Monday, February 23, 2026
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Chula Vista

Family comes and goes…and so do pets

Probably one of the oldest expressions in any language is “My how time does fly.”  This comes to mind because in September we will have lived in this house for 54...

Vaccine outreach must improve in Black communities

County of San Diego officials reported that before the three COVID-19 vaccinations became available in the U.S., only 42% of Black Americans planned to receive the vaccines, and as of today,...

Park reopened to public

The community came together for the reopening of west Chula Vista’s Harborside Park after more than two years of the park’s closure. The reopening event included ribbon-cutting, an official first kick...

Bonita Vista High School teacher wins top honors

Out of 22,000 teachers in San Diego County, 42 were nominated for San Diego County Teacher of the Year. Out of those 42, five were awarded, including Bonita Vista High School...

From cop to superintendent

For those who know Francisco Escobedo, the newly appointed superintendent for the Chula Vista Elementary School District, they recognize his dedication to excellence in serving more than 20 years in education....

Olympian Eagles soar in opening win

At the beginning of the season, Olympian head coach Gil Warren said his team would pass the ball enough to, in his words, “keep the other team’s defense honest.” True to...

Teenager held on sex charges

A July 31 preliminary hearing was confirmed June 28 for a young man accused of sexually assaulting three women including two in the South Bay. Seth Alan Roberts, 19, appeared before San...

Hilltop seniors get a cheerful CIF send-off

The 2019-20 interscholastic term has ended and it was a bountiful harvest for Sweetwater Union High School District schools and their student-athletes. New territory was blazed, including the crowning of first-time San...

Metro-Mesa League football preview: Who’s your daddy?

EASTLAKE TITANS RELOAD WITH NEW COACH, SAME ATTITUDE Despite returning only two starters on defense and buttressed by an entirely new offensive line, goals for the Eastlake High School football team remain...

County fills voids at SUHSD

For the first time in months, the dais for a Sweetwater Union High School District board meeting will be completely filled. However, four of the five seats on the board are to...

The news is good, proceed with caution

The county of San Diego delivered some promising, if not hopeful, news this week—vaccination rates against COVID-19 in San Diego are high. A reported 88% of the eligible population, people age 12...

Barons post 32-13 come-from-behind win over Eagles, take control of Metro-Mesa League standings

The Bonita Vista High School football team took one big step closer to capturing this year’s Metro-Mesa League championship after recording a 32-13 come-from-behind victory over the Olympian Eagles last Friday....

Cops talk kid safety

Parents, students and citizens attended a child safety community forum last week to learn about the crime surrounding their neighborhood and how to help prevent it. Chula Vista City Councilman Rudy Ramirez...

Otay Ranch Mustang hardballers defeat Hilltop, remain perfect in Mesa League play

The Otay Ranch High School baseball team used four pitchers and scored 13 runs Wednesday at Hilltop to remain undefeated in Mesa League play. The Mustangs’ 13-8 win over the Lancers built...

Optimist had a humbling beginning

Those of us in the South Bay are fortunate in having a group of service clubs and others akin to them doing their bit in helping others. In these trying times...

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THIS WEEK

Hybrid center broadens energy...

When the sun sets and electricity demand spikes, a new battery energy storage facility is stepping in to keep power flowing across San Diego....

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San Diego’s leaders are talking a lot about being “pro-housing.” We hear it in speeches, policy announcements, and campaign platforms. The mayor’s recent State...

Association works to develop...

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‘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,...

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...

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...

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...

‘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...

Esoteric Astrology as news...

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SuHi inducts 2026 Basketball...

The Sweetwater High School basketball program’s Hall of Fame class grew by five more inductees during ceremonies Jan. 31 in the National City school’s...

CIF wrestling finals head...

The San Diego Section Division IV boys wrestling championship tournament took the spotlight Saturday at Mar Vista High School in Imperial Beach. While showcasing the...