Tuesday, February 17, 2026
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Chula Vista

Two business executives plead guilty, out on bail

A National City man who is a former chief financial officer of an investment business has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit U.S. securities fraud. Crispin Torres, 53, was released July 22...

PRIDE of South Bay

The South Bay Pride Art and Music Festival will make a comeback this fall with its new location after being cancelled last year by South Bay Alliance, the lesbian, gay, bisexual...

Market’s goal is to provide gathering space for community

Fusing together food and community to create a vibrant gathering spot for South Bay residents, Market on 8th Street, a 9,000-sq.ft. hub of local restaurants and businesses, will open its doors...

Jessica represents

Chula Vista teen Jessica Sanchez made it to the top four finalists on “American Idol’s” 11th season last week. Her support has been coming in steadily, including immense support from Filipino communities...

Council OKs extension

The Chula Vista City Council recently approved a third and final 90-day extension for an exclusive negotiation agreement with the University of Saint Katherine. The agreement is the latest development in the...

Metro cross country finals skewed to young side

Friday’s Metro Conference cross country championship meet at Rohr Park will obviously showcase the current top runners in South County. It will also serve as a springboard for future standouts. The Bonita...

State of mind: Olmos wins bronze medal at boys state wrestling tourney

J.J. Gracio’s name will forever remain enshrined as Marian High School’s first San Diego Section individual wrestling champion. Gracio accomplished the feat in 1977 by capturing the 178-pound championship at a...

Back to square one

The text message read: CALL ME!!!!!!! I had just finished moving my lips when the phone rang. “Hel—” “Can you believe what they’re doing!?” It was Madam Chairwoman CEO Ironfist, the executive director of the...

Diaz’s Trumpesque remarks don’t pass test

It was American writer Mark Twain that attributed the phrase: “There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics” in describing late British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli’s decision making. ...

Which team will step forward in Metro-South Bay League title chase?

The Hilltop Lancers delighted their homecoming crowd last Friday at Southwestern College with an early 10-0 lead. But Hilltop fans went home disappointed after the visiting Granite Hills Eagles rallied to...

National City: ‘Community for all’

National City Mayor Alejandra Sotelo-Solis reported on the State of the City under a COVID-19 pandemic that forced leaders and residents to adjust everything planned for 2020 from city meetings to...

Draw keeps them alive

Securing a spot into the second round of the Copa Bridgestone Libertadores allowed Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente to play with their best players Saturday night. In fact, it was the perfect...

College acceptance surpasses once limited expectations

After a year of SAT and ACT exams, financial aid workshops, college essays, applications, and a heavy senior course load, two Hilltop High School students will conclude the year with top...

Business-minded student wants environmental career

Just like any high school senior wanting to go to college, Briana Prado applied for numerous scholarships hoping to trim down the cost of college expenses. Briana, 17, who graduated from Eastlake...

Time for a new budget item

It’s a safe bet —probably 100% certain— that 9 out of 10 adults who live in Chula Vista or National City do not know their city’s budget. The figure for fiscal year...

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New Year, New Career...

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Chula Vista library takes...

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Lady Eagles, Lady Crusaders...

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Love local this Valentine’s...

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