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Frosh phenoms are lacing up their skates in 2025-26 Metro Conference roller hockey season

Phillip Brents - 01/16/2026

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King’s call for justice still relevant

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Familiar fragrance store opens new Chula Vista venue

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Girls Scouts San Diego camps

Chula Vista Albert Fulcher - 07/13/2024 0

Girl Scouts San Diego has begun its 2024 summer camp program with more than 1,800 girls from San Diego and Imperial counties expected to attend. Running through Aug. 9, there are...

Gang members called cowards

Uncategorized Neal Putnam - 01/15/2011 0

Two gang members were sentenced Jan. 7 in a packed courtroom to 50 years to life for the 2009 slaying of Guillermo "Willie" Esparza who was shot to death on Paradise...

‘I’m not a murderer’

Uncategorized Carlos Davalos - 09/17/2016 0

A drunk driver who killed a Chula Vista man and a second passenger on the way home from a party was sentenced Sept. 8 to 30 years to life in state...

Young volunteers rise to the challenge of helping community

Chula Vista Jessica Brodkin Webb - 05/29/2020 0

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, American adults between the ages of 35 and 54 are most likely to volunteer in their community, yet HandsOn San Diego has created a...

Coach sentenced for sex images

Chula Vista Carlos Davalos - 05/22/2014 0

A Chula Vista man who once served as a volunteer hockey coach has pleaded guilty to possession of images of minors engaged in sexual activity on his computer. Gregory Stewart Eagles, 54,...

Will you have enough income in retirement?

Uncategorized For promotional consideration - 03/04/2017 0

Experts say to plan for 70-80 percent of your working income in retirement, but no one specific number suits everyone. Asking ESSENTIAL questions is key! 1. How much do you currently spend? Many...

Long trip to and from college was just the beginning of journey

Columnists Nancy Alvarado - 06/18/2016 0

One: Drop my daughter off at college in Oregon on a sunny day in September. Shed no tears, kiss her on the forehead, and leave her there, brimming with excitement. Two: Race...

Esoteric Astrology as news for week June 7-14, 2023

Horoscope legals - 06/08/2023 0

Planets Guarding & Guiding Humanity Each Day of the Week We are in Gemini now, learning new things. Gemini is the sign of curiosity, of naming things, and learning what relates to...

State’s schools are in ‘survival mode’

Chula Vista Jessica Brodkin Webb - 12/31/2020 0

California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond held a virtual briefing on Dec. 17 in which he called for a focus on recovery efforts after students return from winter break. Citing...

Charges dropped

Uncategorized Neal Putnam - 02/25/2017 0

All charges were dismissed Tuesday against a Chula Vista middle school aide who was accused of inflicting corporal injury upon a child and child endangerment. At the conclusion of the preliminary hearing...

From battlefield to Broadway (almost)

Around The South Bay Richard Pena - 01/21/2012 0

We have noted, on a number of occasions, persons who fall into the category of the "Greatest Generation". The term, you might recall, was coined by television anchorman, Tom Brokaw, and included...

One wish to start the new year

Columnists Carlos Davalos - 01/03/2019 0

Bear with me if one of my wishes for the new year is unpopular or unreasonable. Then again, perhaps that is the nature of a wish — something wild and gently...

Tax and fraud workshop for homeowners planned

Chula Vista Albert Fulcher - 03/22/2024 0

The Pacific Southwest Association of Realtors is presenting a free public workshop on property tax savings opportunities and fraud prevention resources for homeowners, seniors, families, and disabled veterans on Thursday, March...

2012: the bad, the good and the famous

Chula Vista Carlos Davalos - 12/27/2012 0

The year started on a troubling note for current and former members of the Sweetwater Union High School District governing board and a contractor when District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis announced multiple...

Eagles soar at 51st El Cajon Invitational, Aztecs lead South County

High School Phillip Brents - 12/20/2023 0

The El Cajon Invitational remains one of the most iconic regular season boys wrestling tournaments, attracting top teams from within the San Diego Section as well as top out-of-region and out-of-state...

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THIS WEEK

High School

Frosh phenoms are lacing up their skates in 2025-26 Metro Conference roller hockey season

King’s call for justice still relevant

Familiar fragrance store opens new Chula Vista venue

Moore takes lead at port

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Girls Scouts San Diego camps

Gang members called cowards

‘I’m not a murderer’

Young volunteers rise to the challenge of helping community

Coach sentenced for sex images

Will you have enough income in retirement?

Long trip to and from college was just the beginning of journey

Esoteric Astrology as news for week June 7-14, 2023

State’s schools are in ‘survival mode’

Charges dropped

From battlefield to Broadway (almost)

One wish to start the new year

Tax and fraud workshop for homeowners planned

2012: the bad, the good and the famous

Eagles soar at 51st El Cajon Invitational, Aztecs lead South County

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