South County native Joe Heinz remembered as CIF commissioner, mentor of young athletes

The South County sports community lost an icon and cherished friend with the untimely passing of Chula Vista High School alumnus Joe Heinz, who died Tuesday following complications related to a...

Aztecs offense struggles in 28-10 loss to UCLA

By Josh Frojelin San Diego State University’s offense struggled in Saturday’s non-conference football game against UCLA, and the Aztecs lost 28-10 in Pasadena. SDSU is now 1-1, with a strong defense but have...

Jaguars clip Eagles’ wings, improve record to 4-0

The Southwestern College football team is 4-0 to start the 2026 community college season. Whether the Jaguars will be 5-0 will be determined Saturday when they host county rival San Diego...

Metro Conference Hall of Fame to expand with 2026 class

The Metro Conference Hall of Fame is set to welcome 16 new members during ceremonies on Sunday, Sept. 20, at Olympian High School. The newest inductees include former standout athletes and coaches,...

SWC football team hammers Vikings, 34-14, to hike record to 3-0

The Southwestern College football team enters Saturday’s community college non-conference game at Mt. San Jacinto College ranked 12th in the state with an undefeated 3-0 record. The high marks appear deserving at...

Literacy volunteers help newcomers find their place

For someone learning a new language, a library can be more than a place to borrow books. At the South Chula Vista Library, it can be a place to practice saying the...

Wave returns to win column, remains in fourth place

The San Diego Wave has two home matches remaining until the start of the 2026 National Women’s Soccer League playoffs. The local kickers made the most of Saturday’s home match against the...

The thanks will be familiar, plentiful

With Thanksgiving looming it’s time this weekend for me to create a list of those things for which I give thanks. Ideally the inventory of...

Family struggles, survives and plans after walk of a lifetime

Lourdes’s house, a tiny shelter made of plastic tarp, pallets, and blankets, stands alone at the edge of a windswept field. She and her...

South County teams power to Lions tournament baseball finals

The 71st Lions Baseball Tournament wrapped up its annual four-day stay in San Diego County April 11-14 with four South County teams advancing to...

Partnership leaves middle school students prepared for the future

From preschoolers to highschoolers, the month of May begins a celebration of accomplishments and the excitement for the next stage of life. For one...

Lancers win Kiwanis Bowl contest for the ages, 21-19

It might not have been the best game in the 21-year history of the Chula Vista Kiwanis Bowl series but the Sept. 1 matchup...

National City to draft cannabis ordinance

On Tuesday the National City City Council voted 5-0 to have city staff draft a regulatory ordinance that would allow up to three commercial...

Olivewood cooks up life lessons for one and all

Cooking for Salud is an Olivewood Gardens-designed program that empowers everyday people to improve their health by mastering simple cooking techniques and recognizing the...

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THIS WEEK

SWC football team hammers...

The Southwestern College football team enters Saturday’s community college non-conference game at Mt. San Jacinto College ranked 12th in the state with an undefeated...

Spartans pick up first...

Everyone associated with the Chula Vista High School football team knew it was coming. It seemed only a matter of time.The Spartans, after a...

CV Spartans set opening...

The days are counting down for the Chula Vista Spartans as they prepare to inaugurate their new campus stadium. The opening date has now...

SDSU ice men knock off...

After being swept and out-scored 11-1 in a two-game series against Arizona State University Sept.. 4-5 at the Kroc Center Ice Arena, SDSU’s men’s...

Jaguars clip Eagles’ wings,...

The Southwestern College football team is 4-0 to start the 2026 community college season. Whether the Jaguars will be 5-0 will be determined Saturday...

SWC kickers keep it...

The Southwestern College men and women’s soccer teams are off to a very promising start to the 2026 community college season. The men improved...

Gathering offers fair shot...

More than 70 employers are expected to bring more than 500 job opportunities to National City Sept. 24, giving local job seekers a chance...

Exhibit examines Japanese influence,...

The first exhibition at the new Chula Vista Museum & History Center looks at a chapter of local history that museum officials say is...

SDSU Aztecs sputter in...

San Diego State University’s football program aspires to one day compete in the College Football Playoff (formerly BCS). The Aztecs are hoping it’s sooner...

Literacy volunteers help newcomers...

For someone learning a new language, a library can be more than a place to borrow books. At the South Chula Vista Library, it can...

San Diego Wave picks...

The National Women’s Soccer League playoffs are a month away. It appears the San Diego Wave is catching fire at the right time of...

Wave returns to win...

The San Diego Wave has two home matches remaining until the start of the 2026 National Women’s Soccer League playoffs. The local kickers made the...