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Titans, Bruins take the hardwood in Memorial game

Phillip Brents - 01/22/2026

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Above the rim: SDSU tips off MW play on winning note

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Overtime games add excitement to regular season slate

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Brand comes back to SUHSD

Chula Vista Carlos Davalos - 07/09/2011 0

The Sweetwater Union High School District School Board voted unanimously last month to terminate Superintendent Jesus Gandara after months of negative publicity regarding his use of a district credit card and...

Practical measures for safe fire season

National City Carlos Davalos - 10/01/2016 0

With wildfire season upon us, the Chula Vista Fire Department (CVFD) has released advice for homeowners living near canyons, hills and other remote areas on what they need to do to...

Jury decides Thinn is cellmate strangler

Chula Vista Neal Putnam - 07/05/2018 0

After only one day of deliberations, a jury convicted Clinton Thinn of first-degree murder June 27 in the strangulation of his cellmate where Thinn was living after being arrested for attempted...

Music ed paves well-rounded pathway to success

Uncategorized Carlos Davalos - 06/25/2016 0

One of our elementary students recently stood before an audience of school district superintendents and other education leaders. She and her classmates had just concluded a musical performance. She told the...

Significant pollution high in South County

Chula Vista Carlos Davalos - 10/10/2013 0

Something is in the South County air. Two South Bay cities are among the worst in California when it comes to pollution, according to statistics released this summer by the state’s Office...

Sweetwater Devils making boys volleyball opponents see Red

High School admin - 04/17/2025 0

At 22-7 entering the week with an undefeated 4-0 South Bay League record, this season’s Sweetwater High School boys volleyball team has to be one of the best on record at...

Man admits torching Chula Vista office

Chula Vista Neal Putnam - 04/05/2019 0

A transient who set fire to a non-profit community organization’s office in Chula Vista has pleaded guilty to arson and has agreed to accept a 4-year prison term. Christopher Treyvoun Jenkins, 28,...

Metro-Pacific League 2010 football preview: Montgomery Aztecs

Football Phillip Brents - 09/02/2010 0

As Agent 86 Maxwell Smart might have said in the classic “Get Smart” television series from the 1960s: “Missed it bythat much!” That catch phrase fairly sums up the championship fortunes of...

Casino bets restaurant pairing good for business

Chula Vista Albert Fulcher - 10/09/2021 0

With a soft grand opening last week, Seven Mile Casino revealed its new partnership with the unveiling of Sammy’s Restaurant & Bar, an addition to the newly redesigned bayfront casino. The...

Lolita’s Mexican Restaurant celebrates 34 years ...

Arts & Eats Phillip Brents - 05/11/2018 1

Joaquin and Dolores “Lolita” Farfan opened their first Lolita’s restaurant in Chula Vista in 1984. Joaquin created his famous carne asada recipe that captured taste buds and the family has served...

Young Aztecs win Mesa League opener over Eagles

Basketball Phillip Brents - 01/13/2022 0

The Montgomery High School boys basketball team tipped off Metro-Mesa League play Jan. 5 with a 66-55 victory at Olympian High School. Freshman Xair Mendez paced the Aztecs (1-0 in league, 12-2...

It’s more than just pizza: Sammy’s still going strong with a new Chula Vista location

Arts & Eats Phillip Brents - 08/05/2021 0

Sammy’s has been going strong in the San Diego region for more than 30 years, initially famous for its signature woodfired pizzas, and now expanding its menu to dazzle diners with...

Lancers finish strong in 16-5 Mesa League win over Barons

High School Phillip Brents - 09/27/2011 0

Hilltop High boys water polo coach John Salts even admits his team needs a kick in the pants sometimes to get it going. Such was the case during the recent Riverside...

Eagles soar on new BVHS on-campus cross country course

Croaa country Phillip Brents - 10/12/2023 0

Bonita Vista High School became the latest Metro Conference school to add an on-campus cross country course. The move obviously reduces travel for the host team as well as spurs interest from...

Aztecs tip off season on national TV, capacity crowd against Sierra Canyon

Basketball Phillip Brents - 12/12/2019 0

The Montgomery High School boys basketball team is used to being in the spotlight within the San Diego Section but the Aztecs took their game to another level when they hosted...

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