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Basketball

Open Division hopefuls abound in South County this year

Phillip Brents - 02/05/2026

High School

Metro mat women get their moment in time

Chula Vista

Creating opportunity, one scholarship at a time

Chula Vista

Tears for different reasons

Columnists Carlos Davalos - 10/06/2012 0

At times it appeared Valentin Tachiquin struggled to maintain his composure. Standing in front of a candlelit memorial to his 32-year-old daughter, who had been shot to death three days earlier...

Esoteric Astrology as news for week March 13 – 19, 2019

Horoscope Risa DAngeles - 03/14/2019 0

Spring Equinox, Aries Festival, Flowers Scattered About Three festivals occur this upcoming week. Spring Equinox, Aries solar festival (at the full moon) & Persian New year (Nowruz, March 21st). Spring equinox and...

Xtreme justice in Chula Vista

Chula Vista Allison Sampite - 02/05/2011 0

There are superheroes living among us. Their interests are justice and comic books. They hold monthly meetings and conference calls. They carry stun guns, pepper spray, flashlights and have full body...

Fratricide suspect accused of new attack

Chula Vista Carlos Davalos - 09/26/2013 0

A Chula Vista man already in jail for allegedly killing his brother pleaded not guilty Sept. 19 to new charges of assaulting another inmate with a homemade knife. Alberto Gonzalez Figueroa, 35,...

Get ready for plenty or re-boots, remakes and sequels hit the screen

Uncategorized Carlos Davalos - 08/19/2016 0

Nostalgia reigned in films released in the July and August. To fully appreciate most of the following shows, catch up on the originals before viewing the new models/sequels. Jason Bourne To gain insight...

Grad has nose for the street

Chula Vista Rebecca Williamson - 03/14/2019 0

No graduation cap, no gown or new car for graduation. But Jax, a Belgian malinois, may get his own version of a graduation gift – a diploma or certification. Jax recently...

New clubhouse for kids coming to Chula Vista

Chula Vista Debbie Sklar - 12/07/2025 0

Chula Vista is preparing for a new hub for youth development with the upcoming opening of the Boys & Girls Clubs of South County’s Escaya Clubhouse. The 10,000-square-foot, two-story facility will...

Virchis to receive prestigious Roberto Martinez Spirit Award

Uncategorized Phillip Brents - 11/04/2016 0

William A. Virchis, professor emeritus at Southwestern College, former director of the Visual and Performing Arts Department within the Sweetwater Union High School District and producing artistic director of Teatro Máscara...

Eastlake Titans win the battle of Bonita Vista in baseball, boys lacrosse

Baseball Phillip Brents - 05/02/2024 0

Bonita Vista High School was the place to be on Monday if you were a high school baseball or high school boys lacrosse fan in South County. Metro-Mesa League championship banners were...

Fear and reflection

Chula Vista Isabel Hughes - 08/15/2019 0

On the morning of Aug. 3 Irene Silva took “roll call,” making countless calls to her family and friends in El Paso, Texas, as she prayed they were not of the...

Sun sets on Lancers, Spartans as Kiwanis Cup playoffs face off

High School Phillip Brents - 02/24/2016 0

The Kiwanis Cup championship roller hockey playoffs faced off Monday at two sites – the Castle Park High School rink in Chula Vista and the Escondido Sports Center – with four...

Red Devils tradition

Chula Vista Mark Baca - 11/03/2022 0

Tradition never graduates. This past Friday night the Sweetwater Red Devil football team wore black uniform pants and jerseys. We want to make something clear here regarding the black uniforms, if it was...

Behold the mighty dandelion

Chula Vista Carlos Davalos - 03/23/2012 0

“The flowers that bloom in the spring, tra la, have nothing to do with the case…” (Gilbert & Sullivan’s “The Mikado”). Springtime wildflowers! I’ve been admiring wild radish, oxalis, sow thistle, chrysanthemum, tree...

ARTS provides National City artists a creative haven

Latest News Isabel Hughes - 09/26/2019 0

From interactive kaleidoscope bike sculptures to military tanks turned dj booths, 18-year-old National City native Alex Hernandez is showcasing his creativity and building skills through every A Reason to Survive project...

CAMPAIGN 2022 SCHOOL BOARD

Chula Vista Albert Fulcher - 09/16/2022 0

WHY ARE YOU RUNNING FOR SCHOOL BOARD? To help Sweetwater students receive the world class education they deserve. WHAT ARE YOUR TOP THREE PRIORITIES IF ELECTED? School safety, restore public confidence in the district,...

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THIS WEEK

Gulls

Open Division hopefuls abound in South County this year

Metro mat women get their moment in time

Creating opportunity, one scholarship at a time

E-vehicle chargers coming

DON'T MISS

Tears for different reasons

Esoteric Astrology as news for week March 13 – 19, 2019

Xtreme justice in Chula Vista

Fratricide suspect accused of new attack

Get ready for plenty or re-boots, remakes and sequels hit the screen

Grad has nose for the street

New clubhouse for kids coming to Chula Vista

Virchis to receive prestigious Roberto Martinez Spirit Award

Eastlake Titans win the battle of Bonita Vista in baseball, boys lacrosse

Fear and reflection

Sun sets on Lancers, Spartans as Kiwanis Cup playoffs face off

Red Devils tradition

Behold the mighty dandelion

ARTS provides National City artists a creative haven

CAMPAIGN 2022 SCHOOL BOARD

WEATHER

COMMUNITY POLL

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E-vehicle chargers coming

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Open Division hopefuls abound...

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Creating opportunity, one scholarship...