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Chula Vista

Remembering so the end is not forgotten

"Fifty years ago on this date at Precisely 9 a.m., a group of men representing nine Allied nations and the Japanese government sat across a table on an American battleship and...

One immigrant’s lesson learned: Watch out for yourself

“One country doesn’t have more hardships than another; they’re just different.” Yazi certainly knows about countries with hardships. As refugees dominate the news cycle, she is eager to share her story. Born into...

Crime is up and down

As violent crime in Chula Vista is on the decline, property crime is spiraling upward, according to the latest figures released by the FBI as part of its Preliminary Annual Crime...

South County’s best celebrated

South County leaders, business organizations and community members celebrated Gold and Silver Star winners at a Star-News red carpet-style event on Wednesday at Seven Mile Casino. Nearly 200 guests attended the Best...

Metro Conference finals get late season preview

The high school boys wrestling season is picking up momentum. The Metro Conference championship tournament is scheduled Feb. 8 at Southwest High School, followed by the San Diego Section divisional championships...

Metro dive, swim championships set this weekend

Post-season competition has arrived for Metro Conference aquanauts. The conference diving championship meet is scheduled Friday at the Parkway pool; the conference swimming finals are scheduled Saturday at Loma Verde pool. Here's...

Otay Ranch cross country teams step off season in fine fashion

The high school cross country season has stepped off as one filled with both intrigue and lofty expectations. Intrigue as to which school — Bonita Vista or Otay Ranch — has the...

Our region’s waters define us

Our county's main economic sectors—defense and military, tourism, and research and manufacturing—depend on an abundance of clean water to conduct business, attract customers and retain staff. Countywide our coastal areas, beaches,...

Southwestern football team tacks on 37-13 conference win over East L.A., seeks more

The Southwestern College football team is still chasing the Victor Valley Rams in the American Mountain Conference standings, but the Jaguars will have to look up to host Mt. San Jacinto...

Downtown Chula Vista ready for baseball season

Along Downtown Chula Vista’s Third Avenue, local restaurants and bars have geared up for baseball season, with a range of spots with great food and pints, special Padres promotions, for friends...

Perfect Game All-American Classic a showcase for local boy Thompson

Fifty-five of the nation’s top high school baseball recruits, as identified by the Perfect Game scouting service, assembled Sunday evening at Petco Park for the organization’s 17th annual All-American classic. Chula Vista...

Baron hardballers open Mesa League play 2-0

The Bonita Vista Barons have played two Mesa League games thus far to open defense of their league title and, with a 2-0 record following a sweep of the Chula Vista...

Bike ride provides veterans sense of belonging

The Wounded Warrior Project Soldier Ride is heading to Chula Vista as part of a three-day cycling event aimed at creating camaraderie and teamwork for wounded veterans during the national cycling...

Rally for principal

Cynthia Espinosa’s daughter entered Castle Park Middle School as a seventh-grader, a year before Robert “Bobby” Bleisch was named the principal there. She said her daughter was often bullied and belittled by...

Vogue Tavern is a mountain of fun — and good eats

The Vogue Tavern has definitely become an international crossroads in Chula Vista – part traditional German beer hall, English pub and American bar. It’ also become a favorite place to watch Padres...

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THIS WEEK

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The San Diego Gulls held their annual Hockey Fights Cancer Night on Jan. 16 to promote cancer awareness and fundraising for local organizations. The event...

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National City on the...

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Titans complete the job:...

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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...

Love local this Valentine’s...

Whether you’re planning an intimate evening, a full weekend of romance, or simply looking for a meaningful way to show your appreciation, Downtown Chula...

Crusader alum Myers is...

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City preps for fire...

Chula Vista city officials broke ground Feb. 9 on the future site of Fire Station 12, marking a key investment in emergency services along...

Lady Eagles, Lady Crusaders...

Girls wrestling made its debut on the mat two decades ago. The first girls section championship tournament was approved in October 2011.The sport has...

Gulls gear up for...

The San Diego Gulls are now in the second half of their 2025-26 American Hockey League schedule following this week’s AHL All-Star Classic in...

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,...