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High School

Castle Park Trojans finally get their field of dreams

Phillip Brents - 12/22/2025

Basketball

Barons keep reeling in hoops victories

College

If it’s December, it’s time for college bowl game matchups

Arts

‘La Pastorela: A shepherds Tale’ has become a theatrical tradition

DON'T MISS

SBCS campaign fills in gaps during uncertain holiday season

Chula Vista Debbie Sklar - 11/21/2025 0

As the holidays approach, local families are facing financial pressures that some say are unlike any in recent memory. Rising costs, increasing unemployment, and federal funding cuts have left many households...

Lancers hope strong summer showing translates to wins on the gridiron

Uncategorized Phillip Brents - 08/25/2017 0

The Hilltop Lancers had quite a bit of success during summer passing tournaments. Whether that translates directly into success on the gridiron this fall remains to be seen. “We had a great...

California District 42 Little League Tournament of Champions

Local Sports Phillip Brents - 07/14/2010 0

California District 42 Little League was formed in 1960. In its present configuration, it encompasses all leagues south of Highway 54 to the U.S.-Mexico border and from the Pacific Ocean to...

High school sports could be starting sooner than later

Local Sports Phillip Brents - 01/14/2021 0

The California Department of Public Health appears to have spoken on when and how it is prudent to conduct high school and youth sports competitions during the COVID-19 pandemic. The California Interscholastic...

Halloween not just for kids

Chula Vista Staff - 10/30/2010 0

Today, nightclubs host Halloween masquerades and college students throw haunted house parties. Adults are celebrating the holiday themselves after sending their sugar-induced-coma kids to bed. Each year, new versions of costumes arrive...

Woman shot to death by border patrol agent

Chula Vista Carlos Davalos - 09/28/2012 0

A U.S. Border Patrol enforcement operation in Chula Vista went awry this afternoon when a woman was shot and killed. At approximately 1 p.m., Chula Vista police officers responded to shots fired...

Sometimes testifying can cost you

Behind Police Lines Tom Basinski - 08/04/2012 0

The driving force of the news business is immediacy. A blockbuster topic will be front page for a few days then vanish forever. Remember Rebecca Zahau in Coronado? Only because it...

Sailor busted in Alaska

Chula Vista Carlos Davalos - 06/16/2011 0

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...

Southwestern College’s legacy of growth and diversity

Chula Vista Dr. Mark Sanchez - 09/06/2024 0

This 2024-2025 academic year marks a significant milestone in our journey of academic excellence and community engagement. Southwestern College celebrates its 63rd birthday this September, and what better way to honor...

Strong roots in Bonita

Around The South Bay Carlos Davalos - 06/30/2012 0

The other day I went to National City and had lunch with Peg and Jim Burley, long time friends. For many years they were residents at San Miguel Road with a...

St. Patrick’s Day warning

Chula Vista Carlos Davalos - 03/16/2012 0

Law enforcement representatives from agencies around San Diego County gathered today at the Chula Vista Police Department to campaign against drunk driving and underage drinking this holiday weekend. Chula Vista Police Chief...

Play ball!

Chula Vista snstaff - 08/16/2013 0

Eastlake Little League will play it's first game of the Little League World Series today beginning at noon. Score and inning updates can be found on our Facebook page. Click here.

Notable locals

Local News Nohely Mendoza - 03/19/2011 0

GILCHRIST Air Force Airman Jerald D. Gilchrist Jr. graduated from basic military training. The airman completed an intensive eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical...

Hilltop blanks Bonita Vista, 2-0, hikes record to 17-2

Uncategorized Phillip Brents - 01/28/2011 0

The numbers keep adding up for the Hilltop High School boys soccer team. The Lancers defeated visiting Bonita Vista, 2-0, Tuesday to remain unbeaten in three Mesa League games and, in...

Esoteric Astrology as news for week August 31 – Sept. 6, 2022

Horoscope legals - 09/01/2022 0

Morning & Evening Planets & Virgo’s Keynotes We have several morning and evening stars that will soon recede out of sight. Venus is our morning star till September 15. Then she appears...

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THIS WEEK

Basketball

Castle Park Trojans finally get their field of dreams

Barons keep reeling in hoops victories

If it’s December, it’s time for college bowl game matchups

‘La Pastorela: A shepherds Tale’ has become a theatrical tradition

DON'T MISS

SBCS campaign fills in gaps during uncertain holiday season

Lancers hope strong summer showing translates to wins on the gridiron

California District 42 Little League Tournament of Champions

High school sports could be starting sooner than later

Halloween not just for kids

Woman shot to death by border patrol agent

Sometimes testifying can cost you

Sailor busted in Alaska

Southwestern College’s legacy of growth and diversity

Strong roots in Bonita

St. Patrick’s Day warning

Play ball!

Notable locals

Hilltop blanks Bonita Vista, 2-0, hikes record to 17-2

Esoteric Astrology as news for week August 31 – Sept. 6, 2022

WEATHER

COMMUNITY POLL

THIS WEEK

Barons keep reeling in...

Castle Park Trojans finally...

If it’s December, it’s...

Esoteric Astrology as news...

Nine Metro teams represented...

Cops clear firearms off...

Award recognizes Chula Vista...

Williams paces San Diego...

One for four: Jaguars...

Artist’s photographs start as...

Lady Lancers bound out...