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San Diego County Cup champions crowned

Phillip Brents - 01/08/2026

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Gulls face off new year with Pacific Division challenges

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DON'T MISS

Resisting executive comes with jail time

Chula Vista Neal Putnam - 05/30/2015 0

A Chula Vista man has been sentenced to 16 months in jail for resisting an executive officer following a 4-hour standoff that started with a domestic violence call. Ruben Moreno Aguirre, 45,...

March date set for NC homicide

Chula Vista Neal Putnam - 02/07/2015 0

A March 30 trial date was set Jan. 30 for a Spring Valley man who is charged with murder in the intentional ramming by a car of a National City man...

Plenty of interesting people around

Chula Vista Allison Sampite - 06/28/2011 0

Chula Vista celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. I have interviewed several dozen Chula Vistans now, and one event every one of them remembers with great fondness is the Fiesta de...

Chula Vista hosts ADU building workshop

Chula Vista admin - 01/18/2025 0

The City of Chula Vista is offering free workshops to the community on what is required to build an Accessory Dwelling Unit on their properties. “As the demand for affordable housing solutions...

Building strong communities

Chula Vista Dr. Mark Sanchez - 09/05/2025 0

As we honored Labor Day this month, I am reminded of the vital role education plays in building strong communities and a resilient economy. At Southwestern College, our commitment to workforce...

Lancers just say no to Barons’ perfect start, win 3-1

Sports Phillip Brents - 05/07/2011 0

The 2002 Bonita Vista High School softball team’s 31-game winning streak is safe, at least for one more year. The Hilltop Lancers made sure of that with a 3-1 victory over...

New photography exhibit honors city’s history

Chula Vista Albert Fulcher - 04/28/2023 0

Featuring the work of local photographer Ken Jacques, a new photography exhibit, “Chula Vista Legacies,” is on display at the Civic Center Library through Aug. 31, celebrating the diverse people who...

Party store has you covered

Chula Vista Carlos Davalos - 03/03/2011 0

Willy Wonka meets Gepetto is an apt way of describing a new confectionary and party store on Third Avenue. "We make your ideas come true," said Maria Pojero, co-owner of Pinocho's and...

What reaction is acceptable action?

Columnists Carlos Davalos - 08/23/2018 0

Ultimately, more video footage may exonerate the Chula Vista cop who tackled a female high school student to the ground of any wrong doing or overreaction. Police worn body camera footage may...

Lady Cougars edge Lady Trojans, 3-2, in all-Metro Division III CIF girls lacrosse final

High School Phillip Brents - 05/25/2024 0

History or herstory? That’s debatable on which side of the gender divide one sits on. But last Saturday’s San Diego Section Division III girls lacrosse championship game at Scripps Ranch High School...

SWC hires new bond management team

Chula Vista Albert Fulcher - 06/10/2021 0

The Southwestern Community College District Board of Trustees in April unanimously approved an agreement with Gafcon Inc. to provide bond management services over the next five years to the District. Gafcon...

Doing your homework on nutritional supplements

Uncategorized For promotional consideration - 01/14/2017 0

According to an October 2016 article in the Journal of the American Medical Association, more than half of all Americans regularly take a nutritional supplement. Some, such as fish oils and...

Jaguars come from ahead to defeat Roadrunners, 41-33, in JC football match-up

College Phillip Brents - 11/07/2014 0

The Southwestern College football team was out-gained 450-424 yards and converted just two of 15 third-down attempts for first downs but still came out on top on the scoreboard by defeating...

Chula Vista’s Third Avenue buzzes with family cafes

Chula Vista admin - 05/24/2025 0

In the heart of Third Avenue, the scent of fresh espresso and sizzling breakfast has become a daily reminder of something meaningful taking root. Family-owned cafes, Galu Cafe, Mujer Divina Coffee...

CIF hoops playoffs already showing parity in first round

Basketball Phillip Brents - 02/21/2018 0

Playoff seeding will always be a contentious matter regardless of which rankings are used. But, for the most part, it has been spot on in the San Diego Section. If the outcome is...

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