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Living Coast reels in big money with annual fundraiser

The Living Coast Discovery Center’s largest annual fundraising event raised $84,000 in proceeds for the nonprofit zoo and aquarium. The eighth annual Farm to Bay event held Aug. 5 raised $115,000 in...

In the playoff hunt

Dario Benedetto's breathtaking goal in 90th minute gave Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente the win over Club Queretaro. In a sold out game most likely because of Brasilian Ronaldinho’s presence on Quertaro,...

Barons Cup serves up dramatic endings for local soccer teams

The 36th annual Barons Cup remains San Diego County’s longest-running high school girls soccer tournament. This year’s varsity and junior varsity finals took place last Saturday at Sweetwater High School. The 30-team...

Eatery offers ‘Divine’ between meals snack

Downtown Chula Vista is celebrating many of its women owned businesses on Third Avenue in honor of Women’s History Month. One of many, Priscilla Curiel, owner of Mujer Divina in National...

More plans for Southwestern College

A facilities master plan for Southwestern College was revealed recently during a workshop at its Chula Vista site. Irvine-based Cambridge West Partnership, LLC, an educational resource and facilities planning firm specializing in...

National City’s five year plan

At Tuesday's City Council meeting, National City council members approved a five-year implementation plan for the National City redevelopment area. The Community Development Commission prepared the plan, which started in 2009 and...

City execs. who lose job cost taxpayers plenty

Despite my affection for government workers, I can appreciate the occasional contempt the average Joe might feel when talking about bureaucrats feeding at the public trough. It's hard not to feel...

The intersection of law and clarity

It’s been roughly a year and I have yet to see much daylight. At the beginning of 2025, the State of California enacted AB 413. Colloquially known as the “Daylight Law” ,...

Program paid some water debt

Sweetwater Authority received $633,540 from the California Water and Wastewater Arrearage Payment Program that covered residential and commercial water debt accrued between March 4, 2020, and June 15, 2021. Administered by...

Complaint against councilman still not resolved

An attorney for a woman suing a Chula Vista councilman for wrongful termination and retaliation has amended her complaint against the city. In February Shari Watson, a former aide to Councilman Rudy...

Mustangs hoped to finish season as strong as they started it

The Otay Ranch High School boys volleyball team was off to a 6-2 start in non-league play prior to the premature ending to the season. The Mustangs had averaged 11.5 kills per...

Teen’s video a ‘Breakthrough’ in science communication

Seventeen-year-old Grace Lee from Chula Vista is gaining national attention as a finalist in the global Breakthrough Junior Challenge, an annual competition that invites students to create original videos explaining complex...

Sailor busted in Alaska

An active duty U.S. Navy sailor pleaded not guilty to six felony counts of assault with a firarm Monday. Quartermaster 3rd class Michael T. Williams was arrested in Alaska last week on...

Health workers will stick it to residents

Samahan Health Centers is holding a COVID-19 vaccine and booster event, co-sponsored by the city of National City from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Jan. 22 at Sweetwater High School. Samahan...

Red Devils win overtime thriller at Hilltop, capture league title

The Sweetwater High School boys basketball program, steeped in championship hoops tradition, will be making an appearance in this year’s San Diego Section Division III playoffs as the reigning South Bay...

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THIS WEEK

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...

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...

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...

National City on the...

National City is emerging as a place where opportunity and reinvention are a perfect match. With a population of roughly 58,000 residents, National City...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

San Diego State women’s...

The San Diego State University women’s basketball team (21-4, 15-1) extended itrs lead on first place in the Mountain West to three games with...

BMW of Chula Vista...

The South Bay welcomed its first and only BMW dealership on Feb. 3 as BMW of Chula Vista officially celebrated its grand opening. The event...