Monday, January 19, 2026
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College’s business center focused on female empowerment

The U.S. Small Business Administration San Diego District Office has opened a new Women’s Business Center on Southwestern College’s Higher Education Center at National City. The new center is designed to help...

Job hunters beware of LinkedIn scammers

As your District Attorney, I’m committed to increasing communication and accessibility between the DA’s Office and you, the community. One way I have been doing that is through this monthly column,...

Discovery offers early NYE celebration

The Living Coast Discovery Center will once again offer their recycled dog toy craft construction at their New Year’s Eve Party, Dec. 31, slated for 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. “Last year...

Drunk leg breaker out of jail

A Chula Vista man has finished a 1-year jail term for driving drunk and seriously injuring a motorcyclist whose leg was broken. Alejandro Sanchez, 21, was ordered to pay $6,800 in medical...

Future takes shape on SWC’s vacant corner lot

Southwestern College's corner lot has been an empty dirt lot for more than half a century, with college officials and community members brainstorming on what can be housed there. Previous plans for...

Lady Barons toy with season sweep over Lady Dons but falter in 55-49 finals setback

The Bonita Vista High School girls basketball team posted some downright superlative statistics during the much-delayed 2020-21 season, including a pair of wins against Cathedral Catholic, which would go on to...

Be mindful of who you are talking to

As tax season ends, it’s the perfect time to remind the public that if you get a call from the “IRS” saying you owe money and you need to pay immediately...

Hilltop grad Allen to lead Indians into MLB playoffs against Astros

Hilltop High School alumnus Greg Allen earned an entry into the Major League Baseball record book earlier this season after stringing together a 14-game hitting streak as a member of the...

Annual Hilltop softball tournament playoffs set for Saturday

The annual Hilltop softball tournament wraps up with championship playoffs on Saturday, March 26, at Hilltop High School. Hilltop, Otay Ranch, Bonita Vista and Olympian all finished 2-1 in pool play to...

Council repeals action, Morrison still censured

The city of National City Aug. 4 repealed a motion of censure against Council member Ron Morrison, ostensibly because it was not included on the agenda at a June 16 meeting. That...

Waste: The American way of life

People buy items in stores or online—72% of the US economy is generated by consumer activity. All purchases are made with the best of intentions. However, when we examine food, clothing,...

Olympian places runner-up at Queen of the Lake tourney

Thirty-two teams signed up for last Saturday’s Queen of the Lake girls wrestling tournament at Eastlake High School. Steele Canyon won the team title with 127 points, with Olympian posting a runner-up...

Celebrating Muhammad Ali

Thousands are heading to Louisville, Ky. this week to mourn the death and celebrate the life of Muhammad Ali. Ali will never be forgotten. He shook up the world and the world...

Spartans’ Antonio Garcia pitches perfect game in CIF playoff opener

Don Larsen is renowned for pitching the only perfect game in the World Series. That came on Oct. 8, 1956, as the New York Yankees defeated the Brooklyn Dodgers in Game...

Lawyer wants client examined

Criminal proceedings were suspended Tuesday for the alleged gunman in four freeway shootings that started on Interstate 805 in National City because the man’s lawyer doubts his mental competency to stand...

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THIS WEEK

Girls hoops teams tip...

The San Diego Section will crown its 2025-26 girls basketball divisional champions Feb. 26-28. All the hoopla, cheers and tears are still more than...

Above the rim: SDSU...

Photo caption: Elzie Harrington has the ball for SDSU in Saturday’s game against Fresno State. Photo by Andy Bartotto Like football, San Diego State University’s...

Southwestern Lady Jags secure...

It was nothing but cheers as Southwestern College recorded its third Pacific Coast Athletic Conference women’s soccer championship in the past eight years with...

Esoteric astrology as news...

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Frosh phenoms are lacing...

Last season, the Metro Conference roller hockey scoring race was contested between Eastlake High junior Chris Rollbusch Jr. and Bonita Vista senior Jacob Hunter. Rollbusch...

Moore takes lead at...

The Port of San Diego officially swore in its 2026 officers for the Board of Port Commissioners on Wednesday, Jan. 14, marking the start...

King’s call for justice...

Three days after the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., the April 7, 1968 edition of The Chula Vista Star News had a small...

Gulls start climb up...

The San Diego Gulls have languished near the bottom of the American Hockey League’s Pacific Division for the past three seasons, missing the genrous...

Women’s pro soccer received...

The National Women’s Soccer League crowned its 2026 champion on Nov. 22 as Gotham FC defeated the Washington Spirit, 1-0, in front of 18,000...

Familiar fragrance store opens...

Bath & Body Works officially opened a new 3,232-square-foot store near Palomar Trolley on Jan. 9, bringing the brand’s signature fragrances, body care, and...