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Chula Vista

Queen of the mountain sets sight on growth, ecology

Chula Vista resident Susie Murphy is a full-time teacher in the Chula Vista Elementary School District. When she isn’t teaching she can be seen riding her mountain bike around the trails in...

A special little cog in the rotary machine

I first became acquainted with the Bonita Sunrise Rotary Club through one of its charter members, Tom Miller. Miller, at that time, was my computer guru, installing the first of perhaps a...

Titans drub Saints 23-0, seek respect from Dons

So goes the run, so goes the Eastlake Titans. So goes the Titans defense, so goes Eastlake. Both sides of that same coin were put on display in the Titans’ 23-0 victory...

‘Boy’ moved from Hollywood jungle to Chula Vista

Batman had Robin. Fred had Barney. Hollywood had Johnny Sheffield, the kid who became the jungle’s most memorable sidekick. From playing “Boy” alongside Johnny Weissmuller in the Tarzan films to starring...

Health issues prompt canine to leave police department

After seven years of patrolling, Turbo, a Belgian malinois, retired from the ChulaVista Police Department K-9 unit on Nov. 17 due to medical reasons with his eyesight. During Turbo’s career he had...

World Series takes on South County flavor with Southwestern College alum Kevin Ginkel

It’s always special to root for one of your own. In the case of Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Kevin Ginkel, it’s a double honor after the homegrown relief pitcher attended El Capitan High...

Group builds education pathway

Southwestern College employees established a dedicated support group to address the challenges of many African American students face in preparing for college. The Black Education Community Collaborative stems from the understanding...

Of all the times to be social, election season is not one of them

I admit to unabashedly loving social media. I love seeing photos of my friends’ children, reading goofy jokes, and even applauding braggy posts about accomplishments.  I envy weight-loss pictures, send virtual hugs...

Love, tolerance comes and goes

They love you until they don’t. Well, maybe not love but they will tolerate you. That was what occurred to me when I read the following passage in an archived edition of...

Utility bill increases for customers

Now that summer is winding down, get ready to pay more on your utility bill. San Diego Gas & Electric increased electricity rates for residents and businesses throughout the county at the...

State takes SMARTER approach to mitigation

As the state moves into the next phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, on Feb. 17 Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the Californian SMARTER Plan as it is recovering from the Omicron variant...

National City breaks ground on Kimball redo for the ages

The city of National City, in partnership with Community HousingWorks and San Ysidro Health broke ground Aug. 16 on a residential development which will include affordable housing, a senior center, and...

No trick, October treats include free admission for children

The Kids Free San Diego program is back again this October giving children ages 12 and under free admission to dozens of museums and family-friendly attractions throughout San Diego County. The...

Man accused of burglary, ditching cops

A Chula Vista man faces a Sept. 6 preliminary hearing on charges of residential burglary and evading police officers during a chase. Brandon Albert Loeb, 34, has pleaded not guilty to four...

Hermanitas brings mentors to students

About 60 young women from local middle and high schools attended an educational seminar Dec. 11 at the Chula Vista Police Department sponsored by the Mexican-American National Association of San Diego. The...

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THIS WEEK

Metro roller hockey season...

EASTLAKE TOPS NEW-LOOK OTAY RANCH MUSTANGS 8-3, FINISH 12-0 REGULAR SEASON SCHEDULE Wednesday's regular season slate at the Castle Park High School outdoor rink finalized...

She believes: Jordyn Bugg...

The Winter Olympic Games are set to open Feb. 6 in Italy and the next Summer Olympic Games are scheduled 2028 in Los Angeles.The...

County seeks pollution chief

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors on Wednesday voted to put someone in charge of coordination and accountability in addressing the Tijuana River...

Emilio’s Dream Sundae to...

You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream — with a purpose. Sammy’s at Seven Mile Restaurant and Bar in Chula Vista...

Health center consolidates services...

National City residents now have access to a wide range of healthcare services in one location with the opening of the Macias Family Health...

Aztec round-ballers keep up...

SDSU men start MW play 9-1, SDSU women roll a perfect 10-0 Viejas Arena is regularly filled whenever the San Diego State University men’s basketball...

It’s time for paying...

Enough time has passed since the last of the major holidays that it seems an acceptable time to hop back on the soapbox without...

In search of a...

The shame of the Trump administration’s immigration policy is all too apparent in the Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s unjustified raids across the nation. As...

Slam dunk! Barons win...

Bonita Vista and Eastlake high schools have been rivals since the 1990s. The schools’ annual Battle for the Boot football game has become the...

Esoteric Astrology as news...

The Christmas Tree Becomes the Valentine’s Tree As February begins we have multiple celebrations (needed in the dark of winter). The celebrations are Jewish Arbor...

Foundation graduates second round...

For the second consecutive year, the Guy and Olive Lookabaugh Foundation has fully funded tuition for an entire entering cohort of Vocational Nursing students...