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Open Division hopefuls abound in South County this year

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Cleaning crews must register

Chula Vista Albert Fulcher - 10/14/2023 0

The City of Chula Vista and South Bay Sustainable Community Network are asking for volunteers to register for the 20th annual Beautify Chula Vista Day neighborhood cleanup on Saturday Oct. 21...

Council proposes a look at limiting years of service

Chula Vista Robert Moreno - 07/25/2015 0

The Chula Vista City Council on Tuesday night asked the City Attorney’s Office to explore ways to close the city’s term limits loophole. Currently a City Council member can run for office...

The burden of failure rests with many, not one

Chula Vista Nancy Alvarado - 11/15/2018 0

Mikey is at my side again. “Maestra, do you need help?” He loves to help me, especially if it means he can steer clear of schoolwork. “No, thanks. Finish your math.” I...

A feel for competition

Chula Vista Carlos Davalos - 06/27/2013 0

Just because Ricardo Herrera is blind doesn’t mean he can’t see his competition. Ricardo,13, participated at the 13th annual National Braille Challenge last weekend in Los Angeles, competing against blind students from...

Working with parents and students for an affordable future

Chula Vista Carlos Davalos - 08/23/2013 0

Alliant International University has been in the local news lately because we responded to an invitation from the Sweetwater Union High School District to offer classes leading to a four-year bachelor’s...

City gets tougher against pot shops

National City Robert Moreno - 09/17/2016 0

The Chula Vista City Council unanimously agreed to change the city’s municipal code regarding enforcement of illegal marijuana dispensaries to include criminal prosecution and allow fines in excess of $100,000 when...

Program makes most of backyard fruits, vegetables

Chula Vista Albert Fulcher - 06/26/2020 0

In a 2016 report by the state of the food system in the San Diego region, it is estimated that in San Diego County, more than 50,000 tons of food is...

Growing non-profit fosters hope

Chula Vista Allison Sampite - 01/17/2019 0

A new Chula Vista nonprofit with old roots in the community is working to address the immediate needs of unsheltered homeless people to not only get them off the street but...

Chula Vista father tells story of losing son

Chula Vista Robert Moreno - 05/31/2018 0

In 2010, Brian Murphy lost his 16-year-old son due to what he says was a misdiagnosed illness. The tragedy devastated Murphy and left him with many unanswered questions. Now Murphy, 49, is sharing...

What a difference a year makes

From The Editor Carlos Davalos - 03/05/2021 0

As of today, spring is 15 days away. The shift in seasons should look significantly different than this same time last year. At the outset of the pandemic in 2020, the prevailing advice...

Chula Vista Rangers conduct own World Cup draw

High School Phillip Brents - 04/16/2010 0

The City of Salford Schools F.A. under-15 boys soccer team kicked off its 20th anniversary tour with friendly matches against the host Chula Vista Rangers Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at Hilltop...

NC district decisions made

Latest News Jessica Brodkin Webb - 03/25/2022 0

The city of National City held what was supposed to be a final public hearing on March 21 to complete its transition from at-large elections to district-based elections. However, after deciding...

Cops have a road map

Chula Vista Robert Moreno - 02/14/2015 0

The Chula Vista Police Department’s five-year plan includes a culture change, fully staffed officers, and enforcing partnerships throughout the community. The department’s 79-page, five-year strategic plan published last December outlines goals in...

What to consider when mom and dad need help

Uncategorized Jenny Wallis - 01/08/2011 0

Dear Jenny, I was just home for the holidays and saw some surprising things. I think it may be time for me to start looking at assisted living places for my mother...

Six South County football teams remain in the hunt for CIF titles

Football Phillip Brents - 11/11/2022 0

The San Diego Section playoffs enter the second round with six South County teams still vying to win a coveted divisional championship. It’s a daunting task. Six South County teams entered the...

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THIS WEEK

Chula Vista

Open Division hopefuls abound in South County this year

Metro mat women get their moment in time

SWC opens Spring semester with new facilities,culinary expansion, and AI-focused learning

Actions may need to support words

DON'T MISS

Cleaning crews must register

Council proposes a look at limiting years of service

The burden of failure rests with many, not one

A feel for competition

Working with parents and students for an affordable future

City gets tougher against pot shops

Program makes most of backyard fruits, vegetables

Growing non-profit fosters hope

Chula Vista father tells story of losing son

What a difference a year makes

Chula Vista Rangers conduct own World Cup draw

NC district decisions made

Cops have a road map

What to consider when mom and dad need help

Six South County football teams remain in the hunt for CIF titles

WEATHER

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