Friday, January 16, 2026
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Chula Vista

Man admits torching Chula Vista office

A transient who set fire to a non-profit community organization’s office in Chula Vista has pleaded guilty to arson and has agreed to accept a 4-year prison term. Christopher Treyvoun Jenkins, 28,...

Mustangs, Titans, Lancers, Red Devils, Raiders sew up league cross country titles

Eastlake High School freshman Jaelyn Williams set the course record at Chula Vista’s Rohr Park in an Oct. 14 Mesa League dual meet against Bonita Vista with a time of 14:49...

Face coverings required

Shopping in public now requires use of face coverings. Chula Vista Mayor Mary Casillas Salas said during a press conference outside city hall Thursday anyone engaged in essential tasks—such as grocery shopping,...

A merciless king

President Donald J. Trump, vengeful King Trump, showed no mercy for vulnerable minorities by eliminating federal Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) that promotes progress towards a diverse equal opportunity nation. He...

Season is not over until the turkey is gone

Thanksgiving seems to have snuck up on us this year. We are usually comfortable when it comes around in the latter part of the month. But, of course, if we are...

Planning for the neighbors we want

Every year, a few more show up. When they come to my 5th grade classroom mid-year, they often have a stunned look.  They’re dazed, they’re reeling.  “Welcome to the class.  I know...

Fraud cost victims millions in losses

Every year in San Diego County dozens of real estate fraud cases are referred to our office for potential prosecution. Since buying a home is one of the biggest financial investments...

Metro track and field athletes are moving into the fast lane

The high school state track and field championship meet is reserved for an elite cadre of student-athletes — something that Otay Ranch sophomore Carina Gillespie and Eastlake senior Jordan Hines already...

Mar Vista claims first-ever boys CIF water polo championship

It’s been raining throughout the week but being wet is what it’s all about in water polo. Mar Vista High School’s players know all about that. The Mariners didn’t let last Saturday’s atmospheric...

Mustangs slip past Barons, Titans in girls lacrosse

Otay Ranch's girls lacrosse team all but assured itself of sole possession of this year's Metro Conference title after defeating Bonita Vista and Eastlake by respective scores of 11-6 and 13-11...

Small schools making impact on prep gridiron

The South Bay is home to three small school division high school football teams. They are the Calvary Christian Academy Royal Knights, Lutheran Knights and Ocean View Christian Academy Patriots. Calvary Christian...

N.C. councilwoman wants Cano investigated

A National City City Councilwoman has called for an independent investigation into one of her colleagues to determine if he abused his power as an elected official to solicit preferential treatment...

Eastlake girls soccer team captures second Division I title on late goal

The Eastlake High School girls soccer team captured its first San Diego Section Division I championship with a 1-0 win over top-seeded Carlsbad in 2013 at San Diego Mesa College. The Lady...

2010 high school girls volleyball all-league teams honored

Jenelle Hudson earned honors as the 2010 Mesa League girls volleyball Player of the Year and Sweetwater freshman Kimberly Gutierrez earned honors as the 2010 South Bay League Player of the...

No parade for SWC graduates

Southwestern College is holding its largest commencement ceremony to date on May 27, with two separate commencement ceremonies to make room for guests as it celebrates more than 900 graduates this...

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THIS WEEK

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...

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...

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...

Esoteric astrology as news...

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Roller hockey faces off...

The Metro Conference faced off the 2026 portion of its 2025-26 roller hockey schedule with four games played Jan 7-8 at the Castle Park...

What’s new, what’s next...

Ring in the New Year right with Downtown Chula Vista after a full year of growth! From getting a head start on your New...

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...

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...

New laws boost pet...

Five new California animal welfare laws sponsored by San Diego Humane Society went into effect Jan. 1, strengthening protections against puppy mills, cracking down...

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...

Help getting by during...

If you went into the first full week of January 2026 wondering: Where you were going to find the extra money to pay for your...