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San Diego State women’s basketball strengthens first place lead with 80-62 win over UNLV

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‘Somebody’ of note then and now

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Association works to develop canine retirement plan

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Can’t stand the heat, stay out of Bonita

Around The South Bay Richard Pena - 06/15/2013 0

A couple of Sundays from now, June 23 to be exact, adventure seekers in the South Bay will be wending their way to the parking lot at the Bonita post office...

Congresswoman arrested in D.C.

Chula Vista Albert Fulcher - 07/22/2022 0

On July 19, Rep. Sara Jacobs, CA District 53, was arrested at a peaceful demonstration in support of reproductive rights. Jacobs joined the Center for Popular Democracy, members of the Democratic...

Metro track stars heading to state meet

High School admin - 05/30/2025 0

Metro Conference high school track and field student-athletes took on the best that the San Diego Section has to offer this season and came away holding their heads very high at...

One consistent message: flexibility

Columnists Carlos Davalos - 12/11/2021 0

Of all the reasons to hurl humbugs and toss lumps of coal at government agencies, acting cautiously on behalf of public safety is not one of them. The point may seem as...

Esoteric Astrology as news for week February 9 – 16, 2022

Horoscope Risa DAngeles - 02/10/2022 0

Valentines & Lanterns Under the Light of Aquarius This is the week for Valentines and lanterns under a full moon. Monday, February 14 is Valentine’s Day– a day of hearts, flowers, cupids and chocolates....

Kidnap claims were fake

Chula Vista Carlos Davalos - 07/24/2014 0

A 63-year-old Chula Vista woman and three others pleaded guilty July 1 to charges involving a bogus kidnap ring in which people were called and falsely told a relative has been...

Chula Vista Film Festival scheduled

Chula Vista Rebecca Williamson - 06/20/2019 0

The inaugural Chula Vista Film Festival will be held Wednesday, June 26, at the Chula Vista Civic Center Library on F Street. The festival will feature short anime/animated films by students and...

Naranjo to rep National City on Port of San Diego matters

Chula Vista Jessica Brodkin Webb - 01/15/2021 0

Sandy Naranjo was sworn in to service on Jan. 3 as the newest Port of San Diego commissioner to represent National City. The Port is governed by a seven-member board made up...

Reliving the classics

Around The South Bay Richard Pena - 02/25/2012 0

Among many things that are admired by most folks are museums and well-built automobiles. And when you put the two together you have a sight that is almost incomparable. It has often...

Holidays at The Ranch

Chula Vista Albert Fulcher - 11/18/2023 0

Santa will arrive in holiday fashion at the Otay Ranch Town Center immediately after the lighting of the center’s spectacular Christmas tree. Nearly 50 feet, the tree sets stage amidst Main...

Dumanis likes South County Latinos

Columnists Carlos Davalos - 03/02/2013 0

If a casual observer were to remark that District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis had more than a passing interest in South County, they’d find few people willing to argue the point. Her office...

Welcoming home Southwestern College’s New President

Chula Vista Dr. Mark Sanchez - 03/05/2021 0

Hello community. I am Dr. Mark Sanchez and I am honored to be the new superintendent/president at Southwestern College. It is fantastic to be back working in the community that I...

Can dementia be reversed?

Chula Vista Jenny Wallis - 09/03/2011 0

Dear Jenny, When one has dementia, is it always permanent? Or is there a way to slow it down, even reverse it? There are many causes of dementia that are reversible or can...

Healthy one-stop shopping

Chula Vista Carlos Davalos - 07/11/2013 0

Add medical services to that long grocery list. California health center Molina Medical opened a Mi Clinica clinic on July 9 inside the Northgate Gonzalez Market in Chula Vista. With 19 Molina Medical...

All that remains is rubble

Chula Vista Carlos Davalos - 02/02/2013 0

The 165-foot landmark South Bay Power Plant had long been an eye sore and hindrance to potential bayfront development. Not anymore. Today at approximately 7 a.m., community members, stakeholders, elected officials, police...

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Chula Vista

San Diego State women’s basketball strengthens first place lead with 80-62 win over UNLV

San Diego Section winter sports playoff brackets unveiled

‘Somebody’ of note then and now

Association works to develop canine retirement plan

DON'T MISS

Can’t stand the heat, stay out of Bonita

Congresswoman arrested in D.C.

Metro track stars heading to state meet

One consistent message: flexibility

Esoteric Astrology as news for week February 9 – 16, 2022

Kidnap claims were fake

Chula Vista Film Festival scheduled

Naranjo to rep National City on Port of San Diego matters

Reliving the classics

Holidays at The Ranch

Dumanis likes South County Latinos

Welcoming home Southwestern College’s New President

Can dementia be reversed?

Healthy one-stop shopping

All that remains is rubble

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