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Aztec round-ballers keep up the heat in MW play

Phillip Brents - 01/28/2026

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Slam dunk! Barons win battle of the hoop

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She believes: Jordyn Bugg … from the Rebels to the Women’s World Cup

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Esoteric Astrology as news for week January 28 – February 3, 2026

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Cox recognized for service

Chula Vista Albert Fulcher - 11/06/2020 0

The city of Chula Vista recognized Supervisor Greg Cox at its City Council meeting on Nov. 3, presenting Cox with a proclamation declaring Friday, Nov. 6, as Supervisor Greg Cox Day...

Softball season kind to Mater Dei Catholic, Hilltop in early going

High School Phillip Brents - 04/03/2020 0

The Hilltop High School softball team went three rounds deep into last year’s San Diego Section Division III playoffs while compiling a 14-13-1 overall record. The Lady Lancers are back for hopefully...

FPPC ends investigation

Chula Vista Allison Sampite - 09/02/2010 0

Former Chula Vista interim councilman Mitch Thompson received a letter from the Fair Political Practices Commission in August stating that allegations of wrongdoing weren't supported by available evidence and the agency...

SWC, PLNU partnership to benefit degree seekers

Chula Vista Robert Moreno - 09/05/2015 0

Southwestern College has entered into a partnership with Point Loma Nazarene University to offer four-year bachelor degrees for certain majors. Under the partnership, students can enroll in PLNU courses toward a bachelor’s...

Cannabis lounges proposed

Chula Vista Isabel Hughes - 02/20/2020 0

If adopted, a cannabis ordinance could make National City home to the first cannabis lounges in San Diego County, but it’s still relatively early in the process. In September National City City...

Detective says woman pleaded for help

Chula Vista Neal Putnam - 11/07/2019 0

The last hours in the life of Alexandria Nicole Smith were detailed in court Monday by witnesses who said she was kidnapped, robbed, tied up, and later suffocated by a group...

Consider it practice for the fall

Columnists Carlos Davalos - 03/31/2024 0

Voters should consider the following assignment a dress rehearsal. A practice run for the task they’ll encounter in late summer, early fall. Do your research. The Chula Vista City Council has agreed on...

Insight into human nature

Letters to the editor Deuel Woodward - 04/02/2021 0

We have tried to win the hearts and minds of people in Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan, and other countries. Trillions of dollars have been spent on wars. Thousands of American lives have...

Making life cozy for the visitors

Behind Police Lines Tom Basinski - 01/07/2014 0

The San Diego County Credit Union’s Poinsettia Bowl and National University’s Holiday Bowl are two jewels in San Diego’s crown. Other local gems include Cabrillo Point on a clear day, Sea...

Hilltop Lancers kick off South Bay League play with renewed optimism

Football Phillip Brents - 10/28/2011 0

At 6-1, the defending South Bay League champion Mar Vista Mariners are having nothing short of a stellar season. But will the Mariners claim this year’s title once again? The Hilltop...

Fear the spear: Lady Aztecs to play for state basketball title

Basketball Phillip Brents - 03/07/2024 0

The Montgomery High School girls basketball team has done a heap of winning the second half of the season. All that winning has landed the newly crowned Southern California regional champion...

Bonita Optimist-Lady Baron holiday hoops tourney features competitive field

Uncategorized Phillip Brents - 01/07/2011 0

The Bonita Vista Barons and Chula Vista Spartans finished sixth and seventh, respectively, in the eight-team 41st Bonita Optimist-Lady Barons Holiday Basketball Tournament held Dec. 27-30 at Bonita Vista High School. The...

Church burner sentence is 28 years

Uncategorized Neal Putnam - 09/13/2014 0

A driver who killed a 14-year-old South Bay boy in 1991 was sentenced Aug. 27 to 28 years and eight months for torching a Catholic church after he pleaded guilty to...

Lancers score comeback 28-14 win in season opener

Football Phillip Brents - 08/25/2022 0

The Hilltop High School football team displayed some real resilience in going the other way after falling behind the visiting Valhalla Norsemen in last Friday’s season opener for both teams. In fact,...

Four Metro Conference teams gain entry into 2011 CIF girls water polo playoffs

High School Phillip Brents - 03/08/2011 0

A bountiful year for the Metro Conference’s girls water polo teams? With four teams admitted to this year’s San Diego Section playoffs, the answer has to be in the affirmative. But...

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