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Man guilty in beating death

Chula Vista Neal Putnam - 0
A jury has convicted a Bonita man of involuntary manslaughter in the 2010 beating death of Joseph Barrs, 21, following a party in Chula Vista. The jury acquitted Uriel Alejandro Sanchez, 21,...
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Library plans celebration by the book

Chula Vista Rebecca Williamson - 0
The countdown for New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31, is at high noon at the Chula Vista library. Geared toward kids who might struggle to stay awake until midnight, this celebration includes...
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CHULA VISTA CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES

Chula Vista Albert Fulcher - 0
Carolina Chavez is running for City Council District 1 being vacated by Council member John McCann. Chavez, 38, and a Democrat, said she grew up in the region, knows Chula Vista...
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Chula Vista Art Guild kicks off 25th Fall Community Art Show

Chula Vista Debbie Sklar - 0
It’s autumn, and that means lots of art is happening in and around the city. And yes, the Chula Vista Art Guild is celebrating its 25th Fall Community Art Show from Oct....
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The old guys still have something to offer

Behind Police Lines Tom Basinski - 0
Gathering of former cops is a great reminder for current chief Retired and former members of the police department started the Chula Vista Police Alumni Association about 20 years ago when six...
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Jaguars declaw Wolverines, 60-28, hike conference record to 3-0

College Phillip Brents - 0
Southwestern College’s football team ran past visiting San Bernardino Valley, 60-28, last Saturday to remain undefeated in American Mountain Conference play. The Jaguars improved to 6-2 overall, 3-0 in conference play. Southwestern remains...
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Ladies bring a breath of fresh air

Around The South Bay Richard Pena - 0
In this topsy-turvy world of negativism one need go no further than the ladies of the community to find that fresh air bit of positive acts that makes everything worthwhile.  This...
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Woman shot to death by border patrol agent

Chula Vista Carlos Davalos - 0
A U.S. Border Patrol enforcement operation in Chula Vista went awry this afternoon when a woman was shot and killed. At approximately 1 p.m., Chula Vista police officers responded to shots fired...
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Abusive husband sentenced to prison

Chula Vista Neal Putnam - 0
A Chula Vista man who admitted to severely beating his wife was sentenced Tuesday to 14 years in prison by a judge who heard his wife say she was so afraid...
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Ink on the go

Uncategorized Allison Sampite - 0
If you happen to see a custom-made 1984 Chevrolet step van cruising around Chula Vista, you can bet it's on its way to a local tattoo shop. That's because Gabe Alvarez, who...
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From teenybop mags to newspapers

Chula Vista Carlos Davalos - 0
I wasn't sure what I wanted to major in until my fourth semester at Southwestern College. I was debating whether I should major in psychology or English but decided to take...
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Demand for change

Letters to the editor Theresa Acerro - 0
There are nine illegal marijuana stores in Chula Vista, eight of them are in the southwest. The one code enforcement officer for the entire western part of Chula Vista can’t do...
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Sweetwater Red Devils get the jump on foes with 31-0 win over Morse

Football Phillip Brents - 0
The Sweetwater Red Devils got the jump on the rest of their Metro Conference rivals with a Thursday game on Aug. 21 against the visiting Morse Tigers. The Red Devils started out...
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Police: Run, hide or fight

Chula Vista Robert Moreno - 0
The Chula Vista Police Department and the Chula Vista Fire Department’s community emergency response team hosted an active shooter presentation Wednesday night in City Council chambers, detailing what to do in...
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South Coast Water Polo Club sweeps inaugural Big Papu tiki tourney

High School Phillip Brents - 0
The South Coast Water Polo Club made the biggest splash at the inaugural Big Papu Tiki Water Polo Club Championship Tournament held recently at Mt. Miguel High School. The South Coast...
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THIS WEEK

Columnists

Help getting by during...

If you went into the first full week of January 2026 wondering: Where you were going to find the extra money to pay for your...
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...
Chula Vista

What’s new, what’s next...

Ring in the New Year right with Downtown Chula Vista after a full year of growth! From getting a head start on your New...
Horoscope

Esoteric astrology as news...

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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...