Monday, June 22, 2026
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Chula Vista

Temporary gig becomes half a century of keeping watch

When Tom McKievick answered a newspaper advertisement for a temporary security position at Fredericka Manor in 1976, he had no idea he was beginning what would become a half-century career. Fifty years...

Show don’t tell covers your bases

If you love your dad, don’t talk to him Sunday. If you do talk to him, make it brief. “I love you” or “Thanks for everything” might suffice. The advice may seem counterintuitive....

The hidden cost driving California’s housing crisis

Have you looked at your insurance renewal bill this year? You might be in for sticker shock. From homeowners to renters to housing providers, Californians are all getting hit by soaring...

Ferry connects Chula Vista to Downtown San Diego

A new daily ferry service will connect all the attractions of downtown San Diego to the doorstep of a new mega-resort in Chula Vista, beginning June 1. Flagship Cruises & Events will...

Esoteric Astrology as news for week June 17 – 23, 2026

Bright Light of Summer on Father’s Day Summer 2026 begins this year early morning June 21st, when the Sun enters the sign of Cancer, the Fourth Gate (task) opening for Hercules (Capture...

Mater Dei Catholic’s triple play: league, CIF, regional titles

Few would dispute that the Mater Dei Catholic High School girls softball team turned in one of its best-ever showing on record.The Lady Crusaders finished the 2026 spring season with a...

Remember the WHA? One of its teams just won the NHL Stanley Cup again

The National Hockey League’s Stanley Cup championship playoffs wrapped up Sunday with the Carolina Hurricanes defeating the host Vegas Golden Knights, 3-0, to capture the best-of-seven series in six games, four...

Lots to see before summer blockbusters jam the screen

Before the summer action movies start, here are some tips on movies currently in theaters. It’s not too late to see Marvel’s “Captain America: Civil...

N.C. tennis courts, skate park are open

National City has lifted its closure of tennis courts and skate parks, but restrictions remain in place. In a Facebook update this week, the city...

Failure is a good teacher

My high school days were taken up with sports and socializing. The grades weren’t great, but good enough. I’m ashamed that I studied only...

Fire chief leaves legacy of safety

On Dec. 31, Chula Vista Fire Department Chief Jim Geering will retire after 35 years of service. A native of Chula Vista, during his...

Mother tells woman she is ‘tormented’ by loss

Eight years in prison were handed down July 26 to a Chula Vista mother who pleaded guilty to two counts of gross vehicular manslaughter...

Making a bigger splash at South County’s newest pool

Mar Vista High School’s newly refurbished on-campus pool was the centerpiece for this spring’s Metro Conference swimming and diving championship meets. The state-of-the-art Imperial Beach...

The Sun keeps shining in journalism

For the sixth consecutive year Southwestern College's student newspaper, The Sun, was named America's best community college newspaper by the National Newspaper Association in Omaha,...

WEATHER

Chula Vista
clear sky
62.9 ° F
64.8 °
61.3 °
85 %
0.6mph
7 %
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76 °
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80 °
Wed
79 °
Thu
77 °
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THIS WEEK

Little League season unfolding...

California District 42 Little League is in the middle of its annual Tournament of Champions and all-stars tournament competitions. It’s an exciting time, according...

World Cup craziness comes...

Air horns, Flags. A sea of green-clad fans. Thousands of them. It added up to a festive gathering for local soccer aficionados Thursday at Chula...

Soccer Celebrations arrives in...

The global tournament has come to Chula Vista, bringing matchday energy, live music, chants, flags, and community viewing experiences across the city. Fans will...

Mater Dei Catholic’s triple...

Few would dispute that the Mater Dei Catholic High School girls softball team turned in one of its best-ever showing on record.The Lady Crusaders...

The hidden cost driving...

Have you looked at your insurance renewal bill this year? You might be in for sticker shock. From homeowners to renters to housing providers,...

Show don’t tell covers...

If you love your dad, don’t talk to him Sunday. If you do talk to him, make it brief. “I love you” or “Thanks for...

Esoteric Astrology as news...

Bright Light of Summer on Father’s Day Summer 2026 begins this year early morning June 21st, when the Sun enters the sign of Cancer, the...

Ferry connects Chula Vista...

A new daily ferry service will connect all the attractions of downtown San Diego to the doorstep of a new mega-resort in Chula Vista,...

Remember the WHA? One...

The National Hockey League’s Stanley Cup championship playoffs wrapped up Sunday with the Carolina Hurricanes defeating the host Vegas Golden Knights, 3-0, to capture...

Temporary gig becomes half...

When Tom McKievick answered a newspaper advertisement for a temporary security position at Fredericka Manor in 1976, he had no idea he was beginning...