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Chula Vista

The eyes have it when it comes to macular degeneration

Scientists now have a few more genetic clues about a leading cause of visual impairment and blindness in older Americans - age-related macular degeneration (AMD). That's because a large scale collaborative study,...

Olympian Eagles reach midseason with 4-1 football record

The Olympian High School football team enters its bye week with a 4-1 record and a four-game winning streak since opening the season with a one-point loss. It’s likely an understatement...

Self preservation flies out the window when a child’s needs erupt

"Teacher, I don't feel well." I leaned in closer to Alyssa, putting my arm around her. Just as I opened my mouth to ask what was wrong, she vomited on my...

Regatta pays tribute to deceased loved ones

More than 1,400 pennants, referred to as “spirits in the wind,”  adorned 40 yachts sailing in San Diego Bay Aug. 27 for the 14th annual “Celebrating Life” regatta to benefit Sharp...

Changes in leadership

National City Mayor Ron Morrison, National City candidates Mona Alvarado-Rios and Luis "Louie" Natividad, as well as Chula Vista City Council candidate Patricia Aguilar emerged victorious in Tuesday's general election. Morrison, along...

Titan mat men show most at Metro finals

Not all of the Metro Conference’s top male wrestlers were present for last Friday’s championship tournament at Montgomery High School, but the 70-plus competitors who did venture onto the mat helped...

Driver pleads guilty

One drag racer whose passenger died in a crash on East H Street in Chula Vista has pleaded guilty to gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated. Sergio Isai Ramirez, 22, was killed Oct....

USGA women’s event a great success for San Diego Country Club

The United States Women’s Amateur Championship took place Aug. 7-13 at the San Diego Country Club in Chula Vista. Dean Knuth, San Diego Country Club member and general chairman of this...

Gardening wisely with water

Registration is now open to hear presentations by experts covering water-conserving landscapes by building healthy soil with compost, plant right for your site, and use water smart irrigation. This event is...

Complaint questions campaign contributions

The Chula Vista Elementary School teachers union Political Action Committee and three elected board members are the subjects of an investigation by  the Fair Political Practices Commission over alleged campaign finance...

FCC chair accuses Verizon of throttling unlimited data to boost profits

The model is talking about booking her latest gig, modeling WordPress underwear in the brand latest Perfectly Fit campaign, which was shot by Lachian Bailey. It was such a surreal moment...

Cox takes a look at localizing landfill

County Supervisor Greg Cox, who oversees the South Bay in the first supervisorial district, has a list of things he wants to accomplish before he is termed-out of office in 2020. Among...

Otay Ranch pole vaulting duo is soaring to new heights

Nine feet might not seem like much in retrospect but for Otay Ranch sophomore pole vaulter Alexander Law, it meant everything at the time. “If you cleared nine feet, you got to...

Trash talking

When we hear the term "trash talking" it usually refers to one athlete lording it over another athlete for doing something he is expected to do, like scoring a touchdown or...

Man who gave fentanyl to woman sentenced to 12 years

A Chula Vista man was sentenced Aug. 5 to 12 years and four months in federal prison for supplying fentanyl to a woman who later died in a 2018 overdose. Michael Steen,...

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THIS WEEK

San Diego Section winter...

The San Diego Section winter sports playoffs have tipped off for boys and girls basketball and kicked off for boys and girls soccer and...

Hybrid center broadens energy...

When the sun sets and electricity demand spikes, a new battery energy storage facility is stepping in to keep power flowing across San Diego....

You can’t be pro-housing...

San Diego’s leaders are talking a lot about being “pro-housing.” We hear it in speeches, policy announcements, and campaign platforms. The mayor’s recent State...

Association works to develop...

When a police K-9 retires in South County, the badge may come off — but the medical bills don’t. That reality is what led former...

SuHi inducts 2026 Basketball...

The Sweetwater High School basketball program’s Hall of Fame class grew by five more inductees during ceremonies Jan. 31 in the National City school’s...

From seed to sustainability

A long-standing partnership between the National School District and Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center has earned statewide recognition for its innovative approach to climate...

Esoteric Astrology as news...

A Disciplined New Cycle of Learning Begins The months, January, February and March, can seem cold and empty witWe begin the week on Wednesday with...

Chula Vista library takes...

Finding your next favorite book just got a lot easier in Chula Vista. The city’s public library has rolled out Book Match, a free,...

CIF wrestling finals head...

The San Diego Section Division IV boys wrestling championship tournament took the spotlight Saturday at Mar Vista High School in Imperial Beach. While showcasing the...

‘Somebody’ of note then...

Among the many tributes to civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson upon the occasion of his death this week the one that resonates most,...

San Diego State women’s...

The San Diego State University women’s basketball team (21-4, 15-1) extended itrs lead on first place in the Mountain West to three games with...

‘Joker’ helps heal veteran

Dawn Jeans, born and raised in Chula Vista and a U.S. Army veteran, knows firsthand what it’s like to hit rock bottom. After surviving...