Thursday, January 15, 2026
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Chula Vista

Ex sentenced for shooting

A San Diego man who admitted shooting his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend in their Chula Vista home during a 5 a.m. burglary has been sentenced to 17 years in state...

Lamenting the circular nature of not learning lessons

I spent much of high school expecting to die in a nuclear blast. In 1982, my high school displayed a map showing how far the effects of a nuclear bomb would be...

South County teams not done yet in CIF football playoffs

A total of nine South County teams qualified for this year’s San Diego Section 11-person football playoffs, another for the section’s eight-person field, and 10 in the section’s four-divisional girls flag...

No. 1 Lady Titans dominate La Costa Canyon, 43-23, to win CIF Division I final

The Eastlake High School girls basketball team doesn’t misfire very often when reaching the San Diego Section championship round. The Lady Titans advanced to the CIF finals for the sixth time...

Mustang duo puts Otay Ranch on the state wrestling map

The 2010-11 high school wrestling season was one of history-making proportions for the Otay Ranch Mustangs. Included were the east side Chula Vista school’s first-ever San Diego Section division and section...

Watershed moment ahead

Recently awarded with a $19,750 grant from the trustees of the Hans & Margaret Doe Charitable Trust at San Diego Foundation, the Sweetwater Authority is set to begin the creation of...

A month of reflection, celebration, and action

As we enter October, we have the unique opportunity to reflect on and celebrate the rich tapestry of identities, cultures, and histories that make up our SWC community. October is a...

Dialogue through documentaries

The San Diego Teen Producers Project, a series of production classes through Media Arts Center San Diego, is designed to teach teens principles of filmmaking. Media Arts Center Executive Director Ethan...

South County teams showcased in CIF winter sports playoffs

The Southwest High School boys basketball team and the Eastlake High School girls soccer team will be making repeat appearances in this year's San Diego Section championship finals to cap the...

Partners fight food insecurity

San Diego Food Bank has partnered with Barons Market with its Fall Food Drive which supports families in need this fall season. Through Nov. 3, the community can visit Barons Market...

Roller hockey faces off 2018-19 winter sports season

The puck has finally dropped on the high school roller hockey season locally following the face off of the club, college and pro ice hockey seasons earlier this fall. The pioneering CIF-Metro...

Probation for ex money changer

A Chula Vista man who did not maintain an anti-money laundering program at seven currency exchange businesses was placed on three years probation as he no longer owns the businesses. Baltazar Fitch,...

Trolley Line college baseball series links up new rivals SDSU, UCSD

UC San Diego is now participating in Big West Conference play at the NCAA Division I level. That fact – and the recent extension of the San Diego Trolley to the...

Sweetwater boys hoops inducts two more into Hall of Fame

The Michael LeMaster Memorial Classic is one centerpiece game on Sweetwater High School’s boys basketball schedule each year. It’s this game in which Red Devils head coach Jesse Aguirre presides over...

Mustangs out-duel Eagles to win Olympian Duals mat tourney

The Otay Ranch Mustangs continue to improve under the guidance of head coach Troy Vierra, with last Saturday’s 54-24 victory over the host Olympian Eagles the latest measuring stick. The victory...

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THIS WEEK

New laws boost pet...

Five new California animal welfare laws sponsored by San Diego Humane Society went into effect Jan. 1, strengthening protections against puppy mills, cracking down...

Gulls face off new...

The start of the new year has created some very interesting scenarios in the American Hockey league. With seven teams separated by just six standings...

San Diego County Cup...

The San Diego County Cup holiday soccer tournament wrapped up Dec. 30 with six boys division finals at Hilltop High School and three girls...

Southwestern Lady Jags secure...

It was nothing but cheers as Southwestern College recorded its third Pacific Coast Athletic Conference women’s soccer championship in the past eight years with...

Roller hockey faces off...

The Metro Conference faced off the 2026 portion of its 2025-26 roller hockey schedule with four games played Jan 7-8 at the Castle Park...

Gulls start climb up...

The San Diego Gulls have languished near the bottom of the American Hockey League’s Pacific Division for the past three seasons, missing the genrous...

Women’s pro soccer received...

The National Women’s Soccer League crowned its 2026 champion on Nov. 22 as Gotham FC defeated the Washington Spirit, 1-0, in front of 18,000...

What’s new, what’s next...

Ring in the New Year right with Downtown Chula Vista after a full year of growth! From getting a head start on your New...

State grant funds Chula...

Chula Vista has secured $500,000 from the State of California to support affordable housing, which the city will match with another $500,000 from its...

Help getting by during...

If you went into the first full week of January 2026 wondering: Where you were going to find the extra money to pay for your...

Holiday Bowl rings in...

One day removed from a flooding downpour in Mission Valley, the 46th annual Holiday Bowl enjoyed partly cloudy skies and little to no precipitation...