave FC will host the Denver Summit this Friday, Aug. 14, in a bid to move up the National Women’s Soccer...

HarborFest returns to Chula...

After a seven-year hiatus, Chula Vista’s HarborFest is returning Aug. 22 with a renewed focus on the waterfront — and this time, visitors will...

Championship game preview: It’s...

Sweetwater Valley continued its rampage through the Little League World Series West Region winners bracket thanks to a one-hit shutout by Isaac Ramirez in...

Celebrate Summer’s last stand

As summer begins its slow transition to fall, there’s still plenty of time to soak up the season in Downtown Chula Vista. From citrus-filled...

Chula Vista’s signature event,...

After a six-year hiatus, HarborFest is making its long-awaited return to the Chula Vista waterfront on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, from 10 a.m. to...

New transit hub at...

A ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the opening of a Transit Hub is scheduled for Aug. 17 at Southwestern College. According to college officials, “the new...