Wednesday, February 18, 2026
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Chula Vista

Man accused of carjacking 4X

A suspected carjacker in Otay Mesa was ordered Friday to stand trial on four counts of carjacking. Seven witnesses testified in the preliminary hearing of Daniel Ryan Perez, 33, that was conducted...

Lancers entertain fans but drop CIF opener to Cougars

The way Hilltop boys water polo coach John Salts figures it, the No. 8-seeded team in the San Diego Section playoffs has the toughest draw in the first round because that...

Asking questions, being prepared

As we helplessly, hopelessly watch our family, friends and neighbors to the north grapple with the devastating wildfires consuming parts of Los Angeles we go through the checklist of things we’re...

AFTERMATH

A submerged Subaru in Sweetwater River was surrounded by water on Central Avenue between Bonita Road and Sweetwater Road Monday after heavy rain pummeled the county throughout most of the day....

SDSU tops University of Texas-San Antonio, 38-24, to win Frisco Bowl

The San Diego State University football team set a program record with its 12th victory of the season by defeating the University of Texas-San Antonio, 38-24, in the Tropical Smoothie Café...

They keep giving to the community

Those members of the working establishment, particularly in the public sector who put in a certain number of years at their task, look toward retirement. And on retirement they look to...

Former prison worker denies guilt

A Chula Vista man who formerly worked at the Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility will get a trial date set on May 15 on charges he conspired to distribute heroin to...

Protecting victims of domestic violence

There’s no denying the lethal connection between guns and domestic violence. When a firearm is present in a domestic violence situation, it increases the risk of homicide by 500 percent. Armed domestic...

Abalone haul costs man $500,000

A Chula Vista man who owns a seafood company was fined $15,000 Dec. 18 and ordered to forfeit $500,000 in proceeds stemming from his illegally importing abalone from Mexico without specifying...

Volunteers to be celebrated

April 17 – 23 is National Volunteer Week, and Meals on Wheels San Diego County is highlighting some of its exceptional volunteers who are integral to the nonprofits mission. Since its...

Mater Dei takes edge in Metro-Pacific League title race

The 2011 Metro-Pacific League football championship title is the Mater Dei Catholic Crusaders’ to win after the Crusaders emerged from last Friday’s pigskin slate as the only team in the modest...

Students take stop sewage message to Sacramento

When students from across South Bay boarded buses and an airplane for Sacramento in January, they weren’t heading on a typical field trip. They were going to lobby lawmakers — armed with personal stories,...

Lancers capture back-to-back Kiwanis Bowl wins for first time

The Hilltop High School football team accomplished a first by winning this year’s Chula Vista Kiwanis Bowl Friday night at Robert Dodds Stadium. The Lancers’ 38-16 Metro-South Bay League win over...

Eager for the excitement and opportunities ahead

I trust this message finds you well and filled with the warmth of cherished memories from the holiday season that has just passed. As we bid farewell to the festivities and...

Filled with stuffing and more stuff

Sometimes I wonder if people buy homes simply for the sake of no longer having to move. Yes, there are families who upgrade houses as their needs for space grow, and singles...

WEATHER

Chula Vista
light rain
56.6 ° F
58.1 °
54.4 °
80 %
5.8mph
100 %
Wed
57 °
Thu
57 °
Fri
58 °
Sat
62 °
Sun
62 °

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By all accounts, it was supposed to be a killer season for the Bonita Vista High School boys wrestling team, perhaps even topping last...

From seed to sustainability

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Titans complete the job:...

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