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Pet surrenders catch county’s humane society off guard

Debbie Sklar - 01/03/2026

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The intersection of law and clarity

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New year starts with countywide blood drive

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Keeping Mexican students on track

Chula Vista Carlos Davalos - 12/22/2011 0

Monica Santos has worked in the Chula Vista Elementary School District for 15 years and currently is a dual immersion kindergarten teacher at Eastlake Elementary, teaching Spanish to children. But that’s just...

Will new Third bring business?

Uncategorized Allison Sampite - 12/25/2010 0

Downtown Third Avenue may be getting a facelift and residents are questioning the need. At a Monday board meeting held by civic group Crossroads II, city staff from the engineering and planning...

School districts meet transgender law head on

Chula Vista Carlos Davalos - 01/24/2014 0

A new law signed by California Gov. Jerry Brown clarifies existing law that would offer protection to transgender students in California’s K-12 schools. The Student Success and Opportunity Act (AB 1266), authored...

From the beginning to the end

Chula Vista Carlos Davalos - 01/31/2013 0

In 1957 SDG&E began planning to develop the South Bay power plant on the Chula Vista bayfront, with construction to begin the following year. The plant started operating at full capacity in...

May is a busy month for the Manor

Around The South Bay Richard Pena - 04/23/2011 0

It was the late sportscaster Curt Gowdy who coined the phrase "the granddaddy of them all," a saying that I have borrowed a few times in the past. Gowdy was, if you...

No vote needed

Chula Vista Carlos Davalos - 05/17/2012 0

Sweetwater Union High School District Superintendent Dr. Ed Brand made an executive decision to have the district pay for a board member’s legal fees in a civil matter involving a frequently...

Age is a factor but not a deciding one

Chula Vista Carlos Davalos - 07/13/2024 0

In Chula Vista, the median age is roughly 36 years. National City’s is the same, give or take a day or two here and there. The South County residents are just a smidgen...

Hospital CFO dies

Health For promotional consideration - 11/10/2015 0

With heavy hearts, we are saddened to announce the passing of our dear friend and colleague, Janet Caceres, chief financial officer of Paradise Valley Hospital. She passed away on Oct. 12,...

Defense is making a difference at Bonita Vista

Uncategorized John Philip Wyllie - 01/21/2011 0

A year ago, the Bonita Vista Barons captured their eighth Mesa League title for veteran coach Jason Murphy, but then fell to league nemesis Chula Vista in the San Diego Section...

Forum examines immigration policy

Chula Vista Dave Schwab - 04/11/2015 0

Immigration attorney Cesar Luna will headline an immigration forum and free community services fair on Saturday, April 18, from noon to 3 p.m. at the MAAC Community Center, 1387 Third Ave. The...

Sweetwater High School to get new stadium turf field

High School Press Release - 08/25/2011 0

Sweetwater High School has received a $200,000 grant for a new synthetic turf field, courtesy of the San Diego Chargers and the National Football League Grassroots Program. The grant, awarded by...

Four Metro teams to CIF girls volleyball semifinals, two teams to finals

High School admin - 11/07/2024 0

Metro Conference teams have been there before and won the big prize. They’re at it again this year. Second-seeded Eastlake High School (25-11) will meet No. 9 Ranch Bernardo High School (19-17)...

STREAM grants awarded

Chula Vista admin - 12/15/2024 0

Cal Coast Cares Foundation awarded $75,000 in grants to local educators to support innovative Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts, and Math projects in San Diego and Riverside counties. This year’s awards...

Boyfriend admits killing woman

Chula Vista Carlos Davalos - 07/11/2013 0

A Chula Vista man pleaded guilty Tuesday to second-degree murder in the 2012 death of his girlfriend who was repeatedly stabbed to death. Michael Rodriguez Chavez, 22, will receive a “stipulated” sentence...

Sweetwater hikes win mark to 8-0 with 62-7 victory

High School Phillip Brents - 10/31/2014 0

The Sweetwater Red Devils currently have the longest active unbeaten streak among San Diego Section football teams, and it doesn’t look to end any time soon by the way the 2013...

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THIS WEEK

Basketball

Pet surrenders catch county’s humane society off guard

The intersection of law and clarity

New year starts with countywide blood drive

City to honor leaders

DON'T MISS

Keeping Mexican students on track

Will new Third bring business?

School districts meet transgender law head on

From the beginning to the end

May is a busy month for the Manor

No vote needed

Age is a factor but not a deciding one

Hospital CFO dies

Defense is making a difference at Bonita Vista

Forum examines immigration policy

Sweetwater High School to get new stadium turf field

Four Metro teams to CIF girls volleyball semifinals, two teams to finals

STREAM grants awarded

Boyfriend admits killing woman

Sweetwater hikes win mark to 8-0 with 62-7 victory

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