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Blood Bank welcomes donations

The Food and Drug Administration reported more than 1,040 sites and 950 physician investigators nationwide have signed on to possibly access convalescent plasma in patients currently fighting off COVID-19. Plasma donated...

Lesson in paperwork

Two school districts are heading to court over the legal status of a new charter school in National City. Attorney Gretchen Shipley filed a writ of mandate July 25 on behalf of...

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...

Future looks like more of the same

The mayor's speech had as much bite as a geriatric snail. As much flavor as a soggy rice cake and as much insight as a Justin Bieber dissertation on neurological degenerative...

At least two sides to a story in OnStage’s gritty ‘Coyote on a Fence’

OnStage Playhouse’s recent production of “Coyote on a Fence” was not a comfortable show to watch. As soon as the audience member entered the theater, he or she was confronted with...

Sweetwater Valley 12U all-stars move one step closer to Little League World Series

Explosive starts have defined the Sweetwater Valley Little League 12U all-star team’s tournament performances thus far, and last Friday’s California Section 7 championship game against District 41 champion Rancho San Diego...

Experience lets her see beyond what is in front of her

"One of the proudest days of my life was when the social worker from Section 8 called to tell me I didn’t qualify anymore.” Irma says with a smile. Growing up in...

Eastlake boys lacrosse team posts seventh consecutive league title

The Eastlake High School varsity boys lacrosse team defeated host Bonita Vista, 14-2, on Wednesday to officially wrap up this year’s Mesa League championship, the program’s seventh consecutive and the 11th...

Lions tournament is very kind to Metro teams in 72nd edition

The 72nd annual San Diego Lions Baseball Tournament graced area ball fields April 3-6 with hefty participation from South County teams. Fourteen local hardball squads participated in this year’s tournament with a...

Lower the percentage for salaries

Well, the Chula Vista City Council did it again — on July 23 they voted themselves a nice raise. The Chula Vista mayor gets paid 66% of a Superior Court Judge’s...

Bubba and buttermilk skies

Last Sunday I was sitting at my barn’s deck, trying to get inspiration but mostly thinking of the prison movie I had seen the night before.  The title was “The Big...

The sound of celebrating one small victory after another

Fernanda speaks to me mostly in Spanish. I must have asked her at the beginning of the school year how long she’s been in the U.S., but frankly, the first few...

Terrifying firefighters are ready

National City's Firefighter Association Local 2744 will be frightening the community on Halloween night at its annual Tower of Terror event. On this day, fire station 34 will deck out its six-story...

Our Chula Vista

As City Manager for the City of Chula Vista, I am fortunate to work in what is becoming one of the great West Coast cities. I’ve been here 13 years, as...

Esoteric Astrology as news for week November 9 -15, 2022

Scorpio – Spider, Scorpion, Phoenix, Eagle The month of Scorpio is often one of mysteries, things veiled and hidden away. Scorpio is the sign of deep intense desires and aspirations. Everyone becomes...

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THIS WEEK

Chula Vista library takes...

Finding your next favorite book just got a lot easier in Chula Vista. The city’s public library has rolled out Book Match, a free,...

New Year, New Career...

Every San Diegan — no matter their zip code — should have the resources and support to secure stable, good-paying jobs. That belief continues to...

‘Somebody’ of note then...

Among the many tributes to civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson upon the occasion of his death this week the one that resonates most,...

Esoteric Astrology as news...

A Disciplined New Cycle of Learning Begins The months, January, February and March, can seem cold and empty witWe begin the week on Wednesday with...

Association works to develop...

When a police K-9 retires in South County, the badge may come off — but the medical bills don’t. That reality is what led former...

San Diego State women’s...

The San Diego State University women’s basketball team (21-4, 15-1) extended itrs lead on first place in the Mountain West to three games with...

From seed to sustainability

A long-standing partnership between the National School District and Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center has earned statewide recognition for its innovative approach to climate...

‘Joker’ helps heal veteran

Dawn Jeans, born and raised in Chula Vista and a U.S. Army veteran, knows firsthand what it’s like to hit rock bottom. After surviving...

CIF wrestling finals head...

The San Diego Section Division IV boys wrestling championship tournament took the spotlight Saturday at Mar Vista High School in Imperial Beach. While showcasing the...

SuHi inducts 2026 Basketball...

The Sweetwater High School basketball program’s Hall of Fame class grew by five more inductees during ceremonies Jan. 31 in the National City school’s...

San Diego Section winter...

The San Diego Section winter sports playoffs have tipped off for boys and girls basketball and kicked off for boys and girls soccer and...