AB 664: Keeping opportunity close to home

For decades, students in South San Diego County have faced a difficult choice: pursue a bachelor’s degree and leave family, work, and the support systems that make success possible, or stay...

All-Star summer continues in California District 42

California District 42 Little League has commenced play in the 10U, 11U and 12U all-star brackets as sectional play in the Intermediate, Junior and Senior divisions wraps up. Baseball is being...

When is a good time to ask?

Fifty years ago, in the July 4, 1976 edition of The Star-News, the newspaper’s editorial column expressed a desire to momentarily keep its mouth shut. Look the other way. “There was a...

Prepare for The Fourth,fireworks, felines and Fidos

As families across Chula Vista prepare for Fourth of July celebrations, local animal welfare officials are reminding pet owners that the holiday is one of the busiest times of year for...

Southwestern College launches first alumni Comedy Night

Southwestern College is launching its first-ever alumni-focused comedy night, an event designed to bring graduates, students, and the broader community together for an evening of entertainment and connection. The Southwestern College Alumni...

Esoteric Astrology as news for July 1-7, 2026 week

Esoteric, Occult, Spiritual Purpose for the Founding of the United States Dear Readers, this week the United States celebrates its 250th birthday- the anniversary of its founding and the writing of the...

Book highlights Chula Vista’s shining past

Whew! I am so glad that Steve Schoenherr left a little bit of history for me to report on someday! I've been browsing through my...

Story Time moves

Dressed in Disney-themed clothes and make-up, local drag queens Barbie Q, 29, and Raquelita, 30, will read a story to children about love, family...

Red Devil harriers lead Metro Conference cross country contingent at Jaguar Invitational

The South Bay League cross country finals are three weeks away and the Sweetwater High School boys team doesn’t appear to be slowing down....

Six Metro matsters qualify for state wrestling tournament

The Metro Conference’s collection of boys and girls wrestling teams didn’t fare too badly at this year’s San Diego Section divisional championship tournaments with...

Pack adds one more

Recently I watched a large truck swerve and then screech to a shuddering halt to avoid flattening a little white dog. After having seen...

New pope is a fresh start

The College of Cardinals selected Former Archbishop of Buenos Aires, Jorge Mario Bergoglio and elected him Pope Francis I to serve as the 266th...

Bittersweet, brief family reunions come in time for holiday

Laura Avila, 35, and her daughter Laura Vera Martinez, 11, waited nervously on the United States side of the border as Avila’s mother, Maria...

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THIS WEEK

All-Star summer continues in...

California District 42 Little League has commenced play in the 10U, 11U and 12U all-star brackets as sectional play in the Intermediate, Junior and...

When is a good...

Fifty years ago, in the July 4, 1976 edition of The Star-News, the newspaper’s editorial column expressed a desire to momentarily keep its mouth...

Esoteric Astrology as news...

Esoteric, Occult, Spiritual Purpose for the Founding of the United States Dear Readers, this week the United States celebrates its 250th birthday- the anniversary of...

Prepare for The Fourth,fireworks,...

As families across Chula Vista prepare for Fourth of July celebrations, local animal welfare officials are reminding pet owners that the holiday is one...

Southwestern College launches first...

Southwestern College is launching its first-ever alumni-focused comedy night, an event designed to bring graduates, students, and the broader community together for an evening...

AB 664: Keeping opportunity...

For decades, students in South San Diego County have faced a difficult choice: pursue a bachelor’s degree and leave family, work, and the support...