Saturday, February 21, 2026
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Chula Vista

Vargas elected as chairperson

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted District 1 Supervisor Nora Vargas as chairperson on Jan. 10, making her the first Latina chair of the Board. In tandem, Supervisor...

#FoodieNews: a variety of bites in the most unassuming of places

The place I’m highlighting this month will seem a bit unorthodox, but trust me, it’s because this place has already earned a spot in my file called Little Hidden Gems. “Carnival” is...

Chula Vista has plans to add more firefighters to its ranks

The Chula Vista Fire Department has announced that it will hire 15 new fire recruits in time for a 16-week long fire academy. The decision to hire additional fire personnel comes after...

‘Always … Patsy Cline’ lights up OnStage production with energy

OnStage Playhouse opens its 2015-16 season with “Always …Patsy Cline.” It’s much more than a tribute to the legendary country singer who died tragically at age 30 in a plane crash...

Taste buds in for March treat

The 17th annual Taste of Third and Art Walk is taking over downtown Chula Vista tomorrow, March 14. The food-tasting event will feature food from 15 different restaurants along the avenue, as...

Is ticket fixing worth ending career?

I am continually amazed at how many newspaper readers and online commentors have a profound dislike, no, make that hatred, of police officers. As I have written before, I read a...

Esoteric Astrology as news for week February 13 – 19, 2019 

Valentine’s Day – being of love a little more careful We are in our last week of Aquarius, sign of humanity itself, of community, of freedom and awakening to the beauty of...

Ex fireman files defame claim

A former Chula Vista deputy fire chief has filed a claim against the city of Chula Vista, alleging that statements made by the city in the media about his firing are...

Greater oversight protects everyone

Occasionally someone will say to me, “So I hear you hate cops.” I’m still perplexed by how seemingly reasonable people can interpret a call for law enforcement accountability as a sign of...

Time for a new budget item

It’s a safe bet —probably 100% certain— that 9 out of 10 adults who live in Chula Vista or National City do not know their city’s budget. The figure for fiscal year...

New year starts with countywide blood drive

As the holiday season winds down, San Diego County Credit Union (SDCCU) is asking the community to start the new year with a lifesaving act: donating blood. On Tuesday, Jan. 6, SDCCU...

Park reopened to public

The community came together for the reopening of west Chula Vista’s Harborside Park after more than two years of the park’s closure. The reopening event included ribbon-cutting, an official first kick...

Sweetwater U looks good to some

The Sweetwater Union High School District board of trustees approved a resolution recently to initiate building a university for the South County. The proposal for Sweetwater University was spawned from the lack...

Five tips to fight back against springtime allergies

San Diego is known for consistent sunshine and a mild climate, but our wonderful weather also means that allergy season lasts all year long. May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness...

Man held in fatal crash

A parolee was charged Jan. 23 with vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence in the Jan. 20 death of Tomas M. Mondares, 89, who was struck while he was walking on a...

WEATHER

Chula Vista
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THIS WEEK

SuHi inducts 2026 Basketball...

The Sweetwater High School basketball program’s Hall of Fame class grew by five more inductees during ceremonies Jan. 31 in the National City school’s...

Love local this Valentine’s...

Whether you’re planning an intimate evening, a full weekend of romance, or simply looking for a meaningful way to show your appreciation, Downtown Chula...

Chula Vista library takes...

Finding your next favorite book just got a lot easier in Chula Vista. The city’s public library has rolled out Book Match, a free,...

New Year, New Career...

Every San Diegan — no matter their zip code — should have the resources and support to secure stable, good-paying jobs. That belief continues to...

From seed to sustainability

A long-standing partnership between the National School District and Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center has earned statewide recognition for its innovative approach to climate...

Esoteric Astrology as news...

A Disciplined New Cycle of Learning Begins The months, January, February and March, can seem cold and empty witWe begin the week on Wednesday with...

National City on the...

National City is emerging as a place where opportunity and reinvention are a perfect match. With a population of roughly 58,000 residents, National City...

San Diego Section winter...

The San Diego Section winter sports playoffs have tipped off for boys and girls basketball and kicked off for boys and girls soccer and...

BMW of Chula Vista...

The South Bay welcomed its first and only BMW dealership on Feb. 3 as BMW of Chula Vista officially celebrated its grand opening. The event...

CIF wrestling finals head...

The San Diego Section Division IV boys wrestling championship tournament took the spotlight Saturday at Mar Vista High School in Imperial Beach. While showcasing the...

San Diego State women’s...

The San Diego State University women’s basketball team (21-4, 15-1) extended itrs lead on first place in the Mountain West to three games with...

City preps for fire...

Chula Vista city officials broke ground Feb. 9 on the future site of Fire Station 12, marking a key investment in emergency services along...