Wednesday, January 21, 2026
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Chula Vista

Pregnant woman released from immigration detention but questions remain about ICE policy

After more than 40 days in an immigration detention facility, Maria Solis, an Oceanside pregnant mother, was released to her family on Sept. 12. Ms. Solis, who has had a history of...

Running the path of stillness for a toned mind and physique

Decades ago, getting in shape and staying there presented no problem. It took weeks to get into shape and months to lose conditioning. Now, teetering on the half-century mark, the reverse...

Crusaders end run in state regional basketball playoffs

The high school winter sports season finally closed for South County teams after the Mater Dei Catholic girls basketball team suffered elimination in last Saturday’s Southern California regional championship game. The ninth-seeded...

Program makes most of backyard fruits, vegetables

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...

City’s internal investigation clears councilman of wrongdoing

A recently concluded investigation of Chula Vista Councilman John McCann states that allegations of wrongdoing brought against him by a former employee were unsubstantiated, city officials said. The investigation stems from a...

Man with gas is a thief

A Chula Vista man who doused himself with gasoline while fleeing from sheriff’s deputies who wanted to talk to him about a burglary pleaded guilty Jan. 23 to auto theft of...

Positions frozen due to COVID-19

Effective Aug. 28, the city of Chula Vista’s cultural arts manager position was frozen indefinitely due to the current budget crisis during the COVID-19 pandemic. Lynette Tessitore, who held the manager...

Complications brewing

When did grabbing a beer get so ... complicated? Not long ago a plumber came to my home to fix something that required more than my Phillips-head screw driver and chewing gum. He...

TEDx set for CV debut

The Technology, Entertainment and Design Conference, known as TED Talks, are holding locally organized TEDx events around the world. On Saturday, May 19, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. TEDx makes its...

Port to begin parking lot project at Chula Vista Bayfront Park

Starting July 22 with an anticipated completion of Oct. 17, the Port of San Diego will begin revamping the parking lot at the Chula Vista Bayfront Park. This maintenance project will...

Lancers entertain fans but drop CIF opener to Cougars

The way Hilltop boys water polo coach John Salts figures it, the No. 8-seeded team in the San Diego Section playoffs has the toughest draw in the first round because that...

Call blocker sentenced

A Chula Vista man has been sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to preventing his girlfriend from reporting to police that he had beaten her in an Aug....

Dozens vie for seat on Chula Vista council

Forty-four applicants are vying for an open seat on the Chula Vista City Council after a two-week application period. To be considered for appointment, individuals had to submit an application with a...

Time out for coach’s celebration

Family, friends and community members were planning to gather Friday evening at Chula Vista High School’s Kennedy baseball field to honor the life of Bob Kennedy. But the celebration was abruptly cancelled...

Otay Ranch mall is going to the dogs

Later this month it will be a dog’s life at Otay Ranch Town Center. The second annual Dog-Gone Good Fun event returns to the mall at 2015 Birch Road from 4 p.m....

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THIS WEEK

Familiar fragrance store opens...

Bath & Body Works officially opened a new 3,232-square-foot store near Palomar Trolley on Jan. 9, bringing the brand’s signature fragrances, body care, and...

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...

Above the rim: SDSU...

Photo caption: Elzie Harrington has the ball for SDSU in Saturday’s game against Fresno State. Photo by Andy Bartotto Like football, San Diego State University’s...

King’s call for justice...

Three days after the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., the April 7, 1968 edition of The Chula Vista Star News had a small...

Frosh phenoms are lacing...

Last season, the Metro Conference roller hockey scoring race was contested between Eastlake High junior Chris Rollbusch Jr. and Bonita Vista senior Jacob Hunter. Rollbusch...

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...

Moore takes lead at...

The Port of San Diego officially swore in its 2026 officers for the Board of Port Commissioners on Wednesday, Jan. 14, marking the start...

Girls hoops teams tip...

The San Diego Section will crown its 2025-26 girls basketball divisional champions Feb. 26-28. All the hoopla, cheers and tears are still more than...

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...

Esoteric astrology as news...

Communities, Cooperatives & the Essential Fire of Change - the New Era Unfolding Sun enters Aquarius Monday, January 19th, the day after the Capricorn new...