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Grant boosts hopes for growth in juvenile psychiatry workforce

A $4 million grant from UnitedHealth Group is helping the University of California to build a more diverse child and adolescent psychiatry workforce. Announced in 2020, the UC San Diego School of...

Titan, Baron ladies earn high seeds in CIF girls soccer playoffs

The Eastlake and Bonita Vista high school girls soccer teams tied for this year’s Mesa League title with duplicate 11-1 records as the teams took turns beating each other. Eastlake fired the...

Accolades but no CIF titles for South County boys water polo teams

The San Diego Section held its boys water polo championship games Nov. 13 at the Coggan Family Aquatic Complex at La Jolla High School. No South County team claimed a coveted division...

Looking for a place to be

While still in Canada we visited the Vancouver Police Museum, located in the original Coroner's Court building, a terrific place. The autopsy room was still intact, complete with the tile floor...

Alleged groper arrested

Chula Vista police detectives arrested Miguel Angel Malacara Wednesday, for a series of groping incidents that occurred in western Chula Vista. Chula Vista Police Chief David Bejarano said Malacara, 25, is responsible...

Four Metro teams remain in line for CIF football titles

A whopping 11 South County teams qualified for this year’s San Diego Section tackle football playoffs. Four are still in contention for divisional championships entering this weekend’s second round of elimination...

Celebrating National Dog Day

Since the start of the pandemic, 18,703 animals have been adopted from San Diego Humane Society. While those animals are enjoying life in their new homes, there are still millions in...

South Coast Water Polo Club comes up golden at State Games

The South Coast Water Polo Club entered five teams in this year’s California State Games tournament, and landed the big prize with two gold medals, one silver medal and two bronze...

Chula Vista cycling campaign pedals into national recognition

Chula Vista is gradually working its way toward becoming a nationally recognized bike-friendly community. The South Bay metropolis is among scores of communities nationwide that, since 1995, have applied to the Bicycle...

Group offers troubled veterans place to talk, listen

Military veterans in South County looking for support now have a place to go. The Chula Vista Civic Center Library at 365 F St. is home to Vet-to-Vet, a peer support program...

Cops have camera guidelines, ACLU expresses concerns

The Chula Vista Police Department has deployed its more than 100 patrol officers with body worn cameras. Police officials say the cameras will help provide accountability on both sides of the law. While...

It’s a winner take all endeavor

The Founding Fathers of The United States had reservations about the potential power of political parties in the future. Checks and balances are built into the Constitution. Thomas Jefferson was a...

All bets off wiith gambling

"How much ya wanna bet?" was a common question growing up in my neighborhood in Flint, Mich. It was a rhetorical question because no one had anything to bet. The first time...

Coaches Corner … with Hilltop’s Pete Bishop

Pete Bishop has coached the Hilltop High School boys lacrosse team since its inception. Over the years it’s been a roller coaster ride for the Lancers as the program has developed from...

Tradition with a twist

The musical comedy featuring a timeless battle of good versus evil is back. San Diego’s longest-running professional theater production, Teatro Mascara Magica, America’s oldest civil rights organization, is celebrating its 22nd year. “La...

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THIS WEEK

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...