Wednesday, January 7, 2026
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Chula Vista

Groundwork set for bayfront high school campus

While the city of Chula Vista plans for a convention center and businesses to occupy the  bayfront, a new high school is making its way to the ocean. After years of planning,...

Group takes graffiti matters into its own painting hands

The city of Chula Vista eliminated staff positions for its graffiti abatement program four years ago because of budget cuts. Norma Rodriguez, Chula Vista’s graffiti abatement coordinator, estimated the program cost the...

Deterimined PRIDE celebrates South Bay diversity

The PRIDE festival will be coming to the South Bay this weekend. The South Bay Alliance’s annual South Bay Pride Art &Musical Festival is from noon to 8 p.m. on Sept.8 at...

Golfing provides healthy outlet for retired teachers

Editor’s note: Richard Peña is on vacation. This column first appeared on April 9, 2004. On a Monday morning in early January of 1979, a former colleague, Don Chamberlin, and I played...

D.A. offers new plan for homeless in justice system

District Attorney Summer Stephan proposed a three-point plan on March 21 in response to two years of county data which reveals homeless individuals become involved with the justice system as victims...

Mustangs push track and field dual meet win streak to 48-0

In a sport that depends on numbers to determine winners, the Otay Ranch High School track and field team appears to have mastered that. The Mustangs improved to 48-0 in varsity boys,...

Losing sleep to make a decision

Given that Americans will go through the annual fall ritual of turning their clocks back one hour Saturday night or early Sunday morning, how will you spend that extra hour? Will you...

Vogue Tavern is a mountain of fun — and good eats

The Vogue Tavern has definitely become an international crossroads in Chula Vista – part traditional German beer hall, English pub and American bar. It’ also become a favorite place to watch Padres...

County will return permit fees

The county of San Diego on Aug. 12 began notifying restaurants of $4.5 million in permit fee refunds for the period of March 16, 2020, through June 15, 2021, the result...

#1 Eastlake starts slow, breaks away for 21-7 victory over Wildcats

Jude Isbell rushed 29 times for 115 yards and scored two touchdowns while quarterback Josh Palet connected with receiver Joseph Carpiso on a 35-yard touchdown strike to lead the top-ranked Eastlake...

Police say hit and runs on the rise

Hit and run collisions in the city of Chula Vista reached an all-time high last year, according to data compiled for a public records request. In 2015 there were 477 total hit...

Can’t stand the heat, stay out of Bonita

A couple of Sundays from now, June 23 to be exact, adventure seekers in the South Bay will be wending their way to the parking lot at the Bonita post office...

Case stays here

A San Diego superior court judge Tuesday morning denied a motion filed by the majority of defense attorneys in a South Bay corruption case led by District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis. Two weeks...

South Bay’s women’s soccer stars: United they stand

Mention Sophia Perez' name around South County soccer circles and four things usually pop up on the radar: Bonita Vista, San Diego State University, the San Diego Sunwaves and the Mexican...

Robber agrees to payback

The "Deposit Slip Bandit" who robbed a Chula Vista bank by writing his demand note on a deposit slip has pleaded guilty and was released on bond. Sened Beyene Michael, 22, has...

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THIS WEEK

Beloved principal, basketball junkie...

Many in the Sweetwater Union High School District family were blessed to know Ralph Mora, a 1966 Castle Park High School alumnus, former principal...

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....

College football bowl games...

Five Mountain West Conference football teams are poised to make flight to the reorganized Pac-12 beginning in July. Thus, December’s bowl games served as...

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...

Eastlake Titans, Otay Ranch...

The Metro Conference wrapped up two weeks of roller hockey play prior to the holiday break with a bunch of goals Thursday night, Dec....

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...

Gulls making up ground...

The ice hockey season is in full swing and playoff positioning is already starting to offer a preview of the second half of the...

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,...

Esoteric Astrology as news...

New Year, 2026 – A Prayer for Peace on Earth, Goodwill to All 2026 begins with Capricorn Sun and a Gemini moon – the magical...

Wild Horses Festival hits...

Review and photography by Andy Bartotto The third edition of Wild Horses Festival at Petco Park took place this Saturday, Dec. 27, under clear skies....