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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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San Miguel brings exciting addition

Chula Vista Special to The Star-News - 04/23/2011 0

Van Daele Homes is pleased to announce a new community coming to Chula Vista in the beautiful masterplanned community of San Miguel Ranch. Slated to open in June, Van Daele at...

Former detective’s wife is a smuggler

Behind Police Lines Tom Basinski - 01/24/2015 0

Earlier in 2014 my wife suggested we get a dog. It was a good idea. We went to a shelter where a friend works. They brought out Ryder, a beagle-daschund mix....

Fratricide suspect accused of new attack

Chula Vista Carlos Davalos - 09/26/2013 0

A Chula Vista man already in jail for allegedly killing his brother pleaded not guilty Sept. 19 to new charges of assaulting another inmate with a homemade knife. Alberto Gonzalez Figueroa, 35,...

Prelim set in case of fatal fight

Uncategorized Neal Putnam - 08/09/2014 0

Two murder suspects appeared in court Tuesday related to the slaying of Josue Crook who was killed in a fight outside a National City restaurant following a World Cup party on...

New school district leader gets contract, asks for trust

Chula Vista Robert Moreno - 06/27/2015 0

Karen Janney, the newly hired superintendent at the Sweetwater Union High School District, has agreed to terms on a contract that puts her in charge of the largest secondary school district...

Police in distress

Chula Vista Allison Sampite - 11/06/2010 0

The Chula Vista Police Officer's Association is doing what they can to save a total of 44 police positions, but it may not be enough. According to Chula Vista City Manager Jim...

It was more of a trickle than wave

Columnists Carlos Davalos - 12/16/2023 0

Oopsie. That may have been the reaction of Big Retail when they found out the numbers they were using to jack up prices, reducing convenience and calling for stricter laws punishing people...

Devils make another opponent see red, down Braves 22-6 for 2-0 start

Football Phillip Brents - 04/01/2021 0

It’s mathematically impossible for the Sweetwater Red Devils to finish 10-0 this spring. But new head coach Ervin Hernandez would find a 5-0 finish perfectly acceptable. The Red Devils improved their early...

Fewer layoffs for cops

Chula Vista Carlos Davalos - 05/13/2011 0

At Tuesday's Chula Vista City Council meeting, City Manager Jim Sandoval said that four police officers could still be laid off come July 1. That's 10 less than was initially projected in...

Thieves’ selfies land them in cells

Uncategorized Neal Putnam - 06/10/2017 0

Posing with stolen property for selfies and photos on their cellphones was the undoing for two South Bay brothers. They were sentenced Friday to 16 and 12 years in state prison respectively...

Jags top Mesa, 42-30, in community college football game

College Phillip Brents - 10/09/2015 0

The Southwestern College football team picked up its second win of the season — and second win in its last three games — by defeating visiting San Diego Mesa, 42-30, last...

Attorney wants Cano to pay

Chula Vista Robert Moreno - 05/03/2018 0

An attorney for an open government advocacy group has threatened to sue National City City Councilman Jerry Cano if he does not pay what he allegedly owes the city for building...

New look, name for water park

Chula Vista Carlos Davalos - 03/22/2013 0

A new and improved water park is slated to open in southern Chula Vista on June 1. SeaWorld’s Aquatica San Diego will replace Knott’s Soak City, which opened in 2000, transforming the...

SDSU Aztecs withdraw from bowl consideration, end 2020 season

College Phillip Brents - 12/23/2020 0

The season is over for the San Diego State University football team after head coach Brady Hoke announced on Dec. 16 that the program had taken itself out of bowl consideration. The...

SWC Jags to kick off JC football season at SD Mesa

College Phillip Brents - 09/05/2019 0

The Southwestern College Jaguars begin their second season in the Southern California Football Association’s National Division and the 13th year overall under the guidance of head coach Ed Carberry when they...

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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

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San Miguel brings exciting addition

Former detective’s wife is a smuggler

Fratricide suspect accused of new attack

Prelim set in case of fatal fight

New school district leader gets contract, asks for trust

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It was more of a trickle than wave

Devils make another opponent see red, down Braves 22-6 for 2-0 start

Fewer layoffs for cops

Thieves’ selfies land them in cells

Jags top Mesa, 42-30, in community college football game

Attorney wants Cano to pay

New look, name for water park

SDSU Aztecs withdraw from bowl consideration, end 2020 season

SWC Jags to kick off JC football season at SD Mesa

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