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Cool Salsa festival this weekend

National City Dave Schwab - 07/08/2017 0

The second annual South Bay Salsa Music Festival, the only one of its kind in the border region featuring the hottest and best in live salsa, will be Sunday, July 9...

One source fits all?

Columnists Carlos Davalos - 09/22/2012 0

In the 10 years since Doug Manchester bought the Union-Tribune — wait. Strike that. It only feels like 10 years. Actually the former hotel magnate has owned the county’s largest daily newspaper...

Open government advocates host ‘boot camp’

Chula Vista Robert Moreno - 03/21/2015 0

Community members in the South Bay went through a rigorous crash course of Open Government training Tuesday night to learn about open meeting laws, public records requests policies and campaign finance...

Cops to drivers: Just drive

Chula Vista Carlos Davalos - 04/10/2014 0

As part of Designated Driving Awareness Month by the Office of Traffic Safety, the Chula Vista Police Department on April 9 informed the community about the dangers of distracted driving at...

Reduced sentence, probation and fine

Chula Vista Carlos Davalos - 01/09/2014 0

A former Southwestern College official was sentenced to three years probation Jan. 9 for his role in a pay-for-play scheme that included 15 other defendants across three South County school districts. John...

Girl Scouts planning their annual sales campaign

Chula Vista admin - 01/25/2025 0

On Jan. 26, Girl Scouts San Diego is kicking off its 2024 Girl Scout Cookie Program in San Diego and Imperial counties. Through March 9, more than 9,400 local Girl Scouts...

CP Trojans off to magical 13-1-1 start in 2010-11

High School Phillip Brents - 01/21/2011 0

Defending San Diego Section Division III champion Castle Park appears to have more in the tank in 2010-11. The Trojans kicked off South Bay League play on Jan. 4 and have...

Jury hears testimony in cop attack case

Chula Vista Carlos Davalos - 07/19/2012 0

A jury is hearing evidence this week against two men who are charged with attempting to murder a Chula Vista police officer and another man who was shot twice outside Wild...

Patients should not be kicked to curb

Letters to the editor Mara Elliott - 10/01/2021 0

We rely on hospitals to care for us in our times of greatest need. We entrust them with our lives when we’re at our most vulnerable, and we expect that they...

Change is constant

Letters to the editor Deuel Woodward - 10/20/2023 0

There are 63 officially designated national parks in The United States. The parks are spread out all over the country. Millions of tourists visit them each year. Chula Vista and National City...

Fast and furious: Barons pin Titans for Mesa League dual title

High School Phillip Brents - 01/28/2024 0

The 2023-24 Metro-Mesa League dual meet championship came down to the Jan. 25 meeting between the Bonita Vista Barons and Eastlake Titans, the 2022-23 defending champions, on the Barons’ home mat. With...

Council accused of meeting violations

Chula Vista Carlos Davalos - 06/29/2012 0

Critics of proposals made by Chula Vista City Councilman Rudy Ramirez during June budget meetings are alleging Brown Act violations by the City Council. A letter given to the city clerk Wednesday...

#FoodieNews: Celebrate the holidays with lechon from Porky’s in NC

Arts & Eats Kris Galicia Brown - 12/20/2018 0

While arguably the center of attention at holiday gatherings is the company, the food offerings are definitely the stars of the show and preparation doesn’t have to include endless hours. Here’s at least...

Googins’ exit clears way for former assistant to take reins

Chula Vista Albert Fulcher - 02/25/2023 0

With the passing of Simon Silva in September 2022, which was followed by his election to the position of Chula Vista City Attorney in the November elections, the City Council declared...

Driver found guilty in death of two

Uncategorized Carlos Davalos - 07/09/2016 0

A drunk driver was convicted June 30 of two counts of second-degree murder in the 2014 deaths of his passengers which included Carlos Kristopher Vargas, 20, of Chula Vista. Jurors also convicted...

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San Diego State women’s basketball strengthens first place lead with 80-62 win over UNLV

San Diego Section winter sports playoff brackets unveiled

‘Somebody’ of note then and now

Association works to develop canine retirement plan

DON'T MISS

Cool Salsa festival this weekend

One source fits all?

Open government advocates host ‘boot camp’

Cops to drivers: Just drive

Reduced sentence, probation and fine

Girl Scouts planning their annual sales campaign

CP Trojans off to magical 13-1-1 start in 2010-11

Jury hears testimony in cop attack case

Patients should not be kicked to curb

Change is constant

Fast and furious: Barons pin Titans for Mesa League dual title

Council accused of meeting violations

#FoodieNews: Celebrate the holidays with lechon from Porky’s in NC

Googins’ exit clears way for former assistant to take reins

Driver found guilty in death of two

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