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Strong finish keeps Eastlake in front of Hilltop in water polo standings

As soon as the Hilltop Lancers stepped out of the Southwestern College pool after a 16-6 drubbing at the hands of the three-time defending Mesa League champion Eastlake Titans on Sept....

Hilltop Lancers skate into winter break with undefeated record

The CIF-Metro Conference’s South County-based teams held rain make-up games the week of Dec. 18-21 at the Castle Park High School outdoor rink to coast into the winter break. Both the Hilltop...

You’ve got to stand for something

Since I'm still thinking about what they did 48 hours later, it's safe to say I was - and am - impressed by Chula Vista's City Council. Voting 5-0 Tuesday, the council...

First step is seeing who they are

I'm accustomed to disappointing people. It’s part of the job of having an opinion and sharing it. It's also part of the job of being human and being part of a community,...

Role-playing with a purpose

Following a 10-week course put on by the Chula Vista Police Department, approximately 40 community members are leaving more informed on the ins and outs of police work. The citizens police academy...

Computers comped for students needing technology

Tech the Halls paired refurbished computers and other electronics with students who need them during a pop-up shop-style giveaway Wednesday at Castle Park High School. The event was hosted by Computers 2...

CYT’s ‘Oliver!’ set to close Oct. 30 at Eastlake High School

Christian Youth Theater’s energetic production of “Oliver!” will end its run on Sunday, Oct. 30, at the performing arts center on the campus of Eastlake High School. Final performances are scheduled Friday,...

Caution prevails but the parade goes on

Coronavirus has once again altered but not killed off the Bonitafest. Recent increases in infection rates and their impact on regional hospitals have led the Bonitafest officials to move the 44th...

Detective takes the stand

A National City Police detective testified Monday he dodged a murder suspect wildly swinging a boxcutter towards him. When the suspect realized he would be arrested, he sliced his own neck...

Red Devils reclaim Legacy of Pride trophy, 23-21

It is the longest continuous rivalry in the San Diego Section and possibly among the fiercest in the state. It was played for the 77th time last Friday and the host...

WaBa Grill: new healthy food restaurant opens in Chula Vista

WaBa Grill opened its newest franchise June 6 in Chula Vista. The California grilled fusion-style food franchise offers a choice of low fat food options. The new Chula Vista franchise store...

Triple OT win hikes SWC record to 5-0

Some history was made last Saturday following Southwestern College’s 40-38 triple overtime football win at San Diego Mesa College. Since Southwestern joined the National Southern Conference in the state’s community college football...

‘Passports’ available for annual Third Avenue food fest

Tickets are on sale for the 26th annual Taste of Third being held on March 31 from 4-8 p.m. in the Village. The Taste of Third Passport tickets are priced at...

Baron hardballers open Mesa League play 2-0

The Bonita Vista Barons have played two Mesa League games thus far to open defense of their league title and, with a 2-0 record following a sweep of the Chula Vista...

Links to fond memories

I would suspect that in persons such as I, whose days are dwindling down to those precious few, have one or two events or persons that are so ingrained within us...

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THIS WEEK

Esoteric Astrology as news...

New Year, 2026 – A Prayer for Peace on Earth, Goodwill to All 2026 begins with Capricorn Sun and a Gemini moon – the magical...

College football bowl games...

Five Mountain West Conference football teams are poised to make flight to the reorganized Pac-12 beginning in July. Thus, December’s bowl games served as...

Beloved principal, basketball junkie...

Many in the Sweetwater Union High School District family were blessed to know Ralph Mora, a 1966 Castle Park High School alumnus, former principal...

Pet surrenders catch county’s...

As 2025 came to a close, San Diego Humane Society reported a notable shift in the types of dogs entering its shelters—one that may...

New year starts with...

As the holiday season winds down, San Diego County Credit Union (SDCCU) is asking the community to start the new year with a lifesaving...

Wild Horses Festival hits...

Review and photography by Andy Bartotto The third edition of Wild Horses Festival at Petco Park took place this Saturday, Dec. 27, under clear skies....

The intersection of law...

It’s been roughly a year and I have yet to see much daylight. At the beginning of 2025, the State of California enacted AB 413....

Eastlake Titans, Otay Ranch...

The Metro Conference wrapped up two weeks of roller hockey play prior to the holiday break with a bunch of goals Thursday night, Dec....

Gulls making up ground...

The ice hockey season is in full swing and playoff positioning is already starting to offer a preview of the second half of the...

City to honor leaders

Chula Vista is introducing a new way to recognize the people and organizations working to strengthen inclusion, respect, and connection across the city. On Tuesday,...