Tuesday, January 20, 2026
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Chula Vista

Roller hockey teams fueled by girl power

History, or rather, herstory, was made Monday afternoon at Skate San Diego in National City when seven female skaters took the floor at the same time for a CIF-Metro Conference roller...

Prep football kick-off 2014: Charting week 1 on the gridiron

The 2014 high school football season kicks off Friday, Aug. 29, with a diverse slate of non-league games. Here is a snapshot preview of games featuring local prep squads. Kick-off is 7...

MLB All-Star Week events to pay tribute to baseball stars of past, present and future

Got your tickets yet to this year’s Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Petco Park? The July 12 game is certainly commanding ticket prices worthy of baseball’s proverbial “Midseason Classic.” Tickets, as...

Five ways women can prevent diabetes

Millions of American women are living with Type 2 diabetes, and millions more are at risk of developing it. The number of new cases will continue to rise along with obesity rates—one...

Third ‘Twilight’ installment will do well

Director David Slade and Summit Entertainment have given fans the third installment of the vampire-shape shifting world created by author Stephanie Meyers in "Eclipse." This film continues the story of Bella (Kristin...

Spirit of holiday giving fills National City police department

National City resident and single mom Marisol Rauda said it has been financially difficult this year to buy her three children the gifts they want for Christmas. So she and 50...

Chef returns home to family taqueria

After helping Alejandra’s Fine Mexican Food and Catina in Carlsbad with his extensive experience, Chef Abner Peralta has come back home to Chula Vista and revamped his first restaurant. Purchased by...

Believing in the origin of love

I took a ride over to one of the local emporiums this past weekend to see what sort of unwanted items were on sale, you know, those type of things that...

Filling in details on Olympic task ahead

I don't think I'm that unusual. I’m sure there are other adults who, on occasion, find themselves bogged down by routine — stuck in a cycle of uneventful events. Wake up,...

Man admits fatally stabbing wife

A National City man who called police and said he had stabbed his wife pleaded guilty Monday to second-degree murder. Deputy District Attorney Samira Seidu said Jose Hernandez Cruz, 44, faces a...

Police release sketch of groper

Chula Vista police today released a composite sketch of a man they believe may be responsible for as many as 14 assaults on women since last September. "The four latest cases happened...

Mark your calendars

The sound of the dismissive groan surprised even me. Given that I was the only one in the car there was no point in looking around to see where it came...

NFL Star Watch: Bears win second straight; Jaguars release Myers

The fortunes for Chicago Bears head coach John Fox appear to be looking up after the Bears handed the visiting Carolina Panthers a stinging 17-3 defeat on Sunday, Oct. 22. The...

Wide array of films are on the March horizon

The 24th annual, 11-day San Diego Latino Film Festival (SDLFF), March 16-26 at Fashion Valley Mall and North Park, is more than just a movie exhibition — it’s a multi-faceted celebration...

Young Barons prove that experience isn’t everything

It is not at all surprising that the Bonita Vista High softball team (13-3-1) is off to a promising start. After all, John Carlson’s charges have advanced to four consecutive CIF...

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THIS WEEK

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...

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...

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...

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...

Esoteric astrology as news...

Communities, Cooperatives & the Essential Fire of Change - the New Era Unfolding Sun enters Aquarius Monday, January 19th, the day after the Capricorn new...

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...

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...

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...

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...