Sunday, February 1, 2026
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Chula Vista

The art of creativity can yield breathtaking results

I have, from time to time, interviewed individuals or small groups and then written about them in a segment I call interesting people. Being around such folks gives one a feeling...

The internationally friendly legacy of Rudy Ramirez

Rudy Ramirez has always focused beyond borders. The Chula Vista native got his college degree in international studies. He brought that sensibility to his eight-year tenure on the Chula Vista City...

Riding to the aid of wounded warriors

A local motorsports shop is teaming up with a San Diego nonprofit to support wounded soldiers who have been medically discharged from service. Southbay Motorsports is hosting the Warrior’s Code Poker Ride...

Downtown Chula Vista prepares for Starlight Nights

Chula Vista Starlight Nights is headed to downtown on Dec. 4 from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. with holiday activities for the entire family. Although there will not be a parade again...

To serve and represent

In 2014, Mary Casillas Salas made political history in Chula Vista. The then-Chula Vista councilwoman became the first Latina mayor in a city that’s been in existence for more than a century. That...

Keeping Mexican students on track

Monica Santos has worked in the Chula Vista Elementary School District for 15 years and currently is a dual immersion kindergarten teacher at Eastlake Elementary, teaching Spanish to children. But that’s just...

CV Badgers mine medals at California State Games

The California State Games added to a busy weekend July 9-11 in San Diego County as Little League baseball was in full bloom with all-star tournament play, high school football teams...

No. 1 Eastlake stymied in bid to return to CIF boys lacrosse title game

The Eastlake High School boys lacrosse team finished runner-up in last year’s San Diego Section Division II championship game to make program history. The Titans earned the No. 1 seed in this...

Music at the mall

Eleven high school marching bands from Chula Vista and throughout Southern California are meeting Nov. 13 at Otay Ranch Town Center for a marching band competiton and a community festival. Local...

Victim balks, suspect walks

A jury acquitted a man of attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon after the victim recanted his earlier story in court. The jury deliberated about a day before acquitting Alejandro...

Fore! SDSU Aztecs finish runner-up at 16th annual Lamkin Classic

Chula Vista’s historic San Diego Country Club was thrust into the spotlight as the San Diego State University and University of San Diego men’s golf teams co-hosted the 16th annual Lamkin...

District 42 Little League gearing up for exciting summer

The boys — and girls — of summer are upon us, ushered in appropriately by the Strawberry Full Moon hanging over local ball fields. The 2024 Little League spring season was a...

Bonitafest, parade this weekend

The 51st annual Bonitafest “Fun for the entire area” is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 23, and will feature a twilight parade performances from area residents. During the Twilight Trail Parade, equestrians, walkers...

Metro Conference Hall of Fame inductees honored

As part of the 2024-25 interscholastic calendar, the Metro Conference unveiled its inaugural Hall of Fame Class of 2024. The event honored 16 outstanding individuals — athletes, coaches and distinguished community...

Threat silenced for the time being

For now, one tantrum-induced threat from the White House has subsided. The president’s warning that he would completely shut down the country’s southern border unless Mexico stopped people from illegally entering...

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THIS WEEK

Shining brightly decades later

In January 1989, George Bush the elder was elected the 41st president of the United States, convicted serial killer Ted Bundy was put to...

Emilio’s Dream Sundae to...

You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream — with a purpose. Sammy’s at Seven Mile Restaurant and Bar in Chula Vista...

Esoteric Astrology as news...

The Christmas Tree Becomes the Valentine’s Tree As February begins we have multiple celebrations (needed in the dark of winter). The celebrations are Jewish Arbor...

Slam dunk! Barons win...

Bonita Vista and Eastlake high schools have been rivals since the 1990s. The schools’ annual Battle for the Boot football game has become the...

Health center consolidates services...

National City residents now have access to a wide range of healthcare services in one location with the opening of the Macias Family Health...

She believes: Jordyn Bugg...

The Winter Olympic Games are set to open Feb. 6 in Italy and the next Summer Olympic Games are scheduled 2028 in Los Angeles.The...

In search of a...

The shame of the Trump administration’s immigration policy is all too apparent in the Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s unjustified raids across the nation. As...

It’s time for paying...

Enough time has passed since the last of the major holidays that it seems an acceptable time to hop back on the soapbox without...

Metro roller hockey season...

EASTLAKE TOPS NEW-LOOK OTAY RANCH MUSTANGS 8-3, FINISH 12-0 REGULAR SEASON SCHEDULE Wednesday's regular season slate at the Castle Park High School outdoor rink finalized...

Aztec round-ballers keep up...

SDSU men start MW play 9-1, SDSU women roll a perfect 10-0 Viejas Arena is regularly filled whenever the San Diego State University men’s basketball...

County seeks pollution chief

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors on Wednesday voted to put someone in charge of coordination and accountability in addressing the Tijuana River...