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Book reading prompts homophobia accusation

Chula Vista Robert Moreno - 2
Northwest Chula Vista District 2 candidate Patrick MacFarland recently accused one of his opponents, Steve Castaneda, of homophobia because he read passages of McFarland’s novel “Plum Crazy” to supporters. In a March...
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Keeping up with China

Chula Vista Carlos Davalos - 0
One local teacher is on a mission to change the U.S. public education system and his approach is gaining momentum in the community. Southwest Middle School music director and longtime public educator...
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Padres host Team USA Day as send-off to Brazilian Olympiad

Sports Phillip Brents - 0
The United States will send 555 athletes to next month’s Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. More than a third of them — 200 — spent at least some time...
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South County runners end season at state cross country finals

High School Phillip Brents - 0
There were no state titles or all-state finishes at this year’s California state cross country championship meet in Fresno last Saturday at Woodward Park in Fresno. But the South County’s complement...
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Interaction beats solitude

Chula Vista Carlos Davalos - 0
Dear Jenny, How important is social interaction? My mom says all she wants to do is, “sit at home and watch TV.” Thanks, Barbara Very good question Barbara. Social interaction is instrumental in avoiding or...
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Baron harriers enjoy their finest hour on the course, qualify for state cross country meet

Uncategorized Phillip Brents - 0
The San Diego Section fall sports playoffs have come — and mostly gone — as usual for South County teams. Let’s face it, there is no longer a level playing field...
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Surrender not a solution

Letters to the editor Bertha J. Lopez - 0
First, the Chula Vista Elementary School District tries to cover up homeless issues at the park next door to its elementary with a tarp. Now, the city of Chula Vista throws...
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No grave changes in new year

Columnists Carlos Davalos - 0
One late summer afternoon after work, a motorist on northbound  Interstate 15 swerved to the right to avoid something on the highway. He overcorrected and after his car smashed into the center...
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#Foodie News: Chinese Canton Bakery

Arts & Eats Kris Galicia Brown - 0
Growing up in the South Bay there were many eateries and seemingly hole-in-the-wall food shops where my parents would bring us to buy snacks, meals and baked goods on the weekends,...
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Beer drinker guilty of tampering

Uncategorized Carlos Davalos - 0
A former Chula Vista man has pleaded guilty to three counts of adulteration of beverage products in which he received refunds for tainted beer. The bizarre scheme of Eduardo Dejesus Cossio III,...
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Taking stock of people, pets and their health

Pets Special to The Star-News - 0
According to a recent Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP) study, almost half of the dogs in the United States are overweight or obese. With so much attention being paid to...
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Ten reasons to attend fashion week San Diego’s 10-year anniversary shows

National City Allison Andrews - 0
It's hard to believe it’s been 10 years since we launched Fashion Week San Diego. Since its early days as a micro-fashion event atop a hotel rooftop, to annual sold-out shows...
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Art and soul food

Columnists Carlos Davalos - 0
Of the myriad items that perplex me — women, sagging, America’s fascination with baseball, women,  opposition to universal healthcare, racism, women, opposition to same-sex marriage, Jerry Rindone’s hair, the Chula Vista...
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Three centuries behind bars

Chula Vista Neal Putnam - 0
A judge sentenced a South Bay man Jan. 15 to 304 years to life in prison for robbing 10 businesses including three in Chula Vista and one in Nestor. San Diego Superior...
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Roller hockey teams usher in new year with on-court fireworks, intrigue

High School Phillip Brents - 0
The turn of the calendar to 2019 has certainly been beneficial to the Eastlake High School roller hockey team. The Titans picked up three wins as teams returned to the playing...
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THIS WEEK

High School

Frosh phenoms are lacing...

Last season, the Metro Conference roller hockey scoring race was contested between Eastlake High junior Chris Rollbusch Jr. and Bonita Vista senior Jacob Hunter. Rollbusch...
Chula Vista

Familiar fragrance store opens...

Bath & Body Works officially opened a new 3,232-square-foot store near Palomar Trolley on Jan. 9, bringing the brand’s signature fragrances, body care, and...
Alumni

Gulls start climb up...

The San Diego Gulls have languished near the bottom of the American Hockey League’s Pacific Division for the past three seasons, missing the genrous...
Alumni

Women’s pro soccer received...

The National Women’s Soccer League crowned its 2026 champion on Nov. 22 as Gotham FC defeated the Washington Spirit, 1-0, in front of 18,000...
Chula Vista

Moore takes lead at...

The Port of San Diego officially swore in its 2026 officers for the Board of Port Commissioners on Wednesday, Jan. 14, marking the start...
Columnists

King’s call for justice...

Three days after the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., the April 7, 1968 edition of The Chula Vista Star News had a small...
Basketball

Above the rim: SDSU...

Photo caption: Elzie Harrington has the ball for SDSU in Saturday’s game against Fresno State. Photo by Andy Bartotto Like football, San Diego State University’s...
College

Southwestern Lady Jags secure...

It was nothing but cheers as Southwestern College recorded its third Pacific Coast Athletic Conference women’s soccer championship in the past eight years with...
Basketball

Girls hoops teams tip...

The San Diego Section will crown its 2025-26 girls basketball divisional champions Feb. 26-28. All the hoopla, cheers and tears are still more than...
Horoscope

Esoteric astrology as news...

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