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Chula Vista

Baron alum Bell scores twice in Aztecs’ 38-7 win over Aggies

San Diego County prep alumni once again stood tall on the field for the San Diego State University football team as the Aztecs defeated host Utah State, 38-7, last Saturday to...

Ship inspection may be costly

Chula Vista's schooner the Bill of Rights seeks the public's  help in paying one of its bills. Don Johnson, South Bay Front Sailing Association CEO, first mate and primary engineer aboard the...

City Council votes for District 3 representative

After three weeks of deliberations and interviews, and notwithstanding calls for a special election to fill the District 3 open council seat, Chula Vista City Council voted to appoint Alonso Gonzalez...

Ex-teacher sentenced for abuse

Once honored as one of San Diego County’s top educators, a former South Bay teacher was sentenced May 9 to 30 years to life in state prison for sexually abusing two...

Enjoy an attractive, convenient composting station

Make recycling green debris into compost convenient and attractive. Create a space you and your neighbors will appreciate. And locate composting in a convenient area that is easy to access and...

Getting a jump on learning

Early learning isn’t about textbooks but a time when children learn through song, games, story time and social interaction. So as an example, coloring, cutting and pasting develop muscles in their...

Olympian Eagles track team is off and running in the fast lane

The Olympian High School track and field team put on a power packed showing to capture both the boys and girls team titles at last Saturday’s 14th annual Phair Co./Mustang Relays...

South County runners end season at state cross country finals

There were no state titles or all-state finishes at this year’s California state cross country championship meet in Fresno last Saturday at Woodward Park in Fresno. But the South County’s complement...

Chamber offers business growth aid

The National City Chamber of Commerce wants your business to grow through a new program. An Elevate My Business Challenge will follow the four-session program called Business Growth Accelerator Program. The challenge is...

JC Towing quits city before it gets booted

The National City City Council on Tuesday received a letter from JC Towing ending its contract with the city. The move comes more than six weeks after Police Chief Adolfo Gonzales wrote...

Governor must provide efficient policies

The relationship between the United States and Mexico is instrumental in achieving environmental and economic success on both sides of the border.  The opportunity to live, work and represent a district...

Student union set to open

Southwestern College’s Chula Vista campus is buzzing with anticipation as its brand-new Student Union is preparing to open. This vibrant hub, designed for students, staff, faculty, and the community, will be the...

Endless summer of baseball continues for Sweetwater Valley Little League 12U all-stars

They’ve shown they can win by blowout margins and they’ve now shown they can win close games, so is there any stopping Sweetwater Valley Little League’s 12U all-star team from reaching...

Eastlake High’s Ramirez tabbed for pair of national baseball showcase events

Eastlake High School's Ben Ramirez is about to take the next step in his baseball career – and it could be an exciting one. Ramirez, a Second Team All-San Diego Section pick...

Martial artist gets six years for molesting National City teenager

A martial arts instructor wept Feb. 15 in court as he heard letters that were read aloud from a mother and the teen-age girl he molested in his National City home. Gabriel...

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THIS WEEK

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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....

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...

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....

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,...