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County streamlines to pay for services

County Supervisor Greg Cox said during his annual State of Bonita address Thursday night that the county intends to spend nearly 40 percent of its $5.5 billion budget on health and human...

New year, new chief in charge

Roxana Kennedy officially took the reins as Chula Vista’s 24th chief of police, and the first woman to man the position in the city’s history, as she was sworn in last...

Party store has you covered

Willy Wonka meets Gepetto is an apt way of describing a new confectionary and party store on Third Avenue. "We make your ideas come true," said Maria Pojero, co-owner of Pinocho's and...

MORE VOICES for TOMORROW

CLIMATE CHANGE In Southern California we are being attacked by climate change on two sides. On one side we are experiencing wildfires, while on the other side water levels are rising. With...

Going right?

Americans are constantly bombarded with news messages coming from just about everywhere! But now, we are wondering, “what’s real, and what’s fake?” When exactly did this “fake news” nonsense begin? Was...

Watchdog convenes ahead of Chula Vista’s new tax

The 16-member Citizens’ Oversight Committee met for the first time Tuesday night, days before Chula Vista’s sales tax increases from 7.75 percent to 8.25 percent. The temporary 10-year half-cent general tax voted...

SWC steps in to fill student needs

The recent federal government shutdown affected many Southwestern College students who face mounting challenges that reach far beyond the classroom. For hundreds, the loss or delay of critical benefits such as...

Esoteric Astrology as news for week July 1 – 7, 2020

Rod of Justice, Rule of Law & Prayers for our Country  Saturday, July 4th, is Independence Day in the United States. It is the U.S. birthday. Saturday night, Sunday morning is also...

Prep football to have new look at South County schools in 2020-21

Metro Conference football will have a decidedly different look for the 2020 season through the re-leaguing of teams and the addition of five new head coaches. The conference has streamlined itself into...

Chef brings gaucho influence to Chula Vista brewery

Chula Vista resident Leonardo Bauer is the executive chef at NOVO Brazil Brewing. Hailing from Southern Brazil, Bauer comes from a long line of gauchos. Gauchos are traditional cowboys in regions...

Bonita singer working on world tour

It all began with a girl and a dream for her music to spread around the world. Olivia Bonilla, 18, has been non-stop busy this year with traveling, singing and songwriting. The 2009...

MAAC mural pays homage to historic connection

MAAC Community Charter School unveiled a mural on June 2 that depicts border life in pre-Columbian times and the connection to the local land. The 22 x 22 feet mural was...

Gift for kids still bright after 60 years

Judith Sullivan moved into her Mankato neighborhood nearly 70 years ago when she was just 8 years old. Her parents picked the area because they liked the small-town neighborhood feel. Little did Sullivan...

Kriss Kringle, a campus and kids

Santa Claus recently visited a few dozen single parent-students and their children at the Chula Vista Southwestern College campus. Dec. 14 marked the 20th anniversary for Project Santa, created through Extended Opportunity...

National City to draft cannabis ordinance

On Tuesday the National City City Council voted 5-0 to have city staff draft a regulatory ordinance that would allow up to three commercial cannabis businesses in National City’s industrial zones. “I...

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THIS WEEK

‘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,...

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...

New Year, New Career...

Every San Diegan — no matter their zip code — should have the resources and support to secure stable, good-paying jobs. That belief continues to...

City preps for fire...

Chula Vista city officials broke ground Feb. 9 on the future site of Fire Station 12, marking a key investment in emergency services along...

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,...

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...

BMW of Chula Vista...

The South Bay welcomed its first and only BMW dealership on Feb. 3 as BMW of Chula Vista officially celebrated its grand opening. The event...

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...

‘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...

National City on the...

National City is emerging as a place where opportunity and reinvention are a perfect match. With a population of roughly 58,000 residents, National City...

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...

Love local this Valentine’s...

Whether you’re planning an intimate evening, a full weekend of romance, or simply looking for a meaningful way to show your appreciation, Downtown Chula...