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Titans, Bruins take the hardwood in Memorial game

Phillip Brents - 01/22/2026

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Six healthcare services receive 5-star ratings

Uncategorized admin - 07/02/2016 0

Paradise Valley Hospital has received 5 stars for the quality of its cardiac, critical care, gastrointestinal and orthopedic care from Healthgrades. Every year, Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance at nearly 4,500 hospitals...

Teen held as suspect in murder

Chula Vista Neal Putnam - 08/15/2015 0

Bail was set at $2 million Aug. 7 for a 19-year-old man suspected of chasing a man and fatally stabbing him to death at an Eastlake townhome complex. Saul Johnathan Orozco pleaded...

Motherhood’s balancing act

Chula Vista Carlos Davalos - 05/10/2012 0

Patty Chavez, a former Chula Vista councilwoman, has long been committed to community service. Chavez served on the council in 2006, when her three children were in elementary school. She said the balancing...

Calling down from the nosebleeds

Columns Carlos Davalos - 03/19/2010 0

Of course it's easy to criticize when you're seated in the cheap seats. Up here in the nosebleeds, perhaps the only benefit of being so far removed from the action is...

Red Devils take down rival Spartans with late scores, 14-7

Football Phillip Brents - 10/23/2025 0

For the better part of the night, it appeared the visiting Chula Vista Spartans were about to put a damper on Sweetwater high School’s 105th homecoming game.The Spartans led, 7-0, on...

Two business executives plead guilty, out on bail

Chula Vista Neal Putnam - 08/06/2020 0

A National City man who is a former chief financial officer of an investment business has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit U.S. securities fraud. Crispin Torres, 53, was released July 22...

New program aimed at smoothing deputy encounters

Chula Vista Yvette Urrea Moe - 12/23/2023 0

Imagine a scenario in which your loved one is being pulled over or approached by a Sheriff’s deputy and is unable to communicate effectively with the officer. Whether your loved one...

Parade revival takes group effort

Chula Vista Carlos Davalos - 05/16/2014 0

The return of Chula Vista’s Starlight Parade relies on the involvement of the community, said Councilman Rudy Ramirez as he issued a call for action for community support. “When it comes right...

South Coast/Costa Del Sur water polo club remains active over winter months

Local Sports Phillip Brents - 02/28/2019 0

The South Coast/Costa Del Sur Water Polo Club has been very active over the winter months. The club’s 12U coed team and 14U boys team both competed at the Pacific Classic, a...

South County teams well represented in section power rankings

High School Phillip Brents - 01/26/2023 0

The San Diego Section power rankings have been released for boys and girls soccer and girls water polo for the 2022-23 winter sports season. These are the official rankings that will...

Finishing touches placed on mural memorializing ‘Memo’

Latest News Jessica Brodkin Webb - 12/11/2021 0

Guillermo Aranda, 76 is five feet up a ladder outside the Chamber of Commerce on a sunny, Friday afternoon in National City. Roller in hand, he is sealing the colorful paint...

Jaguars capture 16-3 defensive matchup over Owls in JC gridiron matchup

College Phillip Brents - 10/06/2017 0

Southwestern College’s football team moves into its bye week with a 3-2 record following last Saturday’s 16-3 non-conference win over the Citrus College Owls. The game opened with what proved to be...

Bonita’s Rootin’ Tootin’ Chili Cook-Off & Fair returns on May 17

Uncategorized Carlos Davalos - 04/03/2015 0

Bonita’s Rootin’ Tootin’ Chili Cook-Off & Fair returns to its original location at the Bonita Village Shopping Center on May 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. All proceeds from the event...

It’s a most fulfilling time of the year

Around The South Bay Richard Pena - 11/29/2014 0

Of all the small segments of days during the year I don’t think there is any one period more anticipated or fulfilling as the one we are currently living in. The days...

Strawberry field forever

Chula Vista Carlos Davalos - 09/26/2013 0

The piece of land that once produced Chula Vista’s strawberries is currently in escrow. But that’s not stopping the newly formed South Bay Historical Society from wanting the land historically preserved. David...

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Titans, Bruins take the hardwood in Memorial game

Above the rim: SDSU tips off MW play on winning note

Overtime games add excitement to regular season slate

Beware of Artificial Intelligence scams

DON'T MISS

Six healthcare services receive 5-star ratings

Teen held as suspect in murder

Motherhood’s balancing act

Calling down from the nosebleeds

Red Devils take down rival Spartans with late scores, 14-7

Two business executives plead guilty, out on bail

New program aimed at smoothing deputy encounters

Parade revival takes group effort

South Coast/Costa Del Sur water polo club remains active over winter months

South County teams well represented in section power rankings

Finishing touches placed on mural memorializing ‘Memo’

Jaguars capture 16-3 defensive matchup over Owls in JC gridiron matchup

Bonita’s Rootin’ Tootin’ Chili Cook-Off & Fair returns on May 17

It’s a most fulfilling time of the year

Strawberry field forever

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