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San Diego County Cup champions crowned

Phillip Brents - 01/08/2026

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Gulls face off new year with Pacific Division challenges

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SUHSD dispute headed to state’s highest court

Chula Vista Robert Moreno - 07/09/2016 0

The California Supreme Court will take up a lawsuit involving the Sweetwater Union High School District and contractors who contributed in a pay-to-play scheme with school board members to win bids...

Bad news for homeowners and renters

Chula Vista admin - 10/27/2024 0

Meet Maria, an elderly woman who owns a small condo. She rents it out to a disabled tenant and keeps the rent low for several years. While the rent helps cover...

Republicans focus on residency issue

Columnists Carlos Davalos - 10/01/2022 0

A variety of headlines could have introduced an interesting development in the Chula Vista mayoral race this week: Republican hires ex-Fed to surveil Latino-Arab-American Councilman’s private eye peeps on congresswoman’s alleged lover McCann: Campa-Najjar...

Cops, kids fill their baskets during annual shopping spree

Chula Vista Robert Moreno - 12/13/2014 0

Law enforcement agencies throughout San Diego County converged on a Target store Saturday morning for the biggest toy “raid” this holiday season. Police officers and their juvenile companions searched and seized items...

No road for Bonitafest

Chula Vista Robert Moreno - 08/01/2015 0

Last year, Southwestern College professor Max Branscomb saved Bonitafest from the brink of extinction. But Branscomb couldn’t bring Bonitafest to Bonita Road where it has traditionally been held. Instead, Bonitafest will be held...

Day of play at Gardens

Chula Vista Staff - 07/28/2023 0

National City residents and visitors are invited to a play date this weekend. Olivewood Gardens is hosting its anual Play Free community gathering Saturday, July 29, beginnning at 10 a.m. According to organizers,...

Level playing field needed

Chula Vista Carlos Davalos - 05/16/2014 0

Congress needs to pass the Marketplace Fairness Act (MFA) so there is real and fair competition reflecting 21st century commerce. America was built on promoting economic growth and business in a...

Eastlake Titans back to defend lacrosse title

High School Phillip Brents - 04/18/2019 0

The Eastlake High School girls lacrosse team finished 17-2 last season, including an 8-0 record in Mesa League play, while advancing to the semifinal round of the San Diego Section Division...

CYT’s ‘Oliver!’ set to close Oct. 30 at Eastlake High School

Arts Staff - 10/28/2011 0

Christian Youth Theater’s energetic production of “Oliver!” will end its run on Sunday, Oct. 30, at the performing arts center on the campus of Eastlake High School. Final performances are scheduled Friday,...

‘Maid in America’ made by Chula Vistan

Chula Vista Robert Moreno - 03/08/2018 0

More than 160 films will be featured in the upcoming San Diego Latino Film Festival with one of them being produced by Chula Vista resident and former journalist Laura Castaneda. Castaneda’s five-minute...

Yuks and ha ha’s in two languages

Chula Vista Carlos Davalos - 01/12/2012 0

It all started with an open mic night in 2007 and Ben Garcia-Reyes, 29, was hooked. “It began as a means of dealing with depression,” said Garcia-Reyes. "I'm a people pleaser and...

Community masking, the right question?

Chula Vista Jessica Brodkin Webb - 11/27/2020 0

The face mask has come to symbolize a political divide between citizens who say the practice infringes on their personal rights and people who believe they are looking out for everyone...

Drone show debuts in Chula Vista

Chula Vista Debbie Sklar - 11/21/2025 0

On Friday, Nov. 21, and Saturday, Nov. 22, Chula Vista will host the DroneArt Show — what is being called the longest drone show ever staged — featuring 45 minutes of...

Defense is making a difference at Bonita Vista

Uncategorized John Philip Wyllie - 01/21/2011 0

A year ago, the Bonita Vista Barons captured their eighth Mesa League title for veteran coach Jason Murphy, but then fell to league nemesis Chula Vista in the San Diego Section...

Man admits to hotel murder

Chula Vista Neal Putnam - 11/15/2018 0

Rodney Eric Martin has pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in the shooting death of a man at a South Bay motel. Martin, 31, was acquitted of first-degree murder by a jury in...

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