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High School

Mater Dei Catholic Crusaders knock Eastlake Titans from ranks of unbeatens with 42-7 Metro-Mesa victory

Phillip Brents - 10/22/2026

College

Aztec ice men pin a shocker on No. 2 UNLV with 3-2 loss

College

National-level matchup goes to Riverside, 38-28

Football

San Diego Section playoff pools getting a look-see as regular season fades to a close

THIS WEEK

Aztec ice men pin a shocker on No. 2 UNLV with 3-2 loss

College Phillip Brents - 10/22/2026 0

The San Diego State University men’s ice hockey team may be just 1-7 to start the 2026-27 ACHA season but an asterisk certainly has to be placed beside it. The Aztecs took...

Chula Vista High School finally unveils new stadium

Football Phillip Brents - 10/15/2026 0

It’s been about two years in the making but after last Friday’s unveiling of Chula Vista High School’s new on-campus stadium, few would complain about the wait. The gala event, which featured...

A maze meant to be enjoyed Halloween, free for all

Chula Vista Debbie L. Sklar - 10/17/2026 0

Halloween has always been a big deal for the Blackwell family. They have decorated for the holiday for years, gone all-out with costumes and embraced all things horror. About five years ago,...

Fire and ice: Gulls score power-packed 2-0 win in home opener

Gulls Phillip Brents - 10/15/2026 0

The San Diego Gulls faced off the home portion of their 2026-27 American Hockey League campaign Saturday with a new laser show that can display moving objects on the ice, flame...

National-level matchup goes to Riverside, 38-28

College Phillip Brents - 10/22/2026 0

It was a matchup not to be glossed over: No. 3 Southwestern College (6-0) at No. 1 Riverside (6-0) in a National Southern Division clash to highlight last Saturday’s community college...

Aztecs-Bulldogs to vie for the Old Oil Can trophy

College admin - 10/15/2026 0

By Josh Frojelin San Diego State University’s football team has no time to dwell on its second-worst defensive performance in program history — last Saturday’s 66-14 drubbing at Oregon State University. The...

When dangerous situations escalate, crime matters

Chula Vista Alan Pentico - 10/17/2026 0

Earlier this year, a Chula Vista rental property manager went to a tenant’s home to address ongoing issues. Police had previously been called to the property. The encounter allegedly turned violent. The...

FROM OUR PAST

Mesa-Grossmont match-ups highlight week in boys lacrosse

High SchoolPhillip Brents - 03/26/20190

The Helix High School boys lacrosse team began a two-game series against teams from the Metro Conference by defeating host Bonita Vista, 12-4, on...

Hands work to change lives, change perspectives

Chula VistaRobert Moreno - 12/12/20150

Michelle Padilla has only lived in Eastlake for six months and she is already impacting her community. Just last month the Navy wife created Helping...