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Spartans claim 17-10 Kiwanis Bowl cliff-hanger victory over Lancers

The Chula Vista Kiwanis Bowl football series between Chula Vista and Hilltop high schools has generally produced a feast or famine outcome in its 10 years. Host Chula Vista’s 17-10 non-league...

The new year brings a challenge

Anxiety regardless of the circumstances or the time of year, is a heavy burden. Carrying it into the new year seems to make it weightier. But here we are. Reflecting on where...

Jaguars muzzle Huskies, 27-17, to extend win streak to four games

The Southwestern College football team enters its bye week with a chance to rest and recuperate — and reflect on its current four-game winning streak. The Jaguars kicked off the season with...

Former South Bay prep standouts now playing for the love of the game

San Diego Stallions co-owner Raphael Stewart does not like the word “semi-pro” when describing the level of football under the National Football League. He prefers a more apt description: minor league...

Which team will get the ‘boot’ this year?

The outcome of the Eastlake-Bonita Vista Battle for the Boot rivalry game is always hotly contested and doesn’t necessarily mirror the teams’ regular season records. Eastlake ran off a string of nine consecutive wins...

Sweetwater tournament tips off with strong local flavor

This year’s Frank Pekarek National City Host Lions Club boys basketball tournament spotlights several Metro Conference teams as well as several ranked teams within the San Diego Section among the 16...

Nostalgia isn’t what it used to be

The problem with nostalgia is it’s not realistic. Like former presidents and corrupt cops, nostalgia distorts history and truth until all you have is a really good story that’s closer to...

Southwestern rolls over San Diego Mesa 26-0

Quarterback Victor Perez (Chula Vista High School) completed 17 of 29 passes for 169 yard, including a 17-yard touchdown to Rob Jones (Barstow) in last Saturday’s 26-0 non-conference victory at San...

Casino gets more licenses

At the Nov. 18 Chula Vista City Council meeting, Council unanimously approved up to two license additions for Seven Mile Casino with Councilwoman Andrea Cardenas absent. Deputy City Attorney Eric Crockett...

Residency a minor consideration

I'm having a hard time getting my blood to boil. Heck, I don’t think I could make it tepid even if I had a 105 degree fever and was sitting in...

Aztecs get assist from South County contingent in taking opening weekend series from Toreros

San Diego State University took two of three games from the University of San Diego in the teams’ season opening series last weekend. South County prep alumni made an impact in...

Hearing set for man accused of assault

A preliminary hearing has been set for May 17 for a Chula Vista man accused of torching his girlfriend’s home after he got drunk at a party and physically assaulted her. Jose...

Prep pigskin midseason report: And then there were two

There are five weeks left in regular season play for the 2010 high school football season. The number of undefeated teams in the San Diego Section continues to dwindle each week. Three...

Transitional Center coming to National City

National City is getting its first homeless facility: a transitional center with room for 160 men, women and families run by San Diego Rescue Mission in the former South Bay Community...

What happens in Vegas can spread

Someone ought to remind Las Vegas Mayor Carloyn Goodman of two things: 1) “What happens in Vegas...” doesn’t always stay in Vegas. Especially viruses. 2) The catchphrase was part of an ad campaign...

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THIS WEEK

Bonita Vista Barons are...

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

Chula Vista library takes...

Finding your next favorite book just got a lot easier in Chula Vista. The city’s public library has rolled out Book Match, a free,...

Titans complete the job:...

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From seed to sustainability

A long-standing partnership between the National School District and Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center has earned statewide recognition for its innovative approach to climate...

BMW of Chula Vista...

The South Bay welcomed its first and only BMW dealership on Feb. 3 as BMW of Chula Vista officially celebrated its grand opening. The event...

Gulls gear up for...

The San Diego Gulls are now in the second half of their 2025-26 American Hockey League schedule following this week’s AHL All-Star Classic in...

Love local this Valentine’s...

Whether you’re planning an intimate evening, a full weekend of romance, or simply looking for a meaningful way to show your appreciation, Downtown Chula...

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Lady Eagles, Lady Crusaders...

Girls wrestling made its debut on the mat two decades ago. The first girls section championship tournament was approved in October 2011.The sport has...

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...