Wednesday, January 14, 2026
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Chula Vista

It all came together

It was a scenario that was well planned and well executed. It was like an old Navy friend of mine used to say, "just like a well-oiled machine." I am referring to...

Port commissioner demands environmental justice

During the city of National City’s Jan.18 city council meeting, Port of San Diego Commissioner Sandy Naranjo announced plans to reduce air pollution in National City and surrounding communities. “Last week, the...

A new park in Chula Vista’s future?

Residents in southwest Chula Vista may get a new neighborhood park but the road to construction and completion is a long one. At the first public meeting held by Chula Vista city...

Homeless advocates look for solutions

Members from a variety of local agencies attended a forum Tuesday to increase awareness and offer solutions to the homelessness issue in the South Bay. The South Bay Homeless Advocacy Coalition is...

Stop shutting off power

Summer is almost here, and with it will come deadly heat waves supercharged by the climate crisis. Yet in 27 states it’s perfectly legal for utility companies to shut off electricity...

Be aware during the holidays

With the holidays in full swing, people are out shopping for gifts and, at times, the last thing in their minds is safety. Sgt. Mike Harlan with the National City Police Department...

Jury convicts Chula Vista man of 2 homicides

A jury has convicted a Chula Vista man of first and second-degree murder in the deaths of two South Bay men in 2002 and 2005. The jury deadlocked 11-1 for conviction...

Judge sends stabber to prison

A 19-year-old man who claimed he was provoked when he slashed a co-worker to death in his Chula Vista apartment was sentenced Feb. 5 to six years in state prison. A request...

Cops promise dispensary demises

The city of Chula Vista closed down another cannabis dispensary on May 3, the latest in a string of pot-shop shutdowns as the city readies to welcome in licensed marijuana businesses. The...

No bail for 3 in violent rampage

A judge refused to set any bail Monday for three people accused of shooting a motorist to death in his car in Chula Vista, shooting a woman and leaving her for...

Jaguars unable to contain Gauchos in conference opener

The Southwestern and Saddleback football teams combined to put together one of the most fierce, hardest-hitting games of the season to date played at DeVore Stadium last Saturday (Oct. 13). The...

Perkins ignites Spartans on both offense, defense in Kiwanis Bowl win

A first may have occurred in last Friday’s Chula Vista Kiwanis Bowl as Chula Vista senior La’Darrione Perkins secured both the Spartans’ offensive MVP and defensive MVP awards. It may be...

Staying Sharp

In our never-ending quest for interesting people we did not have far to go to find Mary Cruz. Just a short jaunt up to the Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center and...

The fire is still burning at landmark NC barbecue restaurant

Mention the Barbecue Pit in National City and instant images of comfort food for several generations of South Bay families come to mind. The Texas-style barbecue restaurant opened in 1955. The...

Titan lacrosse men end season with elite CIF semifinal finish

During the latter half of the San Diego Section’s compacted 2020-21 season, there were points were almost all sports were playing at the same time. This resulted in some unusual challenges...

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THIS WEEK

State grant funds Chula...

Chula Vista has secured $500,000 from the State of California to support affordable housing, which the city will match with another $500,000 from its...

Gulls face off new...

The start of the new year has created some very interesting scenarios in the American Hockey league. With seven teams separated by just six standings...

Roller hockey faces off...

The Metro Conference faced off the 2026 portion of its 2025-26 roller hockey schedule with four games played Jan 7-8 at the Castle Park...

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...

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...

San Diego County Cup...

The San Diego County Cup holiday soccer tournament wrapped up Dec. 30 with six boys division finals at Hilltop High School and three girls...

Holiday Bowl rings in...

One day removed from a flooding downpour in Mission Valley, the 46th annual Holiday Bowl enjoyed partly cloudy skies and little to no precipitation...

New laws boost pet...

Five new California animal welfare laws sponsored by San Diego Humane Society went into effect Jan. 1, strengthening protections against puppy mills, cracking down...