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Chula Vista

Motorist who dragged cop and was shot sent to prison

A pickup driver who dragged a National City police officer a short distance and who was later shot by police was sentenced to seven years in state prison. Jesus Gustavo Leos, 30,...

Toys R busted

Parking lots were full and people rushed in and out of Toys ‘R’ Us as liquidation sales started at Toys ‘R’ Us stores in the South Bay last Friday, March 23. After...

N.C. councilwoman wants Cano investigated

A National City City Councilwoman has called for an independent investigation into one of her colleagues to determine if he abused his power as an elected official to solicit preferential treatment...

Man who killed wife will go to prison, pay

A National City man was sentenced June 23 to 16 years to life in prison for stabbing his wife to death in 2015 and was ordered to pay $3,806 for her...

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...

Prosecuting hate crimes a priority

Over the past three years, my Office has prosecuted more than 20 hate crime cases, which is both too many and too few. It’s too many because each hate crime is an...

Nuts like us?

Anthony Weiner, remember him — the former New York congressman (and current candidate for New York mayor) who was exposed for having texted sexually explicit images to a woman other than...

Final look at Port’s draft report

The Port of San Diego is welcoming the public to view its Revised Draft Port Master Plan Update through Tuesday, Nov. 17. The document is a guide for future waterfront business uses,...

Shorthanded Barons, Mustangs combine for marathon overtime game

The winter sports season is one of the longest through the interscholastic term and one of the most difficult to navigate, at least at the onset considering there are two holiday...

County modifies policies for lien contract releases

The county of San Diego’s policies on releases of lien contracts and reversion of property to acreage will be modified. A 5-0 San Diego County Board of Supervisors vote October 28 approved...

CHULA VISTA CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES

Marco Contreras is running for Chula Vista City Council District 1. The 38-year-old Republican was born in San Diego, but grew up in Tijuana until he was 16 years old because...

Eastlake High junior a global finalist

A junior at Eastlake High School, 16-year-old Grace Yihua Lee is one of 16 finalists from across the globe in the annual Breakthrough Junior Challenge competition. Founded in 2015, the Breakthrough...

Cops chip away at crime

(Flint, MI)—When I worked as a Flint patrolman the force consisted of around 300 officers. Today, through attrition and layoffs, there are about 120 cops with 36 more expected to be...

Early Christmas for local families

Twenty-three Chula Vista families participated Dec. 11 in the sixth annual Breakfast with Santa event at Chula Vista High School, created by the Chula Vista Kiwanis Club . For the last six...

Coalition’s aim is to influence representation

A group of community organizations formed community coalitions to educate their neighborhoods about the districting process, and to provide a resource for the community. One of those community coalitions that were formed...

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THIS WEEK

Esoteric Astrology as news...

The Christmas Tree Becomes the Valentine’s Tree As February begins we have multiple celebrations (needed in the dark of winter). The celebrations are Jewish Arbor...

Shining brightly decades later

In January 1989, George Bush the elder was elected the 41st president of the United States, convicted serial killer Ted Bundy was put to...

Slam dunk! Barons win...

Bonita Vista and Eastlake high schools have been rivals since the 1990s. The schools’ annual Battle for the Boot football game has become the...

Metro roller hockey season...

EASTLAKE TOPS NEW-LOOK OTAY RANCH MUSTANGS 8-3, FINISH 12-0 REGULAR SEASON SCHEDULE Wednesday's regular season slate at the Castle Park High School outdoor rink finalized...

In search of a...

The shame of the Trump administration’s immigration policy is all too apparent in the Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s unjustified raids across the nation. As...

Health center consolidates services...

National City residents now have access to a wide range of healthcare services in one location with the opening of the Macias Family Health...

Emilio’s Dream Sundae to...

You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream — with a purpose. Sammy’s at Seven Mile Restaurant and Bar in Chula Vista...

Aztec round-ballers keep up...

SDSU men start MW play 9-1, SDSU women roll a perfect 10-0 Viejas Arena is regularly filled whenever the San Diego State University men’s basketball...

She believes: Jordyn Bugg...

The Winter Olympic Games are set to open Feb. 6 in Italy and the next Summer Olympic Games are scheduled 2028 in Los Angeles.The...

Partners share warmth

Dalton Subaru partnered with SBCS on Jan. 13 to distribute more than 200 new winter coats to children and families in National City, bringing...

Beware of Artificial Intelligence...

Artificial intelligence is transforming the way we live and work, but criminals are using it too. One of the fastest-growing and most frightening new scam...