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Beware of scams and predators during pandemic

As your district attorney, I’m committed to increasing communication and accessibility between the DA’s Office and you, the community. One way I am doing that is through this monthly column, where...

From asphalt jungle to temporary park

Launched in 2005, Park(ing) Day is a day where people across the world temporarily convert street parking places into tiny parks and places for art, play, and socializing. On Friday, Sept....

What did you do over the summer?

The Mustang Girls Water Polo Club had a productive summer, according to coach Ernie Medina. The team was comprised of all 16-under girls, who played in that division as well as...

September a good month to prepare pets

Fido may not pack a go-bag, and Fluffy probably isn’t checking the fire escape plan — but that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t be ready for an emergency. September is National Preparedness...

Long, braced by new mindset, takes aim on Rio Olympics after 2012 London Games debut

At his first Olympic Games in London four years ago, Nic Long was just happy to be there. The professional BMX racer has a completely different approach this time around, however. Long,...

Man faces manslaughter charges in bus stop death

A drunk driver was ordered June 8 to stand trial for murder and gross vehicular manslaughter in the death of a man who was struck and killed while at a Chula...

Lady Mustangs stampede to CIF softball championship

It was a date for firsts last Saturday at Helix Charter High School as the Otay Ranch High School softball team made its first appearance in a San Diego Section championship...

Frustrated teachers ready to strike

Upset about the way the Sweetwater Union High School District has handled contract negotiations, nearly 300 teachers and counselors stood outside the district office in the blistering cold before Monday’s school...

Be mindful of who you are talking to

As tax season ends, it’s the perfect time to remind the public that if you get a call from the “IRS” saying you owe money and you need to pay immediately...

Sweetwater downs Fallbrook, 35-6, to pick up first victory of new season

The Sweetwater Red Devils have yet to play on home turf this season and will not get the opportunity to do so while repairs are made on the artificial playing field...

Transparent and phont

I watched the 12/3 city council meeting…mostly for the spectacle. Unlike member Molina, I had no expectation that you would miraculously become redeemable. Honestly, I’m in awe of your stone cold ability...

What the drought means for us

Governor Brown's recent declaration of a statewide drought emergency may have you a little nervous, so I would like to take the time to let you know how the state’s current...

Hilltop softball tournament to face off this weekend

Mater Dei Catholic High School is off to a 5-1 start in girls softball after topping Patrick Henry, 10-0, on Monday to capture the Gold Division title at the Cougar Classic. The...

Cops put it on the line; sometimes it’s not enough

Residents in the 500 block of Douglas Street smelled smoke on March 29, 2010. Fire dispatch received the call around 1:30 a.m. . Patrol officers Eric Carter, Patrick White, and Matthew Davison were...

It’s a wrap: Lady Crusaders place runner-up at state hoops final

The 2024-25 high school winter sports season wrapped up last weekend with the California state boys and girls basketball championships at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento. Two San Diego Section girls...

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THIS WEEK

Students take stop sewage...

When students from across South Bay boarded buses and an airplane for Sacramento in January, they weren’t heading on a typical field trip. They were going to...

Actions may need to...

It is a gesture, a simple and symbolic one. But it is the right one. When most of the Chula Vista City Council during a...

Metro mat women get...

Flag football may be the fastest-growing high school girls sport but girls wrestling set the precedent, and it continues to grow in many areas. This...

It’s No. 1 Titans...

Friday’s 2026 edition of the Metro Conference roller hockey championship tournament’s grand finale is set: the top-seeded Eastlake Titans versus the third-seeded Otay Ranch...

SWC opens Spring semester...

Southwestern College welcomed more than 18,000 students this week as the Spring 2026 semester got underway, marking a lively and energized return to campus....

Open Division hopefuls abound...

When the San Diego Section unveiled its elite Open Division playoffs  a decade or so ago, it remained a dream for most Metro Conference...

Creating opportunity, one scholarship...

At Southwestern College, we believe talent is everywhere and opportunity must be made accessible. One of the most powerful ways we achieve that is...

Chair of California Transportation...

Clarissa Reyes Falcon has been elected Chair of the California Transportation Commission, with Joseph Cruz serving as Vice Chair, which the Commission announced at...

Esoteric Astrology as news...

How to Understand the World & Our Country Today Crisis, polarization then a sweep into unity. This is how change occurs on earth - the...

E-vehicle chargers coming

Chula Vista is preparing to open a new Tesla Supercharger station that will significantly expand electric vehicle charging options in the community. The site, located...