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Croaa country

Eastlake’s Williams speeds to state cross country title

Phillip Brents - 12/04/2025

Croaa country

Eastlake’s Williams, muddied but unbowed, makes it a fourth trip to state

High School

Mar Vista claims first-ever boys CIF water polo championship

Football

San Diego Section football finals to be showcased at Southwestern College, starting with Open Division drama

DON'T MISS

Hilltop diver Miranda racking up career point totals

High School Phillip Brents - 04/24/2015 0

Hilltop High School senior diver Kennedy Miranda placed second as a freshman in the Mesa League championship meet but took a year off from diving as a sophomore. She was back on...

Just what is a craft beer? La Bella Pizza Garden’s Dr. Q knows

Uncategorized admin - 03/31/2017 0

La Bella Pizza Garden has been pouring craft beer for 20 years. That might be a surprise to some but, in fact, the west side Chula Vista restaurant’s bar has been...

The internationally friendly legacy of Rudy Ramirez

Chula Vista Brooke Binkowski - 12/27/2014 0

Rudy Ramirez has always focused beyond borders. The Chula Vista native got his college degree in international studies. He brought that sensibility to his eight-year tenure on the Chula Vista City...

Peace on Earth and goodwill for all

Chula Vista Carlos Davalos - 12/06/2018 0

Some holiday seasons are more challenging to thoroughly enjoy than others. Generally, I’d say they are the ones that arrive after we have reached adulthood. Beginning in November we are bombarded with...

CP Trojans off to magical 13-1-1 start in 2010-11

Uncategorized Phillip Brents - 01/21/2011 0

Defending San Diego Section Division III champion Castle Park appears to have more in the tank in 2010-11. The Trojans kicked off South Bay League play on Jan. 4 and have...

#Foodie News: You need this Cuban sandwich

Arts & Eats Kris Galicia Brown - 10/25/2018 0

Eight-hour house smoked pulled pork tossed in a mojo (citrus and garlic) sauce, house smoked ham, Swiss cheese, yellow mustard, honey dijon and pickles, served on a torta roll and then...

Saints end Aztecs’ standout season via 38-14 playoff victory

Football Phillip Brents - 12/02/2010 0

Montgomery Aztecs head coach Julio Alcala praised his team's effort over the duration of the 2010 high school football season despite seeing it in on the short end of a 34-18...

Council hopefuls share plans for Chula Vista

Chula Vista Jon Campbell - 03/26/2010 0

Candidates for Chula Vista City Council met for a community forum on Monday, taking questions from voters and local community groups. The forum had been expected to include conservative radio host Roger...

Pot sellers may wait less time

Chula Vista Jessica Brodkin Webb - 04/08/2022 0

National City is one step closer to cannabis retailers setting up shop in the city— elected officials voted April 5 to knock a year off time spent on background checks in...

Championship Friday set for Metro’s three football leagues

Football Phillip Brents - 11/05/2010 0

When the Metro Conference unveiled its realigned three football leagues last spring, there was widespread skepticism. Now it appears the Metro’s administrators may have the last laugh. The championship titles in all...

Otay Ranch pole vaulting duo is soaring to new heights

High School Phillip Brents - 04/30/2011 0

Nine feet might not seem like much in retrospect but for Otay Ranch sophomore pole vaulter Alexander Law, it meant everything at the time. “If you cleared nine feet, you got to...

The time of year when there is no need to see to believe

Chula Vista Nancy Alvarado - 12/06/2018 0

I dig out the plastic tree from the closet, adorn it with bows and ornaments, and place it on top of the cubbies. Each year I ask a different student to make...

Esoteric Astrology as news for week April 15 – 21, 2020

Horoscope Risa DAngeles - 04/17/2020 0

For the End of Woe Must Come! The Great Invocations invoke the appearance of a Divine Intermediary, sacred messenger to guide humanity through our present isolation. Energy, its descent from above, responds...

Grateful for everything

Chula Vista Robert Moreno - 11/21/2018 0

Every Thanksgiving William Hill knows where to go. He does not go visit family or go to a friend’s house for a Thanksgiving feast. Instead, Hill says he spends Thanksgiving Day with a...

City shuts down city park

Chula Vista Albert Fulcher - 08/26/2022 0

At the Aug. 24 Chula Vista City Council meeting, Council voted unanimously, with Council member Steve Padilla absent, to temporarily close Harborside Park for health and safety reasons for 90 days...

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