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Frosh phenoms are lacing up their skates in 2025-26 Metro Conference roller hockey season

Phillip Brents - 01/16/2026

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King’s call for justice still relevant

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Familiar fragrance store opens new Chula Vista venue

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Cops and City agree to reform

Uncategorized Allison Sampite - 01/29/2011 0

After months of informal discussions, the Chula Vista city council approved an agreement Tuesday with the Chula Vista Police Officer's Association, sealing the last of five contracts with labor unions to...

One year down, three — or seven — more to go

Chula Vista Robert Moreno - 01/04/2018 0

When Mike Diaz ran his city council race in 2016, he promised that if elected he would only serve Chula Vista for two-full terms, if allowed by voters. Diaz, 59, completed his...

Xolos capture another loss

Chula Vista Jose Guzman - 08/12/2015 0

Even though Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente added goalkeeper Federico Villar this season, his work is almost identical to the team’s previous goalie as he’s costing the team valuable points because...

Lancers capture back-to-back Kiwanis Bowl wins for first time

Sports Phillip Brents - 10/28/2016 0

The Hilltop High School football team accomplished a first by winning this year’s Chula Vista Kiwanis Bowl Friday night at Robert Dodds Stadium. The Lancers’ 38-16 Metro-South Bay League win over...

Advocating fairness for all

Chula Vista Carl Robinette - 04/11/2015 0

For Chula Vista native Pedro Rios, ending human rights violations against immigrants in California should not be up for debate. A son of immigrant parents, Rios is chair of the advisory board...

Hilltop softball tournament title goes to Helix Charter over Holtville

High School Phillip Brents - 03/17/2022 0

The 38th annual Hilltop High School softball tournament wrapped up last Saturday with a full slate of games on the Lady Lancers’ campus. The morning started off with a pair of rainout...

Mayor will continue sharing appointments

Chula Vista Carlos Davalos - 01/17/2013 0

A proposed amendment to an ordinance within the Chula Vista city code regarding boards and commissions was changed once again Tuesday after council members struggled over details. The ordinance, written by city...

Esoteric Astrology as news for week May 5 – 11, 2021

Horoscope Risa DAngeles - 05/06/2021 0

Festivals: Cinco de Mayo, White Lotus Day, Mother’s Day & Taurus New Moon In this second week of May we have multiple festivals and celebrations encompassing history, culture, the spiritual and the...

Friendship always; remembrance forever

High School Phillip Brents - 03/29/2013 0

I believe the first time I encountered death at school was in junior high when a boy from a class below me died from leukemia. I knew the boy by name...

District 42 Little League teams keep finding a way to win

Baseball Phillip Brents - 07/06/2022 0

California District 42 Little League has been serving South County communities for more than a half century with a lot of history behind it. South Bay Little League recorded a runner-up finish...

TMD spending questioned

Chula Vista Carlos Davalos - 05/25/2012 0

San Diego County Grand Jury on Wednesday issued a report calling into question the Chula Vista Tourism and Marketing District's use of tax revenue for staffing costs rather than marketing the...

Single ladies buying homes

Real Estate Allison Sampite - 01/22/2011 0

More single women than men in position to buy real estate special to the star-news (NAPS) - Almost twice as many single women (20 percent) are buying homes than single men (12 percent),...

A familiar feeling when shopping

Chula Vista admin - 02/22/2025 0

Some days, a trip to the grocery store can feel like a stroll down memory lane. A sojourn to Nostalgiaville. A jaunt to Rememberwhentown. It wasn’t too long ago—about five years—when going to the...

Ducks, Gulls still hopeful of extending their seasons into playoffs

Hockey admin - 03/25/2025 0

The hockey season is quickly coming to a close, at least for those teams that will not advance to the championship playoffs, and starting a new beginning for those teams that...

Improving Otay Ranch squad makes statement with overtime win

High School Phillip Brents - 04/19/2018 0

The second round of league play is starting this week for Mesa League boys lacrosse teams. That means teams that came up short in the first round have had time to...

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THIS WEEK

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Frosh phenoms are lacing up their skates in 2025-26 Metro Conference roller hockey season

King’s call for justice still relevant

Familiar fragrance store opens new Chula Vista venue

Moore takes lead at port

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Cops and City agree to reform

One year down, three — or seven — more to go

Xolos capture another loss

Lancers capture back-to-back Kiwanis Bowl wins for first time

Advocating fairness for all

Hilltop softball tournament title goes to Helix Charter over Holtville

Mayor will continue sharing appointments

Esoteric Astrology as news for week May 5 – 11, 2021

Friendship always; remembrance forever

District 42 Little League teams keep finding a way to win

TMD spending questioned

Single ladies buying homes

A familiar feeling when shopping

Ducks, Gulls still hopeful of extending their seasons into playoffs

Improving Otay Ranch squad makes statement with overtime win

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