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DON'T MISS

Setting the stage for returning to Southwestern College

Chula Vista Dr. Mark Sanchez - 0
April showers may bring May flowers, but we are also looking for April to bring us more of a sense of normalcy as more and more COVID-19 vaccines become available to...
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Democrats have tough act to follow

Columnists Carlos Davalos - 0
I am grateful to the GOP. The comical diversion that is the Republican National Convention was a welcome distraction from the now routine reports of police abuse, mass shootings, government coups...
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MV’s McDonald snares fourth at CIF diving finals

High School Phillip Brents - 0
This year's San Diego Section diving championships proved to be a record-setting affair all around as El Capitan senior Sam Wilson broke her own record in the Division II girls competition...
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Seven Metro Conference teams advance to section lacrosse playoffs

High School Phillip Brents - 0
Seven Metro Conference teams received entry into this week’s San Diego Section lacrosse playoffs — four in the girls field and three in the boys field. In a show of force for...
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Made not born

Chula Vista Allison Sampite - 0
Editor's note: This is the second in an occasional series of stories about domestic violence in South Bay. The subject's identity has been changed. Leo was raised by a mother who didn't...
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Calls for leniency ignored

Chula Vista Neal Putnam - 0
The husband and son of a Chula Vista woman killed by a drunk driver asked a judge March 4 for leniency, saying a prison term would not help the driver. “I can’t...
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Program rebuilds lives

Chula Vista Carlos Davalos - 0
It’s a black “X” on their permanent record, which makes finding employment difficult. Convicted criminals released from incarceration looking to begin a productive, healthy life often face a complicated process. Lucky for them,...
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South Bay League 2010 football preview: Mar Vista Mariners

Football Phillip Brents - 0
The Southwest High School football team finished 1-9 in 2009. Head coach Mike Esposito believes 2010 will hold brighter promise for his team. “All the players have worked very hard in the...
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Thompson reflects on short time in office

Chula Vista Allison Sampite - 0
Former interim City Councilman Mitch Thompson recently completed his time on the Chula Vista City Council and on Tuesday relinquished his seat to returning councilman John McCann, who in June returned...
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Four years later where are you now?

From The Editor Carlos Davalos - 0
Congratulations are in order. To the young adults graduating high school this week. Well done! Are you old enough to remember where you were four years ago? What your expectations and hopes were?...
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South Bay-braced SDSU to meet Navy in Poinsettia Bowl

Uncategorized Phillip Brents - 0
San Diego State University has accepted a bid to play Navy Thursday, Dec. 23, in the sixth annual San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl. It is the first bowl game...
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School of champions doing well

Chula Vista Abraham Jewett - 0
Earlier this month Feaster Charter School was recognized as a “Wellness Champion” by the Chula Vista Elementary School District during a Chula Vista City Council meeting. The first-time award was given to...
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South County riders show well at BMX SoCal nationals

High School Phillip Brents - 0
The American Bicycle Association held its BMX Southern California nationals April 15-17 at the United States Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista. More than 2,300 entries were logged for the weekend...
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Rising costs prompts developer to go solar

Chula Vista Robert Moreno - 0
Chula Vista's Gateway 1 is turning solar. The 240,000-square-foot mixed use office and retail space is in the process of being covered with about 1,055 solar panels on the roof and parking...
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Mater Dei Catholic storms back to top Castle Park, 3-2, in early season test

High School Phillip Brents - 0
The Mater Dei Catholic and Castle Park high school boys soccer teams paired up in an early season non-league match Dec. 4 at Castle Park High School. The game was divided into...
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THIS WEEK

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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Horoscope

Esoteric astrology as news...

Communities, Cooperatives & the Essential Fire of Change - the New Era Unfolding Sun enters Aquarius Monday, January 19th, the day after the Capricorn new...
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...
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...
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...