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Eastlake Titans win the battle of Bonita Vista in baseball, boys lacrosse

Bonita Vista High School was the place to be on Monday if you were a high school baseball or high school boys lacrosse fan in South County. Metro-Mesa League championship banners were...

The stuff legends and saints are made of

This past week this tired old world experienced an historical event that does not come around very often. It is, in fact, rare enough to demand widespread attention and it certainly...

Enjoy the paycheck while you can

If you are one of the thousands of people working a minimum wage job in this county this Labor Day weekend—from servers schlepping drinks and food at restaurants across San Diego...

Silence wasn’t always a right

Back when my grandfather Officer Vic “Whitey” Basinski patrolled the streets of Flint, Michigan between 1921 and 1946, the police did whatever they believed necessary to get information from a suspect. While...

Spartans kick off defense of league title with 48-0 win over Mar Vista

The high school football season actually consists of three seasons: non-league play, league play and the post-season playoffs. The first part of the 2023 season didn’t end too badly for the Chula...

Hilltop, Mar Vista kick start season with Barons tourney titles

The 31st annual Barons girls high school soccer tournament is in the history books and a pair of South County champions have decidedly rosier prospects for the 2010-11 season. The Hilltop...

Ventura man has prelim for NC slaying

A Jan. 25 preliminary hearing has been set for a suspect in the 2011 murder of Antonio Vargas, 56, a National City man who was shot to death inside his apartment. Jesus...

Jury finds man is sane after convicting him

A jury Monday determined Jon Ralph Dibble was sane when attempted murder and setting a motel room on fire. The same jury last week convicted Dibble, 27, of all nine felonies and...

Preps take their field of dreams at Petco Park

Petco Park remains the field of dreams for high school baseball players who compete within the San Diego Section. The Padres’ ballpark stands as a gateway to Major League Baseball. Its attraction...

Celebrating Hispanics

National Hispanic Heritage Month is from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. This month celebrates the history, cultures and contributions of Hispanic Americans. It also recognizes the anniversary of independence for five Latin...

Man admits raping colleague’s mother

A Chula Vista mechanic is serving a 3-year term in state prison after he pleaded guilty to raping a co-worker's mother. The 43-year-old victim told Jose Luis Covarrubias, 47, she could not...

City to study fenceless dog park

During a public comment by community group Hilltop Dog Friends at the Dec. 6. 2022 Chula Vista City Council meeting, Council directed staff to explore the possibility of a no-fence, off-leash...

Esoteric Astrology as news for week July 1 – 7, 2020

Rod of Justice, Rule of Law & Prayers for our Country  Saturday, July 4th, is Independence Day in the United States. It is the U.S. birthday. Saturday night, Sunday morning is also...

Consider it practice for the fall

Voters should consider the following assignment a dress rehearsal. A practice run for the task they’ll encounter in late summer, early fall. Do your research. The Chula Vista City Council has agreed on...

Girl’s speech recycled into program

Every year during the spring, the Chula Vista Elementary School District hosts a speech contest with students from various schools in the district participating. Last year Natalie Wright, a then-fifth grader at...

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THIS WEEK

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...

You can’t be pro-housing...

San Diego’s leaders are talking a lot about being “pro-housing.” We hear it in speeches, policy announcements, and campaign platforms. The mayor’s recent State...

‘Joker’ helps heal veteran

Dawn Jeans, born and raised in Chula Vista and a U.S. Army veteran, knows firsthand what it’s like to hit rock bottom. After surviving...

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...

‘Somebody’ of note then...

Among the many tributes to civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson upon the occasion of his death this week the one that resonates most,...

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...

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,...

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...

Hybrid center broadens energy...

When the sun sets and electricity demand spikes, a new battery energy storage facility is stepping in to keep power flowing across San Diego....

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 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...

Association works to develop...

When a police K-9 retires in South County, the badge may come off — but the medical bills don’t. That reality is what led former...