Friday, January 9, 2026
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Chula Vista

April is National Youth Sports Safety Month, so get in the swing to prevent injuries

April is National Youth Sports Safety Month and, as children and teenagers get active once again in a variety of outdoor  sports following cold winter months, attention turns to treating —...

Victory for women ignored for war

"SB sighs in relief for Viet war end." That was a front page headline in the Chula Vista Star-News. The story opened with: “President Nixon’s announcement that agreement has been reached with North...

The race is on as league dual meet season steps off

Metro Conference cross country teams put their best foot forward last Friday as the league dual meet season got under way. There were no real surprises as Otay Ranch and Eastlake...

Cheers to the drive to be greener

I have yet to hear the pained almost demonic screeching of a tire as a Toyota Prius burns rubber at a stoplight, rocketing its way to the next stop light one...

Annual holiday memorial set for National City cemetary

The 13th annual Memorial Day cdelebration will be held at National City’s La Vista Memorial Park & Mortuary, located on Orange Street, on Memorial Day, May 27, from 1 to 3...

District 42 Little League teams keep finding a way to win

California District 42 Little League has been serving South County communities for more than a half century with a lot of history behind it. South Bay Little League recorded a runner-up finish...

Environment and politics go hand in hand

If the elections are any sign of Californians' values, then it's clear voters believe in pursuing a sustainable future that helps boost our state's economy. My personal values - the values I...

Padilla’s role in changing city

“The people in power before had a mentality didn’t anticipate population growth,” Padilla said. “We have to start bringing profitable jobs with good money can spend money on...

Library celebrates local culture and others

Families packed the large meeting room at the National City library on Sept. 16 to celebrate Hispanic Heritage month with craft projects, children’s storytime, a photo station and a game of...

Homeowners not getting all they can from program

Nov. 5: This post has been corrected . When San Diego homeowner Nancy Gordon finally received a letter from JPMorgan Chase Bank offering to modify her mortgage, she thought there must have been a typo....

Healthy life by Scripps: Expert advice to improve your health

While it has been around for half a century, Medicare is still something new for thousands of Americans who turn 65 every day and become eligible to enroll into the national...

‘You feel valuable’

The Foundation for Women, a microcredit loan program, takes a simple approach to helping families in the San Diego area. Start with women. "I know it might sound a bit too stereotypical,"...

Game of the year pits Barons, Titans in Metro-Mesa opener

It’s called the Battle for the Boot and the Bonita Vista-Eastlake football game rivalry trophy has been in the possession of Eastlake since 2006. But it could change hands on Friday...

Changes will be constant, complex

There was a great flu epidemic in the world from 1918 into part of 1919. Estimates say that about 50,000 died out of about 10 times that number who caught the...

Roll out the red carpet for Eastlake’s Mayer

The high school roller hockey season is starting to wind down, with just three more weeks of regular season play before the start of the Kiwanis Cup championship playoffs. Twelve of...

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THIS WEEK

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...

The intersection of law...

It’s been roughly a year and I have yet to see much daylight. At the beginning of 2025, the State of California enacted AB 413....

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...

City to honor leaders

Chula Vista is introducing a new way to recognize the people and organizations working to strengthen inclusion, respect, and connection across the city. On Tuesday,...

New year starts with...

As the holiday season winds down, San Diego County Credit Union (SDCCU) is asking the community to start the new year with a lifesaving...

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...

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...

Pet surrenders catch county’s...

As 2025 came to a close, San Diego Humane Society reported a notable shift in the types of dogs entering its shelters—one that may...

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...