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...

Lady Red Devils, Lady Knights excel at early season Sweetwater girls volleyball tournament

This year’s Sweetwater High School girls volleyball tournament featured a field of 46 teams serving all levels from the Open Division to Division V-AA.South County counted two champions among the six...

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...

Exhibit examines Japanese influence, history in Chula Vista

The first exhibition at the new Chula Vista Museum & History Center looks at a chapter of local history that museum officials say is significant but not widely known. The Japanese Story...

San Diego Wave picks up the pace with two-match winning streak to move into third place in NWSL standings

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 the season.The Wave extended its winning streak...

SWC kickers keep it moving forward in 2026

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 their early season record to 5-1 following...

Spartans pick up first football win of 2026 season

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 0-4 start, won their first game of...

Sign of gratitude

The Chula Vista High School Foundation was created in 2013 with the purpose of raising enough money to purchase a new digital marquee for...

Otay Ranch’s Gillespie showcases freshman talent

In retrospect, Metro Conference athletes fared about as reasonably well as might be expected against an exceptionally strong field at this year's San Diego...

National Night Out brings people to police

On Tuesday, CVPD hosted its 36th annual National Night Out community/police event from 4 to 8 p.m. “I want you to know what our goals...

Tournament ends in heartbreak

Although the Tijuana Xoloitxcuintles schooled Brazil's Atletico Mineiro in front of 22,000 fans at Indepence Stadium, the better team was eliminated from the the...

Student’s mission is to find older animals homes

When Tiffany Elementary School fifth grader Amelia Mendoza grows up, she wants to be a veterinarian. The self-proclaimed animal lover owns a few pets of...

School of champions doing well

Earlier this month Feaster Charter School was recognized as a “Wellness Champion” by the Chula Vista Elementary School District during a Chula Vista City...

Fast times at Eastlake High produce split in key cross country meet between host Titans, Olympian Eagles

In an early season battle for supremacy in the Mesa League girls cross country standings, Eastlake edged Olympian, 25-34, in a key dual meet...

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THIS WEEK

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...

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...

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...

South County native Joe...

The South County sports community lost an icon and cherished friend with the untimely passing of Chula Vista High School alumnus Joe Heinz, who...

Lady Red Devils, Lady...

This year’s Sweetwater High School girls volleyball tournament featured a field of 46 teams serving all levels from the Open Division to Division V-AA.South...

Metro Conference Hall of...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...