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Student’s father pleads guilty

The father of a 14-year-old boy who brought his dad’s gun to a Chula Vista high school pleaded guilty to two counts of unlawful possession of two firearms by a felon,...

Lady Spartans, Lady Trojans hope to recapture CIF glory

There they were last March — the Chula Vista and Castle Park high school girls soccer teams hoisting San Diego Section divisional trophies. Was the hardware too heavy? Was it a...

Competition offers nuts and bolts to learning

For Sweetwater Union High School District students, robotics is much more than just a competition — it’s a stepping stone to higher achievement. A total of 59 robotics teams, including teams from...

Vaccine super center opens

A new COVID-19 vaccination superstation opened in Chula Vista on Jan. 21 with the eventual goal of vaccinating more than 5,000 people per day. This is the fifth vaccination site to...

Mustangs finish strong in 41-10 non-league victory over Serra

The Otay Ranch Mustangs worked hard in preparation for their season opener Sept. 2 against the defending Southern Section Eastern Division champion Elsinore Tigers. The early dividend was a quick 14-0...

Businessman accused in Vegas bribe case

An attorney for Third Avenue property and business owner Alan Cassell appeared in a Nevada federal court Tuesday in connection to a conspiracy and bribery case involving  the United States Department...

Esoteric Astrology as news for week November 5 – 11, 2025

Retrogrades - One Short, Two Long - Taking Us Into Spring 2026 We have significant astrological events this week – beginning with Wednesday’s full moon/Scorpio Festival (13 degrees Scorpio). Jupiter plays a nurturing part...

CAPES AND DIAPERS

Miracle Babies, a non-profit organization whose mission is to unite families with their critically ill newborn babies in neonatal intensive care units, is hosting another drive-through diaper distribution event at National...

Getting the meds you need

Understanding your prescription drug choices just got easier, thanks to a free online tool launched by AARP, Consumer Reports Health and DestinationRx. The Drug Savings Tool gives detailed information about the safety,...

Tips from a former minority

Just this week it was reported that Latinos are the largest ethnic group in California, with an estimated 14.99 million people claiming to be of that ethnicity while 14.92 Californians consider...

Retiree makes return to council campaign

Mike Diaz last ran for Chula Vista City Council 16 years ago. In that race he lost by more than 2,000 votes to former Councilman Jerry Rindone. Although Diaz made it through the...

Eastlake grad Mayer helps SDSU men’s ice hockey team to undefeated start

The San Diego State University men’s club ice hockey team is off to an undefeated start; the Aztecs are led by a familiar face — one from South County. Former Eastlake High...

Chula Vista’s OnStage Playhouse goes boldly where no local theater has gone before

Several theaters in the San Diego region have recorded shows with actors on real sets on real stages. But presenting a production live over the Internet is something much more challenging. And...

New South Bay chamber serving Mexican and Mexican-American business community

Much to the surprise of northern San Diego cities like Escondido, Hispanics overtook the non-Hispanic population as revealed by the 2010 Census. While this was news to them, the South San...

MDCHS Crusaders drub Bishop’s, 49-14, to win CIF-SDS Division IV championship rematch

Dreams can be disjointed, euphoric or, in some cases, even prophetic. Take Mater Dei Catholic junior Eli Shelton’s surrealistic dream, for instance. “I had a dream that I was going to score on...

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THIS WEEK

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...